Scotland County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC165• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Scotland County, North Carolina. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Wakulla and Candor soils, 0 to 8 percent slopes	32K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Autryville sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Johnston soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	13K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Noboco loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Pamlico and Johnston soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	8K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ailey loamy sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
McColl loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, ponded	6K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Coxville loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pelion loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Southern Coastal Plain	5K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Pelion loamy sand, 6 to 10 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rutlege loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	4K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dunbar fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wakulla and Candor soils, moderately wet, 0 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Duplin sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Plummer and Osier soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 41% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 65% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.