Vance County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC181• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Vance 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
Appling sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	41K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	22K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wedowee sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Water	14K			Not rated	Not rated
Cecil sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Vance sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wilkes sandy loam, 10 to 40 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wedowee sandy loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet sandy loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Louisburg (Wateree) loamy coarse sand, 15 to 40 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Iredell fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Louisburg (Wateree) loamy coarse sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wehadkee silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	4K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Helena sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Chewacla silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	3K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Appling-Urban land complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Louisburg (Wateree) loamy coarse sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wilkes sandy loam, 4 to 10 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Durham loamy sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes	1K	Well drained	C	Not 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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 22% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 31% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

Gardening & Agriculture

Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.