Cedar County, Nebraska

Survey Area NE027 Nebraska

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Cedar County, Nebraska.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Crofton-Nora complex, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded 49K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Nora silt loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded 38K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Alcester silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 34K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Moody silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 31K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Crofton-Nora complex, 11 to 17 percent slopes, eroded 30K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Crofton silt loam, 17 to 30 percent slopes, eroded 18K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Moody silty clay loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded 18K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Crofton-Nora complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 17K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Thurman-Ortello complex, 6 to 11 percent slopes 17K Somewhat excessively drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Loretto loam, sand substratum, 6 to 11 percent slopes 16K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Betts clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Loretto loam, sand substratum, 2 to 6 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Shell silt loam, occasionally flooded 11K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, cool 9K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Maskell loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Aowa silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Nimbro silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Redstoe silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 7K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lamo silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 7K Poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ortello fine sandy loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes 7K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

About 62% 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

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.

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