Grant County, Nebraska

Survey Area NE075• Nebraska

The dominant drainage class is Excessively drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Grant County, Nebraska. 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
Valentine fine sand, rolling, 9 to 24 percent slopes	214K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Valentine fine sand, rolling and hilly, 9 to 60 percent slopes	173K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Valentine fine sand, hilly, 24 to 60 percent slopes	36K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Gannett-Loup fine sandy loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Elsmere loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Doger and Dunday loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Water	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Els fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Valentine fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Doger and Dunday loamy fine sands, 3 to 9 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Gannett-Loup fine sandy loams, drained, 0 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Marlake mucky peat	3K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wildhorse fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Loup-Gannett loamy fine sands, frequently ponded	2K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tryon loamy fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 3 percent slopes	893	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Loup-Gannett loamy fine sands, drained, 0 to 3 percent slopes	743	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Almeria loamy fine sand, channeled, frequently flooded, 0 to 2 percent slopes	474	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tryon loamy fine sand, drained, 0 to 3 percent slopes	436	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Valentine-Dunday complex, 0 to 9 percent slopes	417	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Aquolls	353	Very poorly drained	B/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.

Entisols

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

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Inceptisols

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

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 98% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. The well-drained soils may actually drain too fast for standard leach fields, allowing effluent to reach groundwater. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Soils tend to drain very quickly, meaning nutrients and water don't stick around long. Raised beds with amended soil, drip irrigation, and heavy mulching will give the best results. Compost is your best friend here — it improves water retention dramatically.