Madison County, Nebraska

Survey Area NE119 Nebraska

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Madison County, Nebraska.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Nora-Crofton complex, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded 75K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Moody silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 36K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Alcester silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 22K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Thurman loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes 17K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Nora silty clay loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes 16K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, cool 16K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Belfore silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Thurman loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 13K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Crofton-Nora complex, 11 to 17 percent slopes, eroded 13K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Elsmere loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 11K Somewhat poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Gibbon silty clay loam, occasionally flooded 9K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Boelus loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Thurman loamy fine sand, terrace, 0 to 2 percent slopes 9K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Muir silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Nora-Crofton complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 8K Well drainedCNot limitedSomewhat limited
Loretto loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 6K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, channeled, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Shell silt loam, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Ord loam, occasionally flooded 5K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Shell silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 21% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 68% 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.

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