Lincoln County Area, New Mexico

Survey Area NM632• New Mexico

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Lincoln County Area, New Mexico. 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
Deama-Rock outcrop association, very steep	272K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Deama-Pastura association, moderately sloping	263K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Deama very cobbly loam, moderately sloping	193K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pastura loam, gently sloping	137K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Darvey-Pastura association, gently sloping	114K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Darvey-Asparas association, gently sloping	114K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Penistaja-Travessilla association, gently sloping	86K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Tortugas-Rock outcrop association, extremely steep	77K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reventon-Sampson association, gently sloping	57K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ector-Rock outcrop association, moderately sloping	57K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Hogadero-Pena association, moderately undulating	52K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Tulargo-Andergeorge association, gently sloping	48K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Ector-Rock outcrop association, moderately steep	47K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tortugas-Asparas-Rock outcrop association, moderately sloping	46K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tortugas-Rock outcrop association, moderately sloping	44K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pastura-Harvey association, moderately rolling	44K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Deama-Pastura association, moderately undulating	35K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gabaldon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	32K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Ector-Kimbrough association, gently sloping	32K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Harvey-Darvey association, loam surface, gently sloping	28K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat 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.

Mollisols

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

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 74% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 81% 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.