Roosevelt County, New Mexico

Survey Area NM041• New Mexico

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Roosevelt County, 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
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	97K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarose loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	94K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarillo loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	83K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Jalmar, Amarose, and Vestwells soils, 1 to 3 percent slopes	71K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Arvana fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	55K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Amarose fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	52K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Douro-Amarose fine sandy loams 0 to 2 percent slopes	49K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Spantara fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	46K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Berwolf loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	41K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Friona very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	39K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Jalmar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	38K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Gomez loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	38K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Ratliff sandy clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Elida fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	35K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	34K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Ratliff fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	31K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Douro-Amarose loamy fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes	31K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Amarose fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	31K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Evanola-Redona association, 0 to 3 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Acuff very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	25K	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.

Aridisols

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

Alfisols

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

Mollisols

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

Entisols

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

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

Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.

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.