Roosevelt County, New Mexico
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 Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
| 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 |
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.