Elko County, Nevada, Northeast Part

Survey Area NV765• Nevada

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 Elko County, Nevada, Northeast Part. 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
Tecomar-Kram-Amtoft association	112K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Shalcleav-Quarz association	39K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tweener-Shalper-Cleavage association	37K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gollaher-Belsac association	29K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wiffo-Nevador association	27K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Dewar-Chiara-Hunnton association	26K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cleavage-Graley-Shalcleav association	26K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gollaher-Cleavage-Hapgood association	25K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Jericho-Peeko-Izar association	25K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bluehill-Tomsherry-Xerxes association	24K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Gollaher-Ekim-Hapgood association	24K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Xerxes-Shalper-Bluehill association	24K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cobre-Hundraw-Anowell association	24K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Shalcleav-Gollaher-Keman association	22K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Hopeka-Kzin-Rock outcrop association	21K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kzin-Holborn-Kzin, eroded association	20K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Amtoft-Jericho-Tecomar association	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Peeko-Zapa association	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cleavage-Keman-Hogmalat association	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Xerxes-Zark-Ashart association	17K	Well drained	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.

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.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 91% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.