Hawthorne Ammunition Plant, Nevada, Part of Mineral County

Survey Area NV799• 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 Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Hawthorne Ammunition Plant, Nevada, Part of Mineral County. 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
Water	12K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Wassit-Ahchew association	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Granmount-Kiote-Hiridge association	10K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Patna loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Nupart-Lazan-Rock outcrop association	8K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Inmo association	4K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Downeyville-Blacktop-Rock outcrop association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mazuma complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Sodaspring loamy sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Luning loamy sand, 2 to 4 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Sundown loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Papoose sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Soda Lake gravelly loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Inmo very gravelly loamy sand, 2 to 4 percent slopes	3K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Inmo very gravelly loamy sand, occasionally flooded, 2 to 4 percent slopes	3K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Downeyville, moist-Downeyville-Gabbvally association	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Papoose-Patna complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Gabbvally-Tejabe association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ahchew-Rubble land association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Itme association, steep	2K	Excessively drained	A	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.

Entisols

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

Aridisols

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

Mollisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 61% 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 76% 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.