Humboldt County, Nevada, East Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Humboldt County, Nevada, East Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boton complex | 179K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Soughe-Hoot association MLRA 24 | 72K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wendane complex 1/ | 50K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oxcorel-Beoska-Whirlo association | 48K | Well drained | D | Not limited | Very limited |
| Anawalt-Vanwyper-Alyan association | 41K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Trunk-Burrita associaiton | 40K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pumper-Weso association | 36K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Vanwyper-Devada association | 35K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Burrita-Panlee-Burrita, very gravelly association | 34K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Boton-Playas association | 34K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Whirlo-Oxcorel-Weso association | 33K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Golsum-Spinlin-Harcany association | 33K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Broyles-Orovada association | 32K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Hawsley-Isolde association | 30K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Dewar-Dacker association | 30K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dewar-Tenabo association | 30K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dewar association | 30K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Panlee-Burrita association | 29K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Devada-Goosel association | 28K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Snowmore-Devada association | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 54% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 92% 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.