Lander County, Nevada, North Part

Survey Area NV775• 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 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 Lander County, Nevada, North 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
Bioya-Chiara-Cortez association	39K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sumine-Reluctan=-Cleavage association	26K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Creemon silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Sumine-Chen-Rock outcrop association	23K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Beoska silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Cherry Spring-Enko association	22K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Playas	20K	Poorly drained		Very limited	Very limited
Relley silt loam	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Oxcorel-Beoska-Whirlo association	16K	Well drained	D	Not limited	Very limited
Batan silt loam	16K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Whirlo-Broyles association	15K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Not limited
Wieland-Allor association	15K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Old Camp, steep-Colbar-Old Camp association	15K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Oxcorel-Golconda-Whirlo association	14K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Vanwyper-Trunk-Trunk, steep association	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wendane silt loam, frequently flooded	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wieland-Oxcorel-Allor association	13K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Kingingham-Golconda-Whirlo association	13K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Broyles very fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Not limited
Genaw-Perlor-Puett association	12K	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.

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.

Mollisols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 48% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 72% 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.