Lincoln County, Nevada, North Part

Survey Area NV784• 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 Lincoln 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
Ursine-Mezzer-Armespan association	72K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ursine association	69K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kyler-Eaglepass-Rock outcrop association, warm	63K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kyler-Rock outcrop complex, 8 to 50 percent slopes	47K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Littleailie-Lojet association	42K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nevu-Ponyspring-Okayview association	41K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Yotes-Sevenmile association	39K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Chubard-Richinde association, steep	38K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Zoda-Cath association	32K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Lojet-Chuckmill-Sevenmile association	32K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Palinor-Urmafot-Urmafot, very shallow association	31K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Watoopah-Zoda-Sevenmile association	29K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Chuffa association	28K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Colval-Slaw association	28K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Lojet-Qwynn-Littleailie association	27K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Kyler-Eaglepass-Rock outcrop association	27K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Armespan-Escalante association	26K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Chubard-Richinde association	25K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Chuffa-Linoyer-Playas complex	24K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ursine-Escalante association	23K	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.

Mollisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 84% 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 94% 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.