Meadow Valley Area, Nevada, Part of Lincoln County
The most common soil here is Schoolmarm, on about 6% of the land: a gravelly ashy coarse sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Wakansapa and Decan come next.
About 99% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 98% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 78% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 2% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 45% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Meadow Valley Area, Nevada, Part of Lincoln County, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
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 Meadow Valley Area, Nevada, Part of Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolmarm-Starflyer-Rock outcrop association | 66K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lojet-Chuckmill-Sevenmile association | 37K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Decan-Uana association | 34K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Cedaran-Wakansapa-Turba association | 33K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Slockey-Hamtah-Schoolmarm, extremely gravelly association | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chubard-Richinde-Zoate association | 26K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wakansapa-Cedaran association | 25K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roval-Minu association | 24K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Homestake-Basket association | 22K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wakansapa-Turba-Cedaran association | 22K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lojet-Acana-Linco association | 21K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Decan-Acoma-Uana association | 20K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wakansapa-Rock outcrop-Turba association | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Xeric Torriorthents-Linco association | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Minu-Lojet-Acana association | 17K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ursine association | 17K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Decathon-Basket association | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Denpark-Notellumcreek-Rock outcrop association | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Aned-Newvil-Decan association | 16K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Schoolmarm-Hamtah-Rock outcrop association | 15K | 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 78% 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 98% 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.