Nye County, Nevada, Southwest Part

Survey Area NV785• Nevada

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Nye County, Nevada, Southwest 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
Yermo, hot-Yermo-Arizo association	131K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Yermo-Greyeagle association	38K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Rock outcrop-St. Thomas association	35K		D	Not rated	Not rated
St. Thomas-Rock outcrop-Commski association	24K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Skelon-Yermo-Pinez complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sanwell-Sanwell, warm-Yermo association	23K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Gabbvally-Upspring-Rubble land association	22K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Weiser-Canoto association	20K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Playas	20K	Poorly drained		Very limited	Very limited
Zalda-Greyeagle-Upspring association	20K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tecopa-Zibate-Rock outcrop association	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Besherm clay loam	19K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Rock outcrop-Upspring-Rubble land complex, 8 to 75 percent slopes	19K		D	Very limited	Very limited
Yermo-Skelon association	17K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Zibate-Zyplar-Dedas association	17K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Yermo-Commski association	16K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Zibate-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
St. Thomas-Tecopa-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 75 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Arizo very gravelly sandy loam, moist, 0 to 2 percent slopes	16K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Commski-Lastchance association	15K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat 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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 39% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 43% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

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.