Nye County, Nevada, Southwest Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Nye County, Nevada, Southwest Part.
| 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 |
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.