Pahranagat-Penoyer Area, Nevada, Parts of Lincoln and Nye Counties

Survey Area NV611• 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 Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Pahranagat-Penoyer Area, Nevada, Parts of Lincoln and Nye Counties. 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
Alko-Arizo association	22K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tickapoo gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 4 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Fang sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Kawich-Playas complex	11K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Tickapoo-Leo association, 4 to 12 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Monte Cristo fine sandy loam	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Fang-Nyala association	6K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Ursine, moderately sloping-Mezzer-Ursine association	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Littleailie-Lojet association	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cliffdown gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Pintwater-Rochpah association	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sundown loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Chubard-Richinde association, steep	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pahroc-Leo association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Fang fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Leo gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 12 percent slopes	4K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Pintwater-Rock outcrop, 12 to 45 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Papoose sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Not limited
Stewval-Rock outcrop association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Papoose sandy loam, 2 to 4 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Not 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.

Entisols

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

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.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 86% 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 75% 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.