Pershing County, Nevada, West Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Pershing County, Nevada, West Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typic Udorthents, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 124K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shawave-Biga-Deadyon association | 82K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Not limited |
| Grumblen-Pickup association MLRA 27 | 65K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Biga-Granshaw-Labkey association | 64K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Genegraf-Bluewing-Dorper association | 60K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Wesfil-Sojur association | 52K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pokergap-Jerval association | 49K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Theon-Singatse association | 47K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shawave-Slipback-Granshaw association | 43K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Acrelane-Wedekind-Arclay association | 36K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mazuma-Mazuma, strongly saline-Sodic association | 36K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Boomstick-Majuba-Phliss association | 35K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grumblen-Pickup-Old Camp association | 33K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Theon-Old Camp association, cobbly | 33K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dorper-Envol association | 32K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Theon-Grumblen-Rubble land association | 31K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dorper extremely gravelly very fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 30K | Well drained | D | Not limited | Very limited |
| Shawave-Biga-Puett association | 29K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hawsley-Labkey-Genegraf association | 28K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Typic Udorthents, sandy dunes-Typic Udorthents, interdunes complex | 27K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 51% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 82% 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.