Pershing County, Nevada, West Part

Survey Area NV761• 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 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 Pershing County, Nevada, West 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
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

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.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

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.