Snake Range Area, Nevada, Part of White Pine County

Survey Area NV709• 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 Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Snake Range Area, Nevada, Part of White Pine County. 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
Noski-Cedarcabin association	8K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Haunchee-Muiral-Rock outcrop association	8K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Noski-Canyonfork-Cedarcabin association	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lodar-Monarch-Highup association	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Radol-Lodar-Rock outcrop association	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eaglepass-Rock outcrop-Amtoft association	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bakerpeak-Canyoung-Rock outcrop association	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Highup-Rock outcrop-Monarch association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bellenmine-Grube-Rock outcrop assocaiation	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bricone-Piar-Rock outcrop association	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bricone-Piar-Linpeak association	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wardbay-Haunchee-Muiral association	2K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Monarch-Cedarcabin-Noski association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pinwheeler-Closkey-Garnel association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wardbay-Zarark-Bakerpeak association	2K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Chainlink-Rouette-Jericho association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Starflyer-Cagas-Rock outcrop association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kyler-Amtoft, very shallow-Rock outcrop association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ursine-Armespan association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Keyole-Osditch-Topeki association	1K	Well drained	A	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.

Mollisols

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

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.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.