Western White Pine County Area, Nevada, Parts of White Pine and Eureka Counties

Survey Area NV780• 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 Western White Pine County Area, Nevada, Parts of White Pine and Eureka 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
Pookaloo-Cavehill-Rock outcrop association	218K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Palinor very gravelly loam, 2 to 15 percent slopes	168K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Palinor-Urmafot association	84K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Palinor-Shabliss association	79K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Zimbob-Pookaloo association	76K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pyrat-Heist-Tulase association	55K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Pookaloo-Hyzen-Mijoysee association	47K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sheffit-Katelana association	45K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Automal-Wintermute association	43K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Kunzler-Sycomat association	41K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Douhide-Segura-Cropper association	39K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sheffit-Blimo association	38K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Broland-Yody association	32K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Haunchee-Hardol-Hardzem association	31K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wardbay-Hardol-Adobe association	30K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Hardzem-Haunchee-Wardbay association mlra 28b	30K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Palinor-Shabliss-Tulase association	29K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Playas-Orupa association	29K	Poorly drained		Very limited	Very limited
Duffer-Equis association	29K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Urmafot-Bobs-Palinor association	29K	Well drained	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 84% 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 91% 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.