White Pine County, Nevada, East Part

Survey Area NV779• 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 White Pine County, Nevada, East 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
Armespan-Summermute association	51K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amtoft-Rock outcrop association	33K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Jericho-Armespan association	32K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eaglepass-Rock outcrop-Amtoft association	29K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tractuff-Rubble land-Grube association	24K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ursine-Medburn association	22K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ursine-Armespan association	21K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Escalante-Summermute-Jericho association	20K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Kyler-Amtoft, thin surface-Rock outcrop association	20K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rouette-Ursine association	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wala-Tarnach association	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lodar-Amtoft-Monarch association	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Jericho-Xeric Torriorthents association	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rouette-Ursine-Escalante association	17K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Zafod-Gremmers association	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Eastmore-Summermute-Ursine association	17K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Armespan-Jericho association	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Huilepass association	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Yelbrick-Izamatch-Sondoa association	16K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Ursine-Armespan-Summermute association	16K	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 77% 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 84% 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.