White Pine County, Nevada, East 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 White Pine County, Nevada, East Part.
| 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 |
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.