Akwesasne Territory: St. Regis Mohawk Reservation
The dominant drainage class is Poorly 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 Akwesasne Territory: St. Regis Mohawk Reservation.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjidaumo silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 3K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hogansburg loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony | 2K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Adjidaumo mucky silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently ponded | 2K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 1K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Muskellunge silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 1K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Malone loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony | 974 | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Churchville silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 934 | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hogansburg loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 877 | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stockholm loamy fine sand | 394 | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Churchville silty clay loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 293 | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Munuscong mucky fine sandy loam | 234 | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dorval muck | 202 | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wegatchie silt loam | 152 | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Flackville loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 134 | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pinconning mucky loamy fine sand | 132 | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grenville loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony | 122 | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hailesboro silt loam | 103 | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Neckrock-Summerville complex, gently sloping, rocky | 102 | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Runeberg soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes, very stony | 92 | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Malone loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 87 | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 89% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 89% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.