Cattaraugus County, New York

Survey Area NY009• New York

The dominant drainage class is and the dominant hydrologic group is . The most common soil order is Inceptisols — young soils with minimal horizon development but more than Entisols. 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 Cattaraugus County, New York. 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
Volusia channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	25K
Volusia channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	25K
Mardin channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	20K
Napoli silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	19K
Napoli silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	19K
Mardin channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	18K
Yorkshire channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	18K
Valois-Volusia-Mardin complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes	17K
Kinzua channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes	16K
Water	15K
Rayne channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes	14K
Yorkshire channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	13K
Ischua channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	13K
Ischua channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	13K
Buchanan silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	11K
Valois gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	11K
Carrollton channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes	11K
Ischua channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	10K
Portville silty clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	10K
Ischua channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes	10K

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.

Inceptisols

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

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.