Clinton County, New York
The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). 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 Clinton County, New York.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 51K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Schroon fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 24K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sunapee fine sandy loam, gently sloping, very bouldery | 20K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Irona-Conic complex, gently sloping, very rocky | 18K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Peasleeville loam, gently sloping, very stony | 18K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Monadnock fine sandy loam, strongly sloping, very bouldery | 17K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Schroon fine sandy loam, gently sloping, very stony | 17K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Adirondack loam, gently sloping, very bouldery | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Skerry fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery | 15K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Topknot-Chazy complex, gently sloping, rocky | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Becket-Tunbridge complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery | 11K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Adirondack-Sabattis-Tughill complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery | 11K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Skerry-Becket complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery | 11K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Muskellunge silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Colosse-Trout River complex, strongly sloping, very stony | 9K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Becket-Tunbridge-Skerry complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Becket fine sandy loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coveytown loamy sand, gently sloping, very stony | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Malone loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sunapee-Monadnock complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 74% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 83% 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.