Franklin County, New York

Survey Area NY033 New York

The dominant drainage class is 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 Franklin County, New York.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Becket-Tunbridge complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 79K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Skerry-Becket complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 58K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 42K Not ratedNot rated
Skerry-Adirondack complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery 40K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Burnt Vly-Humaquepts-Pleasant Lake complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 36K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Pleasant Lake-Burnt Vly complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 29K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Searsport-Haplosaprists-Naumburg complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes 28K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Wolf Pond-Adams complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes 26K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Becket-Tunbridge-Skerry complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 26K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Becket fine sandy loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very bouldery 22K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Becket fine sandy loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Mundalite-Rawsonville complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 20K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Monadnock fine sandy loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 19K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Monadnock-Adams-Colton complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, bouldery 19K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Monadnock-Tunbridge complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 19K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Rawsonville-Hogback complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 17K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Adirondack-Sabattis complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery 17K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Monadnock-Tunbridge-Sabattis complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 16K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Adams loamy fine sand, 3 to 15 percent slopes 16K Somewhat excessively drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Hogback-Knob Lock complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 13K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 82% 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 92% 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.

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