Hamilton County, New York

Survey Area NY041 New York

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Hamilton County, New York.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Becket-Tunbridge complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 132K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Skerry-Becket complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 84K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Becket-Tunbridge-Skerry complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 71K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Tunbridge-Lyman complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 70K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Rawsonville-Hogback complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 64K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Water 59K Not ratedNot rated
Mundalite-Rawsonville complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 55K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Skerry-Adirondack complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery 53K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hogback-Ricker complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky 47K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Tunbridge-Lyman complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 44K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Rawsonville-Hogback complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky 43K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Wonsqueak-Rumney-Bucksport complex 42K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Becket fine sandy loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 37K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Tunbridge-Adirondack-Lyman complex, 0 to 25 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 23K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Adirondack-Sabattis-Tughill complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery 22K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Mundalite-Rawsonville-Ampersand complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 18K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Lyman-Knob Lock complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 16K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Monadnock-Sabattis complex, rolling, very bouldery 15K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Tunbridge-Lyman complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 14K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Rawsonville-Wilmington-Hogback complex, 0 to 25 percent slopes, very rocky 13K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 91% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 93% 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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