Ashtabula County, Ohio

Survey Area OH007• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Ashtabula County, Ohio. 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
Mill silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	140K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Platea-Darien silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes	96K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wick silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	20K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Darien and Platea silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes	18K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Platea-Darien silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes	18K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Conneaut silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Venango silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Stanhope silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Udorthents	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Gageville silt loam, 18 to 50 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Painesville fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chenango gravelly loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Canadice silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Otego silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	5K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cambridge silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sebring silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	5K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Elnora loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Caneadea-Canadice silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pierpont silt loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited

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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Inceptisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 94% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 96% 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.