Harrison County, Ohio

Survey Area OH067• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Harrison 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
Westmoreland-Dekalb complex, 40 to 70 percent slopes	30K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Guernsey silty clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	24K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Westmoreland-Dekalb complex, 25 to 40 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Morristown silty clay loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, reclaimed	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Coshocton silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Morristown silty clay loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, reclaimed	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gilpin silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Orrville silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gilpin silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Morristown channery silty clay loam, 25 to 70 percent slopes, unreclaimed, highwall	8K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Morristown channery silty clay loam, 25 to 70 percent slopes, unreclaimed	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Aaron silty clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Morristown channery silty clay loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, unreclaimed	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Westmoreland-Coshocton complex, 25 to 40 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Berks channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Berks-Guernsey complex, 25 to 40 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Coshocton silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Berks channery silt loam, 35 to 70 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Guernsey silty clay loam, 25 to 40 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	C	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.

Entisols

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

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

About 92% 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. 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.