Holmes County, Ohio

Survey Area OH075 Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Holmes County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Coshocton silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 27K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Coshocton silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 24K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wooster silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 20K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Canfield silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Orrville silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 14K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Wooster silt loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded 12K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wooster silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Brownsville channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes 8K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Coshocton silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Brownsville channery silt loam, 35 to 70 percent slopes 7K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Chili loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Canfield silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 5K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Berks silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes, very stony 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Berks silt loam, 35 to 70 percent slopes, very stony 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Amanda loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lobdell silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 4K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Coshocton silt loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes, very stony 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Chili loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Brownsville channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes 4K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Rigley sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes 4K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 79% 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 100% 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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