Meigs County, Ohio

Survey Area OH105• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Meigs 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
Upshur-Gilpin complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes	100K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Upshur-Gilpin silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes	47K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Upshur-Gilpin silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	34K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Chagrin silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Gilpin-Rarden silt loams, 25 to 40 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Upshur-Steinsburg complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Omulga silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Omulga silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Vandalia silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Gilpin silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cidermill silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Pinegrove coarse sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes	3K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Kinnick-Lindside silt loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	3K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Gilpin-Rarden silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	3K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Aaron-Gilpin complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes	2K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	2K			Not rated	Not rated
Upshur silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rarden silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	2K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Newark silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	2K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Upshur-Steinsburg complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes	2K	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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 96% 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 99% 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.