Morrow County, Ohio

Survey Area OH117• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well 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 Morrow 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
Centerburg silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	34K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bennington silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	25K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pewamo silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	20K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blount silt loam, ground moraine, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cardington silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	17K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Shoals silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood clay loam, end moraine, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rittman silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Amanda silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bennington silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Condit silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Centerburg silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	9K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Canfield silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Amanda silt loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Blount silt loam, ground moraine, 2 to 4 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood silt loam, ground moraine, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sleeth silt loam, loamy substratum, 0 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Lobdell silt loam, occasionally flooded	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Blount silt loam, end moraine, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cardington silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	3K	Moderately well drained	C/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.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 95% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.