Morrow County, Ohio
The most common soil here is Centerburg, on about 15% of the land: a silt loam, smooth, like flour. Bennington and Blount come next.
About 13% of the land drains well, and 45% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 83% of it.
USDA rates 99% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 91% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 8% of the land floods occasionally or more.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Morrow County, Ohio, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 91% 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 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
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.