Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

Survey Area OK003• Oklahoma

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. 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
Pond Creek silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	71K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Grant silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	46K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dale silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	38K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Pond Creek silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Grant-Nash complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	20K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Yahola fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	17K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Salt flats, frequently flooded, occasionally ponded	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reinach very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	16K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Carwile, ponded-Devol complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Grant silt loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Gracemont fine sandy loam, saline, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Eda sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Quinlan-Woodward complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lovedale fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Goltry-Tivoli fine sands, 5 to 12 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Brewer silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	11K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	11K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Devol fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Eda sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Woodward-Quinlan complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat 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.

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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 36% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 39% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

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.