Beaver County, Oklahoma
The most common soil here is Alopark, on about 14% of the land: a sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Mocane and Dreyfoos come next.
About 92% of the land drains well, and 8% stays wet for long stretches.
USDA rates 36% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 22% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 11% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 9% of it.
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 Beaver County, Oklahoma, 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 Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Beaver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alopark-Mocane complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 114K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Alopark-Mocane complex, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 54K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Catesby-Slapout loams, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 44K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Oklark-Alopark loams, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Mocane-Gullied land-Alopark complex, 8 to 45 percent slopes | 37K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Slapout-Laverne loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 33K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bigbow loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 29K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Catesby-Slapout loams, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dalhart-Eva complex loamy fine sands, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Touzalin frequently flooded-Mocane complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes | 24K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dreyfoos sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 24K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dreyfoos-Mocane complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 24K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Abbie loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Alopark-Mocane complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Dreyfoos sand, 8 to 30 percent slopes | 22K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oklark-Alopark loams, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Balko silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Oklark-Alopark loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Ochiltree-Rock outcrop-Slapout complex, 8 to 45 percent slopes | 21K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canina silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat 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 22% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 36% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.