Love County, Oklahoma

Survey Area OK085• Oklahoma

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Love 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
Windthorst-Weatherford complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Dougherty and Konsil soils, 5 to 8 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Weatherford-Windthorst-Konsil complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded	22K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Dougherty loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Weatherford fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Eufaula soils, 3 to 8 percent slopes	16K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Water	15K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Gaddy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	11K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Steedman-Heiden complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eufaula soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Pulaski and Bunyan soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	9K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Heiden-Burleson complex, 3 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Maloterre and Venus soils, 5 to 45 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Teller fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Gracemont and Gracemore soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Durant loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Windthorst-Darnell-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pulaski fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	6K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Dougherty and Konsil soils, 3 to 5 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Weatherford fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not 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.

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.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 27% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 75% 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.