Love County, Oklahoma
The most common soil here is Weatherford, on about 16% of the land: a fine sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Dougherty and Eufaula come next.
About 80% of the land drains well, and 3% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 4% of it.
USDA rates 78% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 37% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 17% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 12% 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 Love 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 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 37% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 78% 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.