Rogers County, Oklahoma

Survey Area OK131• Oklahoma

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Rogers 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
Dennis silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	46K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dennis-Bates complex, 3 to 5 percent slopes	43K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bates-Collinsville complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes	39K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	27K			Not rated	Not rated
Eram-Verdigris complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes	24K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Shidler stony silty clay loam, 3 to 20 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Hector stony sandy loam, 3 to 30 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Osage clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	16K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Claremore silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Verdigris clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	14K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Choteau silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wagstaff silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Hector-Linker complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Verdigris silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	12K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Hector-Endsaw complex, 20 to 35 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Collinsville stony loam, 3 to 20 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Taloka silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Parsons silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bates and Dennis soils, 3 to 5 percent slopes, eroded	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Apperson and Summit soils, 3 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	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.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Vertisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 76% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 92% 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

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.