Crook County Area, Oregon
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Crook County Area, Oregon.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth-Powellbutte complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 58K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wileyflat-Sintuf complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes | 46K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canest-Anatone complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 44K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Erakatak-Ateron complex, 12 to 30 percent south slopes | 32K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Booth-Ateron complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes | 28K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Anatone-Bocker complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carryback-Hackleman complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cogginsflat-Fopiano complex, 2 to 25 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wileyflat-Egyptcreek-Sintuf complex, 5 to 50 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tweener-Erakatak-Sintuf complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canest-Ateron-Powellbutte complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Normauk-Shotsprings complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canest-Tweener complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Maule-Kidnapspring complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Statz complex, 1 to 15 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Egyptcreek-Sintuf-Wileyflat complex, 5 to 50 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hackleman-Ninemile complex, 3 to 25 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Terraverde-Smiling-Mackatie complex, mass failure, 15 to 30 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Searles-Lickskillet complex, 12 to 35 percent south slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Anatone-Ateron complex, 12 to 30 percent south slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 100% 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.