Trout Creek - Shaniko Area, Oregon
The most common soil here is Tub, on about 14% of the land: a gravelly clay loam, firm and a little sticky. Simas and Bakeoven come next.
About 97% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 98% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 96% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: bedrock lies within 40 inches under 49% 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 Trout Creek - Shaniko Area, Oregon, 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 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 Trout Creek - Shaniko Area, Oregon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeoven-Condon complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes | 95K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Simas cobbly silty clay loam, 10 to 35 percent slopes | 75K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lickskillet extremely stony loam, 40 to 70 percent slopes | 66K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Curant and Tub silt loams, 8 to 40 percent slopes | 49K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tub cobbly clay loam, 12 to 40 percent slopes | 48K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bakeoven very cobbly loam, 2 to 20 percent slopes | 46K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Curant and Tub silt loams, 40 to 70 percent slopes | 42K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lickskillet very stony loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes | 41K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Condon-Bakeoven complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Simas very stony clay loam, 35 to 70 percent slopes | 39K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tub gravelly clay loam, 1 to 12 percent slopes | 30K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tub very stony soils, 1 to 20 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hankins cobbly loam, 15 to 50 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Simas soils, 8 to 40 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Condon silt loam, 2 to 12 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Prag cobbly loam, 5 to 40 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wrentham-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Madras loam, 1 to 12 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Boardtree and Yawkey gravelly loams, 20 to 70 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ginser and Prag soils, 40 to 70 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 96% 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 98% 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.