Pike County, Pennsylvania

Survey Area PA103 Pennsylvania

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Pike County, Pennsylvania.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Wurtsboro stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony 41K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Swartswood stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony 30K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Oquaga-Arnot-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes 23K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wurtsboro stony fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony 20K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Wellsboro stony loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony 14K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Water 14K Not ratedNot rated
Edgemere-Shohola complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rubbly 13K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lordstown-Swartswood complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony 13K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Swartswood stony fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony 11K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Freetown mucky peat 11K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Oquaga very stony loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely bouldery 9K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Edgemere extremely stony loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, very rubbly 9K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Wellsboro stony loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony 8K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Oquaga very stony loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, extremely bouldery 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lordstown-Swartswood complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Morris very channery loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 8K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Manlius-Arnot-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 80 percent slopes 8K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lackawanna channery loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Oquaga very stony loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, extremely bouldery 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lordstown very channery loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 6K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 94% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 94% 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.

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