Andrews County, Texas

Survey Area TX003• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Andrews County, Texas. 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
Jalmar-Penwell association, undulating	350K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Triomas and Wickett soils, gently undulating	273K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Faskin and Douro fine sandy loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes	153K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Kimbrough loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	58K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ratliff loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	51K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Blakeney and Conger soils, gently undulating	28K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kimbrough-Slaughter complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ima loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Stegall and Slaughter clay loams, 0-1 % slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Krade fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Triomas loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Dune land	4K	Well drained	A	Not rated	Not rated
Water, salt lakes	2K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Lipan clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded	2K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bippus clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	1K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Potter gravelly loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	1K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Pits, caliche	351		D	Not rated	Not rated

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.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Mollisols

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

Entisols

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

Vertisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.

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.