Angelina County, Texas
The most common soil here is Fuller, on about 8% of the land: a fine sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Alazan and Rosenwall come next.
About 21% of the land drains well, and 23% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 33% of it.
USDA rates 88% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 65% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 16% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 10% 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 Angelina County, Texas, 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 Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Angelina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 46K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Alazan very fine sandy loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 42K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Keltys fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 40K | Moderately well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Water | 39K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Moswell loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ozias silty clay, frequently flooded | 24K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rosenwall fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes | 24K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Diboll very fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 20K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Koury loam, frequently flooded | 20K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kurth fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 18K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bernaldo fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rosenwall fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 17K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Koury loam, occasionally flooded | 15K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodtell very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Herty very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 12K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pophers silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodtell very fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Moten-Multey complex, gently undulating | 10K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Sacul fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mollville-Besner complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded | 9K | Poorly drained | C/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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 65% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 88% 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
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.