Bosque County, Texas

Survey Area TX035• Texas

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 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 Bosque 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
Brackett-Eckrant association, 8 to 40 percent slopes	79K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eckrant very cobbly silty clay, 1 to 5 percent slopes, very stony	78K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Purves-Maloterre association, 1 to 8 percent slopes	69K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cranfill gravelly clay loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	45K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Slidell clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	43K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Maloterre-Tarrant complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	39K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Denton silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Frio silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	26K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Krum clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Tarrant association, undulating	20K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Purves clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Denton silty clay, 3 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Purves gravelly silty clay, 1 to 5 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sunev clay loam, cool, 1 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Purves clay, 3 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	13K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Cranfill gravelly clay loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Windthorst fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Crawford silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bosque loam, occasionally flooded	5K	Well drained	B	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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Mollisols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Vertisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 76% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 86% 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.