Bosque County, Texas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Bosque County, Texas.
| 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 |
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.