Briscoe County, Texas
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 Briscoe County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 157K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Quinlan and Burson soils, hilly | 83K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Burson and Quinlan soils steep | 72K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Obaro and Quinlan soils, rolling | 29K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Potter-Veal-Rock outcrop association, 12 to 60 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Posey and Tulia loams, 3 to 12 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lofton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded | 14K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enterprise loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pullman clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Berda loam, moist, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Olton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Riverwash | 10K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Obaro loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Berda loam, moist, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| McLean clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Olton clay loam, moist, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Randall clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded | 6K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berda loam, moist, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bukreek loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Miles fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 42% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 90% 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.