Childress County, Texas

Survey Area TX075• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Childress 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
Quanah-Talpa complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	46K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Carey loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	43K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Knoco-Badland complex, dry, 1 to 12 percent slopes	38K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tillman clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Quinlan-Woodward loams, 8 to 20 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Woodward loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, warm	20K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tipton loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Rough broken land	18K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Quanah silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Weymouth-Vernon complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
St. Paul silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Likes fine sand	13K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Riverwash	13K		A	Not rated	Not rated
Grandfield-Altus complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Knoco-Burson complex	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Westview clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Devol loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Woodward-Quinlan complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Paducah loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Devol and Nobscot soils, severely eroded	8K	Well drained	A	Not 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.

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.

Alfisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 33% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 57% 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.