Cochran County, Texas

Survey Area TX079• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Cochran 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
Patricia and Amarillo loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes	146K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	117K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	48K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Yoakran-Plains-Nutivoli complex, 1 to 12 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Brownfield fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Tokio loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Tokio fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Nutivoli fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes	10K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Portales loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Arvana fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Zita fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Drake soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Gomez loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Nutivoli fine sand, 8 to 12 percent slopes	3K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Kimberson gravelly loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Arch fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Midessa and Posey fine sandy loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Arch loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat 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.

Inceptisols

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

Mollisols

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

Entisols

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

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.

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.