Collingsworth County, Texas

Survey Area TX087• 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 Collingsworth 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
Quinlan-Woodward loams	75K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lueders-Sagerton complex	61K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Miles loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	60K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Miles fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	40K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Lutie-Quinlan-Cottonwood complex	39K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Woodward-Yahola-Breaks complex	33K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Springer loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Carey loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Lincoln loamy fine sand, dry, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	17K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Wichita-Lutie loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Springer-Heatly-Blown-Out land complex	16K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Veal-Woodward complex	12K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Heatly-Nobscot complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Springer fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Woodward loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, warm	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Woodward loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, warm	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tivoli fine sand, 5 to 30 percent slopes	10K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Woodward-Quinlan complex, 3 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Dodson loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Grandfield-Altus complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	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.

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.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 39% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 77% 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.