Colorado County, Texas

Survey Area TX089• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Colorado 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
Nada-Cieno frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	59K	Moderately well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Telf fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	48K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Straber loamy fine sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes	44K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tremona fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	26K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hallettsville sandy clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	23K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cheetham loamy sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes	22K	Moderately well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Garwood fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	18K	Moderately well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Kuy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Katy fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Milby sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Tremona loamy sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Telf-Cieno frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Nez loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Udarents, upland, hilly	12K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Frelsburg clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dacosta sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Catilla loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Tremona extremely gravelly loamy sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Norwood loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Wockley fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very 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.

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.

Mollisols

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

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 36% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.