Concho County, Texas

Survey Area TX095• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Concho 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
Cho gravelly loam, dry, 1 to 8 percent slopes	79K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tarrant-Oplin-Kavett association, undulating	64K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Talpa-Lueders-Cho complex, undulating	62K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kavett-Cho-Oplin complex, undulating	51K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mereta clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	49K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rowena clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	43K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Angelo silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	33K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Nuvalde silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	31K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Rowena clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	30K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Eola-Kavett association, undulating	24K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kavett silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nuvalde silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Valera silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Mereta clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	11K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Oplin-Real complex, hilly	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Frio silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	11K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Angelo silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lueders-Throck association, hilly	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tobosa clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	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.

Mollisols

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

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 70% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 89% 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.