Dickens County, Texas

Survey Area TX125• 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 Dickens 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
Heatly-Nobscot complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	53K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Deepwood-Quinlan-Cottonwood complex, 5 to 50 percent slopes	51K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Miles fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	49K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Olton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	43K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Woodward-Deepwood-Quinlan complex, warm, 2 to 12 percent slopes	41K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Miles fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	32K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Pullman clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Berda-Potter association, 3 to 30 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Miles loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Deepwood-Woodward-Quinlan complex, warm, 2 to 45 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Deepwood-Woodward-Rock outcrop complex, warm, 12 to 50 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Olton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Weymouth clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Abilene clay loam, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Miles loamy fine sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Vernon clay loam, dry, 3 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Spur fine sandy loam	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Miles fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Woodward-Deepwood complex, warm, 3 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Veal fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	8K	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.

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.

Vertisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 21% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 74% 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.