Eastland County, Texas
The most common soil here is Chaney, on about 20% of the land: a loamy sand, gritty and loose. Demona and Pedernales come next.
About 59% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 97% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 48% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 6% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 31% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Eastland County, Texas, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is 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 Eastland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 90K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Demona loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 45K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bonti-Exray complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 29K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Owens clay, 5 to 30 percent slopes, extremely stony | 27K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaney loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes, eroded | 24K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hensley stony loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaney stony loamy sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 21K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Patilo fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Nimrod fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 19K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Truce fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Thurber clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 19K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lindy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pedernales fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Leeray clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Palopinto very stony clay loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes, rubbly | 16K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bonti fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Exray stony soils, hilly | 15K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Truce fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes, eroded | 14K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Pedernales loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Elandco silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 13K | Well drained | B | 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 48% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 97% 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.