Freestone County, Texas

Survey Area TX161• Texas

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 Freestone 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
Edge fine sandy loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	61K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Nahatche-Hatliff association, frequently flooded	52K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Edge fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	42K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tabor fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	41K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gasil fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	31K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Silawa fine sandy loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Silstid loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cuthbert fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Crockett fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	21K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Kaufman clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	21K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wolfpen loamy fine sand, 5 to 15 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Padina loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Pickton loamy fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wolfpen loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Oakwood fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	13K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Silstid loamy fine sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Trinity clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bigbrown silty clay loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tabor-Lufkin complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Moderately 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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Ultisols

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

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.

Mollisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 31% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 68% 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.