Glasscock County, Texas

Survey Area TX173• 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 Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Glasscock 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
Reagan silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	183K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Conger clay loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	80K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Angelo silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	60K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ector soils, moist, 1 to 8 percent slopes	51K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reagan silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	25K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Angelo silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	25K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Patricia loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Rioconcho silty clay	15K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Mereta clay loam, dry, 1 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Jalmar fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Broome clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Bippus clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Irion clay, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tobosa clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Springer loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Acuff loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	2K	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.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

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.

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 30% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 82% 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.