Hartley County, Texas

Survey Area TX205• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Hartley 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
Dallam loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	114K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dallam fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	95K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Vingo-Dallam association, 3 to 8 percent slopes	73K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Sherm clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	68K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Mobeetie-Veal-Potter complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes	68K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dumas loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	63K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dallam fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	55K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Berda-Veal association, 3 to 8 percent slopes	52K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Gruver loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	45K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sunray loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Spurlock fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Conlen loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	25K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Valerian-Nara-Visa complex, 1 to 20 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Potter soils, 3 to 20 percent slopes, cool	21K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sunray loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Lincoln soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	14K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Berda loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, cool	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Perico fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Perico fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dumas loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat 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.

Alfisols

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

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.

Entisols

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

Aridisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.

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.