Haskell County, Texas
The most common soil here is Tillman, on about 13% of the land: a loam, a balanced mix that crumbles in your hand. Rotan and Abilene come next.
About 98% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 93% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 55% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 8% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 19% 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 Haskell 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 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 Haskell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotan clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 81K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Tillman clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 59K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grandfield-Devol complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 31K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Leeray clay, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 29K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Abilene-Miles complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hollister clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wheatwood silty clay loam | 18K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Devol-Nobscot complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Tobosa clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clearfork silty clay loam, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miles fine sandy loam, undulating | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Knoco complex | 13K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tillman clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vernon clay, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lueders stony clay, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vernon clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Abilene clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Abilene loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lueders stony clay, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wichita clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat 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 55% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 93% 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.