Hemphill County, Texas

Survey Area TX211 Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 Hemphill County, Texas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Dreyfoos fine sand, 3 to 30 percent slopes 87K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Springer loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes 71K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Mobeetie-Likes complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes 61K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Slapout-Laverne loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes 34K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Springer fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 26K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Springer fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes 26K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Grandfield fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 25K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Lincoln soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 24K Somewhat excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Bukreek loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 20K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Mobeetie-Veal-Potter complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes 17K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Berda and Mansker loams, 3 to 6 percent slopes 16K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Springer fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 13K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Riverwash sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 13K AVery limitedVery limited
Grandfield fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Bukreek loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Rough broken land 12K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Sweetwater silty clay loam, saline, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 9K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Miles loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Potter soils, 3 to 20 percent slopes, cool 8K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Likes-Tascosa complex, 3 to 30 percent slopes 7K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 28% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 67% 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

Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.

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