Hopkins and Rains Counties, Texas

Survey Area TX610• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Hopkins and Rains Counties, 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
Crockett loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	118K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nahatche soils, frequently flooded	91K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Freestone fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	80K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Woodtell loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	62K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Woodtell loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	55K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Crockett loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded	50K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wolfpen loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	37K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Water	30K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Annona-Raino complex	23K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lufkin-Raino complex	22K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wilson clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gladewater clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bernaldo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bazette clay loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kaufman clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Crockett loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pickton loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Ferris clay, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bazette clay loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Leson clay, 3 to 5 percent slopes	4K	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.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Ultisols

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

Entisols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Mollisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 86% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 88% 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.