Hudspeth County, Main Part, Texas
The most common soil here is Culberspeth, on about 20% of the land: a gravelly loam, a balanced mix that crumbles in your hand. Bissett and Chilicotal come next.
About 99% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 77% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 42% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 7% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 28% 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 Hudspeth County, Main Part, 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 D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Hudspeth County, Main Part, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culberspeth-Kahn complex, moist, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 462K | Well drained | D | Not limited | Very limited |
| Culberspeth-Chilicotal complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 444K | Well drained | D | Not limited | Very limited |
| Chispa-Tenneco complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 163K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Chispa-Chilicotal complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 152K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bissett-Rock outcrop complex, moist, 20 to 65 percent slopes | 126K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bissett-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 100K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Copia-Nations complex, 1 to 10 percent slopes | 93K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Bissett-Rock outcrop complex, moist, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 89K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ojinaga-Corazones complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 74K | Well drained | D | Not limited | Very limited |
| Bissett-Rock outcrop complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes | 74K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jerag-Mariola complex, moist, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 59K | Well drained | D | Not limited | Very limited |
| Reyab silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 58K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Redlight and Terlingua soils and Rock outcrop, 35 to 65 percent slopes | 58K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bissett-Beach complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes | 54K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Corvus-Peligro-Yesum complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 52K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Yesum-Loki-Corvus complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 52K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Beach very gravelly coarse sandy loam, 5 to 16 percent slopes | 49K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Redlight and Terlingua soils and Rock outcrop, 5 to 35 percent slopes | 43K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Double loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 39K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ybar-Chamberino complex, 1 to 30 percent slopes | 39K | Well drained | C | 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 42% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 77% 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.