Hutchinson County, Texas

Survey Area TX233• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Hutchinson 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
Sherm clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	103K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Likes loamy fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	76K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Mobeetie-Veal-Potter complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes	45K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Lincoln soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	34K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Tascosa gravelly loam, 3 to 30 percent slopes	30K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Dreyfoos fine sand, 3 to 12 percent slopes	29K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Burson stony loam, steep	23K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ady fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Berda and Veal soils, 3 to 15 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Mobeetie fine sandy loam, cool, 5 to 12 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Berda-Potter-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 45 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Obaro and Quinlan soils rolling	12K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sunray loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Conlen loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Conlen loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Mobeetie fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, cool	9K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Veal fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, cool	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Berda and Veal soils, 5 to 8 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Potter soils, 3 to 20 percent slopes, cool	7K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Gruver clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	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.

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.

Alfisols

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

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

About 21% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 68% 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.