Kimble County, Texas

Survey Area TX267• Texas

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 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 Kimble 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
Tarrant soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes	500K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tarrant-Rock outcrop complex, 8 to 40 percent slopes	75K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nuvalde clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	40K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Real-Brackett complex, hilly	29K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kavett-Tarrant association, 0 to 4 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Menard fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Hext-Latom complex, undulating	17K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Dev very gravelly loam, moist, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	16K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Purves-Tarrant association, 1 to 8 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Shep clay loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Frio silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	9K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Valera clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Eckert soils, rolling	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Oben-Hext complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nuvalde clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Eckrant-Tarrant complex, undulating	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rioconcho clay, occasionally flooded	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cho gravelly loam, dry, 1 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Oakalla silty clay loam	3K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Water	1K		D	Not rated	Not rated

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 88% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 95% 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.