Lipscomb County, Texas

Survey Area TX295• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Lipscomb 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
Catesby-Slapout loams, 3 to 5 percent slopes	53K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Devol loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes, dry	53K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Berda and Potter soils, 5 to 12 percent slopes	50K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Mobeetie-Veal-Potter complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Grandfield fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	34K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Dreyfoos fine sand, 3 to 30 percent slopes	28K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Paloduro, Veal, and Berda soils, rolling	26K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Mobeetie fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, cool	23K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Darrouzett silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Likes loamy fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	20K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Acuff loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Acuff loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Mobeetie fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, cool	16K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Grandfield fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Estacado silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Olton clay loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Olton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Slapout loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Texroy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Balko-Oslo silt loams, 2 to 5 percent slopes	9K	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

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

About 45% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

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.