Lipscomb County, Texas
The most common soil here is Mobeetie, on about 11% of the land: a fine sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Grandfield and Devol come next.
About 99% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 48% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 15% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 4% of the land floods occasionally or more.
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 Lipscomb County, 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 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.
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 48% 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.