Lynn County, Texas

Survey Area TX305• 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 Lynn 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
Acuff loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	156K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	75K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	62K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Acuff loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	40K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Patricia and Amarillo loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes	33K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Estacado and Pep loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Posey fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Potter soils, 3 to 20 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Estacado loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Portales loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Drake soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Olton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sparenberg clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Brownfield fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Arvana fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Portales loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Zita fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Estacado loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat 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.

Alfisols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

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

Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.

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.