Maverick County, Texas

Survey Area TX323• 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 Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Maverick 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
Montell clay association, 0 to 1 percent slopes	105K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Copita sandy clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	103K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Elindio association, nearly level	92K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Pryor association, undulating	82K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Catarina clay, association, 0 to 5 percent slopes	67K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Jimenez association, rolling	60K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Brundage fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	49K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dant association, gently undulating	49K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Maverick association, undulating	31K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mavco association, gently undulating	22K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Olmos very cobbly loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Zapata association, undulating	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Copita sandy clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Verick fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Brystal fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Water	11K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Elindio silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Elindio silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Montell clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lagloria very 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.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

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.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Alfisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 58% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 79% 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.