Maverick County, Texas
The most common soil here is Elindio, on about 15% of the land: a silty clay loam, smooth and slightly sticky. Copita and Pryor come next.
About 71% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 78% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 59% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 7% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 20% of it.
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 Maverick 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 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 59% 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 78% 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.