Montague County, Texas

Survey Area TX337• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Montague 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
Windthorst and Duffau soils, 2 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded	46K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Windthorst fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	40K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Renfrow loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Windthorst fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	33K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Duffau-Weatherford complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes	32K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Anocon-Stoneburg association, undulating	29K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Stoneburg-Anocon association, gently undulating	27K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cona association, hilly	23K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Truce fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bonti-Exray complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Duffau-Windthorst complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Duffau loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Pulexas soils frequently flooded	16K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Chaney loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Gowen soils, frequently flooded	16K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Waurika-Renfrow complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bastrop loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Vernon clay, 1 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Truce-Owens complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bolar-Aledo complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very 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.

Alfisols

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

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Entisols

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

Vertisols

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

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 34% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 85% 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.