Panola County, Texas

Survey Area TX365• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Panola 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
Scottsville-Latex complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	134K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eastwood very fine sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes	86K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Eastwood very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	45K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Estes-Mantachie association	42K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nahatche complex	38K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mattex clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	20K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Latex fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Catuna-Scottsville complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	17K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Keatchie fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Marietta fine sandy loam	11K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Latch-Mollville, frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Iulus fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	9K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wrightsville-Cart complex	8K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wrightsville-Timpson complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bienville loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lilbert loamy fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Water greater than 40 acres in size	7K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Darco loamy fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Sacul fine sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tenaha loamy fine sand, 5 to 20 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	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.

Alfisols

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

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 67% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 94% 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.