Roberts County, Texas
The most common soil here is Mobeetie, on about 14% of the land: a fine sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Pep and Potter come next.
About 99% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 46% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 28% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 9% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 12% 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 Roberts 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 A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 Roberts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobeetie-Veal-Potter complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 100K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Berda-Potter-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 45 percent slopes | 72K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Paloduro-Pep-Potter association, rolling | 65K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Likes loamy fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 40K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Lincoln fine sand, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 36K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pep-Paloduro association, rolling | 36K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pep clay loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 29K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Mobeetie fine sandy loam, cool, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 28K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pullman clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dreyfoos fine sand, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 19K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Likes-Tascosa complex, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Estacado clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Potter soils, 3 to 20 percent slopes, cool | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Darrouzett silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Guadalupe fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Acuff loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ady fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Olton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Paloduro loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Paloduro loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, cool | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat 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 28% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 46% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.