Scurry County, Texas

Survey Area TX415• 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 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 Scurry 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
Pyron clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	94K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Miles-Cobb complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	73K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Sagerton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	53K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Snyder loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	39K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Pyron clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Dermott gravelly fine sandy loam, 3 to 20 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sagerton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	25K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Quinlan soils	22K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Latom fine sandy loam, 2 to 20 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sagerton loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Weymouth-Vernon complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Spur clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	14K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Colorado and Spur soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	14K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Vernon-Dermott complex, 2 to 30 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Snyder loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Vernon-Knoco complex, dry, 1 to 12 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Spade-Latom fine sandy loams, 2 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Rough broken and stony land	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Snyder-Dermott complex, 1 to 20 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Roscoe clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely ponded	7K	Moderately 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.

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.

Alfisols

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

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 24% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 73% 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

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.