Tyler County, Texas

Survey Area TX457• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Tyler 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
Hatliff-Pluck-Kian complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	43K	Poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Otanya very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	40K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Doucette loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	33K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Hillister loamy sand, 5 to 15 percent slopes	31K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Pinetucky fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	30K	Moderately well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Stringtown-Bonwier complex, 5 to 15 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Shankler loamy sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Shankler loamy sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Kirbyville fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ozias-Pophers complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	18K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Woodville fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sorter-Dallardsville complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	14K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Woodville very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Choates loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Kirbyville-Niwana complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sawlit-Sawtown complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Simelake-Pluck complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Belrose loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Newco fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Kenefick-Caneyhead frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	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.

Ultisols

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

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 41% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 67% 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.