Upshur and Gregg Counties, Texas

Survey Area TX608• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Upshur and Gregg Counties, 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
Cuthbert fine sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes	114K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Bowie fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	98K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lilbert loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	61K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Mattex loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	38K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kirvin gravelly fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	34K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Iulus fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	33K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tenaha loamy fine sand, 8 to 20 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Kullit very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Estes clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kirvin very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bowie-Urban land complex, 2 to 5 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sacul fine sandy loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Darco fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Briley loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Latch-Mollville, frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cuthbert and Redsprings soils, 15 to 40 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Sacul fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	6K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Wrightsville-Raino complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	5K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ruston fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not 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.

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.

Inceptisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 44% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

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

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.