Wichita County, Texas

Survey Area TX485• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Wichita 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
Kamay silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	50K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tillman clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	41K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Bluegrove loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wheatwood and Port soils, frequently flooded	20K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Clairemont silt loam, moist, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	15K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Deandale silt loam, loamy substratum, 0 to 1 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Vernon-Knoco complex, 3 to 12 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tipton loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Enterprise very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Kamay silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Deandale silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Knoco clay, 3 to 15 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mangum silty clay loam	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Winters loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Frankirk loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Yomont very fine sandy loam, moist, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	8K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Vernon clay loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Vernon clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Enterprise very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Winters loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	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.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 74% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 93% 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.