Wood County, Texas

Survey Area TX499• 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 Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Wood 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
Cuthbert fine sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes	40K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Freestone fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	39K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Manco loam, frequently flooded	32K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	30K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Woodtell loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Darco fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	24K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Lilbert loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Duffern sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Darco fine sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes	18K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Bowie fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Oakwood very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Derly, frequently ponded-Raino complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	14K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bernaldo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Gladewater clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wolfpen loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Woodtell loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kullit very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cuthbert gravelly fine sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Kirvin very fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Estes silty clay, frequently flooded	9K	Somewhat poorly 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.

Alfisols

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

Ultisols

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

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 53% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 78% 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.