Young County, Texas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Young County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrove fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 68K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Exray-Loving complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 52K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shatruce gravelly fine sandy loam, 8 to 30 percent slopes, rubbly | 44K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Newcastle-Jolly complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 42K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Gowen loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 35K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Thurber clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 23K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sagerton loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Anocon fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Truce fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Tillman clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Callahan loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 15K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Shatruce gravelly sandy loam, 12 to 50 percent slopes, very rubbly | 14K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vernon clay, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Owens-Harpersville complex, 8 to 45 percent slopes, extremely bouldery | 12K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grandfield fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Markley fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Kamay silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lincoln sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 9K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Knoco-Vernon complex, 3 to 12 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Owens clay, 5 to 12 percent slopes, rubbly | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 54% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 100% 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.