Beaver County, Utah - Western Part
The most common soil here is Hiko Peak, on about 5% of the land: a cobbly loam, a balanced mix that crumbles in your hand. Crestline and Manselo come next.
About 30% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 15% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 6% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 3% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 1% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Beaver County, Utah - Western Part, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Beaver County, Utah - Western Part. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Digital Data Available | 815K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Hiko Peak-Crestline complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 35K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Manselo sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dixie-Garbo complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hiko Peak, dry-Lynndyl association | 18K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uvada-Playas complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lojet-Chuckmill-Sevenmile association | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hiko Peak-Dixie complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Heist-Crestline, thick surface complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Thermosprings-Taylorsflat, moderately saline-Kunzler complex 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Crestline sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Rustico silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Siltcliffe silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hiko Peak cobbly sandy loam, dry, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Thermosprings-Sevy complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Garbo-Biblesprings-Manselo, strongly alkaline complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hiko Peak cobbly sandy loam, dry, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Decca gravelly loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Manselo, moderately saline-Thermosprings complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bandag loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.