Box Elder County, Utah, Eastern Part
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 Box Elder County, Utah, Eastern Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water, saline | 555K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Playas | 81K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bram silt loam | 53K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 45K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Middle-Broad association, steep | 42K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Thiokol silt loam, low rainfall, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 32K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Stingal loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 31K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pintailake-Eimarsh-Playas complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 30K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sandall-Rozlee association, steep | 30K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sandall-Promo association, steep | 28K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Middle cobbly silt loam, 30 to 70 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Palisade silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hansel silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Eimarsh-Playas-Pintailake complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 20K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Saltair-Playas-Lasil complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 19K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Abela gravelly loam, 10 to 20 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Broad-Smarts association, steep | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Thiokol silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Parleys silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Sanpete gravelly silt loam, high rainfall, 10 to 30 percent slopes | 17K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 33% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 42% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.