Fishlake National Forest, Utah - Tushar-Pavant Division - Parts of Sevier, Millard, Beaver, Piute, Iron and Garfield Counties

Survey Area UT649• Utah

The dominant drainage class is and the dominant hydrologic group is . 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 Fishlake National Forest, Utah - Tushar-Pavant Division - Parts of Sevier, Millard, Beaver, Piute, Iron and Garfield Counties. 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
Abela, stony-Hiko Peak families, association, 5 to 30 percent slopes	0
Agassiz-Forsey families-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 70 percent slopes	0
Agassiz-Hourglass families-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 70 percent slopes	0
Agassiz family-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes	0
Annabella family, 5 to 15 percent slopes	0
Annabella family, 30 to 50 percent slopes	0
Behanin-Adel-Bickmore families association, 15 to 60 percent slopes	0
Behanin-Bickmore-Condie families complex, 15 to 70 percent slopes	0
Behanin family-Rock outcrop-Bickmore family complex, 15 to 60 percent slopes	0
Behanin-Rogert families-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 70 percent slopes	0
Berent family, 2 to 30 percent slopes	0
Bickmore-Condie families association, 15 to 60 percent slopes	0
Bickmore-Elwood-Behanin families complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes	0
Bigflat-Ramires families association, 10 to 30 percent slopes	0
Blue Star-Donnardo, very stony families, complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes	0
Borvant family, 8 to 25 percent slopes	0
Bregar family-Duco family, stony-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 75 percent slopes	0
Breko-Checkett families-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 70 percent slopes	0
Brinkert-Hourglass families association, 5 to 30 percent slopes	0
Brinkert-Hourglass families association, 30 to 60 percent slopes	0

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.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Alfisols

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

Inceptisols

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

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.