Henry Mountains Area, Utah, Parts of Garfield, Kane, and Wayne Counties
The most common soil here is Chipeta, on about 6% of the land: a silty clay loam, smooth and slightly sticky. Moffat and Moenkopie come next.
About 65% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 48% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 40% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 1% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 44% 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 Henry Mountains Area, Utah, Parts of Garfield, Kane, and Wayne Counties, 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 D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Henry Mountains Area, Utah, Parts of Garfield, Kane, and Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock outcrop | 174K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Badland-Rock outcrop complex | 139K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Green River-Myton families complex | 101K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Moffat loamy fine sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 78K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Badland | 69K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Moenkopie-Rock outcrop complex | 62K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chipeta-Badland complex | 52K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chipeta silty clay, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 41K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rock outcrop-Travessilla complex | 37K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Sheppard loamy fine sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 34K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Mellenthin-Rock outcrop-Mido complex | 33K | D | Not rated | Very limited | |
| Circleville-Blazon complex | 29K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Travessilla-Rock outcrop complex | 27K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Montosa family, 4 to 8 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Tolman-Rock outcrop complex | 24K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Begay fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Farb-Rock outcrop complex | 22K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Begay loamy fine sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Stormitt gravelly loam, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rock outcrop-Arches complex | 21K | D | Not rated | Not rated |
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
About 40% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 48% 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.