Kane County Area, Utah
The most common soil here is Pinepoint, on about 15% of the land: a fine sand, loose sand that holds almost no water. Parkwash and Parkelei come next.
About all of the land drains well.
USDA rates 82% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 47% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: bedrock lies within 40 inches under 68% 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 Kane County Area, Utah, 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 Excessively drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Kane County Area, Utah. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinepoint-Paria-Parkwash complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 77K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pinepoint-Parkwash complex, 8 to 35 percent slopes | 53K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Ramps-Modo-Kunz-Rock outcrop complex, Straight Cliffs Formation, 15 to 60 percent slopes | 43K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Parkwash-Rock outcrop-Pinepoint complex, Navajo Sandstone, 8 to 60 percent slopes | 35K | Excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Parkelei-Skutumpah-Royosa complex, 4 to 15 percent slopes | 31K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Parkwash-Rock outcrop-Aridic Lithic Ustorthents complex, Navajo Sandstone, 35 to 90 percent slopes | 19K | Excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Welring-Arabrab-Rock outcrop complex, Carmel Formation, 4 to 35 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Reef-Rock outcrop complex, Kayenta Formation, 15 to 60 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Catdraw family-Orderville-Quezcan family complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Penistaja-Begay complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pinepoint-Waumac-Royosa complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 13K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sheppard-Nakai complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sedgran-Arches-Rock outcrop complex, Navajo and Page Formations, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 11K | Excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Elpedro-Plumasano-Teromote family-Flatnose complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Catdraw-Quezcan-Vessilla complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pensom-Mido-Arches complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 11K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Fraguni-Flugle-Skutumpah complex, 4 to 35 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kunz-Krakon-Kenray family complex, 8 to 35 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mido-Arches complex, 4 to 35 percent slopes | 10K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Detra-Sheckle-Pathead complex, cool, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very 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
About 47% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 82% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. The well-drained soils may actually drain too fast for standard leach fields, allowing effluent to reach groundwater. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Soils tend to drain very quickly, meaning nutrients and water don't stick around long. Raised beds with amended soil, drip irrigation, and heavy mulching will give the best results. Compost is your best friend here — it improves water retention dramatically.