Manti-Lasal National Forest, Manti Division - Parts of Sanpete and Emery Counties

Survey Area UT645 Utah

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Manti-Lasal National Forest, Manti Division - Parts of Sanpete and Emery Counties.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Rock outcrop, 15 to 80 percent slopes 34K DNot ratedNot rated
Rock outcrop-Nihill-Rizno-Strych, moist families complex, 25 to 70 percent slopes 28K DVery limitedVery limited
Sheek-Ring-Podo, moist families-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 70 percent slopes 28K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Sheek-Podo-Jemez families complex, 25 to 70 percent slopes 23K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Andok, cool-Porser, cool-Wiggler families complex, 30 to 80 percent slopes 23K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Minnimaud-Repp families complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes 20K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Castino-Kitchell-Faim families complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes 18K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Bookcliff, warm-Jemez, dry-Pino families complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes 17K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Strych-Rizno families-Rock outcrop complex, moist, 25 to 70 percent slopes 16K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Skylick-Adel-Clayburn families complex, 15 to 60 percent slopes 16K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rottulee-Falcon-Sheckle families complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lobat-Gulnare families complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Detra family, 3 to 15 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Strych, cold-Podo, mosit families-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 70 percent slopes 14K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Midfork-Blanca, cool families-Rubble land complex, 30 to 80 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Tosca-Detra families complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes 12K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rizno family-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes 11K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Pathead-Doney families complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes 11K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Bundo, moist-Scout-Uinta, families complex, 30 to 70 percent slopes 11K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Ant Flat-Cristo-Lizzant families complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes 10K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 86% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

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.

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