Uinta National Forest Area, Utah, Parts of Juab, Sanpete, Utah, and Wasatch Counties
The most common soil here is Yeates Hollow, on about 0% of the land: a gravelly silt loam, smooth, like flour. Wesdy and Sisna come next.
About 0% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 0% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 0% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
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 Uinta National Forest Area, Utah, Parts of Juab, Sanpete, Utah, and Wasatch 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 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 Uinta National Forest Area, Utah, Parts of Juab, Sanpete, Utah, and Wasatch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Digital Data Available | 554K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Faim-Wesdy, extremely bouldery-Flygare, very stony complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes | 0 | ||||
| Faim-Yeates Hollow complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes, very stony | 0 | ||||
| Lyard-Faim, very stony-Dex, extremely stony complex, 5 to 40 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.
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.