Campbell County and the City of Lynchburg, Virginia

Survey Area VA631• Virginia

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Campbell County and the City of Lynchburg, Virginia. 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
Cecil fine sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	27K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Tatum loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cullen loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cullen loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Manteo channery loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Appling fine sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	12K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Chewacla-Toccoa complex	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Tatum loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Wilkes loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Manteo channery loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tatum loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Nason loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Appling fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Nason loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Worsham soils, 0 to 4 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cullen loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	6K	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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

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

About 33% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 33% 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.