Charlotte County, Virginia

Survey Area VA037• 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 Charlotte County, 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, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	20K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Appling fine sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	18K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil clay loam, very deep, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wehadkee-Chewacla complex	15K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Appling fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	13K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Georgeville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Herndon silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Appling fine gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wilkes fine sandy loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wilkes fine sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Herndon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Georgeville silty clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Georgeville silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil clay loam, very deep, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Orange silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chewacla silt loam	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Appling fine gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, very deep, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat 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

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

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.