Fredericksburg City, Virginia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Fredericksburg City, Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban land-Udults complex, smoothed | 2K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Dystrudepts-Udults complex, steep | 396 | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, gravelly | 298 | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Kempsville gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 226 | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dystrudepts-Udults complex, sloping | 160 | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dystrudepts-Udults complex, moderately steep | 147 | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wickham loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 147 | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Fluvaquents-Udifluvents complex | 120 | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Faceville-Varina complex, 7 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 103 | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Aquults, gravelly substratum | 93 | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Faceville-Varina complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 82 | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kempsville gravelly sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes | 65 | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Toccoa loamy sand, frequently flooded | 61 | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 44 | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Udorthents-Udifluvents complex, gently sloping | 43 | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Cartecay sandy loam, frequently flooded | 24 | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Louisburg sandy loam, 25 to 50 percent slopes | 16 | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Abell sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 10 | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Emporia sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes | 8 | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Aquults, clayey subsoil | 6 | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 22% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 26% 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.