Lunenburg County, Virginia

Survey Area VA111• 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 Lunenburg 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
Appling sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, moderately eroded	42K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Georgeville loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded	37K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Appling sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	28K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded	20K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Wedowee sandy loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, eroded	15K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Chewacla, Toccoa, and Augusta loams, frequently flooded	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tatum loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, eroded	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Nason loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Iredell loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Herndon loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Herndon loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Iredell loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pacolet sandy loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Madison sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Helena sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, eroded	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Madison sandy loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, eroded	3K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Ashlar loamy coarse sand, 15 to 25 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Mecklenburg loam, 15 to 20 percent slopes, eroded	3K	Well drained	C	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 44% 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.