Page County, Virginia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Page County, Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvatus-Sylco complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Weikert-Berks channery silt loams, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 9K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Braddock loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Myersville-Catoctin complex 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Braddock loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Edneytown loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lodi silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Edgemont-Dekalb complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rock outcrop-Drall-Dekalb complex, 15 to 70 percent slopes | 5K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Weikert-Berks complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sylvatus-Sylco complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Thurmont fine sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Peaks-Edneytown complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, extremely stony | 4K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb-Edgemont-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 70 percent slopes, extremely stony | 4K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Thurmont fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Edgemont-Dekalb complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 4K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fauquier silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Monongahela loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 3K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sherando cobbly fine sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Laidig channery loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 72% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
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.