Waynesboro City, Virginia

Survey Area VA820• Virginia

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 Waynesboro City, 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
Frederick-Christian-Urban land complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded	973			Not rated	Not rated
Urban land	602			Not rated	Not rated
Allegheny-Cotaco cobbly fine sandy loams-Urban land complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes	369			Not rated	Not rated
Craigsville-Urban land complex	270			Not rated	Not rated
Allegheny-Cotaco-Urban land complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes	251			Not rated	Not rated
Sherando cobbly sandy loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes	251	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Frederick-Christian-Urban land complex, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	203			Not rated	Not rated
Bookwood-Urban land complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded	190			Not rated	Not rated
Unison-Urban land complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes	188			Not rated	Not rated
Frederick-Christian silt loams, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded	145	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Udorthents	135			Not rated	Not rated
Craigsville fine sandy loam	131	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Allegheny-Cotaco cobbly fine sandy loams, 7 to 15 percent slopes	108	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Sherando cobbly sandy loam, 2 to 15 percent slopes	76	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Fluvaquents, nearly level	69	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sherando-Urban land complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes	68			Not rated	Not rated
Water	63			Not rated	Not rated
Buchanan-Urban land complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes	63			Not rated	Not rated
Massanetta silt loam	59	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Frederick-Christian silt loams, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	55	Well drained	B	Somewhat 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.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

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.