Skagit County Area, Washington

Survey Area WA657 Washington

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Skagit County Area, Washington.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Skagit silt loam 26K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Kindy gravelly silt loam, 30 to 65 percent slopes 16K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Sumas silt loam 15K Poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Andic Xerochrepts-Rock outcrop complex, 65 to 90 percent slopes 14K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Wollard-Springsteen complex, 30 to 65 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Barneston gravelly ashy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes 13K Somewhat excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Field silt loam, protected 12K Moderately well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Vanzandt very gravelly loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Vanzandt very gravelly loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rinker very channery loam, 30 to 65 percent slopes 10K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Dystric Xerorthents, 50 to 80 percent slopes 10K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Montborne-Rinker complex, 30 to 65 percent slopes 10K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Andic Cryochrepts-Rock outcrop complex, 65 to 90 percent slopes 9K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Vanzandt very gravelly loam, 30 to 65 percent slopes 9K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Mt. Vernon very fine sandy loam 9K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Diobsud-Crinker complex, 30 to 65 percent slopes 9K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Bow gravelly loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 9K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Montborne very gravelly loam, 30 to 65 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Montborne very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 30 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Pilchuck loamy sand 8K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 89% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.

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