Menominee County, Wisconsin

Survey Area WI078• Wisconsin

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Menominee County, Wisconsin. 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
Lupton, Cathro, and Markey mucks, 0 to 1 percent slopes	26K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Padus sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Padus sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Kennan, very bouldery and Kennan sandy loams, 6 to 15 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Frechette fine sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Grayling loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	8K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Frechette fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Grayling loamy sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes	6K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tipler sandy loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Grayling sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Padus sandy loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Water	5K			Not rated	Not rated
Neopit silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, very bouldery	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Keshena fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wurtsmith sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Minocqua muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Karlin sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Kennan, very bouldery and Kennan sandy loams, 15 to 30 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Rosholt sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Cromwell sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not 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.

Alfisols

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

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

Entisols

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

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 38% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 86% 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.