Oneida County, Wisconsin

Survey Area WI085• Wisconsin

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Spodosols — acidic forest soils with a distinctive leached layer, common under conifers. 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 Oneida 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
Carbondale, Lupton, and Markey mucks, 0 to 1 percent slopes	106K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	77K			Not rated	Not rated
Loxley, Greenwood, and Dawson peats, 0 to 1 percent slopes	72K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Padus-Pence sandy loams, 6 to 15 percent slopes	38K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Padus-Pence sandy loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	34K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Padus-Pence sandy loams, 15 to 35 percent slopes	33K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Sayner loamy sand, 15 to 45 percent slopes	32K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Keweenaw-Sayner-Vilas complex, 1 to 15 percent slopes, stony	30K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Sayner loamy sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes	29K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Vilas loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	24K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Keweenaw-Sayner-Vilas complex, 5 to 35 percent slopes, stony	23K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Monico loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes, stony	20K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Croswell sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Vilas loamy sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes	17K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cable muck, 0 to 3 percent slopes, stony	17K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Siskiwit-Vilas complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, stony	15K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Padus loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes	15K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Au Gres loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Padus-Goodman complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes, stony	13K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Loxley, Beseman, and Dawson peats, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Very poorly drained	A/D	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.

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 55% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 88% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.