Oneida County, Wisconsin
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). 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.
| 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 |
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.