Logan and Mingo Counties, West Virginia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Logan and Mingo Counties, West Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matewan-Highsplint-Guyandotte association, very steep, extremely stony | 391K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Matewan-Pineville-Guyandotte association, very steep, extremely stony | 61K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pineville-Berks association, 35 to 80 percent slopes, rocky, extremely stony | 18K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fiveblock and Kaymine soils, 35 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony | 17K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Highsplint channery loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 15K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents-Urban land complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 11K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Highsplint-Matewan-Cloverlick association, very steep, extremely stony | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Craigsville very gravelly sandy loam | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, smoothed | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Sensabaugh-Lobdell loams, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks-Rock outcrop complex, extremely steep, extremely stony | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fiveblock and Kaymine soils, 0 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony | 4K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grigsby loam, occasionally flooded | 3K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 3K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Lily-Matewan complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks-Shelocta association, very steep, extremely stony | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Highsplint-Urban land complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 2K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Kanawha complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 665 | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Urban land-Chavies complex | 595 | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Yeager fine sandy loam | 470 | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 96% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 96% 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.