Randolph County Area, Main Part, West Virginia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Randolph County Area, Main Part, West Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highsplint-Berks association, moist, 35 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony | 55K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Buchanan and Ernest stony soils, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 45K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Highsplint-Laidig complex, moist, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 38K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gaudineer-Simoda complex, moist, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 31K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calvin stony silt loam, high base substratum, 35 to 70 percent slopes | 30K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Highsplint channery silt loam, moist, 35 to 70 percent slopes, extremely stony | 24K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calvin channery silt loam, 35 to 70 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Buchanan and Ernest stony soils, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 20K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gaudineer-Gauley complex, moist, 35 to 60 percent slopes, rubbly | 13K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks-Weikert complex, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandy-Wildell complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony | 12K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks-Weikert complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calvin stony silt loam, high base substratum, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meckesville stony silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Simoda-Gaudineer complex, moist, 3 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony | 10K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belmont stony silt loam-Rock outcrop complex, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ernest silt loam, moist, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandy-Wildell complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gilpin-Dekalb stony complex, moist, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calvin channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. 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.