Tucker County and Northern Randolph County, 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 Tucker County and Northern Randolph County, West Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highsplint-Berks association, moist, 35 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony | 53K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calvin channery silt loam, 35 to 65 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brinkerton-Nolo complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rubbly | 12K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb very cobbly loam, 35 to 70 percent slopes, rubbly | 11K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leetonia very cobbly loamy sand, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rubbly | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brownsville-Berks complex, moist, 25 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb very cobbly loam, 35 to 80 percent slopes, very rubbly | 10K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cateache channery silt loam, 35 to 65 percent slopes, rubbly | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blandburg, very rubbly and Rock outcrop, moist, 3 to 65 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb very cobbly loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes rubbly | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brinkerton-Lickdale association, 0 to 15 percent slopes, very rubbly | 8K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb very cobbly loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rubbly | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb channery loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks-Brownsville complex, moist, 15 to 25 percent slopes, very stony | 7K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb channery loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ernest cobbly silt loam, moist, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rubbly | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb channery loam, 35 to 65 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belmont channery silt loam, 35 to 70 percent slopes, very stony | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ernest cobbly silt loam, moist, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rubbly | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cateache channery silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rubbly | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 100% 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 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.