Bridger National Forest, Wyoming, Eastern Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Bridger National Forest, Wyoming, Eastern Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Outcrop | 75K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Subsummit Sideslopes, Rock Outcrop-Whitebark Pine-Subalpine Fir Complex | 31K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Subsummit Uplands, Subalpine Fir-Rock Outcrop Complex | 27K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 26K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Subsummit Uplands, Spruce/Fir-Willow-Rock Outcrop Complex | 21K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Subsummit Uplands, Tundra-Willow-Rock Outcrop Complex | 20K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rubble Land | 19K | A | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Glacial Trough Sideslopes, Subalpine Fir Complex | 18K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Subsummit Uplands, Rock Outcrop-Tundra-Willow Complex | 18K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sedimentary Till-Mantled Sideslopes (North), Subalpine Fir Complex | 17K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Subsummit Uplands, Spruce/Fir-Rock Outcrop Complex | 15K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Southeast Mountains Moraines, Subalpine Fir Complex | 15K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Alpine Ridges, Rubble Land-Tundra Complex | 14K | A | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Subsummit Sideslopes, Rock Outcrop-Whitebark Pine-Spruce/Fir Complex | 14K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Alpine Cirques, Rock Outcrop-Tundra-Willow Complex | 14K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Glacial Trough Sideslopes, Rock Outcrop-Douglas Fir Complex | 12K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Subsummit Moraines, Meadow-Grassland Complex | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Subsummit Ridges, Rubble Land-Tundra Complex | 11K | A | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Glacial Trough Sideslopes, Rock Outcrop-Rubble Land-Subalpine Fir Complex | 10K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Sedimentary Sideslopes, Subalpine Fir-Big Sagebrush-Aspen Complex | 10K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 39% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 39% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.