Bridger National Forest, Wyoming, Western Part

Survey Area WY663 Wyoming

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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, Western Part.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Rock outcrop-Kamack family-Pishkun family, complex, 40 to 90 percent slopes 90K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Wander-Kamack families, complex, 40 to 90 percent slopes -- draft 53K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Kamack-Parkcity families, complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes 34K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Pishkun, moderately deep-Helmville families, complex, 35 to 75 percent slopes -- draft 34K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Garlet-Dromedary-Woodhurst families, complex, 30 to 70 percent slopes 24K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Tamarron-Enentah-Badwater families, complex, 40 to 90 percent slopes -- draft 23K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Flygare family-Owlcan family-Savar taxadjunct complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes 22K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Storm family-Rubble land-Tamarron family, complex, 40 to 90 percent slopes 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Needleton family-Inceptic Haplocryalfs-Owlcreek familiy, complex, 5 to 35 percent slopes -- draft 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Parkcity family-Muiral family-Rubble land complex 40 to 90 percent slopes 20K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Muggins-Foxton-Pricepeet families, complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes 19K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Owlcan-Cluff-Worock families, complex, 10 to 50 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Vertic Haplocryalfs-Cimarron family, complex, 15 to 40 percent slopes 18K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Tigeron, stony-Herd-Stringam families, complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Washboard-Gralic families, complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes -- draft 17K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Starman-Midfork families, complex, 40 to 90 percent slopes 17K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Doolittle-Wetopa-Helmet families, complex, 10 to 50 percent slopes 17K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wander-Coldfeet-Badwater families, complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes 16K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Typic Haplocryepts-Dromedary family, complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Muggins, moderately deep-Lonniebie families, complex, 10 to 50 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCVery limitedVery 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.

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