Campbell County, Wyoming, Northern 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 Campbell County, Wyoming, Northern Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucross-Iwait-Fairburn loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 107K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Area not surveyed, access denied | 84K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Ironbutte-Fairburn-Mittenbutte complex, wooded, 3 to 60 percent slopes | 70K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fairburn-Samsil-Badland complex, 10 to 45 percent slopes | 63K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vonalf-Xema-Mittenbutte fine sandy loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 56K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Ucross-Fairburn loams, 15 to 45 percent slopes | 48K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Deekay-Oldwolf loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 42K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Arwite-Elwop fine sandy loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 37K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ironbutte-Fairburn-Mittenbutte complex, 6 to 40 percent slopes | 36K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lismas-Sabatka-Xema complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 34K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Theedle-Kishona-Shingle loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Badland-Lismas complex, 15 to 75 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kirby-Cabbart-Blacksheep complex, wooded, 6 to 45 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jaywest-Spottedhorse loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Samday-Shingle-Badland complex, 10 to 45 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ucross-Fairburn loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Rockypoint-Boruff complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 17K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jaywest-Moorhead loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Fairburn-Mittenbutte-Badland complex, 3 to 60 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Moorhead-Leiter clay loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 62% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 78% 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.