Campbell County, Wyoming, Southern Part

Survey Area WY605• Wyoming

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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, Southern Part. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Theedle-Shingle loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes	106K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Forkwood-Cushman loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	94K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Hilight-Wags-Badland complex, 3 to 45 percent slopes	81K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Theedle loam, 0 to 45 percent slopes, gullied	78K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Theedle-Kishona loams, 6 to 20 percent slopes	72K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hiland-Bowbac fine sandy loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	60K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Hiland-Bowbac fine sandy loams, 6 to 15 percent slopes	54K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Forkwood-Cushman loams, 6 to 15 percent slopes	53K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Forkwood-Ulm loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	43K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Theedle-Kishona loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	37K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bidman-Parmleed loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Arvada, thick surface-Arvada-Slickspots complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Not limited
Theedle-Kishona-Shingle loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes	35K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wibaux-Wibaux, thin solum complex, 6 to 40 percent slopes	32K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Ustic Torriorthents-Badland complex, 10 to 80 percent slopes	30K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cambria-Kishona-Zigweid loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Forkwood-Cambria loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Bidman-Ulm loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ucross-Iwait-Fairburn loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cushman-Cambria loams, 6 to 15 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 43% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 59% 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.