Carbon County Area, Wyoming
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 Carbon County Area, Wyoming.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Digital Data Available | 1.4M | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Rabbitears-Inchau complex, 8 to 30 percent slopes | 63K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rogert-Lucky complex, 5 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 50K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Millerlake-Lymanson complex, 1 to 12 percent slopes | 49K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Blazon-Cushool association, 2 to 20 percent slopes -- draft | 49K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| McFadden-Blackhall-Edlin sandy loams, 5 to 50 percent slopes -- draft | 45K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sagecreek alkali-Sagecreek loams, 0 to 10 percent slopes -- draft | 41K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cundick-Lymanson-Starman complex, 3 to 25 percent slopes | 37K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Abston-Seaverson complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes -- draft | 36K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cushool-Worfman-Blackhall sandy loams, 6 to 30 percent slopes -- draft | 35K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sandbranch fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes -- draft | 34K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Not limited |
| McFadden-Brownsto-Rawlins complex 6 to 20 percent slopes -- draft | 34K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Tresano-Red Desert complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes -- draft | 34K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rentsac-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes -- draft | 33K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cushool-Rock River association, 3 to 10 percent slopes -- draft | 32K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Littlesage-Kindt complex, 1 to 10 percent slopes | 30K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Debone loams, 0 to 10 percent slopes -- draft | 29K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Not limited |
| McFadden-Blackhall sandy loams, 2 to 15 percent slopes -- draft | 29K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Blazon-Blackhall complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes -- draft | 28K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 28K | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.