Goshen County, Wyoming, Northern Part
The most common soil here is Jayem, on about 13% of the land: a fine sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Valent and Dwyer come next.
About 99% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 51% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 21% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 3% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 39% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Goshen County, Wyoming, Northern Part, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Goshen County, Wyoming, Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayem-Manter-Trelona complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 66K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Jayem-Ascalon-Manter complex, 3 to 10 percent slopes | 54K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Rock outcrop-Tassel complex, 6 to 70 percent slopes | 43K | Excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dwyer-Valent-Tassel complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 30K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Valent-Dwyer loamy fine sands, 3 to 10 percent slopes | 26K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Jayem fine sandy loam, 3 to 10 percent slopes | 25K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Dailey-Valent loamy fine sands, 3 to 10 percent slopes | 22K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Wendover-Rock outcrop complex, 10 to 60 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Valent-Dwyer fine sands, rolling | 19K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Satanta-Noden complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Vetal fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Brownrigg-Featherlegs-Wolf complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dailey-Valent loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 17K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Featherlegs-Wolf loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Jayem fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Valent-Dwyer fine sands, hilly | 15K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Satanta-Willowman-Lambman complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Dix-Alice complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes | 9K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Torriorthents, gullied | 9K | Well drained | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Otero fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 21% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 51% 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.