Goshen County, Wyoming, Southern Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Goshen County, Wyoming, Southern Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 49K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rock land | 43K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Mitchell silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 42K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dunday-Trelona complex, 3 to 35 percent slopes | 41K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dunday and Dwyer loamy fine sands, 3 to 10 percent slopes | 32K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Valent-Dwyer fine sands, rolling | 27K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Manter and Anselmo fine sandy loams, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Manter and Anselmo fine sand loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Kirkham loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 20K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dunday and Dwyer loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 19K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Bordeaux fine sandy loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kim clay loam, alkali, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Satanta loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Satanta loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Anselmo and Dwyer soils, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Valent-Dwyer fine sands, hilly | 13K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mitchell silt loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rock outcrop-Tassel complex | 12K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Ascalon fine sandy loam, cool, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dix complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
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
About 39% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.