Hot Springs County Area, Wyoming

Survey Area WY617• 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 Hot Springs County Area, Wyoming. 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
No Digital Data Available	546K			Not rated	Not rated
Razsun-like-Samday-like-Chipendale-like complex, 10 to 60 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ulm-like-Razsun-like-Forkwood complex, 1 to 20 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Redarrow-like-Rock outcrop-Turnback-like complex, 3 to 70 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rock outcrop-Travson-Batterson complex, 15 to 60 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Shingle-Badland-Remmit complex, 4 to 50 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Hiland-Remmit complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Hiland-Bowbac-like-Lazear complex, 6 to 30 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Area not surveyed, access denied	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Absarook-Wickes-like-Reva-like complex, 6 to 60 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Winnett-Ulm complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rootel-like-Detra-like-Rencot complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Maysdorf-like-Cielito-like complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Southbaldy-Sharrot-Carfall, stony complex, 3 to 50 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Pesowyo, very stony-Absarook-Hangmans complex, 3 to 45 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Olney-Threetop complex, 2 to 30 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Weed-Savar-Hilger, very stony complex, 2 to 25 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Absarook-Southbaldy-like-Corpening complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Winnett-like-Bunkwater-Forkwood complex, 1 to 12 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Taluce-Worf-Shingle complex, 8 to 30 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Very 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.

Alfisols

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

Entisols

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

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

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.