Hot Springs County Area, Wyoming
The most common soil here is Razsun-like, on about 2% of the land. Hiland and Bunkwater come next.
About 41% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 40% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 30% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: bedrock lies within 40 inches under 32% 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 Hot Springs County Area, Wyoming, 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 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 30% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 40% 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.