Hot Springs County Area, Wyoming
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Hot Springs County Area, Wyoming.
| 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 |
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.