Lincoln County Area, Wyoming, Southern Part

Survey Area WY723• 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 Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Lincoln County Area, Wyoming, Southern 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
Langspring-Vermillion family-Conpeak complex, 1 to 10 percent slopes	49K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sandbranch taxadjunct-Scooby complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	46K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Not limited
Rogrube family-Rock River complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	34K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sandbranch-Kandaly complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes -- draft	32K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Not limited
Haterton-Sandbranch-Rockinchair taxadjunct complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes -- draft	31K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Delpoint-Thayne-Rock outcrop complex, 6 to 35 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Forelle, moderately deep-Rock River-Poposhia complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes -- draft	24K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Piezon-Lilsnake complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes -- draft	23K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Scudder, extremely stony-Fossilbutte-Davtone complex, 8 to 35 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Sandbranch-Westvaco-Haterton taxadjunct complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes -- draft	22K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Debone-Sagecreek complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes -- draft	21K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Not limited
Piezon-Sagecreek-Sandbranch complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes -- draft	20K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Shurtleff-Arbucap-Teton complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Skein-Mantlemine-Kayso complex, 8 to 25 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mantlemine-Tootall family-Jemdilon complex, 4 to 15 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sandbranch taxadjunct-Cumberhill-Poposhia complex, 4 to 15 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sagecreek-Tresano complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes -- draft	17K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Jemdilon-Tootall-Mantlemine complex, 4 to 35 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Houlihan-Session complex, 8 to 35 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cambarge-Langspring taxadjunct complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes -- draft	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat 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.

Alfisols

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

Mollisols

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

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 39% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 79% 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.