Lincoln County Area, Wyoming, Southern Part
The most common soil here is Sandbranch, on about 3% of the land: a sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Langspring and Mantlemine come next.
About 93% of the land drains well, and 4% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 3% of it.
USDA rates 83% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 54% 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 41% 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 Lincoln County Area, Wyoming, Southern Part, 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jonah-Buckloaf taxadjunct complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sandbranch-Monte taxadjunct complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes -- draft | 16K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Not 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 54% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 83% 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.