Sweetwater County Area, Wyoming
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Sweetwater County Area, Wyoming.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Digital Data Available | 3.2M | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Kandaly-Moyerson-Wint taxadjunct complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 86K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pepal-Teagulf taxadjuncts complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 80K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Blackhall-Cryluha-Edlin complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 69K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cambarge taxadjunct-Pepal taxadjunct-Rock River complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 65K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Vermillion-Quealy complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 60K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wint taxadjunct-Cragosen complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 49K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Redcreek-Grieves-Colhill family, complex, 4 to 12 percent slopes | 48K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Garsid-Garsid, sodic complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes -- draft | 43K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hangmans, extremely stony surface-Figuore, very stony surface-Lonna, very stony surface, complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 42K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sweetlette-Scooby-Anchutz complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Piezon-Seaverson-Thermopolis complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes | 38K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scooby-Obadia-Poposhia complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 37K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| McCullen-Westvaco complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes -- draft | 36K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Haterton-Rock outrcop, shale complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes -- draft | 36K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bruja taxadjunct-Pilotpeak-Sobson complex, 4 to 35 percent slopes | 35K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sandbranch-Kandaly complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes -- draft | 33K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Not limited |
| Scooby-Sandbranch complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes -- draft | 32K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Cabbart, rubbly surface-Winteridge-Chickenhill, rubbly surface, families, complex, 4 to 35 percent slopes | 32K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Cabbart taxadjunct-Gompers family-Hawkdepth complex, 10 to 50 percent slopes | 32K | 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.