Uinta 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 Uinta County Area, Wyoming.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaholt-Roundor-High loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 67K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scully-Langspring taxadjunct complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes -- draft | 54K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Morset-Teeler-Tibson complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 45K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Dast taxadjunct-Helper taxadjunct-Gladlow complex, 6 to 35 percent slopes | 44K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uinta-Meekscabin-Stringam complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes | 43K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dast taxadjunct-Artemesia complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Delridge-Badland complex, 20 to 50 percent slopes -- draft | 38K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Sandbranch-Kandaly complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes -- draft | 34K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Not limited |
| Haterton-Sandbranch-Rockinchair taxadjunct complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes -- draft | 33K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sandbranch-Quealman complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes -- draft | 32K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Not limited |
| Pepal fine sandy loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes -- draft | 27K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Shurtleff-Amor, deep complex, 6 to 27 percent slopes -- draft | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Piezon-Lilsnake complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes -- draft | 26K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Christensen-Bellbutte complex, 2 to 11 percent slopes -- draft | 26K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Pepal-Teagulf taxadjuncts complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 25K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sandbranch-Westvaco-Haterton taxadjunct complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes -- draft | 24K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Groshon sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Badland -- draft | 22K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Meagher-Hilger complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Iles-Julius taxadjunct complex, 7 to 33 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 41% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 70% 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.