Marshall Islands Soil Surveys

Marshall Islands has 1 USDA soil survey areas covering a wide range of landscapes and soil conditions. The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes, making up roughly 99% of surveyed soils. Histosols — organic soils (peat/muck) formed in wetlands account for another 0%.

In terms of drainage, 100% of Marshall Islands soils are classified as somewhat excessively drained. Drainage class affects everything from septic system design to basement feasibility to garden planning. Use the survey area pages below to see drainage details for specific counties, or look up any address for an exact soil profile.