Soil Survey of Murray and Whitfield Counties, Georgia

Foreword
Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas. They
include predictions of soil behavior for selected land uses. The surveys highlight soil
limitations, improvements needed to overcome the limitations, and the impact of
selected land uses on the environment.
Soil surveys are designed for many different users. Farmers, foresters, and
agronomists can use the surveys to evaluate the potential of the soil and the
management needed for maximum food and fiber production. Planners, community
officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers can use the surveys to
plan land use, select sites for construction, and identify special practices needed to
ensure proper performance. Conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in
recreation, wildlife management, waste disposal, and pollution control can use the
surveys to help them understand, protect, and enhance the environment.
Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose
special restrictions on land use or land treatment. The information in this report is
intended to identify soil properties that are used in making various land use or land
treatment decisions. Statements made in this report are intended to help the land
users identify and reduce the effects of soil limitations on various land uses. The
landowner or user is responsible for identifying and complying with existing laws and
regulations.
Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are
seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a
foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as septic
tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to basements or
underground installations.
These and many other soil properties that affect land use are described in this soil
survey. The location of each soil is shown on the detailed soil maps. Each soil in the
survey area is described, and information on specific uses is given. Help in using this
publication and additional information are available at the local office of the Natural
Resources Conservation Service or the Cooperative Extension Service.
James E. Tillman, Sr.
State Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service
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