Dimmitt/Zavala Soil Properties Maps
 
Selected Physical Properties
 
Construction Materials
High Corrosivity
Good Topsoil
Low Permeability
Good as Road Fill
High Shrink-Swell Potential
Good as Sand/Gravel
High Salt Content
Presence of Caliche
Presence of Hard Pan
 
Building Site Development
 
Soils and Sanitary Facilities
Shallow Excavations
Good
Poor
Septic Tanks
Good
Poor
Dwellings with Basements
Good
Poor
Sewage Lagoons
Good
Poor
Dwellings without Basements
Good
Poor
 
Soils and Water Resources
Small Commerical Buildings
Good
Poor
Reservoirs & Ponds
Good
Poor
Local Roads and Streets
Good
Poor
 

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Lawns and Landscaping
Good
Poor