Soil at the center of Columbus, OH
The USDA soil survey maps the point near 39.9612, -82.9988 in Columbus as Urban land-Ockley complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes (map unit Ux, Franklin County, Ohio). The dominant component is Ockley, a well drained soil.
| Component | Share of unit | Drainage class | Hydrologic group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ockley | 15% | Well drained | B |
| Sleeth | 7% | - | - |
| Eldean | 7% | - | - |
| areas radically altered by cutting and filling | 6% | - | - |
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Franklin County, Ohio (OH049), survey data version dated 9/8/2026.
NRCS septic tank absorption field rating for Ockley: Very limited. Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Franklin County, Ohio (OH049), survey data version dated 9/8/2026.
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