Soil at the center of Indianapolis, IN
The USDA soil survey maps the point near 39.7684, -86.1581 in Indianapolis as Urban land-Fox loam complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes (map unit UfA, Marion County, Indiana). The dominant component is Fox, a well drained soil.
| Component | Share of unit | Drainage class | Hydrologic group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox | 40% | Well drained | B |
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Marion County, Indiana (IN097), survey data version dated 8/31/2026.
NRCS septic tank absorption field rating for Fox: Very limited. Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Marion County, Indiana (IN097), survey data version dated 8/31/2026.
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