Soil at the center of Louisville, KY
The USDA soil survey maps the point near 38.2527, -85.7585 in Louisville as Urban land (map unit Ua, Jefferson County, Kentucky). The dominant component is Udorthents.
| Component | Share of unit | Drainage class | Hydrologic group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udorthents | 5% | - | - |
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Jefferson County, Kentucky (KY111), survey data version dated 9/3/2026.
NRCS septic tank absorption field rating for Udorthents: Not rated. Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Jefferson County, Kentucky (KY111), survey data version dated 9/3/2026.
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