Soil at the center of Raleigh, NC
The USDA soil survey maps the point near 35.7796, -78.6382 in Raleigh as Urban land-Chavis complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes (map unit UcD, Wake County, North Carolina). The dominant component is Chavis, a well drained soil.
| Component | Share of unit | Drainage class | Hydrologic group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chavis | 30% | Well drained | C |
| Pacolet | 10% | Well drained | B |
| Beltline | 5% | Well drained | C |
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Wake County, North Carolina (NC183), survey data version dated 9/3/2026.
NRCS septic tank absorption field rating for Chavis: Very limited. Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Wake County, North Carolina (NC183), survey data version dated 9/3/2026.
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