Soil series profile

Theedle soil series

Theedle is a well drained soil with a loam surface, mapped on 982,421 acres in 10 counties across 2 states. Hydrologic group C.

#182 by mapped area fine-loamy Ustic Torriorthents (Entisols)

Drainage class: Well drained
Hydrologic group: C
Typical topsoil pH: 7.7
Mapped area: 982k

Typical Theedle profile

Texture and pH by depth

Depth to scale. More strongly shaded layers hold more clay. Horizon names are the soil survey's (A = topsoil, B = subsoil, C = parent material).

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Typical Theedle horizons (representative values)
Depth	Texture	pH	Clay	Sand	Organic matter
0–4 in (A)	Loam	7.6	20%	42%	1.5%
4–35 in (Bk)	Loam	8.2	20%	42%	0.25%
35–79 in (Cr)	Bedrock	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Representative values from the most extensive Theedle map unit (Theedle loam, 0 to 45 percent slopes, gullied, survey area WY027). Other map units of this series vary within the series range.

Stock photo for illustration, not a sample of this soil series. Credit on the Sources & method page.

What this means

What Theedle soil means for gardens, lawns and septic systems

For gardens

Typical topsoil in Theedle soils is slightly alkaline: pH 7.7 (most land between 7.5 and 7.9). Acid-loving plants such as blueberries and azaleas struggle without amended beds, and some trees and shrubs show iron chlorosis (yellow leaves with green veins).

Loamy topsoil (loam, silt loam and similar) covers >99% of mapped Theedle acres: generally the easiest soil to garden, holding moisture without staying waterlogged. The most common surface texture is loam (93% of mapped Theedle acres).

>99% of mapped Theedle acres is moderately well to excessively drained, which suits most garden plants.

For lawns and yards

On >99% of mapped acres, rain soaks in slowly (hydrologic groups C and D, including dual groups that are D until drained). Expect runoff and puddles after heavy rain: core-aerate compacted lawns and keep ground sloping away from foundations.

For a septic system

For conventional septic absorption fields, NRCS rates >99% of the acres in mapped Theedle soils very limited, 0% somewhat limited and 0% not limited.

Where the soil is very limited (slow permeability, a high water table, flooding, shallow bedrock or steep slopes), alternative systems such as mound or sand-filter designs are common and cost more.

Only a licensed site evaluation or perc test at the actual lot decides whether a system is allowed and which design.

Generated from the mapped numbers above using fixed rules, not a site visit. See how these notes are written.

Where Theedle soil is found

Mapped acres

Theedle is mapped in Wyoming and Montana.

Counties with the most mapped Theedle soil
County	Acres	Share of county land
Campbell County, WY	229,902	7.5%
Niobrara County, WY	181,632	10.6%
Johnson County, WY	164,918	6.4%
Converse County, WY	137,365	5.5%
Weston County, WY	128,670	8.4%
Sheridan County, WY	77,976	4.8%
Natrona County, WY	60,041	1.8%
Hot Springs County, WY	1,478	0.2%
Crook County, WY	309	0.0%
Powder River County, MT	130	0.0%

Septic absorption fields

NRCS rating, share of Theedle acres

Not limited 0%

Somewhat limited 0%

Very limited >99%

Not rated <1%

Septic tank absorption field rating across mapped Theedle acres. Scale 0 to 100% of mapped land.

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Septic tank absorption field rating across mapped Theedle acres.
Category	Share of acres
Not limited	0.0%
Somewhat limited	0.0%
Very limited	99.9%
Not rated	0.1%

Drainage, water table and flooding

Share of Theedle acres

Depth to seasonal high water table: None reported within about 6.5 feet (median where reported).
Flooding: Not mapped as flooding on most acres.
Slope: Typically 9–24% (median 17%).
Topsoil organic matter: Median 1.5%.

Drainage class

Excessively drained 0%

Somewhat excessively drained 0%

Well drained >99%

Moderately well drained 0%

Somewhat poorly drained 0%

Poorly drained 0%

Very poorly drained 0%

Not rated <1%

Drainage class across mapped Theedle acres. Scale 0 to 100% of mapped land.

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Drainage class across mapped Theedle acres.
Category	Share of acres
Excessively drained	0.0%
Somewhat excessively drained	0.0%
Well drained	99.9%
Moderately well drained	0.0%
Somewhat poorly drained	0.0%
Poorly drained	0.0%
Very poorly drained	0.0%
Not rated	0.1%

Hydrologic soil group

A: fast infiltration (mostly sandy or gravelly) 0%

B: moderate infiltration <1%

C: slow infiltration >99%

D: very slow infiltration (clayey, shallow or wet) 0%

A/D: D as is, A if drained 0%

B/D: D as is, B if drained 0%

C/D: D as is, C if drained 0%

Not rated <1%

Hydrologic soil group across mapped Theedle acres. Scale 0 to 100% of mapped land.

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Hydrologic soil group across mapped Theedle acres.
Category	Share of acres
A: fast infiltration (mostly sandy or gravelly)	0.0%
B: moderate infiltration	0.1%
C: slow infiltration	99.7%
D: very slow infiltration (clayey, shallow or wet)	0.0%
A/D: D as is, A if drained	0.0%
B/D: D as is, B if drained	0.0%
C/D: D as is, C if drained	0.0%
Not rated	0.1%

Sources & data dates

Source: USDA NRCS Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO), queried through Soil Data Access. Public domain.
Data date: SSURGO as published on November 3, 2026 (most recent survey area update October 26, 2026). NRCS refreshes SSURGO each October.
Scope: All map unit components named Theedle (component kind "Series") in SSURGO: 982,421 acres.
Method: Shares are by mapped acres of Theedle components. The profile comes from the single largest Theedle component. Full methodology.

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Full narrative description: USDA Official Soil Series Description for Theedle.