Soil Survey of Bosque County, Texas Page: VII
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Foreword
This soil survey contains information that can be used in land-planning pro-
grams in Bosque County, Texas. It contains predictions of soil behavior for se-
lected land uses. The survey also highlights limitations and hazards inherent in
the soil, improvements needed to overcome the limitations, and the impact of
selected land uses on the environment.
This soil survey is designed for many different users. Farmers, ranchers,
and agronomists can use it to evaluate the potential of the soil and the man-
agement needed for maximum food and fiber production. Planners, community
officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers can use the survey
to plan land use, select sites for construction, and identify special practices
needed to insure proper performance. Conservationists, teachers, students, and
specialists in recreation, wildlife management, waste disposal, and pollution
control can use the survey to help them understand, protect, and enhance the
environment.
Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some
soils are seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are shallow to bedrock.
Some are too unstable to be used as a foundation for buildings or roads.
Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as septic tank absorption fields. A
high water table makes a soil poorly suited to basements or underground instal-
lations.
These and many other soil properties that affect land use are described in
this soil survey. Broad areas of soils are shown on the general soil map. The
location of each soil is shown on the detailed soil maps. Each soil in the survey
area is described. Information on specific uses is given for each soil. Help in
using this publication and additional information are available at the local office
of the Soil Conservation Service or the Cooperative Extension Service.
George C. Marks
State Conservationist
Soil Conservation Servicevii
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Stringer, Billy R. Soil Survey of Bosque County, Texas, book, 1980; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth130202/m1/9/: accessed May 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.