Purchasing & Developing Land
Before purchasing a parcel, you should review the natural resources of the site, including soils, water, vegetation, and wildlife. In addition to these resources, federal, state, and local requirements should be researched and understood to help ensure that any activities are done correctly and that the parcel can meet your needs and expectations.
Most agencies identify property locations according to legal descriptions (PID #'s). You should have this information available before calling (noted on your property tax statement: ex. R30 32 24 14 0999).
Soils
Most of the soils in Anoka County have been mapped and compiled in the Anoka County Soil Survey. Photo based maps show the location of the soils and the text summarizes their properties and limitations. The soil survey contains information frequently utilized for general land use planning.
The Soil Survey is easy to use if you focus only on the soil within your parcel. After you know the soil types that exist, you can use the charts to determine things such as suitability for septic systems, roads, buildings, lawns, trees, and gardens. General information is also available for depth of water table and flooding potential.
Copies of Soil Survey maps are available. Please contact the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) for more information.
