Glaciers Help Explain Indiana Soil (And Why Some Areas Build Differently)

A major reason Indiana has such productive farmland is glacial history—it left behind rich soils across large parts of the state.

That matters to modern landowners because soil and terrain influence:

• septic feasibility (in many rural areas)

• drainage and grading needs

• farming or pasture potential

• long-term maintenance costs

Simple takeaway:
Two parcels can be the same size and still have completely different usability based on soil and water behavior.