Asphalt Driveway Paving in Owings, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 6 miles from Owings in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
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| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodon | 43% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action |
| Marr | 35% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Issue | 9% | Somewhat poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Flooding, Frost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Owings mostly as Dodon (43%), Marr (35%) and Issue (9%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Issue "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, flooding and frost action.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Dodon and Marr "somewhat limited", citing depth to saturated zone and frost action.
Issue (somewhat poorly drained) is classed as poorly drained or wetter.
Why it matters: the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says soil type and drainage should be checked before any driveway advice is given (brief).
Flood zones in Owings
FEMA's flood map puts 3 of the 25 land points sampled in Owings (12%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (22) and zone AE (3).
Owings at a glance
- County: Calvert County, MD
- Land area: 3.9 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 6 miles
Driveway permits in Owings
For a driveway onto a county road, ask the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) whether a permit is needed. Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning).
On a state road, the entrance needs a Maryland State Highway Administration permit (SHA guidelines).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Owings, pulled September 2026; percentages exclude urban land and water. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer at the same points. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land area and coordinates. Distance is a straight line, not a driving route.
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Owings paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Owings?
The USDA soil survey maps Owings mostly as Dodon and Marr, and for local roads and streets it cites depth to saturated zone, frost action and flooding as limitations.
How far is Owings from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Owings is about 6 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Owings?
It depends on the road it meets. The Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit for a driveway onto a state highway. For a county or town road, the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Owings in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 3 of the 25 land points sampled in Owings (12%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (22) and zone AE (3).