Asphalt Driveway Paving in St. Leonard, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 23 miles from St. Leonard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer | 45% | Well drained | Very limitedFrost action, Slope |
| Ingleside | 20% | Well drained | Not limited |
| Dodon | 16% | Moderately well drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Slope |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in St. Leonard mostly as Downer (45%), Ingleside (20%) and Dodon (16%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 4% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Downer and Dodon "very limited", citing frost action, slope and depth to saturated zone.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Ingleside "not limited".
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 St. Leonard
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 25 land points sampled in St. Leonard in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (25).
St. Leonard at a glance
- County: Calvert County, MD
- Land area: 2.3 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 23 miles
Driveway permits in St. Leonard
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 St. Leonard, 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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St. Leonard paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in St. Leonard?
The USDA soil survey maps St. Leonard mostly as Downer and Ingleside, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, slope and depth to saturated zone as limitations.
How far is St. Leonard from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, St. Leonard is about 23 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in St. Leonard?
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 St. Leonard in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 25 land points sampled in St. Leonard in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (25).