Aquifer Descriptions from the U.S. Geological Survey Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program, 1978-1993

Aquifer Descriptions from the U.S. Geological Survey Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program, 1978–1993

Compiled by Claire B. Davidson
With a section on Use of the Aquifer Database by Helen Doherty

Abstract

The Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program of the U.S. Geological Survey began in 1978. The overall purpose of this program is to define the geologic, hydrologic, and geochemical framework of the Nation's most important aquifers and aquifer systems.

This report summarizes the aquifer or aquifer system name, geographic area, rock units, equivalent names, lithology, thickness, hydrologic characteristics, water quality, water use, and references for 157 aquifers in 23 areas of the United States. A .zip file containing the aquifer data and data search programs (in compressed ASCII format) is included in the report.

Last modified July 13, 2012
First posted December 16, 2010

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Suggested citation:

Davidson, C.B., compiler, 1994, Aquifer descriptions from the U.S. Geological Survey Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program, 1978–1993, with a section on Use of the Aquifer Database by Helen Doherty, H.: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 94-465, 22 p. and database. (Available at https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1994/0465/.)

Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Use of the Aquifer Database by Helen Doherty

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Aquifer Descriptions from the U.S. Geological Survey Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program, 1978–1993

Compiled by Claire B. Davidson With a section on Use of the Aquifer Database by Helen Doherty

Abstract

Suggested citation:

Contents

Compiled by Claire B. Davidson
With a section on Use of the Aquifer Database by Helen Doherty