Geohydrologic framework of the Roswell ground-water basin, Chaves and Eddy Counties, New Mexico
Technical Report
42
Prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the New Mexico State Engineer Office
By: G. E. Welder
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Abstract
This report describes the geohydrology of the Roswell ground-water basin and shows the long-term hydrostatic-head changes in the aquifers. The Roswell ground-water basin consists of a carbonate artesian aquifer overlain by a leaky confining bed, which, in turn is overlain by an alluvial water-table aquifer. The water-table aquifer is hydraulically connected to the Pecos River. Ground-water pumpage from about 1,500 wells in the basin was about 378,000 acre-feet in 1978. Irrigation use on about 122,000 acres accounted for 95 percent of that pumpage.
Suggested Citation
Welder, G.E., 1983, Geohydrologic framework of the Roswell ground-water basin, Chaves and Eddy Counties, New Mexico: Technical Report 42, vi, 28 p.; Maps.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Title | Geohydrologic framework of the Roswell ground-water basin, Chaves and Eddy Counties, New Mexico |
| Series title | Technical Report |
| Series number | 42 |
| Year Published | 1983 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | New Mexico State Engineer |
| Publisher location | Santa Fe, NM |
| Description | vi, 28 p.; Maps |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Chaves County;Eddy County |