Potentiometric Surface of the Upper Floridan Aquifer in the St. Johns River Water Management District and Vicinity, Florida, September 2008
Scientific Investigations Map
3070
Prepared in cooperation with the St. Johns River Water Management District, the South Florida Water Management District, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District
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Abstract
This map depicts the potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer in the St. Johns River Water Management District and vicinity for September 2008. Potentiometric contours are based on water-level measurements collected at 589 wells during the period September 15-25, near the end of the wet season. Some contours are inferred from previous potentiometric-surface maps with larger well networks. The potentiometric surface of the carbonate Upper Floridan aquifer responds mainly to rainfall, and more locally, to ground-water withdrawals and spring flow. Potentiometric-surface highs generally correspond to topographic highs where the aquifer is recharged. Springs and areas of diffuse upward leakage naturally discharge water from the aquifer and are most prevalent along the St. Johns River. Areas of discharge are reflected by depressions in the potentiometric surface. Ground-water withdrawals locally have lowered the potentiometric surface. Ground water in the Upper Floridan aquifer generally flows from potentiometric highs to potentiometric lows in a direction perpendicular to the contours.
Suggested Citation
Kinnaman, S.L., Dixon, J.F., 2009, Potentiometric Surface of the Upper Floridan Aquifer in the St. Johns River Water Management District and Vicinity, Florida, September 2008: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map 3070, Map Sheet: 36 x 52 inches, https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3070.
ISSN: 2329-132X (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Potentiometric Surface of the Upper Floridan Aquifer in the St. Johns River Water Management District and Vicinity, Florida, September 2008 |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Map |
| Series number | 3070 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sim3070 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Florida Integrated Science Center |
| Description | Map Sheet: 36 x 52 inches |
| Time Range Start | 2008-09-15 |
| Time Range End | 2008-09-25 |
| Projection | State Plane Florida East |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |