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Generalized thickness and configuration of the top of the intermediate aquifer, west-central Florida

Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4018
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844018

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Abstract

Generalized map show the thickness and top of the intermediate aquifer in west-central Florida within the boundaries of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The intermediate aquifer consists of a series of water-bearing units and confining beds between the surficial aquifer (water table) and the Floridan aquifer. This aquifer contains from one to several water-bearing units in west-central Florida. The aquifer and confining beds consist of the Tamiami and Hawthorn Formations of late and middle Miocene age and parts of the Tampa Limestone of early Miocene age. The top of the intermediate aquifer is about 100 feet above sea level in the north and slopes to about 100 feet below sea level in the south. The thickness ranges from zero in the north to more than 600 feet in the south. Despite the high mineral content of the water in some areas, the intermediate aquifer offers the best source of ground water to the coastal and southern areas of west-central Florida. (USGS)

Suggested Citation

Corral, M.A., and Wolansky, R.M., 1984, Generalized thickness and configuration of the top of the intermediate aquifer, west-central Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4018, 2 maps on 1 sheet ; 19 x 18 cm., sheet 44 x 56 cm., folded in envelope 31 x 23 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844018.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Generalized thickness and configuration of the top of the intermediate aquifer, west-central Florida
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 84-4018
DOI 10.3133/wri844018
Year Published 1984
Language ENGLISH
Description 2 maps on 1 sheet ; 19 x 18 cm., sheet 44 x 56 cm., folded in envelope 31 x 23 cm.
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