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Scientific Investigations Report 2008–5071

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Scientific Investigations Report 2008–5071

Table of Contents

Conversion Factors and Datums

Abstract

Introduction

Methods of Investigation

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

Conceptual Model of Hydrologic and Thermal Conditions

Data Needs

Summary

Acknowledgments

References Cited

Appendixes 1-3 (PDF, 1.08 MB)

List of Figures

List of Tables

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