Potentiometric Surface of the Patuxent Aquifer in Southern Maryland, September 2007
Open-File Report
2009-1088
Prepared in cooperation with the Maryland Geological Survey (MGS) and the Power Plant Assessment Program, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
By: Stephen E. Curtin, David C. Andreasen, and Andrew W. Staley
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Abstract
This report presents a map showing the potentiometric surface of the Patuxent aquifer in the Patuxent Formation of Early Cretaceous age in Southern Maryland during September 2007. The map is based on water-level measurements in 41 wells. The highest measured water level was 165 feet above sea level near the northwestern boundary and in the outcrop area of the aquifer in northern Prince George's County. From this area, the potentiometric surface declined south towards well fields at Glen Burnie, Bryans Road, the Morgantown power plant, and the Chalk Point power plant. The measured ground-water levels were 81 feet below sea level at Glen Burnie, 47 feet below sea level southwest of Bryans Road, 27 feet below sea level at the Morgantown power plant, and 24 feet below sea level at the Chalk Point power plant.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Potentiometric Surface of the Patuxent Aquifer in Southern Maryland, September 2007 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2009-1088 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20091088 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Water Science Center |
| Description | Sheet: 8.5 x 11 inches |
| Time Range Start | 2007-09-01 |
| Time Range End | 2007-09-30 |
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