Geohydrology of the valley-fill aquifer in the Cohocton area, upper Cohocton River, Steuben County, New York

Terry, David B.; Pagano, Timothy S.; Shaw, Martha L.; Ingram, Arlynn W.

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The Cohocton valley-fill aquifer, composed of outwash, kame, and alluvial sand and gravel, is highly productive and is in hydraulic contact with the Cohocton River. Potential well yields range from 50 to more than 1,000 gallons per minute. Most of the aquifer is under shallow water-table conditions and vulnerable to surface contamination. Thickness ranges from 20 to 100 feet. The aquifer lies in an area containing only small communities and therefore is not heavily pumped. Geohydrologic data are compiled on six maps at 1:24,000 scale and in geologic sections. The maps depict surficial geology, soil-infiltration capacity, potentiometric surface, aquifer thickness, well yields, and land use. The maps are designed to help planners evaluate developments that may affect the aquifer, particularly potential contamination sources. This set is one in a series of four that depict selected aquifers in western New York. It supplements a series that is being done by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with State agencies. The maps are based largely on published reports, file data in several State agencies, and field notes. (USGS)

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Terry, David B.; Pagano, Timothy S.; Shaw, Martha L.; Ingram, Arlynn W.

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6 maps and 1 section on 7 sheets ; 61 x 89 cm. and 101 x 94 cm.

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Water-Resources Investigations Report

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Geohydrology of the valley-fill aquifer in the Cohocton area, upper Cohocton River, Steuben County, New York; 1984; WRI; 85-4040; Terry, David B.; Pagano, Timothy S.; Shaw, Martha L.; Ingram, Arlynn W.