The Difference Between the Potentiometric Surfaces of the Magothy Aquifer in Southern Maryland, September 1975 and September 2007

Open-File Report 2009-1083
Prepared in cooperation with the Maryland Geological Survey (MGS) and the Power Plant Assessment Program, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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Abstract

This report presents a map showing the change in the potentiometric surface of the Magothy aquifer in the Magothy Formation of Late Cretaceous age in Southern Maryland for September 1975 and September 2007. The map, based on water-level measurements in 51 wells, shows that during the 32-year period, the potentiometric surface had no change at the outcrop area, which is in the northernmost part of the study area, but declined 90 feet at Waldorf. Waldorf is located near the southwesternmost part of the study area, and approaches the downdip boundary of the aquifer.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title The Difference Between the Potentiometric Surfaces of the Magothy Aquifer in Southern Maryland, September 1975 and September 2007
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2009-1083
DOI 10.3133/ofr20091083
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 1975-09-01
Time Range End 2007-09-30
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