Potentiometric Surface of the Upper Patapsco Aquifer in Southern Maryland, September 2007
Open-File Report
2009-1084
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 upper Patapsco aquifer in the Patapsco Formation of Early Cretaceous age in Southern Maryland during September 2007. The map is based on water-level measurements in 50 wells. The highest measured water level was 120 feet above sea level near the northern boundary and outcrop area of the aquifer in northern Anne Arundel County. From this area, the potentiometric surface declined to the south toward a well field in the Annapolis-Arnold area, and from all directions toward four cones of depression. These cones are located in the Waldorf-La Plata area, Chalk Point-Prince Frederick area, Swan Point subdivision in southern Charles County, and the Lexington Park-St. Inigoes area. The lowest measured ground-water level was 44 feet below sea level at Arnold, 106 feet below sea level south of Waldorf, 54 feet below sea level at Swan Point, 59 feet below sea level at Chalk Point, and 58 feet below sea level at Lexington Park.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Potentiometric Surface of the Upper Patapsco Aquifer in Southern Maryland, September 2007 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2009-1084 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20091084 |
| 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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