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Approximate water-level changes in wells in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, 1977-79, and measured compaction, 1973-79, in Harris and Galveston Counties, Texas

January 1, 1979

This report consists of: (1) Four maps that present data on water-level changes during 1977-79 in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers and; (2) one set of graphs that present data on the compaction of subsurface materials for 1973-79. During 1977-79, groundwater pumping decreased in Galveston County and southern Harris County, Tex., and increased in northern and western Harris County. (Woodard-USGS)

Publication Year 1979
Title Approximate water-level changes in wells in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, 1977-79, and measured compaction, 1973-79, in Harris and Galveston Counties, Texas
DOI 10.3133/ofr79693
Authors R.K. Gabrysch
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 79-693
Index ID ofr79693
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Texas Water Science Center
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