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The difference between the potentiometric surfaces of the Magothy Aquifer of September 1975 and September 1995 in southern Maryland

January 1, 1996

A map showing the net change in the poentiometric surface of the Magothy aquifer in the Magothy Formation of Cretaceous age in southern Maryland from September 1975 to September 1995 was based on water-level measurements in 67 wells. The map shows that the decline of the potentiometric surface during the 20-year period ranged from 2 to 21 feet in the northernmost part of the study area. The decline was greater than 40 feet in parts of southern Prince Georges County, 75 feet at Waldorf, and 28 feet at the Chalk Point powerplant.

Publication Year 1996
Title The difference between the potentiometric surfaces of the Magothy Aquifer of September 1975 and September 1995 in southern Maryland
DOI 10.3133/ofr96625
Authors Stephen E. Curtin, David C. Andreasen, Frederick K. Mack
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 96-625
Index ID ofr96625
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Maryland Water Science Center