Ground Water Atlas of the United States


Book Description

"Describes the location, the extent, and the geologic and hydrologic characteristics of the important aquifers of the Nation." Electronic gateway to full text and maps of all 13 chapters, which describe the ground-water resources of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.







Ground Water Atlas of the United States


Book Description

The Ground Water Atlas of the United States presents a comprehensive summary of theNations's ground-water resources, and is a basic reference for the location, geography, geology, and hydrologic characteristics of the major aquifers in the Nation. The information was collectedby the U.S. Geological Survey and other agencies during the course of many years of study. Resultsof the U.S. Geological Survey's Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program, a systematic studyof the Nation's major aquifers, were used as a major, but not exclusive, source of informationfor compilation of the Atlas













U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): Ground Water Atlas of the United States


Book Description

Provides information on the series of print publications called "The Ground Water Atlas of the United States," published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Notes that the series includes chapters describing the groundwater resources of regional areas that collectively cover the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lists the chapter author, table of contents, and book availability for each region. Contains ordering information. Links to the USGS home page and other related sites.