Book Description
There are several known areas in the Imperial Valley of California where geothermal brines having probable commercial value exist. The main ones being considered today are the Niland area, Heber area, East Mesa, and North Brawley. The bottom-hole temperatures and salinity of the brines from the different areas show wide variation. The highest bottom-hole temperatures and highest salinity so far known are found in the Niland area. This area covers the largest areas of proven ground so far known in this vicinity. This is the area considered as producing the Hypersaline Brines.