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Geologic map and hydrogeologic investigations of the upper Santa Cruz River basin, southern Arizona

February 10, 2023

This report includes an updated geologic map and cross sections of the upper Santa Cruz River basin, southern Arizona. The map and cross sections describe the geometry, thickness, and structure of the Miocene to Holocene units which form the main aquifers in the basin. The report also includes results of new hydrogeologic studies including (1) mapping and defining depth to bedrock based on geophysical data in the map area to better define the geometry and structure of the basin aquifers, (2) describing newly recognized hydrologically significant faults in the Peck Canyon and Sopori Wash areas, and (3) evaluating groundwater sources and hydrogeology of the Potrero Creek wetlands.

Publication Year 2023
Title Geologic map and hydrogeologic investigations of the upper Santa Cruz River basin, southern Arizona
DOI 10.3133/sim3490
Authors William R. Page, Mark W. Bultman, Margaret E. Berry, Kenzie J. Turner, Christopher M. Menges, Floyd Gray, James B. Paces, D. Paco Van Sistine, Leah E. Morgan, Jeremy C. Havens
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Scientific Investigations Map
Series Number 3490
Index ID sim3490
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center; Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
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