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Database of historically documented springs and spring flow measurements in Texas

January 1, 2003

Springs are naturally occurring features that convey excess ground water to the land surface; they represent a transition from ground water to surface water. Water issues
through one opening, multiple openings, or numerous seeps in the rock or soil.

The database of this report provides information about springs and spring flow in Texas including spring names, identification numbers, location, and, if available, water
source and use. This database does not include every spring in Texas, but is limited to an aggregation of selected digital and hard-copy data of the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS), the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), and Capitol Environmental Services.

Publication Year 2003
Title Database of historically documented springs and spring flow measurements in Texas
DOI 10.3133/ofr03315
Authors Franklin T. Heitmuller, Brian D. Reece
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2003-315
Index ID ofr03315
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Texas Water Science Center