Kansas High Plains Aquifer Atlas

Introduction and Navigation

Click here to view instructions for navigating this atlas.

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Aquifer Basics

Basic information about the geology and hydrology of the High Plains aquifer.

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Water Levels

View water levels from predevelopment to current.

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Water Rights and Water Use

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Climate and Climate Trends

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Land Cover and Irrigation

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Index Well Program

The Kansas Geological Survey has installed index wells, one in each of the three western Kansas Groundwater Management Districts, to continuously monitor water levels in the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer.

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Interactive Atlas

Use our interactive atlas to view water levels, saturated thickness, and more.