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Pawnee Valley Hydrogeology

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Contents

Part A

Abstract

Introduction

Objectives

Location and Extent of the Study Area

Well-Numbering System

Topography, Drainage, and Land Use

Geology and Soils

Hydrometeorology

Precipitation and Temperature

Evapotranspiration and Water-Balance Diagrams

Hydrology

Streamflow and Baseflow

Hydrogeology

Water-table Configuration and Decline

Water in Storage

Aquifer Properties

Estimates of Regional Groundwater Recharge

Hydrogeochemistry

Concluding Remarks

Part B

Digital Simulation of the Pawnee Valley Alluvial Aquifer

Introduction

Groundwater Simulation Model

Boundary Conditions and Input Requirements for the Simulation Model

Implementation of the Model to the Pawnee Valley

Some Model Features Designed for the Pawnee Valley

Parameter Estimation or Model Calibration

Introduction

Parameter Adjustment Procedure

Implementation of the Parameter Adjustment Procedure

Predicted Water-Level Declines--Management Options

Introduction

Management Options

Projected Water-Level Declines

Conclusions and Recommendations

Acknowledgements

References

Appendices

A. Listing of registered wells and their appropriate pumpage in the Pawnee Valley

B. Water-level decline values for each grid of the model area for all options considered


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Kansas Geological Survey, Hydrogeology
Placed on web Aug. 1, 2012; originally published April 1980.
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