Water Levels 

and Artesian Pressure 

in Observation Wells 

in the United States 

in 1947

Part 6. Southwestern States and Territory 

of Hawaii

Prepared under the direction of C. G. PAULSEN, Chief Hydraulic Enginee

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PREFACE

This report was prepared by the Geological Survey in cooperation 

with the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico, the Territory of 

Hawaii, and other agencies, by personnel of the Water Resources 

Division under the direction of:

C. G. Paulsen________________ Chief Hydraulic Engineer 

A. X. Sayre__________-________Chief, Ground Water Branch 

S. F. Turner_____ District Engineer (Ground Water), Tucson, Ariz. 

J. F. Poland__ District. Geologist (Ground Water), Long Beach, Calif. 

G. A. Macdonald_ District Geologist (Ground Water), Honolulu, Hawaii 

C. V. Theis_ District Geologist (Ground Water), Albuquerque, N. Mex.

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CONTENTS

Page

Introduction, by A. N. Sayre and others. .............. 1

Significance of records of water level and artesian pressure. . 1

Annual publication of records by Geological Survey. ...... 1

Scope of present volume .................... 2

Land-surface datum. ...................... 2

Network of key observation wells. ............... 3

Changes in ground-water level in 1947 in the southwestern part

of the United States .................... 4

Acknowledgments ........................ 4

Arizona. .............................. 5

Program of work, by S. P. Turner and R. L. Cushman. ...... 5

Apache County, by G. E. Hazen ................. 7

Cochise County, by H. L. Cushman. ............... 8

Graham County^ by R. L. Cushman ................ 16

Greenlee County, by R. L. Cuahman ............... 29

Maricopa County, by H. K. Babcock and others. ......... 33

Navajo County, by G. E. Hazen ........ f ........ 47

Pima County, by R. L. Cushman ................. 49

Final County, by R. L. Cushman. ................ 56

Santa Cruz County, by R. L. Cushman .............. 65

Yuma County, by H. M. Babcock ................. C8

California, by A. A. Garrett, H. M. Stafford, H. G. Thomasson, Jr.,

M. A. Warren, and G. P. Worts, Jr. ............... 73

Scope of water-level program. ................. 73

Rainfall and snowfall ..................... 76

Runoff. ............................ 78

Summaries of programs, hydrologic conditions, and water-level

fluctuations ........................ 79

Coastal plain in Los Angeles and Orange Counties ..... 79

Mojp.ve Desert region ................... 83

Mokelurane River Basin, San Joaquin County. ........ 84

San G'abriel River Basin, Los Angeles County. ....... 85

Basins in San Diego County ................ 86

Santa Ana River Basin, Riverside and San Bernai-dino

Counties. ....................... 86

Basins in Santa Barbara County .............. 87

Symbols assigned to observation wells ............. 96

Weri descriptions and water-level measurements. ........

Hawaii, by D. A. Davis ....................... 161

Program of work ........................ 161

Island of Oahu. ........................ 161

Island of Maul. ........................ 172

Island of Molokai ....................... 174

Island of Lanai ........................ 17G

Island of Hawaii. ........................ 176

Island of Kauai ........................ 177

Pumpage ............................ 179

New Kexico, by C. S. Conover .................... 183

Introduction. ......................... 183

Program of work. ..................... 103

Fluctuations of water level. ............... 184

Well-numbering system. .................. 185

Well descriptions, records of artesian head, and waterlevel measurements. .................. 187
VI ILLUSTRATIONS

Page

Figure 1. Outline map of United States showing sections of the

country covered by the six water-supply papers on water

levels and artesian pressure in observation wells in

1947. ......................... 3

2. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation 

wells in Willcox and Douglas Basins, Cochise County, 

Arizona ........................ 9

3. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation

wells in the Safford Valley, Graham County, Arizona . . 17

4. Graphs showing fluctuations-of water level in observation 

wells in the Duncan-Virden Valley, Greenlee County, 

Arizona, and Hidalgo County, New Mexico ........ 30

5. Graphs showing cumulative net change in water level in

various parts of the Salt River Valley, Maricopa County, 

Arizona ......................... 35

6. Graph showing cumulative net change in water level and 

water pumped for irrigation in the Salt Riv<3r Valley 

area, Maricopa County, Arizona. ............ 38

7. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation

wells in the Santa Cruz Valley, Pima County, Arizona. . 50

8. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation 

wells in the Casa Grande-Eloy area, Final C?unty, 

Arizona ........................ 57

9. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation 

wells in the Santa Cruz Valley, Santa Cruz County, 

Arizona ........................ 66

10. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation

wells in the Lower Gila region, Yuma County, Arizona. . 69

11. Graphs -showing water-level fluctuations in 10 wells in

Santa Barbara County, California, and seasonal rainfall 

at Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Ozena for the years 

1941-47 ........................ 90

12. Map showing change in ground-water level in northern part 

of Roswell Basin, Chaves County, N. Mex., f-rom January 

or February 1947 to January or February 1948. ..... 191

13. Map showing change in ground-water level in southern part 

of Roswell Basin, Chaves and Eddy Counties, N- Mex., 

from January 1947 to January 1948 ........... 194

14. Map showing change in ground-water level in northern part 

of Roswell Basin, Chaves County, N. Mex., from January 

or February 1942 to January or February 1948. ..... 204

15. Map showing change in ground-water .level in southern part 

of Roswell Basin, Chaves and Eddy Counties, II. ?'ex. , 

from January 1942 to January 1940 ........... 206

16. Map of Mimbres Valley, Luna County, II. Mex., showing decline of ground-water level from January 19*7 to January 1948. ........................ 248

17. Map of Kimbres Valley, Luna County, II. Mex., showing decline of ground-water level from January 19*2 to January 1948. ....................... 251

18. Map of House area, Quay County, N. l*ex., showing change of

ground-water level from January 1947 to January 1948. . 266

19. Map of House area, Quay County, N. Mex., showing change of

ground-water level from January 1942 to January 1948. . 268

20. Map of Portales Valley, Roosevelt County, N. I>'ex. , showing 

decline of ground-water level from January 1947 to January 1948. ....................... 276

21. Map of Portales Valley, Roosevelt County, N. Mex., showing 

decline of ground-water level from January 1942 to January 1948.. ....................... 278
WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE IN OBSERVATICTT WELLS 

IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1047

Part 6. SOUTHWESTERN STATES

INTRODUCTION 

By A. N. Sayre and others

Significance of records of water level and artesian pressure 

The rock formations of the earth are great natural reservoirs in which 

a part of the water derived from rain and snow Is stored to supply wells 

and springs and to maintain the flow o£ streams during periods of fair 

weather. Water levels in wells register the stages of these natural reservoirs; they show the extent to which water supplies are depleted by 

drought or by heavy pumping, whether for public waterworks, irrigation, or 

industrial uses, and the extent to which-they are replenished in seasons 

of abundant rainfall or melting snow. The changes in pressure recorded on 

flowing wells indicate depletion or replenishment of the artesian reservoirs.

Annual publication of records by Geological Survey

The regular publication of records of water level and artesian pressure in the United States was begun by the Geological Survey in 1935 and 

has continued yearly since. The records for the entire country were published in a single volume each year through 1939. Beginning with 1940 the 

records have been published In six volumes, covering the northeastern, 

southeastern, north-central, south-central, northwestern, and southwestern 

sections of the country. Hawaii is included In the southwestern section. 

(See fig. 1.) The following table gives the numbers of these reports. 

This series of water-supply papers is in a sense an inventory, year by year, 

of the ground-water supplies in such parts of the country as have been 

covered.
WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Water-supply papers on water levels and artesian pressure in observation 

wells in the United States

Year

1935

1936

1937

1938

1939

1940

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

Northeastern

States

777

817

840

845

886

906

936

944

986

1016

1023

1071

1096

Southeastern

States

777

817

840

845

886

907

937

945

987

1017

1024

1072

1097

Northcentral

States

777

817

040

845

886

908

938

946

988

1018

1025

1073

1098

Southcentral

States

777

817

840

845

886

909

939

947

909

1019

1026

1074

1099

Northwestern

States

777

817

840

845 8°6

910

9*0

9*8

9?0

1020

10?7

1075

1100

Southwestern

States

and

Hawaii

777

817

840

845

886

911

941

949

991

1021

1028

1076

1101

Scope of present volume

The present volume covers the southwestern States and gives records of 

water level an4 artesian pressure in about 2,277 observation wells of the 

GeologicaJL Survey and cooperating agencies in Arizona, California, Hawaii, 

and New Mexico. Of these wells, 50 are equipped with automatic water-stag^

recdrders. For some wells not previously reported complete records of 

water level are given in this volume, including those of th" years before

1947. For wells whose previous records have been published this volume 

gives only the current records. If a complete description of a well has 

been published In a previous report, only the well number or the well number and a brief identifying description are given in this report. The 

numbers In parentheses immediately following a well number are those of the 

water-supply papers In which earlier records of that well are given and the 

pages on which they appear. An asterisk indicates that a description of 

the well is given in the paper whose number is so marked. This report includes about 8,690 Individual determinations of water level and artesian 

pressure.

Land-surface datum

Before 1943, in Geological Survey reports, the water levels and artesian pressures for some wells were given in feet above or b^low the measuring points and for other wells in feet above or below sea level or above or 

below various assumed datum planes. It had been considered inadvisable to 

adopt a standard procedure in expressing water levels and artesian heads 

until after a period of trial with datum planes of different kinds. In
INTRODUCTION 3

1943, however, It was decided that uniform practice should be adopted. Accordingly, precise datum planes were established approximating the land 

surface at each well. The water levels and artesian heads for all wells 

listed in this report are given in reference to land-surface datum planes.

Figure 1. Outline-map of the United States showing sections of the country 

covered by the six water-supply papers on water levels end artesian 

pressure in observation wells in 1947. The shaded section represents 

the part of the country covered by this volume.

If the water levels or artesian heads are referred to land-surface datum 

for the firat time, a conversion factor is given in the descriptive matter 

preceding them in order to facilitate comparison of the older and newer records. \Vherever the conversion factor is given in earlier reports it is not 

repeated in this report. New data as to -the positions of the measuring 

point and of the bench marks, in feet above or below land-surface datum 

planes, will be published in succeeding annual reports.

Network of key observation wells

During 1942 the Geological Survey established a network of key observation wells in order to make available current information on general 

ground-water conditions over the country. These wells were selected because the fluctuations of water level in them a re believed to be typical
WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

and they represent the general fluctuations that occur in the parts of the 

country In which the wells are situated. At the end of 1947 the network 1 

Included about 160 wells In 45 States. About 40 of the wells were established expressly for the network In 1942 and about 20 were established In 

1943; the other 100 were selected from wells measured regulfrly In connection with cooperative.ground-water Investigations. The coverage of the 

country Is still far from adequate, and It Is expected that rooie wells not 

now Included will be added to the network from ti.-ne to time.

Changes In ground-water level In 1947 In the southwestern part of the

United States

The average precipitation In all of the States In the southwestern 

section of the country and In the Territory of Hawaii was below normal for 

the year. The fluctuations of both water level end artesian pressure In 

wells depend, however, on many factors besides the amount of precipitation. 

In certain of the observation wells there are fluctuations caus.ed by differences In the rate of pumping or artesian flow from other wells In the area, 

but most of the observation wells ere not noticeably affected1 by pumping 

or artesian flow. A summary of the changes In ground-water level Is given 

In the chapter for each State.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments for effective services In the preparation of this 

water-supply paper are due ¥lsses Dorothy !'. Ireland and Beulah B. Brunson, 

and Mrs. Nauvoo Ragland, Vrs. Prances Dowell, and Rodney Hart. Miss 

Ireland had general charge of the assembling of the several reports and did 

the editing; JAr. Hart prepared the Illustrations; and Kiss Brunson, Mrs. 

Ragland, and Mrs. Dowell did the offset typing.
ARIZONA

PROGRAM OF WORK 

By S. P. Turner and R. L. Cushman

Studies of the ground-water resources of Arizona were continued in 

1947 In cooperation with the State Land Department. The 1947 program consisted of measuring water levels in selected wells througlout the State, 

making an inventory of the pumpage in the principal ground1 -water basins, 

and writing reports about the geology, ground-water resources, and quality 

of ground water In several of the important ground-water t^isins In the 

State.

List of reports issued In 1947

Ground-water resources of the Duncan Basin, by L. C. Halpenny,

H. M. Babcock, R. B. Morrison, and J. D. Hem. 

Geology and ground-water resources of Paradise Valley, Marlcopa

County, by H. R. McDonald, H. N. V/olcott, and P. I. Bluhm. 

Ground-water resources of Peoples Valley, by H. M. Brbcock

and S. C. Brovm. 

Geology and ground-water resources of the Salt River Valley,

Maricopa and Final Counties, by H. R. McDonald, H. N.

Wolcott, and J. D. Hem. 

Ground-water resources and problems of the Cactus Plrt-Artesia

area, San Simon Basin, by L. C. Halpenny and R. L. Cushman. 

Ground-water resources of the Holbrook area, Navajo County,

by H. M. Rabcock and C. T. Snyder. 

Further investigations of the ground-water resources of the

Santa Cruz Basin, by S. P. Turner and others. 

Geology and ground-water resources of the San Simon Pasin,

Cochise and Graham Counties, by R. L. Cushman ard R. S.

Jone s. 

Definitions of geologic, hydrologic, and chemical terms used

in reports on the ground-water resources and problems of

Arizona, bj L. C. Halpenny, J. D. Hem, and I. I. Jones. 

Geology and ground-water resources of the Wellton-Mol «*wk area,

' Yuma County, by H. M. Babcock and S. C. Brown. 

Geology and ground-water resources of the WIllcox Basin, Cochise

and Graham Counties, by R. S. Jones and R. L. Cvshman

PUMPAGE

The'.amount of water pumped from-wells in Arizona during 1947 exceeded 

the 1946 pumpage by more than 125,000 acre-feet. The 1947 pumpage comprised 

about 68 percent of the total water used for irrigation. The following 

table contains a summary of the amounts of water pumped ir the basins since 

1940. The increase In pumpage in 1947 was used to make up for the scarcity 

of surface water and to irrigate newly cleared land.
WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Pumpage, In acre-feet, from wells In the principal 

ground-water areas of Arizona

Area

Cochise County: 

San Simon Basin 

V/illcox Basin 

Douglas Basin

Graham County: 

Cactus Plat-Artesia area, 

Safford Valley

Greenlee County: / 

Duncan-Virden Valley^

Pima County: 

Part of Santa Cruz River

Final County: 

Part of Santa Cruz and Gila 

River Basins

Maricopa County: , 

Salt River Valley area£/ 

Gila Bend area

Santa Cruz County: 

Part of Santa Cruz River basin

Yuma County; 

Date land area 

Well ton-Mohawk area 

South Gila Valley

Pumpage

1940

3,100 

(a) 

(a)

(a) 

24,600

2,436

(a)

372,000

943,000 

(a)

(a)

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

1941

(a) ; 

(a) 

(a)

(a) 

8,685

1,348

68,500

351,000

444,000 1, 

(a)

11,500

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

1942

: (a) 

(a) 

(a)

(a) 

18,900

1,900

85,500

500,000

004,000 

(aj

14,500

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

1943

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

(a) 

35,000

7,100

100,000

515,000

1,104 000

(a;

15,000

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

Cochise County: 

San Simon Basin 

Willcox Basin 

Douglas Basin

Graham County: 

Cactus Flat-Artesia area 

Safford Valley

Greenlee County: . 

Duncan-Virden ValleyPy

Pima County: 

Part of Santa Cruz River

Final County: 

Part of Santa Cruz and Gila 

River basins

Maricopa County: . 

Salt River Valley area£/ 1 

Gila Bend area

Santa Cruz County: 

Part of Santa Cruz River 

Basin

Yuma County: 

Dat eland area 

Wellton-Mohawk area 

South Gila Valley

Total, 1946

a Not determined, 

b Partly in Hidalgo County, 

c Includes Queen Creek area

1944

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

(a) 

52,000

9,500

106,000

530,000

,017 000 

(a)

12,500

4,000 

37,000 

20,000

N. Mex. 

, Maricopa

1945

(a) 

9,000 

8,000

(a) 

35,200

8,300

111,000

610,000

1,143,000 1 

(a)

18,500

4,000 

35,000 

22,000

2

and Final

19*6

5,800 

15,500 

12,500

5,600 

115,000

21,000

10?, 000

660,000

,360,000 

33, 300

24,000

4,000 

3*3,000 

3S,000

,434,700

Counties .

1947

(a) 

20,000 

17,000

(a) 

100,000

26,000

145,000

700,000

1,406,000 

40,500

25,000

4,000 

43,000 

35,000

2,561,500
ARIZONA, APACHE COUNTY 7

FLUCTUATIONS OP WATER LEVEL

In 1947 the ground-water levels In the pumped areas and In the adjacent unpumped areas declined In amounts varying from 1 foot to more than 

10 feet. The water levels In wells beyond the influence of pxunplng declined, in general, less than 1 foot. These small declines were caused by 

the below-normal recharge during 1947 and indicate that the larger declines 

in the pumped areas were only partially caused by the drought conditions. 

The following pages contain lists of 1,339 water-level measurements made in 

457 wells In 1947.

Records of water levels prior to 1947 are given In U. S. Geological 

Survey Water-Supply Papers 911, 941, 949, 991, 1021, 1028, and 1076, for 

the years 1940-46, inclusive.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many irrigation districts, power companies, and individuals cooperated 

in furnishing the Information contained in this report. The following organizations were particularly helpful In furnishing data on which the figures for pumpage were based: Arizona Edison Electric Company, Citizens 

Utilities Company, Duncan Utilities Company, Eloy Light and Power Company, 

Glla Water Commissioner, Goodyear Farms, Marlcopa County Municipal Water 

Conservation District, Mohawk Municipal Water Conservation District, Rural 

Electrification Administration, Roosevelt Irrigation District, Roosevelt 

Water Conservation District, Salt River Valley Water Users' Association, 

San Carlos Irrigation District, Tucson Gas and Electric Company, and the 

Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Department of Interior.

APACHE COUNTY 

By G. E. Hazen

A total of 14 water-level measurements was made In 7 wells in Apache 

County during 1^47. One well was measured at approximately monthly intervals and the other 6 wells were measured only once. There is very little 

ground water pumped for irrigation in Apache County. The water levels In 

wells in the county showed very little fluctuation.
8 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Well descriptions and water-level measurement a

3152 (#1076, p. 8 ). Petrified Forest National Monument. 

sec. 5, T. 19 N., R. 24 E.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 17 

Feb. 20

Water 

level

11.98 

10.61

Date

Mar. 24 

May 10

Water 

level

10.92 

- 11.11

Date

July 20 

AUR. 25

Water 

level

10.35 

11.47

Date

Oot. 17 

Nov. 15

Water 

level

9.51 

7.75

6601 (#1076, p. 8 ). L. M. Fair.. NEtNE^ sec. 26, T. 13 N., R. 27 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 11, 26.38.

6709 (*1076, p. 9 ). Jacob Earth. SE^NW^ sec. 27, ". 13 N., R. 28 E. 

Water level, In feet above land-surface datum, 1947: June 11, 1.35.

6716 (#1076, p. 9 ). E. L. Johns. SWt sec. 30, T. 13 N., R. 28 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 11, 24.35.

7414 (*1076, p. g). B. Y. Peterson. NE^NW^ sec. 4, T. 12 N., 

R. 28 E. Measurements discontinued after Aug. 9, 1944.

7415 (*1076, p. 9 ). Max Romel . SE-i sec. 18, T. 12 N., R. 28 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 11, 17.10.

9007 (*1076, p. 9 ) . E. C. Becker, SWtNW^ sec. 33, T. 9 N., R. 29 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 10, 9.35.

10001 (#1076, p. 9 ). C. Traweek. NW^ sec. 33, T. 9 N., R. 29 E. 

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 10, 32.50.

COCHISE COUNTY 

By R. L. Cuahman

During 1947 a total of 255 water-level measurements was made In 58 

wells In the San Pedro River Valley, Sulphur Springs Valley, and the San 

Simon Valley of Cochlse County. More detailed Information about the groundwater resources of the Sulphur Springs Valley and the San Simon Valley was 

released In 1947 In two reports entitled, "Geology and ground-water resources of the Wlllcox Basin, Cochlse and Graham Counties, Arizona," and 

"Geology and ground-water resources of the San Simon Basin, Cochlse and 

Graham Counties, Arizona."

ST. DAVID-BENSON-POMERENE AREA

The St. Davld-Benson-Pomerene area Is a part of the San Pedro River 

Valley, and Is an area In which most of the .ground water developed from 

wells comes from artesian aquifers. In the low lands adjacent to the San 

Pedro River, water flows throughout the year from most wells tapping the 

artesian aquifers. There was no general decrease In pressure head of the 

water In five artesian wells In this area In 1947. The pressure head of 

the water In one artesian well decreased about 7 feet during the summer 

months because of heavy pumping In nearby artesian wells, but the pressure
PRECIPITATION, 

IN INCHES

PUMPAGE, IN

THOUSANDS OF

ACRE-FEET

WATER LEVEL, IN FEET 

BELOW LAND-SURFACE DATUM
10 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

head recovered to about its former head after pumping decreased irr the fall 

and winter.

There was no apparent net decline of the water level in four shallow 

(nonartesian) wells in this area in 1947.

PORT HUACHUCA-CHARLESTON AREA

The Fort Huachuca-Charleston area also is in the San Pedro Valley and 

is only a few miles upstream from the St. David-Benson-Pomerene area. 

Slight rises in water levels in wells in this area during the spring months 

were offset by greater declines, and the water level in most observation 

wells had a net decline in 1947 of about 0.25 foot.

SLLPHLK SPRINGS \ALLEY

The Sulphur Springs Valley is divided into two ground-water basins by 

a partially buried rock barrier near the town of Pearce. The ground-water 

basin north of the barrier is called the "Willcox Basin", and the groundwater basin south of the barrier is called the "Douglas Basin". The geology and ground-water resources and quality of the ground water of the 

'Villcox Basin are discussed in a report referred to earlier in this paper.

Figure 2 shows graphs of water-level fluctuations in wells 15S7 and 

1VOO in the Willcox Basin and in wells 2701 and 3350 in the Douglas Basin, 

the quantity of water pumped from wells in each basin, and the monthly precipitation at the town of Willcox in the Willcox Basin.

Well 1527 is a used stock well about 9 miles northwest of the town of 

Willcox in an area irrigated entirely from wells. The wate~ level in this 

well declined about 4-fe feet during the 1947 irrigation season because of 

nearby pumping.

Well 1700 is a used domestic and stock well about 8 miles southwest of 

the town of Willcox and near the western margin of the "Willcox Playa". 

The low water level measured in July 1947 was caused by punning for domestic 

use prior to making the water-level measurement. No ground water is pumped 

for irrigation in the vicinity of this well.

Well 2701 is an irrigation well 3 miles northeast of Elfrida in the 

Douglas Basin. The water level in this well had a net decline of 2 feet in 

1Q47 caused by pumpage in this area.

Well 3350 is an unused irrigation well 13 miles northwest of Douglas. 

There was a net decline in water level of about 4 feet in this well in 1947 

because of much pumping in this area.
ARIZONA, COCHISE COUNTY 11

Approximately 20,000 acre-feet of water was pumped from veils In the 

Willcox Basin in 1947, or about 4,500 acre-feet more water thrn was pumped 

in 1946. Pumpage in the Douglas Basin increased from about 12,500 acrefeet in 1946 to about 17,000 acre-feet in 1947. The increase in pumpage in 

both basins was caused by an increase in the acreage cultivated.

Precipitation at Y/illc.ox amounted to 6.65 inches in 1947--3.78 inches 

less than in 1946, and 4.85 inches below normal.

San Simon Valley

Most of the ground water developed by wells in the San Simon Valley 

comes from artesian aquifers. Water flows from wells at some places in the 

valley, the principal area of flowing wells being along the San Simon Creek 

near the town of San Simon. Several of the artesian wells in this flowingwell area have been equipped with pumps to produce water in quantities 

sufficient for irrigation. There was a fraction of a foot net loss in pressure head of the artesian water in observation wells near the town of San 

Simon. Pumping of some of the artesian wells for irrigation caused a seasonal decrease of 7 feet in pressure head in two wells in the pumped area in 

1947. In the Bowie area, where artesian wells are pumped only for domestic 

and stock water, there was no apparent decrease in the pressure head of the 

artesian water in the observation wells.

Well descriptions and water-level measurements 

St. David-Bens on-Pomerene area

302 (#1028, p. 9 ; 1076, p. 13). W. N. East. SW^S&s sec. 27,

T. 16 S., R. 20 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947:

Feb. 28, pumping; May 5, pumping; Sept. 22, dry.

305 (#1028, p. 9 ; 1076, p. 14). L. A. Scott. SWtNE^ sec. 34, 

T. 16 S., R. 20 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 76.97; May 5, 76.22; Aug. 26, 77.30; Sept. 22, 77.39.

475 (#1028, p. 9 ; 1076, p. 14). Earl M. Brown. NW^NV'^ sec. 12, 

T. 17 S., R. 20 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 56.56; May 5, 56.80; Aug. 26, 56.59; Sept. 22, 56.52.

477 (#1028, p. 9 ; 1076, p. 14). City of Benson. SWfSWt sec. 10, 

T. 17 S., R. 20 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 14-. 05; June 9, 17.73; Aug. 26, 15. 13;' Sept. 22, 14.85.

583 (#1028, p. 10; 1076, p. 14). Will Campbell. SEjSV'i sec. 31, 

T. 17 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 18.40; May 5, 18.75; Aug. 26, 22.76; Sept. 22, 22.98.

594 (#1028, p. 10; 1076, p. 14). H. W. Busby. SE^NEf 3 ec. 31, 

T. 17 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 51.16; May 5, 51.50. Measurements discontinued after Aug. 26, 

1°47.

930S50 O-51 S
12 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 194V, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

599 (#1028, p. 10; 1076, p. 14). Boquillas Cattle Co. NWfNWt 

sec. 32, T. 17 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet beloip land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 28, 17.11; May 5, 17.53; Aug. 26, 17.65; Sept. 22, 

pumping.

600 (#1028, p. 10 ; 1076, p. 14). Mrs. E. M. Miller. SE$SE-4 sec. 32 

T. 17 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 5.29; Sept. 22, pumping.

601 (#1028, p. 10; 1076, p. 14). Mrs. Parley McPne. SEtSE^ sec. 32 

T. 17 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 3.27; May 5, 1.55; Sept. 22, 1.90, pumping.

701 (#1028, p. 10; 1076, p. 14). Leo Westfield. SE-gSEt sec. 1, 

T. IS S., R. 20 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 7.31; May 5, 7.30; Aug. 26, 5.41; Sept. 22, 8.63.

745 (#1028, p. 10; 1076, p. 14). Walter Haymore. NW-4-NEf sec. 6, 

T. 18 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 29.07; May 5, pumping; Sept. 22, 35.80, pumping.

748 (#1028, p. 10; 1076, p. 15). F. J. Miller. NW^SE^ sec. 6, 

T. 18 S., R. 21 E. Pumping; no measurements made in 1947.

749 (#1028, p. 11; 1076, p. 15). A. L. Owens. SWfNE-; sec. 5, 

T. 18 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 28, 56.60; May 5, 55.55; Aug. 27, 56.65; Sept. 22, 56.96.

753 (#1028, p. 11; 1076, p. 15). Milton Curtis. SE-| sec. 34, 

T. 18 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

May 5, 25.20; Sept. 22, 23.70.

Charleston area

950 (#1028, p. 11; 1076, p. 15). Lon Hunt. SE^SWt sec. 32, 

T. 20 S., R. 20 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 27, 88.62; June 9, 87.98; Sept. 22, 88.70.

951 (#1028, p. 11; 1076, p. 15). Lon Hunt. SW-^SEt sec. 32, 

T. 20 S., R. 20 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 27, 81.24; June 9, pumping; Sept. 22, pumping.

1070 (#1028, p. 11 ; 1076, p. 15). Cochise County. SW-4 SWt sec. 31, 

T. 21 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 27, 285.80; June 9, 286.00; Sept. 26, pumping.

1071 (#1028, p. 11; 10^6, p. 15). E. Fry. SWtSWt sec. 29, T. 21 S. 

R. 21 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 27, 

198.19; June P, pumping.

1072. E. Fry. SEtSE£ sec. 22, T. 21 S., R. 21 E., 100 feet south of 

house, 0.8 mile south of country road, 4 miles southwest of Charleston. 

Used drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches, depth 130 feet. Equipped 

with cylinder pump and windmill. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.8 foot 

above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941, 1944, 1946-47

Date

Apr. 

June 

Feb.

2, 

23, 

4,

1941 

1944 

1946

Water 

level

56.15 

59.29 

58.04

Date

Apr. 

June 

Nov.

2, 1946 

22 

4

Water 

level

58.38 

59.90 

59.60

Date

Dec. 

Feb. 

June

10, 

27, 

9

1946 

1947

Water 

level

59.40 

59.50 

60.06

1074. J. L. Parker. NE-|NEi sec. 11, T. 21 N., R. 21 E., at rear of 

house, 100 yards west of San Pedro River, 0.4 mile southwest of Charleston. 

Unused dug well, diameter 48 inches, depth 36 feet. Measuring point, top 

of 6- by 6-inch beam, southeast aide, 1.0 foot above land-surface datum.
ARIZONA, COCHISE COUNT? 13

1074--Continued. 

Water level, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1941, 1944-47

Date

Apr. 

June 

Oct. 

Feb.

9, 

23, 

22, 

4,

1941 

1944 

1945 

1946

Water 

level

30.69 

20.86 

29.02 

30.45

Date

Apr. 

July 

Nov. 

Dec.

2, 1946 

22 

4

10

Water 

level

30.18 

27.54 

26.97 

26.94

Date

Feb. 

June 

Sept

27, 1947 

9 

.22

Water 

level

26.98 

28.35 

27.84

1126 (*1028, p. 12; 1076, p. 15). War Department. NW^NWt aec. 3, 

T. 22 S., R. 20 E. Water level, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 27, 490.33.

1226. H. P. Pletcher. NW-jNEt sec. 8, T. 23 S., R. 21 E., beneath 

windmill tower, 1.9 milea east of State Highway 92, 10 miles so,uth of Pry. 

Unuaed dug well, diameter 60 inches, depth 70 feet. Measuring point, top 

of 6- by 9-inch beam, at east aide, 0.5 foot above land-surfnee datumj 

after June 23, 1944, at land-surface datum.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum. 1941. 1944-47

Apr.

June

Oct.

Feb.

9,

23,

22,

4,

1941

1944

1945

1946

63

62

58

59

.20

.69

.76

.82

Apr.

July

Nov.

Dec.

2, 1946

23

4

10

64.20

59.94

61.68

60.85

Feb.

June

Sept

27,

9

.22

1947 61.10

61.65

61.90

Sulphur Sprlnga Valley

1500 (*1028, p. 12; 1076, p. 15). Prank R. Harris. NE^NE^ sec. 13, 

T. 12 S., R. 23 E. Water levela, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 67.68; June 11, 68.05; Aug. 27, 68.54} Sept. 24, 68.63.

1527 (*1028, p. 12; 1076, p. 16). Owner unknown. NW^NW^ sec. 28, 

T. 12 S., R. 24 E. Water levela, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 62.86; June 11, 66.22; mill running; Aug. 27, 67.03; Sept. 24, 

67.27.

1528 (*1028, p. 12; 1076, p. 16). Mra. A. W. Towne. SWtNWt aec. 32, 

T. 12 S., R. 24 E. Meaaurementa diacontinued after Oct. 15, 1946.

1576 (*1028, p. 12; 1076, p. 16). J. D. Rutledge. NV^NEt sec. 2, 

T. 13 S., R. 24 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 59,50; June 11, 62.60, nearby well pumping; Sept. 24, 62.12.

1581. Paul Lely. SE^SE^ sec. 13, T. 13 S., R. 24 E., beneath windmill tower, 200 yards weat of county road, 3 miles north of Wlllcox. Uaed 

drilled domeatic and stock well, diameter 6 inches, depth 55 feet. Equipped 

with cylinder pump and windmill. Measuring point, top of casing, at 

land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1942, 1946-47

May

Jan.

Mar.

May

13,

24,

26

3

1942

1946

29

32

32

34

.71

.87

.57

.19

June

July

Oct.

Dec.

10, 1946

26

15

12

34

33

33

32

.11

.37

.17

.15

Feb.

June

Aug.

Sept

25, 1947

11

27

24

32.90

35.75

34.74

35.73

1582 (*1028, p. 12; 1076, p. 16). State of Arizona. NW^NWt aec. 16, 

T. 13 S., R. 24 E. Water levela, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 33.60; June 11, 34.09; Aug. 27, 35.00; Sept. 24, 35.21.

1584 (*1028, p. 12; 1076, p. 16). J. J. Meyer. NWilFV^ sec. 23, 

T. 13 S., R. 24 E. Water levela, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 38.14; June 11, 40.30, nearby irrigation well pumped recently; 

Aug. 27, 39.78; Sept. 24, 40.14, nearby irrigation well pumped recently.

1585 (*1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 16). W. A. Hlnes. SW^S'^t sec. 25, 

T. 13 S., R. 24 E. Water levela, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 24.78; June 11, 26.17, mill running; Aug. 27, 25.68; Sept. 24,
14 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

1588 (#1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 16). P. H. Pregenzer. NE^SWt sec. 35, 

T. 13 S., R. 24 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 22.85; June 11, 26.40, mill running; Aug. 27, 25.95; Sept. 24, 

25.02.

1700 (#1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 16). Fay Proctor. NEtNWf sec. 36, 

T. 14 S., R. 23 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 38.95; June 11, 42.93; Aug. 27, 40.08; Sept. 24, 40.25.

1725 (#1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 17). C. A. Wllllamson. NW^SWt sec. 13, 

T. 14 S., R. 24 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 12.64; June 11, 14.02; Aug. 27, 13.97; Sept.. 24, 14.21.

1726 (#1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 17). W. L. Woodrow. NW-fNWi sec. 14, 

T. 14 S., R. 24 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 13.96; June 11, 19.26, mill running; nearby. Irrigation well pumpIng; Sept. 24, 14.70.

1728 (#1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 17). Fay Proctor. NW^SEt sec. 30, 

T. 14 S., R. 24 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 22.15; June 11, pumping; Aug. 27, 23.70; Sept. 24, pumping.

1776 (#1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 17). Dunlap Auto Court. NE-jSW^ sec. 6, 

T. 14 S., R. 25 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surfac-? datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 13.92; June 11, 14.15; Aug. 27, 14.45; Sept. 24, 14.52.

1953 (#1028, p. 13 ; 1076, p. 17). B. B. Gibbons. IT^NE-^ sec. 11,

T. 16 S., R. 25 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947:

Feb. 25, 43.08; June 12, 44.11; Aug. 27, 45.65; Sept. 24, 45.94.

1354 (#1028, p. 13; 1076, p. 17). Henry Gibbons. M-jNW-i sec. 13,

T. 16 S., R. 25 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947:

Feb. 25, 45.50; June 12, 45.84; Sept. 24, 47.18.

1956 (#1028, p. 14 ; 1076, p. 17). State of Arizona. SEtNEf sec. 16, 

T. 16 S., R. 25 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 25, 34.71; June 12, 45.23, mill running; Sept. 24, 35.62.

2700. M. L. Vineyard. NE-|NEf sec. 3, T. 20 S., R. 26 E., 100 feet 

west of house, south side of road, 1 mile east of State Highway 666, 3 

miles north of Elfrlda. Used dug and drilled Irrigation well, dfameter 

48 to 12 Inches, depth 140 feet. Equipped with turbine pump and gasoline 

engine. Measuring point, top of concrete curb f south side, 0.5 foot above 

land-surface datum.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1942, 1946-47

Date

May 

Jan. 

Mar. 

May

27, 

25, 

27 

2

1942 

1946

Water 

level

70.94 

73.02 

77.06 

a 108.62

Date

July 

Oct. 

Dec. 

Feb.

25, 

15 

11 

26,

1946 

1947

Water 

level

75.67 

74.40 

72.80 

a 77.15

Date

June 

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

10, 1947 

26 

.23 

23

Wat er 

level

(b) 

77.12 

76.87 

75.93

a Nearby well pumping. b Pumping.

2701 (#1028, p. 14; 1076, p. 17). W. H. Seaver. NE^NW^ sec. 12, 

T. 20 S., R. 26 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

June 10, pumping; Aug. 26, 92.25; Oct. 23, 91.50.

2702' (#1028, p. 14; 1076, p. 18). Gilbert Thompson. SEtSE-J sec. 11, 

T. 20 S., R. 26 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 26, 71.02; June 10, 76.95, mill running; Sept. 23, 78.35; Oct. 23, 

76.30.

2709 (#1028, p. 14; 1076, p. is). F. 0. Mackey. SF^NE^ sec. 33, 

T. 20 S., R. 26 E.

________Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947_________

Feb. 26 

June 10

32.40 

(a)

Aug. 26 

Sept.25

(a) 

(a)

Oct. 23 (a)

a Pumping.
ARIZONA, COCHISE COUNTY 15

3001. Owner unknown. NE^NWi sec. 24, T. 21 S., R. 26 E.., in cemetery 

100 feet south of cemetery road, 0.9 mile east of McNeal. -Used drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 8 inches, depth 136 feet. Equipped with cylinder 

pump and windmill.. Measuring point, top of casing, north side, 1.4 feet 

above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946-47

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

May 

July

31, 1946 

27 

2 

25

Water 

level

112.00 

112.70 

113.03 

112.27

Date

Oct. 

Dec. 

Feb. 

June

15, 

11 

26,

10

1946 

1947

Water 

level

112.57 

112.44 

112.55 

114.30

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

27, 1947 

.23 

25

Water 

level

114.02 

113.92 

114.05

3350 (*1028, p. 14; 1076, p» 18). J. E. Brophy. NEfNWt sec. 28, 

T. 22 S., R. 26 E. (Erroneously reported in previous water-supply papers 

as NEfSW^ sec. 21).

________Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947_________

Feb. 26 

June 10

27.52

28.55

Aug. 26 

Sept.25

29.11

52.88

Oct. 24 30.21

a Pumping prior to measurement.

3650 (*1028, p. 14; 1076, p. 18). W. E. Mason. NEtSE^ sec. 19, 

T. 23 S., R. 27 E. Measurements discontinued after Dec. 11, 1946.

3651. McGintry. SE-gSWt sec. 27, T. 23 S., R. 27 E., 400 feet north 

of county road, 0.9 mile west of Highway 666, 4 miles northwest of Douglas, 

Unused dug well, diameter 62 inches, depth 45 feet. Measuring point, top 

of casing, west side, 1.8 feet above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1945-44. 1946-47

May

June

Feb.

Mar.

13,

4

5,

5,

28

1943

1944 r">46

53

53

53

53

53

.23

.27

.14

.13

.12

May

July

Oct.

Dec.

2, 1946

25

14

11

53

53

53

53

.21

.30

.27

.44

Feb.

June

Sept

Oct.

26, 1947

10

.23

21

53.37

53.32

53.42

53.46

3654. W. E. Mason. NLtSi-i gee. 19, T. 23 S., R. 27 E., 200 feet west 

of county road, 3.5 miles north of U. S. Highway 80, 4 miles east of 

Douglas. Unused drilled well, diameter 6 inches, depth 85 feet. Measuring 

point, top of casing, 0.6 foot above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1946-47

May

July

Oct.

2,

24

14

1946 50.81

51.18

51.35

Dec.

Feb.

June

11,

26,

10

1946

1947

31.40

31.33

31.34

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

27,

23

23

1947 31.65

31.76

31.85

3800 (*1028, p. 14; 1076, p. 18). Walter Holland. NV^SW-j sec. 1, 

T. 24 S., R. 26 E.

_________Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

June

(a) 

(a)

Aug. 26 

Sept.25

b!07.40 

cllO.50

Oct. 23 C109.85

a Pumping.

b Mill running prior to measurement.

c Nearby well pumping.

5805 (-:;-1028, p. 14; 1076, p. 18). Cochise County Hospital. SW^SW-; 

sec. 5, T. 24 S., R. 27 E.

_________Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947________

Feb. 26 

June 10

68.25

75.86

Aug. 26 

Sept.25

71.22

71.90

Oct. 23 71.77

5804 (#1028, p. 14; 1076, p. 18). L. L. Keith. SE^NW^ sec. 5, 

T. 24 S., R. 27 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface d-stum, 1947: 

Feb. 26, 56.80; June 10, 56.56; Sept. 23, 57.13; Oct. 24, 57.0?.

5810 (*1028, p. 15; 1076, p. 

T. 24 S., R. 27 E.

18). Victor Nelson. sec. 17.
16 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

3810 Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 26 

June 10

Water 

level

a52.32 

52.42

Date

Aug. 26 

Sept. 23

Water 

level

52.36 

52.15

Date

Oct. 24

Water 

level

52.32

a Mill running.

San Simon Valley

4200 (#1076, p. 18). A. R. Spikes. SW^SW^ sec. 6, T. 13 S-, R. 29 B 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar- 10, 11.83; 

July 21, 12.37.

4201 (#1076, p. 19). U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. NW^SW^ sec. 8, 

T. 13 S,, R. 29 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 10, 2.40; July 21, 2-51.

4250 (#1076, p. 19). U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. SE^NW^sec. 3, 

T. 13 S., R. 30 E. No measurements made in 1947.

4252 (#1076, p. 19). T. D. Garrett. SW^NEisec. 9, T. 13 S-, 

R. 30 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datura, 1947: Mar. 10, 

27.40;,. July 21,- 27.52.

4261 (#1076, p. 19). Woolston. SE^SE^ sec. 25, T. 13 S. R. 30 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 10, 59. 2%} 

July 21, 59.68.

4262 (#1076, p. 19). W. F- Lewis. NW^SW^ sec. 30, T. 13 S., R. 31 Y 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 10, 59.93; 

July 21, 60.13.

4366 (#1076, p. 19). Elmer Franklin. SE^W^sec. 30, T- 13'S., 

R. 31 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datu-n, 1947: Mar. 10, 

60.70; July 21, 60.99.

4500 (#1076, p. go). U. S. Dept. of Agriculture- NE^SE^ sec. 1, 

T. 14 S-, R. 30 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 10, 69.46; July 21, 69.92.

4600 (#1076, p. 20). Otto Malone- NW^NW^ sec. 3, T. 14 S., R. 31 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 10, 4.86; 

July 21, 11.88.

4606 (#1076, p. 20). Owner unknown. SE^SE-^ sec. 3, T. 14 S., R. 31 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar- 10, 20.21; 

July 21, 26.22.

4633 (#1076, p. 20). Marshall Barnes. NE^SW^sec. 14, T. 14 S., 

R. 31 E. No measurements made in 1947.

4661 (#1076, p. 20). M. Galloway. SE^NE^ sec- 2o, T- 14 S., R. 31 t 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 10, 1.83; 

July 21, 6.14.

GRAHAM COUNTY 

By R. L. Cushman

A total of 322 measurements of water level was made in 102 selected 

wells in the Safford Valley portion of Graham County. Information about th 

ground-water resources in other parts of Graham County is contained in the 

following three reports released in 1947:

Ground-water resources and problems of the Cactus Flat-Artesia

area, San Simon Basin. 

Geology and ground-water resources df the San Simo~> Basin,

Cochise and Graham Counties. 

Geology and ground-water resources of the Wilcox B^sin,

Cochise and Graham Counties.
ARIZONA, GRAH/VM COUNTY 17

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Well 662 

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Well 597 

(depth 3O feet)

Well 616 

(depth 51 feet)

Well 282' 

(depth 25 f.eet)

Dry

Precipitation at Safford, Arizona

Figure 3. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation 

wells in the Safford Valley, Graham County, Arlzonr.
18 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Figure 3 shows graphs of water-level fluctuations In wells 662, 616, 

597, 282, and 76, monthly amounts of precipitation at Safford, and monthly 

Quantities of water pumped from wells In the Safford Valley.

Well 662 Is an unused dug well about 1,250 feet south of the Glla River 

and In the eastern part of the Safford Valley. An automatic water-stage 

recorder on the well made a continuous record of the water-level fluctuations until the well went dry In May. The well was deepened to 20 feet In 

June, but It went dry again In July. The water level In this well fluctuates In response to ground-water storage gains or losses that are regulated 

partially by the stage of the Glla River and partially by pumping In nearby 

Irrigation wells. A prolonged period of low flow In the Glla River and an 

Increase In pumping during 1947, caused a loss of ground witer from storage 

near well 662, and the water level lowered below the botto-n of the well.

Well 597 Is an unused well about 100 feet south of a main Irrigation 

canal and In the heavily pumped area near Solomonsvllle. The water level 

In this well declined steadily during 1947 because of heavy pumping nearby, 

and because of decreased recharge to the ground water resulting from the below normal flow In the canal.

Well 616 Is an unused well just south of Safford In an Irrigated area 

and Is half a mile from the nearest Irrigation well. The water level dropped 

below the bottom of the well In 1946 because heavy pumping In the valley 

withdrew large quantities of ground water from storage near this well. 

Heavy pumping continued and the well remained dry during 1947.

Well 282 Is a used domestic well between Plma and Gle-ibar In an Irrigated area and near a main irrigation canal. The water table declined 

steadily after pumping started In the spring and by the last of August the 

water table had dropped below the bottom of the well. The water table had 

not risen to the bottom of th» well by the end of the year, although pumpIng for Irrigation was greatly reduced after August.

Well 76 is a dug well north of Geronlmo near the western edge of the 

Irrigated area In Safford Valley* Debris dumped Into the well may have 

sealed the bottom because water-level fluctuations graphed1 In figure 

are not typical. The well was filled In to a point above the water level 

after August.

Precipitation amounting to 3.82 Inches was recorded et Safford In 1947. 

This Is 5-81 inches below normal and Is the lowest annual total shown In 

figure 3.
ARIZONA, GRAHAJV COUNTY 19

A total of 100,000 acre-feet of water was pumped from wells in the 

Safford Valley during 1947, or 15,000 acre-feet less than was pumped in 1946. 

This decrease in pumpage waa caused mainly by the decreased productivity of 

the irrigation wells, which was a result of the decline in water levels. 

Many pumps were lowered during the year. The following table shows the 

amount of surface water diverted annually, the amount of ground water pumped 

annually, and the total annual supply of irrigation water available from 

surface diversions and wells for the years 1940-47. The information on surface water was obtained from annual reports of the Gila Water Commissioner.

Year

1940 

1941 

1942 

1943 

1944 

1945 

1946 

1947

Surface water, 

acre-feet

99,693 

151,300 

172,005 

121,569 

128,027 

148,675 

69,909 

51,978

Pumped water, 

acre-feet

24,600 

8,685 

18,900 

35,000 

52,000 

35,200 

115,000 

100,000

Total, 

acre-feet

124,293 

159,985 

190,905 

156,569 

180,027 

183,875 

184,909 

151,978

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

8 (*911, p. 13; *941, p. 11; 949, p. 11; *991, p. 12; 1021, p. 10; 

1028 p. 17 \ 1076, p. 23). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

10.85.

9 (*911, p. 13; *941, p. 11; 949, p. 11; *991, p. 12; 1021, p. 11; 

1028 p. 17- 1076, p. 23). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

8.88.

11 (*911, p. 14; *941, p. 11; 949, p. 11; *991, p. 12; 1031, p. 11; 

1028 p. 17- 1076, p. 23). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

7.52.

12 (#911, p. 14; #941, p. 11; 949, p. 11; *991, p. 12; 1021, p. 11; 

1028 p. 17; 1076, p. 23). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

7.73.

13 (*911, p. 14; #941. p. 12; 949, p. 12; *991, p. 13; 1021, p. 11; 

1028 p. 17; 1076, p. 23). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

12.11.

14 (*911, p. 14; #941. p. 12; 949, p. 12; *991, p. 13; 1031, p. 12; 

1028, p. 17; 1076, p. 23). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

12.60.

17 (-::-911, p. 15; #941, p. 12; 949, p. 12; #991, p. 13; 1021, p. 12; 

1028, p. 17; 1076, p. 23). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. De.pt. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 27, 

8.68.

18 (*911, p. 15; *941. p. 12; 949, p. 12; *991, p. 13; 1021, p. 12; 

1028 p. 17; 1076, p. 24). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

9.74.
20 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

19 (#911, p. 15; 941, p. 12; 949, p. 12; *991, p. 13; 1021, p. 12; 

1028, p. 17 ; 1076, p. 24). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Measurements discontinued after July 6, 1943.

20 (*911, p. 16; #941. p. 13; 949, p. 13; *991, p. 13; 1021, p. 13; 

1028, p. 17; 1076, p. 24). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Water level, in feet below land-surface datvm, 1947: July 24, 

10.18.

51 (*911, p. 16; 941, p. 13; 949, p. 13; #991, p. 14; 1021, p. 13; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 24). Bert Hinton. SWfNE^ sec. 13, T. 4 S., 

R. 22 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datvm, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Feb . 27 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

20.48 

20.13 

19.54

Date

Apr. 29 

May 27 

June 30

Water 

level

19.28 

20.80 

20.92

Date

Aug. 31 

Sept. 28 

Oct. 30

Water 

level

21.01 

21.23 

21.37

Date

Nov. 28 

Dec. 27

Water 

level

22.10 

22.90

52 (#911, p. 17; 941, p. 13; 949, p. 13; #991, p. 14; 1021, p. 13; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 24). Bert Hinton. SW^NEt sec. 13, T. 43., 

R. 22 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

19.70; July 24, obstruction in well.

55A (#1021, p. 13; 1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 24). J. G. Willis. SW^ 

sec. 19, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datvm, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

31

27

31

31.98

31.80

(a)

Apr.

May

June

29

27

30

32.24

33.64

33". 71

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.28

30

33.81

33.92

34.11

Nov.

Dec.

28

27

34.37

34.51

a Pumping.

56 (#911, p. 17; 941, p. 13; 949, p. 13; #991, p. 14; 1021, p. 14; 

1028, p. ,18; 1076, p. 24). Eliza Alien. SWiNEt sec. 24, T. 4 S., 

R. 22 E. Water .levels, in feet below land-surface datvm, 1947: Mar. 13, 

37.65; July 24, 18.43.

60 (#941, p. 13; 949, p. 13; #991, p. 15; 1021, p. 14; 1028, p. 18; 

10Y«7- p. 24). Pat Hinton. SE-SSE^ sec. 35, T. 4 S., F. 22 E. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947.: Mar. 1?, 31.32, mill 

running.

71 (#911, p. 18; #941. p. 14; 949, p. 13; #991, p. 15; 1021, p. 14, 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 24). Ed McEuen. SEjSW-s sec. V, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 16.76; 

July 24, dry,

72 (#911, p. 18; #941. p. 14; 949, p. 13; #991, p. 15; 1021, p. 14; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 24). Ed McEuen. SEtSW^ sec. V, T. 4 S., R» 23 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 4.62; 

July 24, 7.22.

76 (#911, p. 19; 941, p. 15; -*949, p. 14; #991, p. 15; 1021, p. 14; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 24). E. W. Black. SWfNWf sec. 18, T. 4 S.,

R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datvm, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

27

31

24.70

24.31

24.21

Apr.

May

June

29

27

30

24.81

24.12

24.22

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.28

30

24.27

(a)

(a)

Nov.

Dec.

28

27

(a)

(a)

a Dry.

77 (#911, p. 20; 941, p. 15; 949, p. 14; #991, p. 16; 1021, p. 15; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 24). E. M. Claridge. NW^SWi srec. 18, T. 4 S., 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datvm, 1947: Mar. 13, 

38.06; July 24, 39.10.
ARIZONA, GRAHAM COUNTY 21

80 (#911, p. 20; 941, p. 15; 949, p. 14; #991, p. 16; 1021, p. 15; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 25 ). Pay Rabb. NWiSWt sec. 17, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water levels, in .feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 16.11; 

July 24, sealed.

81 (#911, p. 20; P41, p. 15; 949, p. 14; *991, p. 16; 1031, p. 15; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 25). Mrs. J. B. Blessing. NWiNEt se-5. 19, T. 4 S. 

R. 23 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

dry at 40 feet, nearby well pumping.

82A (*1021, p. 16; 1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 25). Pay Rabb. NE-sSrf-;- 

sec. 35, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 20.27; July 22, 23.04.

91 (#911, p. 21; 941, p. 15; 949, p. 14; #991, p. 17; 1031, p. 16; 

1028, p. 18; 1076, p. 25). Ben Montierth. SEtNE^ sec. 29, T. 4 S., 

R. 23 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 24, 

59.68.

92 (#911, p. 21; 941, p. 15; 949, p. 14; #991, p. 17; 1031, p. 16; 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). Wendell Montierth. SEtSW^ sec. 28, T. 4 S., 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

pumping; July 24, 67.04, pumping prior to measurement.

93 (#911, p. 21; 941, p. 16; 949, p. 14; #991, p. 17; 1031, p. 16; 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). Graham County. NE^SEt sec. 27, T. 4' S., 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

13.13; July 22, 17.09.

94 (#911, p. 21; 941, p. 16; 949, p. 15; #991, p. 17; 1031, p. 17; 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). Graham County. NEiSEf sec. 27, T. 4 S., 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

9.40; July 22, 12.30.

17; 

Mar!'l3,

95 (#911, p. 22; 941, p. 16; 949, p. 15; #991, p. 18; 1031, p 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). Graham County. SEiSEt sec. 27, T. 4 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datura, 1947: 

10.61; July 22, 13.50.

98 (#911, p. 23; 941, p. 16; 949, p. 15; #991, p. 18; 1031, p. 17; 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). Graham County. NW^NWi sec. 35, T. 4 S., 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

5.15; July 22, 7.71.

100 (#911, p. 23; 941 p. 17; 949, p. 15; #991, p. 18; 1021, p. 17; 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). C. N. Hlggins. SE^NEt sec. 34, T. 4 S., 

R. 23 E. Waber levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

12.37; July 22, windmill running.

107 (#911, p. 24; 941. p. 17; 949, p. 15; #991, p. 19; 1021, p. 18; 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). Port McEuen. SWfSWt sec. 35, T. 4 S., 

R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Feb . 27 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

44.91 

44.81 

44.69

Date

Apr. 2g 

May 27 

June 30

Water 

level

45.50 

46.29 

46. ?1

Date

Aug. 31 

Sept .28 

Oct. 30

Water 

level

46.36 

46.67 

46.73

Date

Nov. 28 

Dec. 27

Wat er 

level

47.21 

47.57

108 (*P11, p. 25; 941 p. 17; 949, p. 15; #991, p. 19; 1021, p. 18; 

1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 25). W. 0. Tyler. NW^NE^ sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 23 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 17.30; 

July 22, 19.13.

122A (#1021, p. 18; 1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 26) . Elliot Montierth. 

sec. 28, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

27

31

36.34

36.21

36.17

Apr.

May

June

29

27

30

36.53

39.28

39.31

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.28

30

39.34

(a)

(a)

Nov.

Dec .

28

27

(a)

(a)

a Pumping.
22 WATER LEVFLS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

124A (*991, p. 19; 1021, p. 18; 1028, p. 19; 1076, p. 26). Willls, 

i sec. 27, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Feb. 27 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

(a) 

(a) 

37.30

Date

Apr. 29 

May 27 

30

Water 

level

37.80 

38.38 

38.41

Date

Aug. 31 

Sept. 28 

Oct. 30

Water 

level

39.11 

39.27 

39.41

Date

Nov. 28 

Dec. 27

Water 

level

40.26 

40.73

a Pumping.

126 (#911, p. 25; 941. p. 17; 949, p. 15; *991, p. 19; 1021, p. 18; 

1028, p. 20; 1076, p. 26). YL Ranch. SE^NE^ sec. 24, T. 5 S., R. 21 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947! Mar. 13, 56.94; 

July 24, 62.20.

143 (*911, p. 25; 941 p. 18; 949, p. 16; *991, p. 19; 1021, p. 18; 

1028, p. 20; 1076, p. 26). R. S. Snedigar. NW^SWt sec. 25, T. 5 S., 

R. 22 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

47.65; July 24, 50.26.

156 (#911, p. 25; 941, p. 18; 949, p. 16; #991, p. 29; 1021, p. 18; 

1028, p. 20; 1076, p. 26). Roy layton. SW^SFj sec- 1, T. 5 S-, R- 23 EWater levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 14.00; 

July-22, 14.18.

157 (#991, p. 20; 1021, p. 19; 1028, p. 20; 1076, p. 

Ferguson. SEtSEt sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 23 E.

26). M. J.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

27

31

29

17.48

17.37

17.65

May

June

AUK.

27

30

31

16.97

17.37

17.47

Sept

Oct.

.29

29

18.01

18.22

Nov.

Dec.

28

27

19.71

19.99

158 (#911, p. 26; 941. p. 18; 949, p. 16; #991, p. 20; 1021, p. 19; 

1029, p. 20} 1076, p. 26). W. C. Rhodes. NE^SM^ sec. 2, T. 5 S., 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

49.70; July 22, pumping.

160 (#911, p. 26; #941, p. 18; 949, p. 16: #991, p. 20; 1021, p. 19; 

1028, p. 20; 1076, p. 26). W. 0. Tyler. NW^NE^ sec. 2, T. 5 S., 

R. 23 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

31.05; July 22, 33.29.

194A (#1028, p. 20; 1076, p. 26). Ed and Port McExxen. NE^SEt 

sec. 18, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: July 22, 20.27.

198A (#991, p. 21; 1021, p. 20; 1028, p. 20; 1076, p. 26). C. J. 

Farrington. SE^SW^ sec. 19, T. 5 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

27

31

22.67

22.60

22.47

Apr.

May

June

29

27

30

22.67

24.43

24.50

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.29

29

24.57

(a)

(a)

Nov.

Dec.

29

27

(a)

(a)

a Dry.

206 (#911, p: 28; 941. p. 19; 949, p. 16; #991, p. 22; 1021, p. 21; 

1028, p. 2L; 1076, p. 27). J. D. Colvin. SE^NE^ sec. 29, T. 5 S., 

R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

1028

30 

28 

30

208 

, P22.84 

22.91 

23.17

Apr. 29 

May 28 

June 30

(#911, p. 28; 941. 

21; 1076, p. 27,

23.35 

23.99 

24.03

Aug. 31 

Sept. 28 

Oct. 30

p. 19; 949, p. 16; 

L. W. Farrington

24.07 

24.13 

24.26

Nov. 28 

Dec. 27

#991 f p. 22; 1021, p 

. SW^S&j sec. 30, T.

24.79 

25.17

. 21; 

5 S.,

R. 24 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

23.42; July 22, 30.38.

Mar. 13,
ARIZONA, GRAHAM COUNTY 23

210 (*911, p. 28; *941, p. 19; 949, p. 16; *991, p. 23; 1021, p. 21; 

1028, p. 21; 1076, p. 27). Boyd Hawkins. SW-^NEf sec. 31, T. 5 S., 

R. 24 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

32.94; July 22, 39.37.

211 (*911, p. 28; 941. p. 19; 949, p. 16; *991, p. 23; 1021, p. 21; 

1028, p. 21; 1076, p. 27). Producers Ginning Co. NW-^NE-j sec. 31, 

T. 5 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

30 

27 

31

Water 

level

25. 37 

24. 9P 

24.93

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

29 

27 

30

Water 

level

25.27 

25.90 

26.20

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

31 

.29 

29

Water 

level

26.27 

26.69 

26.79

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

29 

28

Water 

level

27.08 

28.40

214 (#911, p. 29; 941. p. 20; 949, p. 17; *991, p. 23; 1021, p. 22; 

1028, p. 21; 1076, p. 27). Graham County. NE^lIE^ sec. 31, T. 5 S., 

R. 24 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

13.40; July 22, dry.

220 (*911, p. 30; 941. p. 21; 949, p. 17; *991, p. 24; 1021, p. 22; 

1028, p. 21; 1076, p. 27 5 . Lionel Hancock. NW^NW^ sec. 375, T. 5 S., 

R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

28

30

15.10

15.30

15.25

Apr.

May

June

29

28

30

15.40

15.42

15.47

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.28

30

15.51

15.59

15.74

Nov.

Dec.

28

27

16.40

16.76

223A (*1021, p. 23; 1028, p. 21; 1076, p. 27). Ira Hancock. 

sec. 33, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Mar. 11, 32.80; July 22, 33.79.

259 (#1021, p. 23; 1028, p. 21; 1076, p. 27). Jess Udall. 

sec. 1, T. 6 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

28

30

28.26

29.31

29.20

Apr.

May

June

29

28

30

(a)

(a)

(a)

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.28

30

(a)

(a)

(a)

Nov.

Dec.

28

27

(a)

(a)

a Pumping.

264 (*911, p. 31; 941. p. 21; *949, p. 18; *991, p. 25; 1021, p. 23; 

1028, p. 22, 1076, p. 27). J. Hancock. HE^NEf sec. 3, T. 6 S., R. 24 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 13.92; 

July 22, 16.90.

267 (*911, p. 32; 941. p. 21; 949, p. 18; *991, p. 25; 1021, p. 24; 

1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 28). Win. Carpenter. NEflffi-J- sec. 4, T. 6 S., 

R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

28

30

25.87

25.15

25.60

Apr.

May

June

29

28

30

25.83

25/97

25.99

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.28

30

26.01

26.80

26.91

Nov.

Dec.

28

27

27.70

28.14

269A (*991, p. 25; 1021, p. 24; 1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 28). Silas 

Jarvis. NW-jNWt sec. 10, T. 6 S., R. .24 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

27

31

25.28

25.09

25.00

Apr.

May

June

29

28

30

(a)

(a)

(a)

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

28

30

(a)

(a)

(a)

Nov.

Dec.

28

2-7

(a)

(a)

a Dry.

p. 26; 1021, p. 24; 1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 28). M. J.

Ferguson. NW^NW^ sec. 9, T. 6 S., R. '24 E. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 51.42; July 22, 54.04.
24 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

273

1028, p. 

R. 24 E.

(#911, p. 32; 941, p. 22; 949, p. 18; #991, p. 26; 1021, p. 24;

22; 1076, p. 28). Eldon Palmer. SW-^NEt sec. 5, T. 6 S.,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datun, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Feb. 27 

Mar. '31

Water 

level

42.51 

42.41 

42.22

Date

Apr. 29 

May 28 

June 30

Water 

level

42.52

(a) 

(a)

Date

Aug. 31 

Sept. 29 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

Date

Nov. 29 

Dec. 28

Water 

level

(a) 

54.67

a Pumping.

275 (#911, p. 33; 941. p. 22; 949, p. 18; #991, p. 26; 1021, p. 25; 

1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 28). Lamar Bellman. SEfNE-j sec. 10, T. 6 S., 

R. 24 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datun, 1947: Mar. 13, 

23.88; July 22, pumping.

276A (#991, p. 26; 1021, p 

Ferguson. SW^S.Vi sec. 11, T. 6

Water level, in feet below land-surface datun. 1947

25; 1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 

S., R. 24 E.

28). M. J.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

27

31

37.41

37.37

37.33

Apr.

May

June

29

27

30

37.52

(a)

(a)

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.29

29

(a)

(a)

(a)

Nov.

Dec.

29

28

40.37

(a)

a Pumping.

279 (#911, p. 33; S41. p. 22; 949, p. 18; #991, p. 26; 1021, p. 25; 

1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 28). Howard McBride. SW^SWf sec. 12, T. 6 S., 

R. 24 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

6.06.

282 (#911, p. 33; 941 p. 22; 949, p. 18; #991, p. 27; 1021, p. 25; 

1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 28). Guy Anderaon. SW^-NEi aec. 13, T. 6 S., 

R. 24 E.

Water level, irt feet below land-surface datun, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

27

31

19.53

19.41

19.52

Apr.

May

June

29

28

29

19.61

19.77

19.81

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.29

29

19.92

(a)

(a)

Nov.

Dec.

29

28

(a)

(a)

a Dry.

285 (#911, p. 33; 941. p. 22; 949, p. 18; #991, p. 27; 1021, p. 25; 

1028, p. 22; 1076, p. 28). Guy Andersen. SE^SEf sec. 13, T. 6 S., 

R. 24 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datun, 1947: Mar. 11, 

34.56; July 22, pumping.

289 (#949, p. 18; #991, p. 27; 1021, p. 25; 1028, p. 22 ; 1076, p. 

p. 28). V;. J. Preston. NV/£sW-£ sec. 13, T. 6 S., R. 24 E. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 39.36; July 22, 40.98.

2°8 (#911, p. 34; 941 p. 23; 949, p. 18; #991, p. 27; 1021, p. 26; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 28). Joe Rogers. KEtMf sec. 25, T. 6 S., R. 24 E 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: J'^r. 11, 14.40; 

July 22, mill running.

302A (#9P1, p. 28; 1021, p. 26; 1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Mattice 

Bros. SE-^NE^ sec. 23, T. 6 S., R. 24 E.

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datmn, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

Mar.

1028

Jan. 

Feb.

Mar.

30 

27 

31

515 

, P.

50 

28 

50

48.42 

48.33 

48.21

Apr. 29 

May 28 

June 29

(#911, p. 34; 941. 

23 ; 1076, p. 29)

Water level, in

66.21 

66.96 

67.09

Apr. 29 

May 28 

June 29

48.37 

48.41 

48.50

Aug. 31 

Sept .29 

Oct. 29

48.60 

48.77 

48.83

Nov. 29 

Dec. 28

p. 23; 949, p. 19- #991, p. 28; 1021, 

Jack Bryce. NW^-Nkt sec. V, T. 6 S.

feet below land-surface datun, 1947

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

Aug. 31 

Sept. 29 

Oct. 29

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

Nov. 29 

Dec. 28

49.07 

51.17

P. 26; 

, R. 25 E

(a) 

(a)

a Dry.
ARIZONA, GRAHAM COUNTY 25

318 (*941, p. 23; 949, p. 19; *991, p. 28; 1021, p. 26; 1028> p\ 23; 

1076, p. 29). Vance Marshall. NEfNE-J sec. 17, T. 6 S., R. 26*. Pumping; no measurements, made in 1947.

320 (%911, p. 55; 941. p. 23; 949, R, 19; *991, p. 28; 1021, p. 26; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Vance Marshall. SEfSEt sec. 17, T. 6 £., 

R. 25 E. Pumping; no measurements made in 1947.

321 (*911, p. 35; 941. p. 23; 949, p. 19; *991, p. 29; 1021, p. 27; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Graham County. SWtSEt sec. 7, T. 6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

8.63; July 22, 11.10.

322 (*911, p. 35; *941, p. 24; 949, p. 19; *991, p. 29; 1021, p. 27; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Bryce Bros. NE^NW-g sec. 18, T. <6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

7.30; July 22, 10.02.

324 (*911, p. 36; 941 p. 24; 949, p. 19; *991, p. 29; 1021, p. 27; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Graham County. SWfNEt sec. 18, T. 6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

4.92; July 22, 7.93.

325 (*911, p. 36; 941 p. 24; 949, p, 19; *991, p. 30; *1021, p. 27; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Graham County. SW^NEt sec. 18, T. 6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

5.85; July 22, 9.75.

326 (*911, p. 36; 941. p. 24; 949, p. 19; *991. p. 30; 1021, p. 27; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Graham County. SW^NE-}- sec. 18, T. 6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 194": Mar. 11, 

6.35.

342 (*911, p. 37; 941. p. 25; 949, p. 20; *991, p. 31; 3.021, p. 28; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Ed Howard. SE^SW^ sec. 23, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 26.39; 

July 22, 32.08.

346 (*911, p. 37; 941. p. 25; 949, p. 20; *991. p. 31; 1021, p. 28; 

1028, p. 23; 1076, p. 29). Graham County. SEtNEt sec. 27, T. 6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

8.11; July 22, 10.31.

347 (*911, p. 38; 941. p. 26; 949, p. 20; *991, p. 31; 1021, p. 28; 

1028, p. 24; 1076, p. 29). Graham County. SE^NEf sec. 27, T. 6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 : Mar. 11, 

9.26; July 22, 10.65.

354 (#911, p. 40; *941, p. 27; 949, p. 20; *991, p. 32; 1021, p. 29; 

1028, p. 24; 1076, p. 30). Ned Daley. SEtSEi sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

30 

28 

31

Water 

level

8.11 

8.24 

8.1R

Date

Apr.

May 

June

29 

28 

29

Water 

level

8.21 

9.29 

12.26

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

29 

.29 

29

Water 

level

11.91 

13.19 

13.27

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

29 

28

Water 

level

12.03 

12.23

366 (*911, p. 40; 941, p. 27; 949, p. 21; *991, p. 32; *-1021, p. 29; 

1028, p. 24; 10V6, p. 30). Charles M. Beals. NE^SE^ sec. 30, T. 6 S., 

R. 25 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 13, 

19.33; July 22, 20.97.

408 (*991, p. 33; 1021, p. 29; 1028, p. 24 ; 1076, p. 30). Roy 

Saline. SWfNW-t sec. 30, T. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

27

31

62.19

62.07

62.01

Apr.

May

June

29

28

29

62.19

62.81

62.85

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

31

.29

29

62.93

63.13

63.17

Nov.

Dec.

29

28

63.30

65.01
28 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

630 (*911, p. 57; 941. p. 39; 949, p. 26; *99l, p. 40; 1021, p. 34; 

1028, p. 27; 1076, p. 33). E. L. Claridge. NE^NEi sec. 24, T. 7 S., 

R. 26 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Feb. 28 

Mar. 30

Water 

level

31.57 

31.60 

31.51

Date

Apr . 29 

May 28 

June 29

Water 

level

32.42 

32.51 

32.63

Date

Aug. 31 

Sept. 29 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

32.87 

34.17 

34.21

Date

Nov. 29 

Dec. 29

Water 

level

34.43 

34.79

639 (*911, p. 57; 941. p. 39; 949, p. 26; *991, p. 40; 1021, p. 34; 

1028, p. 27; 1076, p. 33). Amoa Cook. NWtSE± sec. 31, T. 7 S., R. 26 E, 

Pumping; no measurements made in 1947.

661 (*911, p. 57; *941, p. 39; 949, p. 26; *991, p. 4C; 1021, p. 34; 

1028, p. 27; 1076, p. 33). Louis Miohelena. SE^NWJ sec. 1, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E. ' Measurements discontinued after Dec. 30, 1946; well dry.

662 (*911, p. 57; 941. p. 40; #949, p. 26; *991, p. 40; 1021, p. 34;

1028, p. 27; 1076, p. 33). Mrs. Jose Somora. NEfNE-j sec.. 2, T. 7 S.,

R. 27 E. Deepened to 20.2 feet on June 10. Dry June 1-9 rnd Aug. 1-

T\_ _ IT Dec. 31.

Daily noon water level, in feet below land-surface drtum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Jan.

16.52

16.52

16.52

16.51

16.50

16.49

16.49

16.48

16.48.

16.47

16.46

16.45

16.45

16.44

16.44

16.44

16.43

16. 43

16.43

16.42

16.42

16.41

16.41

16.40

16.40

16.40

16.39

16.38

16.39

16.38

16.38

Feb.

16.38

16.37

16.36

16.36

16.35

16.35

16.35

16.35

16.34

16.34

16.34

16.34

16.54

16.34

16.34

16.34

16.34

16.34

16.34

16.35

16.35

16.35

16.35

16.35

16.35

16.36

16.36

16.37

Mar.

16.38

16.38

16.38

16.38

16.39

16.39

16.40

16.39

16.40

16.40

16.39

16.40

16.40

16.40

16.41

16.41

16.40

16.41

16.41

16.41

16.42

16.42

16.43

16.44

16.45

16.46

16.47

16.48

16.49

16.51

16.53

Apr.

16.55

16.56

16.58

16.59

16.61

16.62

16.63

16.63

16.64

16.65

16.66

16.67

16.68

16.69

16.69

16.70

16.71

16.72

16.73

16.74

16.75

16.75

16.76

16.78

16.79

16.80

16.81

16.82

16.84

16.85

May

16.87

16.89

16.91

16.93

16.96

16.99

17.01

17.04

17.06

17.08

17.10

17.12

17.14

17.16

17.18

17.20

17.23

17.25

17.27

17.29

17.31

17.34

17.35

17.37

17.39

17.41

17.43

17.45

17.47

17.48

17.49

June

17.71

17.72

17; 73

17.75

17.77

17.78

17.80

17.81

17.82

17.84

17.85

17.87

17.88

17.89

17.90

17.91

17.92

17.93

17.95

17.96

July

17.98

17.99

18.00

18.01

18.03

18.07

18.07

18.10

18.11

18.11

18.12

18.14

18.15

18.16

18.18

18.19

18.20

18.21

18.22

18.22

18.22

18.23

18.23

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

a Too dry to measure.

664 (*911, p. 58; 941. p. 40; 949, p. 26; *991, p* 41; 1021, p. 35; 

1028, p. 28; 1076, p. 34). San Jose Canal Co. SW^NEt sec. 2, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

18.56; July 22, 27.50.

674 (#911, p. 58; 941. p. 

34).

40; 949, p. 26; *991, p. 41; 1021, p. 35;

1028, p. 28; 1076, p. 34). Louis Michelena. NE±SW^ sec. 4, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

16.60; July 22, 29.74, nearby well pumping.
ARIZONA, GREENLEE COUNTY 29

675 (*941, p. 40; 949, p. 26; *9P1, p. 41; 1021, p. 35; 1028, p. 28 ; 

1076, p. 34). Louis Michelena. SE^SEf sec. 4, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 14.30; July 22, 

pumping.

676 (*911, p. 58; 941. p. 41; 949, p. 26; *991, p. 41; 1021, p. 35; 

1028, p. 28; 1076, p. 34). Louis Michelena. SWtSEf sec. 4, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

16.47; July 22, 26.63.

683 (*911, p. 59; 941. p. 41; 949, p. 26; *991, p. 41; 1021, p. 35; 

1028, p. 28; 1076, p. 34). Tom Gardner. NEfNWf sec. 10, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E. Dry; no measurements made in 1947.

685 (*911, p. 59; 941. p. 41; 949, p. 27; *991, p. 41; *1021, p. 35;

1028, p. 28; 1076, p. 34). Brijido Carrasco. SWfNWt sec. 11, T. 7 S.,

R. 27 E. Measurements discontinued after Dec. 30, 1946; well dry.

689 (*911, p. 59; 941. p. 41; 949, p. 27; *991, p. 41; 1021, p. 35; 

1028, p. 28; 1076, p. 34). San Jose Canal Co. SW^SWt sec. 16, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

62.80; nearby well pumping. Measurements discontinued after July 22, 1947; 

casing sealed.

696 (*911, p. 59; *941, p. 41; 949, p. 27; *991, p. 41; 1021, p. 35;

1028, p. 28; 1076, p. 34). Louis Carassco. SE^-SE^ sec. 18, T. 7 S.,

R. 27 E. Measurements discontinued after July 22, 1947; well dry.

708 (*911, p. 61; *941, p. 42; 949, p. 28; *991, p. 42; 1021, p. 35; 

1028, p. 28; 1076, p, 34). Pete Bertaldo. SE^NE^ sec. 20, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datura, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Feb. 28 

Mar. 30

Water 

level

39.49 

40.27 

40.13 .

Date

Apr. 29 

May 28 

June 29

Water 

level

40.49 

40.62 

40.91

Date

Aug. 31 

Sept .29 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

41.02 

41.80 

42.32

Date

Ncv. 29 

Dec. 28

Water 

level

42.37 

42.49

709 (*911, p. 61; 941. p. 42; 949, p. 28; *991, p. 42; 1021, p. 35; 

1028, p. 29; 1076, p. 34). E. E. Taylor. NWfNWf sec. 3C, T. 7 S., 

R. 27 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

23.59; July 22; 21.23.

791 (*911, p. 62; 941. p. 43; 949, p. 28; *991, p. 42; 1021, p. 36;

1028, p. 29; 1076, p. 34). Howard Olsen. SWfSEi sec. 16, T. 8 S.,

R. 27 E. No measurements made in 1947.

792 (*911, p. 62; *941, p. 43; 949, p. 28; *991, p. 42; 1021, p. 36;

1028, p. 29; 1076, p. 34). Howard Olsen. NWfSWt sec. 15, T. 8 S.,

R. 27 E. No measurements made in 1947.

793 (*911, p. 62; #941, p. 43; 949, p. 28; *991, p. 42; 1021, p. 36;

1028, p. 29 ; 1076, p. 34). Howard Olsen. SW^NEf sec. 16, T. 8 S.,

R. 27 E. No measurements made in 1947.

gREENLEE COUNTY (DUNCAN VALLEY)

By R. L. Cushman

The Duncan Valley is entirely within Greenlee County, and is a part 

of a larger valley that extends southeastward into New Mexico. That part 

of the larger valley extending from the Arizona-New Mexico line southeastward into Hidalgo County, N. Mex., for a distance of about 7 miles is known 

as the Virden Valley. Hydrologically there is no division between these 

two parts of the same large valley.
PRECIPITATION, 

IN INCHES WATER LEVEL, IN F
ARIZONA, GREENLEE COUNTY 31

Figure 4 shows graphs of water-level fluctuations in wells 232 and 

201 in the Virden Valley, and in wells 171, 133, 104, 92, 61, 63, and 5 in 

the Duncan Valley, monthly precipitation at Duncan, and monthly pumpage in 

the combined Duncan-Virden Valley.

The water-level fluctuations in wells 232 and 201 show the effect of 

increased pumping on the water levels in wells in the Virden Valley in 1947. 

The increased pumpage resulted through more hours of pumping in wells 

pumped in previous years and pumpape from additional wells constructed and 

operated in 1947. Pumping of a new irrigation well, about 100 yards from 

well 232, lowered the water level 28 feet in well 232 during the 1947 pumping season. V/ell 201 is away from the immediate effects of pumping of any 

particular irrigation well, and the 2 feet net lowering of the water level 

in this well reflects the downward trend in water levels in the valley.

Wells 171 and 92 are Just outside of the irrigated are^ and are in the 

southeastern part of Duncan Valley. The water level declined during the 

sprang and summer months of 1947 as ground water moved from storage in this 

area tc replace the water pumped from beneath the irrigated area. There 

was a net lowering of 1 foot and 2 feet in the water levels in wells 171 

and 92, respectively, in 1947.

Well 133 is an irrigation well in the southeastern part of Duncan 

Valley. Water-level measurements were not made in this well after March 

because the well was pumping during later visits.

V/ell 63 is an unused well near the Gila River and beside a large wash. 

The water level declined steadily during 1947 because of the lack of recharge.

Well 5 is in a heavy stand of mesquite near the Gila River. The large 

use of ground water by the mesquite and the prolonged perioi of low flow in 

the Gila River caused the water level to decline without an appreciable 

amount of recovery during 1947.

The total precipitation at Duncan in 1947 was 5.87 inchef , the lowest 

annual total graphed in figure 4. The decreased precipitation reduced 

the runoff in 1947 and the supply of surface water was small. Ground water 

was pumped in larger quantities during 1947 to supplement the scarcity of 

surface water for irrigation. The following table shows th3 amount of 

surface water diverted and the amount of ground water pumpei in the DuncanVirden Valley each year since 1939. The information on surface water was 

obtained from annual reports of the Gila Water Commissioner.
32 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Year

1940 

1941 

1942 

1943 

1944 

1945 

1946 

1947

Surface water, 

acre-feet

39,935 

34,262 

36,439 

31,520 

27,225 

27,657 

14,419 

10,168

Pumped water, 

acre-feet

2,436 

1,348 

1,900 

7,100 

9,500 

8,300 

21,000 

26,000

Total, 

acre-feet

42,371 

35,610 

38,339 

38,620 

36,725 

35,957 

35,419 

36,168

A total of 28 water-level measurements made In 17 wells In the Duncan 

Valley are listed below. Water-level measurements made In the VIrden Valley 

are listed with Hidalgo County In the New Mexico section of this report. 

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

5 (#941. p. 45; 949, p. 30; *991, p. 45; 1021, p. 36; 1028, p. 31; 

1076, p. 37). Warner Foote. SE-g-NW^ 3 ec. 7, T. 6 S., R. 31 E. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 7.30; July 23. 

9.03.

12 (#911, p. 65; 941, p. 45; 949, p. 30; #991, p. 45; 1021, p. 36; 

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37), Mr. Wilton. NW^NV/t sec. 20, T. 6 S., R. 31 E. 

No measurements made In 1947.

14 (#911, p. 65; #941, p. 45; 949, p. 30; #991, p. 45; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37,. Victor Rowden. SE^SEf sec. 19, T. 6 S., 

R. 31 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

38.98; July 23, 39.67.

31 (#011, p. 65; 941, p. 45; 949, p. 30; *991, p. 45; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37). J. C. Merritt. SVY^NW^ sec. 4, T. 7 S., 

R. 31 E. \Vater levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

29.11; July 23, pumping.

36 (#911, p. 66; 941, p. 45; 949, p. 30; #991, p. 45; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37). M. M. Cosper. NEtNW-j sec. 16, T. 7 S., 

R. 31 E. 'Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar 12. 

22.20; July 23, 25.87.

49 (#911, p. 66; 941, p. 45; 949, p. 30; #991, p.' 45; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37). IV. M. Zumwalt. NE^NWt sec. 34, T. 7 S., 

R. 31 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 

55.58; July 23, 62.02.

63 (#911, p. 67; 941, p. 46; 949, p. 30; #991, p. 45; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37). M. W. McKelvey. NEtSEf sec. 3, T. 8 S., 

R. 31 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

70.60; July 23, 71.77.

72 (#911, p. 67; 941, p. 46; 949, p. 30; #991, p. 45; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37). J. C. Campbell. SEtSEf sec. 12, T. 8 S., 

R. 31 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

49.32; July 23, pumping.

92 (#911, p. 68; 941, p. 46; 949, p. 30; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 38;

1028, p. 31; 1076, p. 37). Raymond Davis. SWiSE-f sec. 17, T. 8 S., 

R. 32 E. V/ater levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

65.75; July 23, 68.34.

96 (#911, p. 68; 941, p. 46; 949, p. 30; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). L. Deane. IfflflW-; 3 ec. 19, T. 8 S., R. 32 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12. 28.87- 

July 23, dry.
ARIZONA, MARICOPA COUNTY 33

111 (#911, p. 68; 941 p. 47; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 46; 1021,' p. 38; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). Franklin Irrigation District well 8. SEiSWi 

sec. 28, T. 8 S., R. 32 E. Measurements discontinued after Mar. 13, 1944.

120 (#911, p. 69; 941 p. 47; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). D. E. Wilklns. NEiNWf sec. 22, T. 8 S., 

R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

11.00; July 23, 11.96.

122 (#911, p. 69; 941 p. 47; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). Delbert Moyers. SEiS;/t sec. 32, T. 8 S., 

R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

25.72; July 23, 26.79.

125 (#911, pj 69; 941. p. 47; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 32; 107$, p. 38). V. L. Crotts. SE^S^ sec. 33, T. 8 S., 

R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

26.00. Measurements discontinued after Mar. 12, 1947.

131 (#911, p. 69; #941, p. 47; 94P, p. 31; #991, p. 4C; 1021, p. 38;

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). Franklin Irrigation District well 2. S\V?WE-j

sec. 34, T. 8 S,,.R. 32 E. Measurements discontinued after Mar. 13, 1944.

133 (#911, p. 71; 941. p. 47; #949, p. 31; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 38; 

1028, p. 32; 107,6, p. 38). Floyd McDaniels. SE^i/i sec. 34, T. 8 S., 

R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: War. 12, 

10.57; July 23, pumping.

136 (#91L, p. 71; 941 p. 47; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 39; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). Franklin Irrigation District well 1. SE^NEt 

sec. 54, T. 8 S., R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Mar. 12, 44.90; July 23, 55.22.

160 (#911, p. 71; 941 p. 47; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 46; 1021, p. 39; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). Franklin Irrigation District well 7. NE-jNE^ 

sec. 3, T. 9 S., R. 32 E. Pumping; no measurements made ir 1947.

161 (#911, p. 71; 941. p. 48; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 47; 1021, p. 39; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). Franklin Irrigation District well 6. HEflffit 

sec. 3, T. 9 S., R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

104^: Mar. 12, pumping; July 23, 24.78, nearby well pumping.

162 (#911, p. 72; 941. p. 48; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 47; 1021, p. 39; 

1028, p. 32 ; 1076, p. 38). Franklin Irrigation District well 5. NEfNEi 

sec. 3, T. 9 S., R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Mar. 12, 22.14; July 23, 38.67.

171 (#911, p. 72; 941. p. 48; 949, p. 31; #991, p. 47; 1021, p. 39; 

1028, p. 32; 1076, p. 38). John Chapman. UEjNWt sec. 9, T. 9 S., 

R. 32 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

37.02; July 23, 38.70.

MARICOPA COUNTY 

By H. M. Babcock and others

The investigation of the ground-water resources of Maricopa County was 

continued during 1947. Measurements of water levels were continued in 

selected observation wells, and an inventory of the water pumped for irrigation was made. A total of 187 water-level measurements was made in 119 

wells in the county.
34 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Records of the quantity of water pumped have been supplied by the Irrigation districts. The amount of water pumped by the privately owned wells 

was determined as follows: The discharge of each well was measured with a 

current meter or a sharp-crested weir, or by the trajectory method. Yfhere 

electricity or natural gas was used for power, the rate of power consumption was measured for each pump and the period of operatic-" was computed 

from the power records. The amount of water pumped was estimated on the 

basis of crop usage where other types of power were used.

The following table summarizes the amount of water pu*nped, In acrefeet, in Maricopa County.

Area

Salt River Valley 

Gila Bend 

Dendora Ranch

Total

Quantity of water pumped from 

at Granite Reef Dam, Salt

Water pumped from wells 

Water diverted at Granite 

Reef Dam 

Ratio of water pumped from 

wells to to'tal water used 

(percent)

1946

1,360,000 

33,300 

6,700

1,400,000

wells and quantity 

River Valley area,

1933 1934

572,000 711,000 

936,700 841,800

38 46

1947

1,406,000 

40,500 

6,700

1,453,200

of surface water diverted 

in acre-feet, 1933-47

1935

554,000 

1,043,000

35

1936

684,000 

1,073,300

39

Water pumped from wells 

Water diverted at Granite 

Reef Dam 

Ratio of water pumped from 

wells tottotal water used 

(percent)

1937 1938

665,000 905, 

1,277,900 1,067,

34

1939

000 739,000 

800 777,000

47 49

1940

943,000 

603,800

61

1941 1942 19 *3 1944

Water pumped from wells 

Water diverted at Granite

Reef Dam 

Ratio of water pumped from

wells to total water used

(percent)

444,000 1,004,000 1,104,000 1,017,000

1,249,400 1,104,800 981,400 991,100

26 48 53 51

Water pumped from wells 

Water diverted at Granite 

Reef Dam 

Ratio of water pumped from 

wells to total water used 

(percent)

1945

1,143,000 

997,900

53

1946

1,360,000 

875,500

61

1947

1,406,000 

663,600

68
Queen Creek-Higley-Gilbe

Tempo-Mesa - Chandler area

Phoenix - Glendole - Talleson area

Litchfield-Beordsley-Mormette area

Liberty - Buckeye - Hassayampa are<

1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 19

-40

-60

+ 20

tlO

Figure 5. Graphs showing cumulative net change in water level in va

County, Arizon
36 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

For the 15-year period, 1933-47, the total amount of w*ter pumped for 

Irrigation in the Salt River Valley area was 13,250,000 acre-feet, and the 

total amount of water .diverted at Granite Reef Dam was 14,495,000 acrefeet. The ratio of water pumped from wells to the total water used was 48 

percent for the 15-year period.

Figure 5 shows the average cumulative net change in w*ter levels In 

the five areas into which the Salt River Valley has been divided as follow^:

Queen Creek-Higley-Gilbert area 

Tempe-Mesa-Chandler area 

Phoenix-Glendale-Tolleson area 

Litchfield-Beardsley-Marinette area 

Liberty-Buckeye-Hassayampa area

The Queen Creek-Higley-Gilbert area lies in the eastern part of the 

valley, and each succeeding area lies farther west. The graphs show thfct 

there has been a general decline in the water levels in the first four 

areas but a general rise in the water levels has occurred in the Liberty* 

Buckeye-Hassayampa area, at the extreme western and lower end of the valley. 

The decline in water levels has been the result of the generally increaslii^, 

rate of pumping.

The Queen Creek-Higley-Gilbert area has little surface water available 

for irrigation in comparison with the water pumped. There has been a largfc 

increase in pumping with the development of new land during the past few 

years. This additional pumping has increased the rate of lowering of the 

water level. From the beginning of 1939 to the beginning of 1946, the average decline of the water levels was 10.2 feet or an average annual decline 

of 1.6 feet. From the beginning of 1946 to the end of 1947, the water levels declined an average of 12.8 feet in the area or an average annual decline of 6.4 feet. The average lowering of the water levels in the area 

was about 23 feet during the 9-year period between 1939 and 1947.

The fluctuations of water levels in wells in the Tempe-Mesa-Chandler 

area are caused mainly by pumping water for irrigation and by recharge from 

the irrigation water. During periods of deficient precipitation, when there 

is a shortage of surface water, large quantities of water are pumped from 

the area to supplement the surface-water supply. During these dry periods 

there is a decrease in recharge to the ground-water reservoir from infiltration of irrigation water. When more surface water is available for irrigation the need for supplemental pumped water is decreased and the recharge 

to the ground water is increased. Therefore, either a decrease or increase
ARIZONA, MARICOPA COUNTY 37

In the aupply of surface water is reflected in the ground-water levels. 

This is shown graphically in fig .re 5 by the decline of tire water levels 

during the years 1938-39 and the abrupt rise during the wet year 1941, 

followed by the continued drop in water levels during the dry period after 

1941. The trend of the water table in this area has been generally downward, 

the total decline being about 37 feet between 1930 and 1947.

The fluctuations of the water levels in the Phoenix-G3endale-Tolleson 

area are similar to those in the Tempe-Mesa-Chandler area, but they are not 

as great nor as abrupt. The trend of the water table in the area has been 

generally downward, the total decline being about 25 feet Ietween 1930 and 

1947.

In the Litchfield-Beardsley-Marinette area, as in the Queen CreekHigley-Gilbert area, little surface water is available for irrigation as 

compared with the amount of water pumped. In the Litchfield-BeardsleyMarinette area the trend of the water table has been downward, and the rate 

of decline has increased greatly during the last 2 years. The average decline in water levels has been about 56 feet between 1930 snd 1947. It is 

evident that the rate of pumping is in excess of the rate cf recharge.

In the Liberty-Buckeye-Hassayampa area the trend of tte water levels 

during the past has been generally upward, with an average rise of over 9 

feet in the water table between 1930 and 1946 followed by e 3-foot decline 

of the water table during 1947. The upward trend was probably caused by 

the fact that during the past there has l>een little ground water pumped for 

irrigation in the area, and recharge to the ground-water reservoir from infiltration of irrigation water has exceeded the discharge. Most of the 

pumped water used for irrigation in the area has been obtained from wells 

outside the area. During 1947 there was an increase in the amount of water 

pumped within the area which caused the lowering of the water table.

Figure 6 shows the cumulative net change in water levels in the entire 

Salt River Valley area since 1930, and the total amount of water pumped for 

irrigation in the area since 1933. The water levels vary almost directly 

with the rate of pumping. The increase in amounts of water pumped during 

the past few years has caused a very rapid decline in the water levels. 

The average decline in the water table in the Salt River Valley area was 

26.5 feet between 1930 and 1947, with 7.5 feet of this decline occurring 

during 1947.
I 1930 j 1931 j 1932 j 1933 j 1934 j 1935 | 1936 j 193/ | 1938 j 1939 | 19

Figure 6. Graph showing cumulative net change In water level and wa

Valley area, Maricopa County
ARIZONA, KARICOPA COUNTY 39

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

19 (*911, p. 74; 941, p. 51; 949, p. 34; *991, p. 50; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35; 1076, p. 42). E. D- Edwards. NE^NE^ sec- 28, T. IN-, 

R. 6 E- Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 19<*7: Jan. 29, 

152.17; Aug. 11, 172.35; Nov. 20, 164.37.

68 (*911, p. 75; 941, p. 51; 949, p. 34; *991, p. 50; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35; 1076, p. 42). Mr. Schmitt. NWjSEf sec. 23, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. ?3, 306.06.

j., jj* U-L ; vtv , jj . o»j ^»s7j., p. 50; 1021, p. 42; 

35 : '1076, p. 42). W. A. Anderaon. SW-frSE^ sec. 11, T. 1 S.,

84 (*911, p. 75; 941, p 51; 949, p. 34; 1028, p ~- - 

R. 7 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 19^7: Mar. 28, 

179.14; Nov. 26, 179.59.

87 (*911, p. 75; 941, p. 52; 949, p. 34; *991, p. 50; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35; 1076, p. 42). Mrs. Gardner. NW-pW-fc sec. 18, T. 1 S., 

R. 7 E. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 194V: Jan. 29, 

128.96; Measurements discontinued after Jan. 29, 1947.

89 (*911, p. 75; 941, p. 52; 949, p. 34; *991, p. 50; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35; 1076, p. 42). D. Cole. NEtSEt sec. 18, T. 1 S., R. 7 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 30, 121.56; 

Aug. 14, 123.07; Nov. 26, 123.87.

94 (*911, p. 75; 941, p. 52; 949, p. 34; *991. p. 50; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35; 1076, p. 42 ). "Old Clifford Place." NBjNEt sec. 21, 

T. 1 S., R. 7 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface Saturn, 1947: 

Jan. 30, 139.36; Nov. 26, 140.60.

101 (*911, p. 76; 941. p. 52; 949, p. 34; *991, p. 50; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35. 1076, p. 42). Mr. Gardlner. NEiSE-j sec. 25, T. 1 S., 

R. 7 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 19*7: Jan. 31, 

168.86; Nov. 26, 170.28.

102 (*911, p. 76; 941. p. 52; 949, p. 34; *991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35. 1076, p. 42). Florence McEntlre. NEtNEt sec. 33, T. 1 S., 

R. 7 E. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 19<"-7: Jan. 30, 

125.60. Measurements discontinued after Jan. 30, 1947.

125 (*911, p. 77; 941. p. 52; 949, p. 35; *991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 35; 1076, p. 43). G. H. Dunn. NWfNV^ sec. 12, T. 1 S., R. 6 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 29, 176.44; 

Aug. 11, 176.47; Nov. 20, 179.13.

128 (*911, p. 77; 941. p. 52; 949, p. 35; *991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). Roosevelt Water Conservation Flstrict. 

SE^SW^ sec. 14, T. 1 S., R. 6 E. Measurements discontinued.

136 (*911, p. 77; 941. p. 53; 949, p. 35; *991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43;. Roosevelt Water Conservation Flstrlct. 

NE-|NEi sec. 25, T. 1 S., R. 6 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 28, 108.10; Aug. 11, 108.90; Nov. 20, 10P.84.

151 (*911, p. 77; 941. p. 53; 949, p. 35; *991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). Roosevelt Water Conservation Flstrlct. 

SW^SE^ sec. 13, T. 2 S., R. 5 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Jan. 30, 74.52; Aug. 11, 87.13; Nov. 20, 85.8?.

164 (*911, p. 78; 941. p. 53; 949, p. 35; *991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). Roosevelt Water Conservation Flstrlct. 

SE^NWt sec. 5, T. 2 S., R. 6 E. Measurements discontinued.

170 (*911, p. 78; 941, p. 53; 949, p. 35; *991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43J . A. Sanford. SE^SWt sec. 3, T. 2 S., R. 6 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. £8, 109.96. 

Measurements discontinued after Mar. 28, 1947.
40 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

177 (#911, p. 78; 941. p. 53; 949, p. 35; #991, p. 51; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). J. 0. Power. SE^NWi sec. 12, T. 2 S., 

R. 6 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Aug. 11, 

146.35; Nov. 20, 168.67.

205 (#911, p. 79; 941. p. 53; 949, p. 35; #991, p. 51; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). J. E. Watson. SEfSW-t sec. 24, T. 2 S., 

R. 6 E. Water level, In feet below land-aurface datum, 1947: Jan. 30, 

141.11.

218 (#911, p. 7i ; 941. p. 54; 949, p. 35; #991, p. 52; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 36; 1078, p. 43). Clyde Fitzgerald. . SEfNWf sec. 34, T. 2 S., 

R. 6 E. No measurements made In 1947.

221 (#911, p. 79; 941. p. 54;, 949, p. 35; #991, p. 52; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). Roosevelt Water Conservation Ilstrict. 

NEiNE-j sec. 31, T. 2 S., R. 6 E. Water levels, In feet belcw land-surface 

datum, 1947: Jan. 28, 50.58; Nov. 20, 55.41.

252 (#911, p. 80; 941. p. 54; 949, p. 35; #991, p. 52; 1021, p. 42; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). Jack Barnes. SE^SEt sec. 9, T. 2 S., R. 7 E. 

Measurements discontinued.

254 (#911, p. 80; 941. p. 54; 949, p. 35; #991, p. 52; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). W. J. Germann. SE-jNE-j sec. 7, T. 2 S., 

R. 7 E. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 20, 

152.10. Measurements discontinued after Nov. 20, 1947.

260 (#911, p. 80; 941. p. 54; 949, p. 35; #991, p. 52; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43). Lawrence Ellsworth. SEfSEt sec. 16, T. 2 S., 

R. 7 E. Measurements discontinued.

261 (#911, p. 80; 941. p. 54; 949, p. 35; #991, p. 52; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 36; 1076, p. 43;. Hlgley Ward School. NW^NWt sec. 15, T. 2 S., 

R. 7 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 31, 

155.85; Aug. 11, 170.35.

271 (#911, p. 80; 941. p. 54; 949, p. 36; #991, p. 52; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 37; 1076, p. 43). Sossaman Bros. NE-tNEi sec. IP, T. 2 S., 

R. 7 E. Measurements discontinued.

273 (#911, p. 81; 941. p. 55; 949, p. 36;.#991, p. 52; 1021, p. 43; 

1028, p. 37; 1076, p. 43). Leo Ellsworth. SEtNEt sec. 2f, T. 2 S., 

R. 7 E. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 26, 

167.95.

512 (#1076, p. 44). Vernon Hughes. NWt sec. 26, T. 4 N., R. 7 E. 

Measurements discontinued.

514 (#1076, p. 44). Vernon Hughes. NWf sec. 34, T. A N., R. 7 E. 

Measurements discontinued.

540 (#1076, p. 44). Vernon Hughes. NEt sec. 30, T. 4 N., R. 8 E. 

Measurements discontinued.

602 (#1076, p. 44). City of Phoenix. NW^NEi sec. 30, T. 3 N., 

R, 7 E. Measurements discontinued.

926 (#1076, p. 44). 0. H. Semon. NW^NW^ sec. 31, T. 2 N., R. 6 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 93.34; 

Aug. 11, 95.48; Nov. 7, 101.00.

1061 (#1028, p. 38; 1076, p. 44). W. L. Brooks. NW-JNW-t sec. 29, 

T. 3 N., R. 5 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Jan. 2, 181.20; Mar. 10, 183.40; Nov. 10, 185.12.

1086 (#1028, p. 38; 1076, p. 45). Salt River Valley Water Users' 

Association. SE-|SW-f sec. 8, T. 2 N., R. 5 E. Water levels, In feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 101.90; Aug. 28, 102.90; Nov. 7, 

103.52.
ARIZONA, MARICOPA COUNTY 41

1087 (*1076, p. 45). Salt River Valley Water Users' Association. 

i sec. 23, T. 2 N., R. 5 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 10, 112.9; Aug. 28, 113.49; Nov. 7, 114.26.

1106 (---1076, p. 45). Charley Weaks . NEtSEi sec. 25, T. 1 N., R. 5 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 85.30; 

Aug. 11, 8P.18; Nov. 13, 96.14.

1107 (#1076, p. 45). Prank E. Shill. SW^NWi sec. 2, T. 1 N., R. 5 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 73.44; 

Nov. 7, 83.35.

1206 (#1076, p. 45). John Hoopes. SWfSWf sec. 16, T. 1 S., R. 5 E. 

Measurements discontinued.

1208 (#1076, p. 46). Salt River Valley Water Users' Association. 

NW^NW^ sec. 1, T. 1 S., R. 5 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 76.11; Aug. 28, 83.59; Nov. 13, 91.39.

1210 (#1076, p. 46). Mrs. J. L. Cobb. SEtSE^ sec, 32, T. 1 S., 

R. 5 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1ST47: Mar. 20, 

52.83; Nov. 13, dry.

1211 (*1076, p. 46). K. K. Skouaen. MKjSE^ sec. 35, T. 1 S., R. 5 E. 

.Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 13, 95.02.

1307 (#1076, p. 46). Bob Milan. SE^SE^ sec. 22, T. 2 S., R. 5 E. 

Water levels, In feet below, land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 37.03; 

Nov. 13, 41.79.

1308 (*1076, p. 46). R. W. Hanna . SE^SEt sec. 30, T. 2 S., R. 5 E. 

Water levels. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 39.70; 

Nov. 13, 41.18.

1300 (#1076, p. 46). Travls Moseley. NW^NEt sec. 34, T. 2 S., 

R. 5 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1?47: Mar. 20, 

49.50; Nov. 13, 55.35.

1456 (#1076, p. 47). G. R. Pinch. SW-jSWf sec. 15, T. 1 S., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 38.60; 

Aug. 4, 40.07; Nov. 13, 54.84.

1457 (#1076, p. 47). Ben Taylor. SWtSWf sec. 29, T. 1 S., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 67.20; 

Nov. 13, 76.54.

1458 (*1076, p. 47). C. W. Brooks. SE^SE^ sec. 27, T. 1 S., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 23.00; 

Nov. 15, 37.60.

1459 (#1076, p. 47). F. H. Hall. SEfSW^ sec. 29, T. 1 S., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 62.90; 

Nov. 13, 76.29.

1501 (#1076, p. 47). Elklns. NW^NEt sec. 24, T. 1 Y., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 29.03; 

Aug. 3, 33.51; Nov. 18, 37.38.

1502 '(#1076, p. 48). J. B. House. SW^NW^ sec. 11, T. 1 N., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 39.51; 

Nov. 18, 44.88.

1503 (#1076, p. 48). M. P. Bearden. SW^NW^ sec. 23, T. 1 N., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 25.54; 

Nov. 18, dry at 32.5 feet.

1504 (-*1076, p. 48). Nelson Prltchard. NE-|SEf sec. 35, T. 1 N., 

R. 4 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1£47: Mar. 21, 

34.70; Aug. 27, dry at 42 feet.
42 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTEFN STATES

1601A (*1076, p. 48). Stannards . SWtNE^ sec . 19, T . 2 N. , R. 4 E. 

(Erroneously reported in previous report as SE^NE^ sec. 19, T. 2 N., 

R. 4 E.). Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 24, 

17.05; Aug. 3, 16.52; Nov. 18, 17.37.

1603A (*1076, p. 48). Owner unknown. NW^MWj sec. 26, T. 2 N., 

R. 4 E. Water levels, in feet below land- surf ace datum, 1947: Mar. 20, 

78.80; Aug. 28, dry at 82 feet; Nov. 7, dry at 82 feet.

1619 U1076, p. 49). Wm. Schrader. NE^NE^ sec. 26, T. 2 N., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land- surface datum, 1947:- Mar. 20, 67.90; 

Aug. 28, 75.05; Nov. 7, 72.24.

1620 (*1076, p. 49). C. T. Sharp. NEtNW^ sec. 29, T. 2 N., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 24, 10.80; 

Nov. 18, 12.63.

1701 (*1076, p. 49). K. C. Caswell. NWjSWt sec. 15, T. 3 N., 

R. 4 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 

170.18; Mar. 10, 170.71; Nov. 10, 170.45.

1711 (*1076, p. 49). Owner unknown. SEfSEt sec. 15, T. 3 N., 

R. 4 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 

165.99; Mar. 10, 166.04; Nov. 10, 166.15.

1712 (*1076, p. 49). Owner unknown. SE^SEf sec. 17. T. 3 N., 

R. 4 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 

161.70; Mar. 10, 161.72; Nov. 10, 161.93.

1756 (*1076, p. 49). Chriatlansen. SEtSEt sec. 35, T. 4 N., R. 4 E. 

Measurements discontinued after June 20, 1946.

1887 (*1076, p. 50). Owner unknown. NE^SW^ sec. 3, T. 4 N., R. 3 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 27.70; 

Mar. 10, 29.08.

1891 (*1076, p. 50). Owner unknown. SENSE'S sec. 27, T. 4 N., R. 3 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 212.61; 

Mar. 10, 214.27; Nov. 10, 216.83.

1896 (#1076, p. 50). A. J. Norrls. SWtSW* sec. 35, T. 4 N., R. 3 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 187.98; 

Mar. 10, 187.^5. Measurements discontinued.

1906 (*1028, p. 38; 1076, p. 50). Maxwell. SW^SWirec. 1, T- 3 N., 

R. 3 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2. 

182.47; Nov. 10, 183.40.

1906A (*1076, p. 50). Geo. R. Putnam. NW^NWt aec. ?8, T. 3 N.,

R. 3 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1P47: Mar. 24,

80.57; Aug. 27, 83.77; Nov. 18, 87.24.

1907. H. J. Love. Srf^NW^ sec. 2, T. 3 N., R. 3 E., fbout 25 feet 

east of Cave Creek Road, 5 miles north of Sunnyalope. Used drilled well, 

diameter 8 Inches, depth 246 feet. Measuring point, hole In east side of 

well casing, 1 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with cylinder pump 

and windmill. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Nov. 10, 176.69.

1920 (*1076, p. 50). Arizona Aeronautics Corporation. SW^ sec, 14, 

T. 3 N., R. 3 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Jan. 2, 195.89; Mar. 10, 195.91; Nov. 10, 199.14.

1924 (#1076, p. 50). Owner unknown. NE-^NW^ sec. 5, T. 3 N., R. 3 E. 

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 207.67.

1925 (*1076, p. 51). E. S. Stewart . NW-|NEt sec. 32, T. 3 N., R. 3 E. 

Water levels. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 24, 91.86; 

Aug. 27, pumping; Nov. 18, pumping.
ARIZONA, MARICOPA COUNTY 43

1957 (*1076, p. 51 ), A. Fieka. Formerly owned by P. B. Murphy. 

f gee. 24, T. 2 N., R. 3 E. Water levels, in feet belo-v land-aurface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 24, 18.15; Nov. 18, 19.49.

1958 (*1076, p. 51). J. H. Forgyth. SEtNEt sec. 33, T. 2 N., R. 3 E. 

Water levela, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1947: Aug. 27, dry at 42 

feet; Nov. 18, dry at 42 feet.

2056 (*1076, p. 51). Godfrey. NEfNW^ sec. 36, T. 1 N., R. 3 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 30.10; 

Aug. 4, 37.92.

2058 (#1076, p. 51). W. A. Campbell. SE^SWt sec. 33, T. 1 N., 

R. 3 E. Water levela, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1947: Aug. 28, 

104.61; Nov. 25, 103.47.

2157 (*1076, p. 52). Bill Damon. NE^NE-t aec. 9, T. 2 S., R. 3 E. 

Wa-ter levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 52.58; 

Nov. 13, 52.89.

2256 (#1076, p. 52). W. R. Collier. NEtNWt sec. 36, T. 1 S., R. 3 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 21, 81.10; 

Nov. 13, 89.01.

2301 (#1076, p. 52). A. Chea.tum. SEfSE-j sec. 8, T. 1 S., R. 2 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Aug. 4, 14.48; 

Nov. 25, 14.13.

2351 (#1076, p. 52). W. E. Sorenson. SW^SWt sec. 3, T. 1 N., R. 2 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 61.03; 

Aug. 4, 75.54; Nov. 25, 71.68.

2352 (*1076, p. 52). C. V. Hllburs. NW^Si/H sec. 7, T. 1 N., R. 2 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 57.88; 

Nov. 25, 63.19. ' *

2353 (*1076, p. 53). C. Hobson. NY/iSWt sec. 28, T. 1 N., R. 2 E. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 21.17.

2451 (*1076, p. 53). V. E. Messinger. NWtSWt sec. 8, T. 2 N., 

R. 2 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 

70.86; Aug. 5, 73.29; Nov. 25, 75.88. "

2452 (#1076, p. 53). Leonard. SW^S.Yt sec. 13, T. 2 N., R. 2 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 31.80; 

Aug. 5, 36.71; Nov. 25, 39.18.

2453 (*1076, pT 53). B. F. Reichenberger. SWfSWt sec. 20, T. 2 N., 

R. 2 E. Pumping; no measurements made in 1947.

2551 (#1076, p. 54). Charles Christopher. SE^SE^ sec. 24, T. 3 N., 

R. 2 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 24, 

136.58; Aug. 27, 142.33; Nov. 18, 155.21.

2552 (#1076, p. 54). Lee Hopper. NW^S.Vt sec. 7, T. 3 N., R. 2 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 117.30; 

Aug. 27, 118.45; Nov. 18, 125.62.

2553 (*1076, p. 54). American Institute for Foreign Trade. NW^-NWf 

sec. 8, T. 3 N., R. 2 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Mar. 18, 141.95; Aug. 27, 150.40; Nov. 18, 150.94.

2555 (*1076, p. 54). Salt River Valley Water Users' Association. 

SW^SWf sec. 26, T. 3 N., R. 2 E. Water levels, in feet belcw land-surface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 4, 118.10; Aug. 27, 120.50; Nov. 18, 126.12.

2651 (#1076, p. 54). Frank Echenique. SE^NE^ sec. 27, T. 4 N., 

R. 2 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 

216.26; Nov. 18, 226.58.

930250 O 51 4
44 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

2781 (#1076, p. 54). C. F. Edwards. Sfft sec. 20, T. 5 N., R. IE. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 49.35; 

Aug. 27, 47.38; Nov. 4, 51.97.

2801 (published incorrectly as 2803 in *1076, p. 55). Owner unknown. 

NE-jNEt sec. 30, T. 4 N., R. 1 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 140.11; Nov. 4, 151.91; irrigation well, 25 feet 

northeast, pumping.

2802 (*1076, p. 54). J. 0. Boswell . NWfNW^ sec. 5, T. 4 N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 76.10; 

Aug. 27, 78.12; Nov. 4, 80.37.

2804 (*1076, p. 55). R. E. Grace. NW-fNWf sec. 34, T. 4 N., R. 1 E. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 162.68.

2851 (*1076, p. 55). Essley & Durby. NWfNWi sec. 3, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 118.27; 

Nov. 4, well destroyed; measurements discontinued.

2852 (*1076, p. 55). J. G. Boswell. NW^SEt sec. 9, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Pet. 10, 107.99; 

Aug. 5, pumping; Nov. 4, 115.24.

2854 (*1076, p. 55). J. G. Boswell. SE^SEf sec. 7, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Pet . 10, 129.60; 

Aug. 27, pumping; Nov. 4, 130.28.

2856 (*1076, p. 55). Otis Cook. NEfNWt sec. 35, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 60.85; 

Aug. 27, 62.13; Nov. 19, 66.78.

2951 (*1076, p. 55). Ray Pram. SEfSEt sec. 8, T. £. N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, }.n feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, 58.80; 

Aug. 5, dry at 65 feet. Measurements discontinued.

2952 (#1076, p. 56). E. N. Jacobs. NW^NW^ sec. 14, T. 2 N., R. 1 E. 

Measurements discontinued after Oct. 28, 1946.

3051 (#1076, p. 56). Roosevelt Irrigation District. NE^SEt sec. 12, 

T. IN., R. IE. No measurements made in 1947.

3053 (*1076, p. 56). Isabell-Hartner Co. NEtNE^ sec. 4, T. 1 N., 

R. 1 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 3947: Mar. 25, 

6P.30; Nov. 25, 69.52.

3054 (*1076, p. 56). Owner unknown. NEtNEt sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 25, pumping; 

Aug. 5, 72.09; Nov. 25, 68.12.

3366 (*1076, p. 57). D. E. Accomazzo. SE^NWt sec. 2, T. 1 S., 

R. 1 W. No measurements made in 1947.

3386 (*1076, p. 57). Goodyear Farms well 9B. NEtSEi sec. 9, T. 1 N., 

R. 1 W. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1£47: Nov. 4. 

54.34.

3388 (*1076, p. 57). T. C. Rhodes. NWfNEi sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 1 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Pet. 17, 74.46; 

Nov. 4, 79.76.

3389 (*1076, p. 57). A. R. Petri . NEtNWt sec. 28, T. 1 N., R. 1 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Pet. 17, 12.60; 

Aug. 27, 17.35; Nov. 6, 15.30.

3486 (*1076, p. 57). Goodyear Farms. SEfNW^ sec. £, T. 2 N., R. 1 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 94.01; 

Nov. 4, 108.72.
ARIZONA, MARICOPA COUNTY 45

3487 (*1076, p. 57). Goodyear Farms well 19D. NEtNE^ sec. 19, 

T. 2 N., R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 17, 113.14; Aug. 5, 136.74; Nov. 4, pumping.

3489 (--1076, p. 58). R. E. McMurchy. NW^SWf sec. 13, T. 2 N., 

R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 

59.64; Nov. 4, 68.37.

3490 (published incorrectly as 3940 in *1076, p. 58). Goodyear 

Farms. NE^NW^ sec. 26, T. 2 N., R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Aug. 5, 84.60; Nov. 4, 87.64.

3586 (*1076, p. 58). A. J. Reems . SW^SW-j sec. 5, T. 3 N., R. 1 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Aug. 27, 207.15; 

Nov. 4, 209.95.

3587 (#1076, p. 58). Rancho Santa Maria. NW-^NW^ sec. 22, T. 3 N., 

R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 5, 

150.45; Nov. 4, 175.60.

3588 (#1076, p. 58). Maricopa County Municipal Water Conservation 

District No. 1. NW^NW-J sec. 31, T. 3 N., R. 1 W. No measurements made In

1947.

3686 (-:*1076, p. 58). Maricopa County Municipal Water Conservation 

District No. 1. NE^SEt sec. 8, T. 4 N., R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 200.91; Nov. 4, 205.22.

3786 (#1076, p. 59). Bard Ranch. Approximate location, SVY^ sec. 36, 

T. 5 N., R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 17, 165.68; Nov. 4, 168.20.

3956 (#1076, p. 59). Maricopa County Municipal Water Conservation 

District No. 1. NWfNEt sec. 4, T. 3 N., R. 2 W. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 17, 256.80; Aug. 27, 2*34.20; Nov. 4, 

268.63.

4002 (*1076, p. 59) . Maricopa County Municipal Water Conservation 

District No. 1. S'/^SEt sec. 4, T. 2 N., R. 2 W. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 208.72; Nov. 4, 213.74.

4051 (#1076, p. 59). Roosevelt Irrigation District. SW-jSW? sec. 16, 

T. 1 N., R. 2 W. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 13, 75.35; Aug. 27, pumping; Nov. 6, pumping.

4052 (#1076, p. 60). H. F. Hollingshead . NWtNW% sec. 3, T. 1 N., 

R. 2 W. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 14, 

137.37; Aug. 27, pumping; Nov. 6, 143.26.

4053. Owner unknown. NWfSW^ sec. 5, T. 1 N., R. 2W., 10 feet east 

of dirt trail, 0.5 mile north of house, 1.5 miles north and 2 miles west 

of Perryville. Unused drilled well, diameter 20 inches, depth unknown. 

Measuring point, top of casing, at land-surface datum. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 14, 169.79; Aug. 27, 181.34; 

Nov. 6, 168.95.

4054 (#1076, p. 60). Jettle Robinson. NE^SE^ sec. 12, T. 1 N., 

R. 2 W. Water levels, In feet below land- surface datum, 1947: Feb. 13, 

63.61; Nov. 6, 82.32.

4055 (#1076, p. 60). H. T. Kiefer. NEtSW^ sec. 23, T. 1 N., R. 2 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 25.78; 

Nov. 6, 30.26.

4100. Roosevelt Irrigation District. SW^NEt sec. 13, T. 1 N., R. 2 W. 

about 0.5 mile west and 0.5 mile south of Intersection of old U. S. Highway 

80 and gravel road, 3.5 miles west of Coldwater. Used drilled irrigation 

well, diameter 20 inches, depth 155 feet. Equipped with turline pump and 

electric motor. Measuring point, bottom of pump base, at land-surface 

datum.
46 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4100 Continued.

Water level, in feet below land- surf ace datum,

1934-41

Date

Apr.

Jan

Nov.

Mar.

Jan.

Mar.

Jan.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

30,

31,

12

5,

15,

20,

13,

1

11,

15

1928

1929

1930

1931

1934

1935

1936

Water 

level

39.0

39.0

49.7

50.3

50.2

50.0

49.6

49.8

49.2

49.3

Date

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Jan.

1,

1

1,

1

1

1

1,

1

1

1,

, 1944-45

1936

1937

1938

1939

, 1947

Water 

level

49.3

49.0

49.1

49.7

49.8

49.0

49.0

49.0

48.0

50.2

Date

Feb.

Nov.

Feb.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Nov.

July

Jan.

Nov.

192?-31,

1,

1

3,

13,

10

26

15

1,

13,

6 f

1939

1940

1941

1944

1945

1947

Water 

level

50.5

50.2

56.5

52.0

52.0

52.0

49.0

53.0

50.0

55.7

4151 (*1076, p. 60). Lee Hunter. UEtNWt sec. 4, T. 1 S., R. 2 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 14.17: 

Nov. 6, 18.44.

4352 (*1076, p. 60). Mrs. John Hughes. NE^SE^ sec. 5, T. 1 S., 

R. 3 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 19*7: Feb. 17, 

5.19; Nov. 4, 6.61.

4401 (*1076, p. 60). Roosevelt Irrigation District. NV^NW-i sec. 34, 

T. 1 N., R. 3 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 13, 55.24; Aug. 5, 57.02; Nov. 6, 56.81.

4402 (*1076, p. 6l). Roosevelt Irrigation District. NEtNW-j sec. 32, 

T. 1 N., R. 3 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 13, 64.60; Nov. 6, 62.79.

4616 (*1076, p. 61). Palmer. NE^ sec. 15, T. 6 N., R. 4 W. No 

measurements made in 1947.

4665 (*1076, p. 61). Lawrence Narramore. NWtSWt sec. 13, T. 4 N., 

R. 4 W. No measurements made in 1947.

4711 (*1076, p. 61). Roosevelt Irrigation District. StVjSWt sec. 31, 

T. 1 N., R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 11, 61.55; Nov. 4, 66.23.

4712 (*1076, p. 61). Roosevelt Irrigation District. SWtSE^ sec. 34, 

T. 1 N., R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 11, 45.66; Aug. 5, 45.10; Nov. 4, 45.30.

4713 (*1076, p. 62). D. E. Accomazzo. NEiNEf sec. 16, T. 1 N., 

R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1S47: Feb. 12 

166.96; Nov. 6, 166.42.

4714 (*1076, p. 62). Ben Youngker. NE^-NEt sec. 19, T. IN., R. 4 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 55.03: 

Nov. 4, 56.74.

4715 (*1076, p. 62). Owner unknown. HB£SW% sec. 25, T. 1 N., R. 4 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 14, 66.66; 

Nov. 4, 68.23.

4761 (*1076, p. 62). Blake. NW^SW^ sec. 17, T. 1 S., R. 4 W. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18. 11.38; Nov. 4. 

13.54.

4762 (*1076, p. 62). George G. Sevey. NEiSEf sec. 11, T. 1 S., 

R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum. IS47: Feb. 18. 

3.94; Nov. 4, 3.64.

5350 (*1028, p. 38; 1076, p. 62). Owner unknown. SW^SEf sec. 13, 

T. 5 S., R. 5 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 10, 30.65; June 4, 31.69; Aug. 26, 31.56.
ARIZONA, NAVAJO COUNTY 47

5456 (#1076, p. 62 ). H. A. Kreager. SW^NWt sec. 8, T. 2 S., R. 5 W. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 18.06.

5457 (#1076, p. 62 ). Bill Jagow. NEt sec. 20, T. 2 S., R. 5 W. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 23.50,

5502 (#1028, p. 38; 1076, p. 63"1 . Gillespie Land & Irrigation Co. 

SE^SW^ sec. 36, T. 2 S., R. 5 W. Water levels, in feet belcw land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 10, 53.72; June 4, 56.93; Aug. 26, 63.22.

5506 (#1076, p. 63). Charles Yokum. NW^NE^ sec. 1, T. 1 S., R. 5 W. 

(incorrectly published in Water-Supply Paper 1076 as NE^NEt sec. 1, T. 1 S., 

R. 5 W.). Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 

66.55; Nov. 4, 63.54.

5507 (#1076, p. 63). Owner unknown. NEi sec. 11, T. 1 S., R. 5 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 26.64; 

Nov. 4, 27.67.

5606 (#1076, p. 63). Wheeler. SE4 sec. 4, T. 1 N., * . 5 W. Water 

level, in feet, below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 11, 60.81.

5607 (#1076, p. 63). Spencer Wilson. NW^NWt sec. 22, T. 1 N., 

R. 5 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 

5.75; Nov. 4, 6.90.

5731 (#1076, p. 63)i Carl Arnold. NEtSEf sec. 26, T. 3 N., R. 5 W. 

Measurements discontinued after June 23, 1946.

5921 (#1076, p. 63). Owner unknown. SE^SWt sec. 20, T. 2 N., R. 6 W. 

No measurements made in 1947.

5971 (#1076, p. 63). Mitchell. SE^SEt sec. 16, T. 1 N., R. 6 W. No 

measurements made in 1947.

5972 (#1076, p. 63). Owner unknown. SEiNE^ sec. 22, T. 1 N., R. 6 W. 

No measurements made in 1947.

6260 (#1028, p. 39; 1076, p. 64). Gillespie Land & Irrigation Co. 

sec. 4, T. 6 S., R. 6V/. Water levels, in feet beloir land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 119.97; June 4, 123.61; Aug. 26, 126.57.

6563 (#1076, p. 64). Dr. Ward. SE£ sec. 32, T. 1 S., R. 7 W. No 

measurements made in 1947

6581 (#1076, p. 64). Owner unknown. NE^NE^ sec. 26, T. 2 N., 

R. 7 W. No measurements made in 1947.

6733 f#1076, p. 64). Roy Davis. NEt sec. 32, T. 1 S., R. 8 W. No 

measurements made in 1947.

6751 (#1076, p. 64). Owner unknown. NEt sec. 1, T. £ S., R. 8 W. 

No measurements made in 1947.

7201 (#1076, p. 64). Moser. NEtNEt sec. 31, T. 3 N., R. 9 W. No 

measurements made in _ 1947.

7241 (#1076, p. 64). R. E. Miller and Hodgeman. SEtFWi sec. 34, 

T. 7 N., R. 9 W. No measurements made in 1947.

NAVAJO COUNTY

By G. E. Hazen

Measurements of water level were made once during the year in 15 walla 

in Nava^o .County. Water-level measurements have been made In selected observation wells in the county since 1944. A report on the ground-water
48 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

resources of the Holbrook area, entitled "Ground- water resources of the 

Holbrook area, Navajo County, Arizona" was released In February 1947.

The main source of ground water In the county Is the Coconlno sandstone. Discharge of ground water from the Coconlno sandstone takes place 

through springs and seeps, and from flowing and nonflowln? wells. The main 

area of discharge Is along the Little Colorado River between Holbrook and 

Joseph City. There has been very little 'Change in the rate of discharge 

of ground water for several years.

Water levels In wells In the Coconlno sandstone have also changed very 

little during the period of observation. However, the water levels In wells 

that penetrate the alluvial fill of the river fluctuate with 'the rise and 

fall of the surface flow.

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

2853 (*1076, p. 65). Simon Ranch. SW^NE^ see. 27, T. 19 N., R. 15 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jun<? 13, 164.07.

5452 (*1076, p. 65). A. Smith. In Joseph City, on small knoll, one 

block north of store. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 i 

June 13, 40.97.

5652 (*1076, p. 65). Ben Hunt. SW^SWt sec. 30, T. 18 N., R. 20 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 12, .38.66.

5653 (*1076, p. 65). Ben Hunt. SWiSJVt sec. 30, T. 18 N., R. 20 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jun<? 12, 21.89.

5654 (*1076, p. 65). Ben Hunt. SEt sac. 32, T. 18 N. , R. 20 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jum 12, 37.40.

7451 (*1076, p. 66). E. B. Neuman. SW^NWt sec. 1, T. 17 N., R. 20 E. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jun<? 12, 1.91.

7470 (*1076, p. 66). R. E. Whiting. NE^SWi sec. 10 T. 17 N., 

R. 20 E. Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 12, 

29.89, pumping.

7471 (#1076, p. 66). R. E. Whiting. NEtSWt sec. 10, T, 17 N., 

R. 20 E. Pumping; no measurements made In 1947.

7478 (*1076, p. 66). Geo. McLaws. SE^SWt sec. 10, T. 17 N., 

R. 20 E. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 12, 

51.03.

7489 (*1076, p. 66). R. Henderson. NW^SWt sec. 11, T. 17 N., 

R. 20 E. Water level In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 12, 

13.58.

7493 (*1076, p. 67). P. J. McLaws. SE-JNWt sec. 12, T. 17 N., 

R. 20 E. Pumping; no measurements made In 1947.

7651 (*1076, p. 67). Ambrosia Armljo. SW^SW-j sec. 6, T. 17 N., 

R. 21 E. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 12, 

13.32.

7652 (*1076» p. 67). Ambrosia Armljo. SV/tSWt sec. 6, T. 17 N., 

R. 21 E. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 12, 

8.02.
ARIZONA, PIMA COUNTY 49

7653 (*1076, p. 67). State of Arizona. NW^NWi aec. 7, T. 17 N., 

R. 21 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 12, 

39 .fiO .

7654 (*1076, p. 67). Roy Richards. SEt^t s ec. 7, T. 17 N., R. 21 E. 

No measurements made in 1947.

7655 (incorrectly published as 5655 in *1076, p. 67). John Mocko. 

SW^NW^ sec. 10, T. 17 N., R. 21 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: June 12, 51.80.

10500 (*1075, p. 67). McNeil. In small valley, 0.4 mile north of 

U. S. Highway 60, 1.9 miles west of Showlow. Dry; no measurments made in 

1947.

11000 (*1076, p. 67). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. Unsurveyed land. In shed, behind house, at ForesMale Trading 

Post, 9 miles south of Showlow. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: June 10, 9.12.

PIMA COUMTY 

By R . L . Cushman

The ground-water resources of a part of Pima County wen discussed in 

a report entitled, "Ground -water resources of the Santa Cruz Basin, Arizona," 

issued in 1943. An addendum to this earlier report, issued in 1947, entitled, "Further Investigations of the ground-water resources of the Santa 

Cruz Basin, Arizona," contains a summary of the information obtained since 

the release of the earlier report.

During 1947, 216 water-level measurements were made in 44 wells in 

Pima County, and an inventory was made of the amount of water pumped from 

wells.

Figure 7 shows graphs of water-level fluctuations in four selected 

wells, precipitation by months at Tucson, and pumpage of groand water by 

months .

Well 1337 is an unused irrigation well 16 miles northwest of Tucson 

in an area heavily pumped for irrigation. Although there wae a 14-J- feet 

seasonal lowering of the water level in this well caused by heavy pumping, 

the net decline of the water level was only about 4 feet in 1947.

Well 2823 is an unused dug well 500 feet north of Rillito Creek, in a 

moderately pumped area northeast of Tucson. The well was filled with trasfc 

above the water level and to within 20 feet of the land surface during 194$. 

A sand point was driven 9 feet into the bottom of the well and water-level 

measurements were made in the well in February and March. Sometime before 

April 28, 1947, an unknown party pulled the sand point from the well and 

filled the dug well with earth to the land surface.
50 V/ATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

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70

80

90

100

110

120

130

0

10

20

30

170

ISO

190

30

40

50

50

60

70

6

4

2

0

30

20

10

i

A

Well 8666 (depth 67 feet)

Well 1337 (depth 200 feet)

V

Well 2823 (depth 24 feet)

Well 4156 (depth 189 feet)

Well 4379 (depth 114 feet)

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Precipitation at University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947

 _____ i

Figure 7. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation

wells in the Santa Cruz Vallev, Pima County. Arizona.
ARIZONA, PIMA COUNTY 51

Well 4156 is an unused well about 6 miles east of Tucson in an area 

where ground water is pumped in small quantities for domestic and stock 

use. The water level declined steadily during 1947 because heavy pumping 

6 to 10 miles west of the well caused ground water to move laterally from 

storage near well 4156 to the pumped area near Tucson.

Wells 4379 and 8686 are unused wells 4 miles and 20 miles, respectively, south of Tucson in areas where ground water is pumped for irrigation. 

The water levels in these wells declined during the spring ard summer months 

because of heavy pumpage for irrigation. Well 4379 was sealed in October 

by installation of a pump.

Precipitation at Tucson amounted to 5.72 inches in 1947, or 5.70 inches below normal. This is the lowest annual precipitation graphed in figure 7.

The following table summarizes the amounts of water pumped from wells 

in Pima County each year since 1940. The increase in pumpage in 1947 is 

due to increased agricultural, industrial, and domestic use of ground water.

Year

1941 

1942 

1943 

1044

1945 

1946 

1947

Acre-feet

68,500 

85,500 

100,000 

106,000 

111,000 

108,000 

145,000

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

454 (*949, p. 39; *991, p. 55; 1021, p. 47; 1028, p. 41; 1076, 

70). Cortaro Farms. SE^NE^ sec. 11, T. 11 S., R. 10 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 19<7

Date

Feb. 18 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

160.19 

161.30

Date

Apr. 29 

July 14

Water 

level

155.10 

163.66

Date

Aug . 26 

Sept. 25

Water 

level

164.34 

163.08

Date

Oct. 29

Water 

level

158.88

457 (*941, p. 57; *949, p. 39; *991, p. 55; 1021, p. 47; 1028, p. 41; 

1076, p. 70). T. J. Smith. SE^NE-^ sec. 22, T. 11 S., R. 1C E. Water 

levels,, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, 146.20; May 8, 

149.75; Oct. 9, 150.05.

460 (*941, p. 57; *949, p. 39; *991, p. 55; 1021, p. 47; 1028, p. 41; 

1076, p. 70). W. E. Anway. NWf sec. 27, T. 11 S., R. 10 E. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, 145.08; May 8, 145.29; 

Oct. 9, pumping.

461 (*941, p. 57; *949, p. 39; *991, p. 55; 1021, p. 47; 1028, p. 41 ;

1076, p. 70). T. V. Valenzuela.' NEtSEi sec. 32, T. 11 S., R. 10 E. Well

dry. Measurements discontinued after Feb. 18, 1947.

463 (*941, p. 57; *949, p. 39; *991, p. 55; 1021, p. 47; 1028, p. '41; 

1076, p. 70). Bud Parker. SEfSEt sec. 36, T. 11 S., R. 10 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, puirning; May 8, 

170.41; Oct. 6, 171.36.
52 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

466. T. V. Valenzuela. NEfSEj sec. 32, T. 11 S., R. 10 E., about 80 

feet south of well 461, 100 feet south of corral, 2 miles west of Silver 

Bell Road. Used drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 12 Inches, depth 

500 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 1.0 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with cylinder pump and gasoline engine. Weter levels, In 

feet below land-surface datum: Aug. 22, 1946, 159.65; Pel. 18, 1947, 

159.85; May 8, 1947, 159.08; Oct. 6, 1947, 159.48.

535 (#911, p. 85; 941. p. 58; #949, p. 39; #991, p. f5; 1021, p. 47; 

1028, p. 41; 1076, p. 70). Cortaro Farms. NE$NEt sec. 30, T. 11 S., 

R. 11 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 18 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

176.66 

176.25

Date

Apr. 29 

July 14

Water 

level

177.85 

178.63

Date

Aug. 

Sept

26 

.25

Water 

level

al80. 20 

178.80

Fate

Oct. 29

Water 

level

177.97

a Well, 100 feet away, pumping.

1254 (#911, p. 85; *941, p. 58; *949, p. 39; #991, p. 55; 1021, p. 47} 

1028, p. 41; 1076, p. 71). Cortaro Farms. SEfSWj sec. 31, T. 12 S., 

R. 13 E. No measurements made In 1947.

1337 (#911, p. 85; 941, p. 58; #949, p. 39; #991, p. 55; 1021, p. 47; 

1028, p. 41; 1076, p. 71). Cortaro Farms. NE^NWf sec. 16, T. 12 S., 

R. 12 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

18 

31

92.14 

99.49

Apr. 

July

29

14

105.56 

a!21.35

Aug. 

Sept

27 

.25

119.23 

106.86

Oct. 29 102.13

a Nearby well pumping.

1367 (#911, p. 86; 941, p. 58; #949, p. 39; #991, p. 56; 1021, p. 47; 

1028, p. 41; 1076, p. 71). Grady Adams. SEfSEt sec. 2P, T. 12 S., 

R. 12 E.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

18 

31

132.28 

132.69

Apr. 

July

29 

14

136.61 

141.24

Aug. 

Sept

28 

.25

143.97 

144.94

Oct. 29 142.91

142R (*1028, p. 42; 1076, p. 71). J. E. Glover. FSfSWt sec. 8, 

T. 12 S., R. 11 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surfrce datum, 1947: 

Feb. 18, 188.61; May 8, 188.88; Oct. 9, 189.45.

1430 (#941, p. 58; #949, p. 40; #991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 1028, p. 42; 

1076, p. 71). J. E. Glover. SE^SEt sec. 18, T. 12 S., P. 11 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, 196.45, nearby 

well pumping; May 8, 197.14, nearby well pumping; Oct. 9, 200.30.

1432 (#941, p. 59; *949, p. 40; *991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 1028, p. 42 I 

1076, p. 71). P. Johansen. Nt^NEt sec. 29, T. 12 S., R. 11 E. Pumping; 

no measurements made in 1947.

1435 (#941, p. 59; #949, p. 40; #991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 1028, p. 42; 

1076, p. 71) . S. B. Niles. SrftSWt sec. 34, T. 12 S., R. 11 E. Pumping; 

no measurements made in 1947.

1503 (#941, p. 59; #949, p. 40; #991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 1028, p. 42; 

1076, p. 71). V. Valenzuela. NWtNWf sec. 9, T. 12 S., F. 10 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, 165.25; May 9 

165.03; Oct. 9, 165.43.

1505 (#1028, p. 42; 1076, p. 72). Wirt Bowman. SF.^SEi sec. 20, 

T. 12 S., R. 10 E. Water levels, In feet below land-surfs ce datum, 1947: 

Feb. 18, 185.90; May 8, 186.43; Oct. 9, 186.93.

1506 (#941, p. 59; #949, p. 40; #991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 1028, p. 42; 

1076, p. 72). Harry Alexander. NE^NE^ sec. 26, T. 12 S., R. 10 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, 196.00; Oct. 9. 

200.97.
ARIZONA, PIMA COTJHTY 52

2651 (*1028, p. 42; 1076, p. 72). Pima County. SW^NE^ sec. 7, 

T. 13 S., R. 12 E. Water levels. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 21, 32.40; May 7, 33.29; Oct. 3, 32.37.

2731 (*911, p. 88; 941, p. 60; *949, p. 40; *991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 

1028, p. 42; 1076, p. 72). Ralph Wetmore. NE^SE^ aec. 24, T. 13 S., 

R. 13 E. Well covered; measurements discontinued after June 18, 1946.

2738 (*911, p. 88; 941, p. 60; #949, p. 40; *991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 

1028, p. 43; 1076, p. 72). Bruce Knapp. SE^NE^ sec. 28, T. 13 S., 

R. 13 E.

Water level, In feet beloir land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 18 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

43.20 

42.16

Date

Apr. 29 

Julv 14

Water 

level

(a) 

48.78

Date

Aug. 27 

Sect. 25

Water 

level

48.90 

46.24

Date

Get f 29

Water 

level

48.20

a Pumping.

2808 (*911, p. 88; 941, p. 60; *949, p. 40; *991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48; 

1028, p. 43; 1076, p. 72). Courtrlght Stables. SE^SEf sec. 25, T. 13 S., 

R. 14 E,

Water level, In feet below land-aurface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 14 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

10.68 

11.17

Date

July 14 

AUK. 28

Water 

level

13.42 

10.61

Date

Sept. 25 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

11.09 

11.74

2823 (*911, p. 89; 941, p. 61; *949, p. 41; #991, p. 56; 1021 p. 48; 

1028, p. 43; 1076, p. 72). Southern Arizona Polo Association. NEtSW^ 

sec. 28, T. 13 S., R. 14 E. Water levels. In feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Feb. 21, 23.80; Feb. 26, 23.75; Mar. 31, 24.19; Apr. 28, sand point 

removed; measurements discontinued.

2903 (*911, p. Ui7j 

43 ; 1076, p.

89; *941, p. 61; *949, p. 41; *991, p. 56; 1021, p. 48|

1028, p. 43; 1076, p. 72). E. L. Urquldes. SEtSE^ sec. 30, T. 13 S., 

R. 15 E. Well destroyed; measurements discontinued on Oct. 29.

_________Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947________

Feb. 14 

Mar. 51

11.99

12.28

Apr. 29 

July 14

12.59

14.48

Aug. 28 

Sept.25

12.83

14.28

2910 (*911, p. 90; 941, p. 61; *949, p. 

1028, p. 43; 1076, p. 73). V. C. Crouch. 

R. 15 E.

41 *991, p. 57; 1021, p. 48; 

sec. 36, T. 13 S.,

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 14 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

35.60 

36.35

Date

Apr. 29 

July 14

Water 

level

36.12 

36.77

Date

Aug. 28 

Sept .25

Water 

level

36.74 

36.40

Date

Oct. 29

Water 

level

35.44

4156 (*911, p. 90; 941, p. 62; *949, p. 41; *991, p. 57; 1021, p. 48; 

1028, p. 43. 1076, p. 73). Charles Reynard. SWtSEf sec. 7, T. 14 S.,

R. 15 E.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

27

26

27

182.22

182.34

182.42

Apr.

May

June

28

28

26

182.50

182.58

182.61

July

Aug.

Sept

28

28

25

182.64

182.70

182.80

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

29

28

29

182.95

183.03

183.02

4375 ( K911, p. 91; 941, p. 62; *949, p. 41; #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 48; 

1028, p. 43; 1076, p. 73). E. L. Rogers. SEtSEf sec. 34, T. 14 S.,

R. 13 E.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

14 

31

(a) 

45.29

Apr. 

July

29 

14

46.00 

52.32

Aug. 

Sept

28 

.26

(a) 

52.27

Oct. 28 50.10

a Pumping.
54 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4379 (#911, p. 91; 941, p. 62; #949, p. 41; #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 49; 

1028, p. 43 ; 1076, p. 73). Hal Manning. SE^NWi sec. 35, T. 14 S., 

R. 13 E. Sealed; measurements discontinued on Oct. 28.

Water Tevel, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 14 

Mar. 51

Water 

level

40.77 

42.68

Date

Apr. 29 

July 14

Water 

level

43.33 

48.65

Date

Aug. 

Sept

28 

.26

Water 

level

49.20 

48.74

4450 (#941, p. 62; #949, p. 41} *991, p. 56; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p. 43 ; 

1076, p. 73). Pima County. NWtNWt sec. 6, T. 14 S., R. 12 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 21, 68.40; May 7, 

69.67; Oct. 3, dry.

4452 (#941, p. 62; *949, p. 41; #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p. 43 ; 

1076, p. 73). Pima County. NW^NWt sec. 17, T. 14 S., R. 12 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 21, 68.00; Oct. 3, 

71.00.

4453 (*941, p. 62; -*949, p. 41: #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 449; 1028, p. 43 ; 

1076, p. 73). Pima County. NE^SWi sec. 21, T. 14 S., R. 12 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 21, 58.10; May 7, 

58.05; Oct. 3, 56.67}

4454 (#1028, p. 43; 1076, p. 73). State of Arizona. SE$SWf 

sec. 21, T. 14 S., R. 12 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Feb. 21, 62.20; May 7, 63.25; Oct. 3, 59.85.

4601 (*r»41, p. 63; *949, p. 42; #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p. 44; 

1076, p. 73). J. Burrell. Sec. 10, T. 14 S., R. 10 E. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 22.08; May 7, 21.50; Oct. 3, 

21.12.

4602 (#941, p. 63; #949, p. 42; #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 49; 

1028, p. 44; 1076, p. 74). J. Burrell. Sec. 10, T. 14 S., R. 10 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: FeX 17, 13.12; 

May 7, 18.29, pumping prior to measurement; Oct. 3, 19.90.

4604 (*941, p. 63; #949, p. 42; #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p. 44; 

1076, p. 74). Frank R. Rendon. SW^ sec. 24, T. 14 S., R. 10 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land- surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 307.57; May 7, 

306.62; Oct. 3, 306.73.

6404 (#941, p. 63; #949, p. 42; #991, p. 47; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p. 44; 

1076, p. 74). Everett Inscho. NEiNEt sec. 29, T. 15 S., R. 10 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 144.14; May 7, 

144.15; Oct. 3, 143.86.

6405 (#941, p. 63; #949, p. 42: #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p . 44 ; 

1076, p. 74). C. W. Van Camp. NWfSE^ sec. 33, T. 15 S., R. 10 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 13, 150.40; Feb. 17, 

150.18; May 7, 150.72; Oct. 3, 151.39.

6410 (#941, p. 63; #949, p. 42; #991, p. 57; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p. 44; 

1076, p. 74). C. W. Van Camp. NE$NE± sec. 35, T. 15 S., R. 10 E. Water

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

213.15; Oct. 3, 213.26.

Feb. 17, 213.24; May 7,

6575 (#911, p. 91; 941, p. 63; #949, p. 42; #991, p. 58; 1021, p. 49; 

1028, p. 44 ; 1076, p. 74). H. C. Barker. NEfSVVf sec. 1, T. 15 S., 

R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 14 

Mar. 31

Water 

level

53.36 

54.64

Date

Apr. 28 

June 17

Water 

level

54.94 

55.25

Date

July 31 

AUK. 28

Water 

level

55.63 

54.32

Date

Sept .26 

Oct. 28

Water 

level

55.91 

55.26
ARIZONA, PIMA COUNTY 55

6582 (*911, p. 91; 941, p. 64; *949, p. 42; *991, p. 58; 1021, p. 49; 

1028, p. 44; 1076, p. 74). San Xavler School. NEtNE^ sec. 15, T. 15 S., 

R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Feb 14 

Mar. 51

Water 

level

42.64 

45.07

Date

Apr. 29 

July 14

Water 

level

43.17 

44.52

Date

Aug. 28 

Sept. 26

Water 

level

43.85 

43.95

Date

Oct. 28

Water 

level

45.26

6593 (*911, p. 92; 941, p. 64; *949, p. 42; *991, p. 58; 1021, p. 49; 

1028, p. 44; 1076, p. 74 ). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. San Xavler Reservation. SWfSEt sec. 22, T. 15 S., R. 13 E. 

_________Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947_________

Feb. 14 

Mar. 31

29.83

30.65

Apr. 29 

July 14

32.39

33.52

Aug. 28 

Sept.26

33.77

55.62

Oct. 28 51.60

6612 (*949, p. 42; *991, p. 58; 1021, p. 49; 1028, p. 44; 1076, 

74). City of Tucson. SW-jSW^ sec. 2, T. 15 S., R. 13 E.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan .

Feb.

Mar.

27

26

27

35.65

36.74

37.60

Apr.

May

June

28

28

26

37.27

39.46

41.05

July

Aug.

Sept

28

28

.25

43.61

41.30

42.29

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

28

28

29

43.07

42.14

41.77

7152 (*911, p. 95; 941, p. 64; *949, p. 42; *991, 

1028, p. 44; 1076, p. 75). State of Arizona. NW^NI 

R. 14 E.

p. 58; 1021, p. 50; 

fc sec. 7, T. 16 S.,

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Apr.

14

1

42.87 

43.17

Apr. 

June

28

17

43.25 

45.78

July 31 

AUK- 28

44.11 

(a)

Sept. 26 (a)

a Dry.

1028, 

R. 14

7166 

P.

E.

(*911, p. 95; 

44 ; 1076, p.

Water level.

Feb. 

Apr.

1028,

14 

1

8578 

P.

49.30 

55.64

Apr. 

June

(*911, p. 93; 

44 ; 1076, p.

Water level,

Date

Feb. 

Apr.

14

1

Water 

level

64.80 

66.20

941, 

75).

p. 65; *949, p. 42; *991, p. 58; 

Lane Farms. SEtSWf sec. 51, T.

1021 

16 S

, p. 50;

In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

28

17

941, 

75).

55.57 

56.45

July 51 

AUK. 28

57.32 

54.79

Sept. 

Oct.

p. 65; *949, p. 45; *991, p. 58; 

Lane Farms. SEtHW^ sec. 13, T. 17

26 

28

1021 

S.,

55.95 

53.15

, p. 50; 

R. 13 E

In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Apr. 

June

28 

17

Water 

level

66.80 

68.27

Date

July 31

Water 

level

70.14

8686 (*911, p. 94; 941, p. 65; *949, p. 43; *991, p. 58; 1021, p. 50; 

1028, p. 45; 1076, p. 75). State Highway Department. NE-4 SWt sec. 18, 

T. 17 S., R. 14 E.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 51 

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

Water 

level

56.55 

56.40 

61.52

Date

Apr. 28 

June 17

Water 

level

61.10 

62.54

Date

July '51 

Aug. 28

Water 

level

62.54 

61.30

Date

Sept .26 

Oct. 28

Water 

level

59.20 

58.25

0230 (*911, p. 95; 941, p. 65; *949, p. 45; *991, p. 58; 1021, p. 50;

1028, p. 45; 1076, p. 75). J. B. Bull. NWtSWf sec. 1, T. 18 S., R. 13 E.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Apr.

14

1

51.75 

(a)

Apr. 28 

June 17

(a) July 31 

AUK. 28

(a) 

(a)

Sept.26 

Oct. 28

(a) 

54.54

a Pumping.
56 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

9238 (#911, p. 95; 941, p. 66; #949, p. 43; #991, p. 58; 1021, p. 50; 

102B, p. 45; 1076, p. 75). Intercontinental Ranch Co. well E2. SE^NEf 

aec. 26, T. 18 S., R. 13 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1Q47: Feb. 14, 47.59. Well destroyed; measurements discontinued on Apr. 1.

10477 (*911, p. 95; 941, p. 66; #949, p. 43; #991, p. 58; 1021, p. 50; 

1028, p. 45; 1076, p. 75). Intercontinental Ranch Co. well Wl. SW^NW^ 

sec. 3, T. 19 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Apr.

14

1

Water 

level

55.10 

57.40

Date

Apr. 

June

28 

17

Water 

level

57.33 

59.38

Date

July 

AUK.

31 

28

Water 

level

60.27 

58.78

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.26 

28

Water 

level

57.25 

57.20

10483 (#911, p. 96; 941, p. 66; #949, p. 43; #991, p. 58; 1021, p. 50; 

1028, p. 45; 1076, p. 75). Gustavo Amado. NWjsWf aec. 29, T. 19 S., 

R. 13 E.

_________Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947_________ 

Feb. 14a 32.60 I Apr. 2832.25 I July 3132.80 I Sept.26 32.74 

Apr. 1 .51.50 I June 17 a 53.48 I Aug. 28 32.49 I Oct. 28 a 3_3.45

a Mill running.

FINAL COUNTY 

By R. L. Cushman

A total of 210 water-level measurements was made in 64 wells in Final 

County in 1947, and an inventory was made of the total volume of ground 

water pumped. A mimeographed report entitled "Further investigations of 

the ground-water resources of the Santa Cruz Basin, Arizona", was released 

in May 1947 and contains graphs of water-level fluctuations, well records, 

logs, and analyses of water samples from typical wells in Final County. 

The report is an addendum to a report issued in 1943 entitled "Ground-water 

resources of the Santa Cruz Basin, Arizona", and summarizes the information 

obtained since the release of the earlier report.

Figure 8 shows graphs of water-level fluctuations in wells 890, 975, 

1532, and 1795, the amount of monthly precipitation at Casa Grande Ruins 

National Monument, and the amount of monthly pumpage in P.'nal County.

Well 890 is a used domestic well about 3.5 miles northwest of Casa 

Grande, at the edge of, but within, an area irrigated with surface water 

diverted from the Gila River and supplemented with water pumped from wells. 

The water-level fluctuations in this well reflect the trend of the regional 

water-level fluctuations as there are no irrigation wells close enough to 

well 890 to cause local water-level fluctuations that result from intermittent pumping. The hydrograph shows a net lowering of the water level of 

4 feet in this well during 1947, indicating that discharge from the groundwater reservoir in this area exceeded the recharge. Increased pumpage to
ARIZONA, FINAL COUNTY 57

30

40

50

100

no

120

130

140

^- ' ~\/~-1

Well 975 

(depth 256 feet)

 -~/ sy '

(- ^ -A

^^ «« l

^^^^M^v^

^^/^

Well 1532 

(deoth 182 feet)

*Xx

 v

^~'\^l troyed

"X. \

NJ

200

Well 1795 

(deoth 938 feet)

Precipitation at Casa Grande Ruins Notional Pork

1944 1945 1946 1947

Figure 8. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation wells 

in the Casa Grande-Eloy area, Final County, Arizona.
58 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

make up for the scarcity of surface water has been a prime factor in making 

the discharge from the ground-water reservoir exceed the recharge. Rising 

water levels during May and October resulted when pumping decreased and 

ground water moved in laterally from outside the pumped area to fill the 

depression in the water table caused by heavy pumping.

Well 975 is an irrigation well about 1 mile northeast of Casa Qrande 

in an area irrigated by both surface water and ground water. Unlike well 

890, the water level in well 975 is affected by intermittent heavy pumping 

in the well and pumping in nearby irrigation wells. Heavy pumping depressed 

the water table during January, February, April, and Jun«*. The elevation 

to which the water level recovered at the end of the year suggests that 

pumping operations were greatly reduced during the last 3 or 4 months of 

the year in the vicinity of well 975.

Well 1532 is an irrigation well about 7 miles southwest of Casa Qrande 

in an area irrigated entirely by pumped water. This well, unused in previous years, was deepened and equipped with a pump and motor in 1947. The 

total drawdown of the water table In the vicinity of this well was over 12 

feet during the pumping season and the net lowering of the water table was 

estimated to be at least 4 feet in 1947.

Well 1795 Is an irrigation well about 4.5 miles south of Eloy near the 

center of a heavily pumped area irrigated entirely from wells. Heavy pumping during the spring and summer months of 1947 lowered the water level in 

this well more than 24 feet. The water level rose in the fall after the 

rate of pumping decreased, but the water level did not recover completely 

to the prepumping season level.

Precipitation amounting to 5.46 inches during 1947 was 4.02 inches 

below normal. In recent years, as in 1947, the precipitation has been below normal, and the resulting decreased supply of surface water has necessitated that more and more ground water be pumped for irrigation. Increased 

annual pumpage, as shown In figure 8, is not entirely caused by the scarcity 

of surface water in the Glla River. Additional ground w<»ter is pumped to 

irrigate new acreages brought under cultivation each year. The following 

table summarizes the quantity of ground water pumped annually in Final 

County since 1940.
ARIZONA, FINAL COUNTY 59

Year

1940 

1941 

1942 

1943 

1944 

1945 

1946 

1947

PumoaKe. in acre-feet

372,000 

351,000 

500,000 

515,000 

530,000 

610,000 

660,000 

700,000

The following pages contain .records of measurements of water level in 

wells in Final County for 1947. Wells 22 to 71, inclusive, are north of 

the Gila River in the Queen Greek area. The remainder of th3swells listed 

are in the Gasa Grande-Florence-Maricopa-Eloy areas, south of the Gila 

River.

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

22 (*911, p. 81; 941 p. 69; 949, p. 46; *991, p. 62; 1021, p. 55; 

1028, p. 49; 1076, p. 78). Hart Mullins. NW^SE-| sec. 35, T. 1 S., 

R. 10 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 19*7: Jan. 28, 

15.49; Nov. 20, 18.17.

23 (*911, p. 81; 941, p. 69; 949, p. 47; *991. p. 62; 1021, p. 55; 

1028, p. 49; 1076, p. 78). Hart Mullins. NW^SEt sec. 35, T. 1 S., 

R. 10 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 28, 

15.07; Nov. 20, 17.99.

32 (*911, p. 82; 941, p. 69; 949, p. 47; *991, p. 62; 1021, p. 57; 

1028. p. 50 ; .1076, p. 79). L. C. Baldwin. SEtSWt sec. 34, T. 1 S., 

R. 10 E. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 28, 

46.01. Measurements discontinued after Jan. 28, 1947.

35 (*911, p. 82; 941, p. 70; 949, p. 47; *991, p. 62; 1021, p. 57: 

1028, p. 50; 1076, p. 79). E. M. Little. SWfSWt sec. 8, T. 2 S., 

R. 10 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 28, 

396.83; Nov. 20, 397.57.

41 (*911, p. 82; 941, p. 70; 949, p. 47; *991, p. 62; 1021, p. 57; 

1028, p. 50; 1076, p. 79). W. A. Barkley. NWiSE£ sec. 27, T. 2 S., 

R. 8 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 31, 

227.24; Nov. 26, 233.96.

71 (*911, p. 82; 941, p. 70; 949, p. 47; *991, p. 63; 1021, p. 57; 

1028, p. 50; 1076, p. 79). Magma Arizona Railroad. NEfNEt sec. 35, 

T. 3 S., R. 8 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Jan. 31, 159.35; Aug. 14, 162.97; Nov. 26, 163.39.

123 (*949, p. 47; *991, p. 63; 1021, p. 57; 1028, p. 50; 1076, p. 79). 

Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 61. SW-J-NE^ sec. 36, 

T. 3 S., R. 4 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 10, 26.14; June 4, 26.51; Sept. 29, 27.95.

174 (*949, p. 47; *991, p. 63; 1021, p. 57; 1028, p. 50; 1076, p. 79). 

G. W. Yancy. NWtSEf sec. 18, T. 4 S., R. 3 E. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 10, 26.75; Apr. 9, 26.80; June 4, 27.35; 

Sept. 29, 28.14.

257 (*949, p. 48; *991, p. 63; 1021, p. 58; 1028, p. 5].; 1076, p. 79). 

Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 44. SE^SWt sec. 19, 

T. 4 S., R. 7 E. Pumping; no measurements made in 1947.

258 (*949, p. 48; *991, p. 63; 1021, p. 58; 1028, p. 5] ; 1076, p. 79). 

Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 42. SW±NE± sec. 20, 

T. 4 S., R. 7 E. No measurements made in 1947.

930250 O 51 5
60 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

259 (*949, p. 48; *991, p. 63; 1021, p. 58; 1028, p. 51; 1076, p. 79) 

Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 43. SE^NEf sec. 30, 

T. 4 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Feb. 12 

Apr. 10

Water 

level

25.54 

26.37

Date

June 5 

AUK. 26

Water 

level

27.26 

28.92

Date

Oct. 

Nov.

1 

4

Water 

level

29.56 

30.03

278 (*941, p. 70; 949, p. 48; *991, p. 63; 1021, p. 58; 1028, p. 51; 

1076, p. 79). Arizona Ranches, Inc. SW^SWi sec. 2, T. 4 S., R. 8 E. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 31, 168.58; 

Aug. 14, 172.85; Nov. 26, 173.62.

3 *, p. ; *, p. ; , p. ; , p. : , p. 0 

Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 1. SEfSWt sec. 21, 

T. 4 S., R. 10 E. No measurements made in 1947.

327

Office of

T. 4 S.,

(*949,

Indian

R. 10 E

p. 48; *991, p.

Affairs, U. S.

.

Water level,

Feb.

Apr.

12

10

104.87

105.32

in feet

June

64; 1021,

Dept.

below

5

of

p. 58; 1028,

Interior well

P4.

land-surface datum,

AUK. 26

108.22

(a)

Oct. 1

51 i

1947

1076, P. 80)

5E^ sec. 31,

(a)

a Pumping.

341

Office of

T. 4

(*949,

Indian

p. 48; *991, p.

Affairs, U. S.

64; 1021,

Dept. of

p. 58; 1028,

Interior well

P.

7.

51} 1076, p. 80)

SWfSW^ sec; 7,

S., "R. 11 E.

Water level,

Feb.

Apr.

12

10

437

Office of

T. 5 S.,

(#949,

Indian

R. 9 E.

39.27

40.13

in feet

June

below

5

land- surf ace datum,

.AUK. 26

p. 49; *991, p.

Affairs, U. S.

Water level,

Feb.

Apr.

12

10

126.14

128.24

in feet

I

june

64; 1021,

Dept.

below

5

of

43.09

41.25

p. 58;

Oct.

Nov.

1028,

Interior well

1

4

P76

land-surface datum,

AUK. 26

131.42

134.48

Oct.

Nov.

1

4

1947

51 ;

1947

40.12

40.44

1076, p. 80)

^NE£ sec. 29,

(a)

135.07

a Pumping.

493 (*949, p. 49; #991, p. 64; 1021, p. 58; 1028, p. 51; 1076, p. 80) 

H. h. Montierth. Formerly owned by S, H. Wynn. SW^NWf sec. 32, T. 5 S., 

R. 8 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 

75.00; June 5, 83.65; Oct. 1, pumping.

503 (*949, p 

L. D. Ulmer.

64; 1021, p. 58; 1028, p. 

5 S., R. 8 E.

49; *991, p. 

t sec. 1, T. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

51; 1076, p. 80).

Feb. 12 

Apr. 10

43.52 

45.17

June 5 

AUK. 26

45.93 

49.13

Oct. 

Nov.

1 

4

48.02 

48.50

ouft v w»^t», f *" > "w»i, y . o^t; j_vj<i_L, p. o»; j.u<so, p. m. ; J.U7O,

Witcherly & Hancock. Formerly owned by S. B. Rial. SE-|NVt sec. 13, 

T. 5 S., R. 7 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 12, 65.20; June 5, 72.25; Aug. 26, 82.31, nearby well pumping; Oct. 1, 

dry.

556 (*1021, p. 59; 1028, p. 52; 1076, p. 80). Owner unknown.

sec. 24, T. 5 S., R. 7 E. Measurements discontinued after Aug. 1, 

1945.

616 (*949, p. 49; #991, p. 64; 1021, p. 59; 1028, p. 52; 1076, p. 80), 

H. D. Murphy. SE^NEf sec. 4, T. 5 S., R. 4 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 10 

Apr. 9

78.18 

80.35

June 4 

AUK. 26

84.50 

83.60

Sept. 29 

Nov. 5

84.85 

86.41
ARISKSU, PIHAL COUNTY

618 (*949 

J. B. Boss. N1

. 49; *991, p. 64; 1021, p. 59; 1028, p. 52; 1076, p. 80),

"" sec. 30, T. 5 S., R. 4 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1917

Date Water 

Date level

Feb. 10 (a) 

Apr. 9 9«.10

Date

June 4 

Sept. 29

Water 

level

99.00 

bl!2.95

Date

Nov. 4

Water 

level

101.20

a Roads impassable . 

b Pumping prior to measurement.

Bernice

653 (#949, p. 49| #991, p 64; 1021, p. 59; 1028, p. 52; 1076, p. 

ce White. SE^SWt sec. 3, T. 5 S., R. 3 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19*7

80)

Feb. 10 

Apr. 9

61.46 

(a)

June * 

AUK. 26

62.25 

63.98

Sept. 29 

Nov. 5

66.00 

68.73

a Roads impassable.

« 

724 (*1021,. p. 59; 1026, p. 52; 1076, p. 81). Vester Branum.

gee. 29, T. 6 S., R. 3 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 10, mill running. Sealed; measurements discontinued on 

Apr. 9.

738 (*949, p. 50; *991, p. 64; 1021, p. 59; 1028, p. 5:2; 1076, p. 8l) 

A. A. Wallace. SW^NWt sec. 9, T. 6 S., R. 3 E.

Water level, in- feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 10 

Apr. 9

140,12 

(a)

June 4 

Sept. 29

(a) 

163.12

Nov. 4 149.15

a Pumping.

887 (*941, p. 71; 949, p. 50; #991, p. 65; 1021, p. 59; 1028, p. 52

1076, p. 81). Paul Knobloch. SE^NE^ sec. 9, T. 6 S., R. E E. Water

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 10, 44.04; June 4,

45.20; Aug. 26, 45.52.

890 (#941, p. 71; 949, p. 50; #991, p. 65; 1021, p. 59; 1028, p. 52 

1076, p. 81). Mrs. Gus Dratzka. NE^NEt sec. 15, T. 6 S., R. 5 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,

Feb. 10 

Apr. 9

36.40 

37.52

June 4 

Sept. 29

36.50 

39.22

Nov. 5 38.65

893 (#941, p. 71; 949, p. 50; #991, p. 65; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 53; 

1076, p. 81). P. H. Ethington. SEfNKt sec. 16, T. 6 S., F. 5 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 10, 50.16; June 4 

55.24; Sept. 29, 58.14.

906 (#949, p. 51: #991, p. 65; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 53; 1076, p. 81). 

Office of Indian Affairs, U- S. Dept . of Interior well 10.0. SEiNF.i sec- 23, 

T. 6 S-, R. 5 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947- 

Feb. 10, 42.11; June 4, 45-04; Sept. 29, 43.30.

 ,« a 9 °7 ( £? 41 ' P' 72; 949 ' p ' 51 '' *991 > P- 65 J 1021 » P- 6°5 1 02 8, P. 53; 1076, p. 81). Burris Bros. SEtSEt sec. 23, T. 6 s!, R. 5 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 10, 46.17: June 4 

49.52; Sept. 29, 47.63. '

-,«« 961 ^oif1 ' P- 72; 949 » P- 5l ' *991 ' P- 65 5 1021 > P- 6°; 1028 » P- 53; 

1076, p. 81). Floyd Smith. NEtNE^ sec. 7, T. 6 S., R. 6 E. Water levels 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 32.93; Jure 4 38.76- ' 

Sept. 30, 40.30; Nov. 4, 37.13.

967 (#941, p. 73: 949, p. 51; *991, p. 65; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 53; 

1076, p. 81). E. E. 4 Rogenberry. SE^ife sec. 10, T. 6 S., R. 6 E. No 

measurements made in

nnne 1076, p. 81). c. I,. Sherrill.

no measurements made in 1947.

P- 65 ' 1021 ' P- 6°5 1028 > P- 53; 

sec. 13, T. 6 S., E. 6 E. Pumping.
62 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

975 (#941, p. 73; 949, p. 51; *991, p. 65; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 53; 

1076, p. 81). Gilbert Bros. SE'tSEt sec. 17, T. 6 S., R. 6 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 43.65; Apr. 10, 

39.22; June 5, 44.13, nearby well pumping; Sept. 30, 42.00.

981 (*941, p. 74; 949, p. 51 60; 1028, p. 53 ;

1076, p

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

 wc"±.L, p. I t f o-ro, p. ^^-i #991, p. 65; 1021, p. uwj iu

82). Gilbert Bros. SE^SEf sec. 20, T. 6 S., R. 6 E.

Date

Feb. 12 

Apr. 10

Water 

level

46.65 

48.27

Date

June 5 

AUK. 26

Water 

level

48.59 

50.06

Date

Sept .30 

Nov. 4

Water 

level

50.18 

50.57

991 (#941, p. 74; 949, p. 51; *991, p. 65; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. S3 

1076, p. 82). Mrs. Emma Pennington. SE^SEt sec. 25, T. 6S., R. 6E. 

V/ater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 12 

June 5

53.98 

59.10

Aug. 26 

Sept. 30

(a) 

68.72

Nov. 4 64.48

a Pumping.

1002 (#949, p. 52; *9D1, p. 66; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 53 ; 1076, 

p. 82). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 103. 

SW-^SWf sec. 33, T. 6 S., R. 6 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 45.4"; June 4, pumping; Sept. 30, 47.70.

1066 (*941, p. 74; 949, p. 52; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 53; 

1076, p. 82). Diwan Singh. SE^NWf sec. 22, T. 6 S., R. 7 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 73.70; June 5, 

pumping; Sept. 30, 84.30, pumping recently.

1072 (*949, p. 52; *991, p. 66; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 53 ; 1076, 

82). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 85. 

sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

'Feb. 

June

12

5

77. 

81.

69 

82

Aug. 

Sept

26 

.30

86 

86

.07 

.88

Nov. 4 89 .31

1079 (#949, p. 52; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 54; 1076, 

82). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 84.

sec. 35, T. 6 S., R. 7 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 99.60; June 5, 111.86; Sept. 30, pumping.

1118 (*941, p. 75; 949, p. 52; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 54; 

1076, p. 02). Dick Shiflet. SE^NEt sec. 4, T. 6 S., R. 8 E. Water 

levels, in fest below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 83.75; June 5, 

pumping; Oct. 1, pumping.

1153 (#949, p. 52; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 60; 1028, p. 54; 1076, 

82). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 82.

sec. 30, T. 6 S., R. 8 E. Water level , in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 92.74.

1157 (#94<-, p. 52; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54; 1076, 

p. 82). Office of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior well 78. 

NEtNV/t aec. 35, T. 6 S., R. 8 E. Water levels, in feet below land-aurface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 42.94; June 5, 48.10; Oct. 1, 54.40.

1162 (#949, p. 52; #991, p,. 66; 1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54; 1076, 

p. 82). Mr. McFarland. SWfS.Vf sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 8 E. Water levels,

p.

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 82.02; June 5, 96.54;

Oct. 1, 113.95; Nov. 4, 104.84.

1172 (#1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54; 1076, p. 82). W. W. Ray. SWtSWf 

sec. 20, T. 6 S., R. 8 E. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Feb. 12, 97.34; Apr. 10, 113.75; June 5, pumping; Oct. 1, 118.40.
ARIZONA, FINAL COUNTY 63

1331 (#949, p. 52; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54; 1076, 

p, 82). D. C. Roberts. SE-jSEt sec. 20, T. 7 S., R. 8 E. fealed; measurements discontinued on Nov. 5.

V/ater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 11 

Apr. 10

Water 

level

125.50 

145.80

Date

June 6 

AUK. 27

Water 

level

(a) 

(a)

Date

Sept .29

Water 

level

(a)

a Pumping.

1405 (#949, p. 53; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54; 1076, 

p. 83). S. C. McParland. SE^SW-J sec. 11, T. 7 S., R. 7 E. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 12, 129.57; Jure 5, pumping; 

Sept. 30, 148.62.

1422 (#941, p. 75; 949, p. 53; #991, p. 66; 1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54; 

1076, p. 83). D. S. Cramer. Sl^S./i sec. 29, T. 7 S.-, R. 7 E. No measurements made in 1947.

1430 (#1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54; 1076, p. 83). Les Milligan. 

SW-JNE-^ sec. 2, T. 7 S., R. 7 E. Water levels, : in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 12, pumping; Apr. 10, 132.60; June 5, pumping; Sept. 30, 

134.20.

1476 (#941, p. 75; 949, p. 53; #9^1, p. 66; 1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 54"; 

1076, p. 83). D. A. Trekell. NE-;SEt sec. 7, T. 7 S., R. 6 E. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 45.PO.

1479 (#941, p. 76; 949, p. 53; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 61; 1028, p. 55; 

1076, p. 83). Paul Brophy. SWfSW^ sec. 12, T. 7 S., R. 6 F,. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 4, 74.05; Aug. 27, 

79.83; Sept. 30, 82.42.

1485 (#941, p. 76; 949, p. 53; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55; 

1076, p. 83). F. V/. Shedd. SEjSEt sec. 27, T. 7 S., R. 6 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 71.94; Sept. 30, 

98.65.

1489 (#949, p. 53; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55; 1076, 

p. 83). Albert Steinfeld. SE^NEt see. 30, T. 7 S., R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,

Feb. 

June

11 

4

60 

66

.26

.04

Aug. 

Sept

27 

.50

72 

75

.26

.70

Nov. 5 66 .43

1532 (#941, p. 76; 949, p. 53; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55; 

1076, p. 83). Phoenix Church of Brethern. SEfNEf sec. 7, T. 7 S., 

R. 5 E. Deepened and equipped with turbine and diesel pump vnit. Measuring point beginning Sept. 29, 1947, top of casing, 2.0 feet rbove previous 

measuring point and 1.0 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 10, 135.53; Sept. 29, 147.37; 

Nov. 4, 145.80.

1539 (#949, p. 54; #991, p. 67; 1021, p, 62; 1028, p. 55; 1076, 

p. 83). W. S. Stephenson Estate. SEfSEt sec. 22, T. 7 S., R. 5 E. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 10, 98.17; Apr. 9, 

101.05; June 4, 106.62; pumping nearby; Sept. 29, 99.69.

1716 (#941, p. 77; 949, p. 54; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55; 

1076, p. 83). Smith-Thornburg Co. SWtliLt sec. 29, T. 8 S., R. 6 E. 

_________V/ater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 ____

Feb. 11 

June 4

75.75

74.64

Aug. 27 

Sept.50

75.22

75.54

Nov. 5 75.42

1725 (#949, p. 54; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55; 1076, 

p. 85). State of Arizona. SEfNW-4 sec. 21, T. 8 S., R. 6 E. No measurements made in 1947.
64 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

1776 (#941, p. 77; 949, p. 54; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55 ; 

1076, p. 84). S. C. Mllllgan. SEfNEf sec. 9, T. 8 S., R. 7 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 158.00; June 6, 

pumping; Sept. 29, 159.10.

1787 (#941, p. 77; 949, p. 54; #991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55 ; 

1076, p. 84). Sam Phillips. SE^SEf- sec. 15, T. 8 S., R. 7 E. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, pumping; June 6, 

pumping; Sept. 29, 170.90.

1791 (#941, p. 77; 949, p. 54; *991, p. 67; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55 ; 

1076, p. 84). S. G. Wilson. SE^NE^ sec. 22, T. 8 S., R. 7 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 169.10; June 6, 

178.70; Sept. 29, 176.35.

1795 (#941, p. 78; 949, p. 54; #991, p. 61; 1021, p. 62; 1028, p. 55 ; 

1076, p. 84). Jack Pretzer, Jr. SEfSEi g ec . 25, T. 8 S., R. 7 E. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 11 

Apr. 10

Water 

level

(a) 

(a)

Date

June 6 

AUK. 27

Water 

level

197.30 

(a)

Date

Sept .29 

Nov. 5

Water 

level

190.20 

189.30

a Pumping,

1855 (#949, p. 55; #9?1. p.. 68; 1021, p. 63; 1028, p. 56 

84). D. A. Trekell. SEfSEf sec. 7, T. 8 S., R. 8 E.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

1076,

Feb. 

June

11 

6

162 

188

.82 

.10

Aug. 

Sept

27 

.29

194 

177

.40 

.85

Nov. 5 176 .20

1864 (#1021, p. 63; 1028, p. 56; 1076, p. 84). John Arujo. NWfSEt 

sec. 18, T. 8 S., R. 8 E. No measurements made in 1947.

1884 (#941,'p. 78; 949, p. 55; #991, p. 68; 1021, p. 63; 1028, p. 56; 

1076, p. 84). Arizona Farm Products Co., known locally as Jack Pretzer 

well 6. SEtSWf sec. 33, T. 8 S., R. 8 E. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 178.27; June 6, 185.8"5; Aug. 27, 190.88 

Sept. 29, 191.34.

2104 (#941, p. 79; 949, p. 55; #991, p. 68; 1021, p. 63; 1028, p. 56; 

1076, p. 84). P. G. Wolfe. SE^NEt sec. 20, T. 9 S., R. 8 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 213.52; June 6, 

pumping; Sept. 29, 213.32; Nov. 5, 198.20.

2108 (#949, p. 55; #991, p. 68; 1021, p. 63; 1028, p. 56 ; 1076, 

p. 84). J. F. Nutt. SE^SEf sec. 26, T. 9 S., R. 8 E. No measurements 

made In 1947.

2173 (#949, p. 55; #991, p. 68; 1021, p. 63; 1028, p. 55 ; 1076, 

p. 84). Owner's well 2. R. W. Dickey. SE-^SEt see. 15, T. 9 S., R. 7 E. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Fe^. 11, 152.40; 

June 6, pumping; Sept. 29, 176.46.

2174 (#1021, p. 63). Carl West. SEtSEf sec. 16, T. 9 S., R. 7 E. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 11 

June 6

141.16 

 174.97

Aug. 26 

Sept. 29

174.57 

162.77

Nov. 5 164.86

2233 (#949, p. 55; #991, p. 68; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. 56; 1076, 

p. 85). J. Sevak. SE-jSEf sec. 24, T. 9 S., R. 6 E. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 92.08; June 6, 96.80; 

Sept. 29, 99.53.

2236 (#949, p. 56; #991, p. 68; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. 55; 1076, 

p. 85). B. F. Nelssen. SWfSEf sec. 3, T. 9 S., R. 6 E. Water levels, In 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 118.40; June 4, 120.05; 

Sept. 30, 122.44.
ARIZONA, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 65

2311 (#941, p. 79; 949, p. 56; *991, p. 68; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. 56 ; 

1076, p. 85). J. C. Kinney. NW^ sec. 3, T. 10 S., R. 7 E. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 112.48; June 6, 118.40; 

Sept. 29, 118.98.

2332 (*941, p. 79; 949, p. 56; *991, p. 69; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. 56 ; 

1076, p. 85). J. 0. Kinney. SE$SEi sec. 5, T. 10 S., R. 8 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 173.75; June 6, 

177.13, mill running; Sept 29, 183.10.

2351 (*949, p. 56; *9il, p. 69; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. E6 ; 1076, 

p. 85). J. C. Kinney. NWtSE-f sec. 5, T. 10 S., R. 9 E. No measurements 

made in 1947.

2354 (*941, p. 79; 949, p. 56; *991, p. 69; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. 57 ; 

1076, p. 85). H. H. Cake. SflfNWt sec. 10, T. 10 S., R. 9 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 11 

Apr. 10

Water 

level

155.30 

155.73

Date

June 6 

AUK. 27

Water 

level

155.32 

160.40

Date

Sept. 29 

Nov. 5

Water 

level

155.98 

156.29

2363 (*941, p. 80; *949, p. 56; *991, p. 69; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. 57; 

1076, p. 85). H. B. Aguirre. SE^SEi sec. 36, T. 10 S., R. 9 E. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, pumping; May 8, 

pumping; Oct. 9, 151.70.

2383 (*99l, p. 69; 1021, p. 64; 1028, p. 57; 1076, p. 85). Tom 

Soleng. SVJiSE^- sec. 34, T. 10 S., R. 10 E. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 18, 153.14; May 8, 153.47; Aug. 26, 153.91; 

Sept. 25, 153.77.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 

By R. L. Cushman

The ground-water resources of Santa Cruz County were discussed in a 

report entitled, "Ground-water resources of the Santa Cruz Basin, Arizona," 

issued in 1943. An addendum to this earlier report entitled, "Further investigations of the ground-water resources of the Santa Cruz Basin, 

Arizona," containing a summary of the information gathered since the release of the earlier report, was issued in 1947.

During 1947, 61 water-level measurements were made in 9 v/ells in Santa 

Cruz County, and an inventory was made of the amount of ground water pumped 

fron wells.

Figure 9 shows graphs of water-level fluctuations in wells 915 and 

1525, monthly amounts of surface flow in the Santa Cruz River near Nogales, 

monthly amounts of precipitation at Nogales, and monthly pumpage.

Well 915 is an irrigation well near the Santa Cruz River and is within 

the upstream limits of an area heavily pumped for irrigation. The water 

level in this well fluctuates in response to ground-water discharge occurring as pumpage, and to ground-water recharge occurring as seepage losses 

from surface-water flows in the nearby river. The irregular downward trend
PRECIPITATION, 

IN INCHES

DISCHARGE, 

IN ACRE-FEET
ARIZONA, SANTA CHOZ COUNTY 67

of the water level during 1947 was caused in part by pumping in or near the 

well. The small rise in water level in October could be the result of decreased pumping or the result of recharge from increased surface-water 

flows in August.

Well 1525 is a dug well at the edge of the Santa Cruz River flood 

plain near Nogalea. The water level in this well fluctuates in response 

to gain or loss in ground-water storage near the well, the gsin or loss in 

storage being regulated by the stage of the Santa Cruz River. The water 

level declined in this well during the first 7 months of 194V, indicating 

that water moved from storage near this well during the period. The surface 

water flow in August resulted in a small gain in ground-water storage.

Precipitation at Hogales amounted- to 12.66 inches in 1947, or 2.66 

inches below normal. The total pumpage of 25,000 acre-feet in 1947 was an 

increase of 1,000 acre-feet over the 1946 pumpage.

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

1028

R. 12 E.

5 (#911. p. 96; 941, p. 81; -*949, p. 57; #991, p. 70; 1021, p. 65; 

, p. 59; 1076, p. 88). R. W. Littlejohn. SEtNEi sec. 13, T. 20 S.,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 19A7

Date

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

Water 

level

62.61 

62.97

Date

Apr. 28 

June 17

Water 

level

63.47 

64.29

Date

July 31 

AUK. 28

Water 

level

64.48 

64.49

Date

Sept .26 

Oct. 28

Water 

level

65.07 

(a)

a Dry.

79 (#911, p. 97; 941, 

1028, p. 59 ; 1076, p. 88) 

R. 13 E.

p. 81; #949, p. 57; #991, p. 70; 1021, p. 66; 

. Mrs. Schenkel. SW^NWt sec. 32, T. 20 S.,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

28.86 Apr. 28 

29.14 June 17

(a) 

50.72

July 31 

Aug. 28

(a) 

(a)

Sept.26 

Oct. 28

30.55

50.52

a Pumping 

908 (#911, p. 98; 941. 

1028, p. 59 ; 1076, p. 88) 

R. 13 E. 

_________Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19^7

p. 82; #949, p. 58; #991, p. 70; 1021, p. 66; 

. T. T. Pendleton. SWfSEt sec. 16, T. 22 S.,

Feb. 14 22.13 

Apr. 1 a 24.64

Apr. 28 

June 17

25.87 

a 2S.68

July 31 

Aug. 28

(b) 

51.00

Sept.26 (b) 

Oct. 28 a 58.70

a Mill running. b Pumping.

915 (*911, p. 99; 941, p. 82; #949, p. '58; #991. p. 70; 1021, p. 66; 

1028, p. 59; 1076, p. 88). T. T. Pendleton. SEiSE^ sec. ?5, T. 22 S., 

R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan. 51 

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

57.04 

56.42 

a 41.55

Apr. 28 

June 17 

July 31

(b) 

(b) 

(b)

Aug. 28 

Sept. 10

(b) 

(b)

Sept .26 

Oct. 28

45.85 

42.80

a Pumping prior to measurement. b Pumping.

1504 (*911 p. 100; 941, p. 85; *949, p. 58; *991, p. 71; 1021, p. 66; 

1028, p. 59; 1076, p. 88). J. F. Dalton. SW^NWt sec. 19, T. 25 S., 

R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

12.60 Apr. 28 

12.44 June 17

15.20

15.24

July 51 

Aug. 28

14.12

15.85

Sept.25 

Oct. 28

15.60

14.25
68 WATER LEVELS AND ARTE3IAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

1513 (#911, p. 100; 941, p. 83; *949, p. 58; *991, p. 71; 1021, p. 66; 

1028, p. 59 ; 1076, p. 88). Dines Nelson. NEiNW-fc sec. 27, T. 23 S., 

R. 14 E.-

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 31 

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

Water 

level

18.00 

17.88 

17.70

Date

Apr. 28 

June 17

Water 

level

17.75 

19.51

Date

July 31 

Aug. 28

Water 

level

80.11 

19.51

Date

Sept .86 

Oct. 28

Water 

level

19.70 

19.95

1525 (*911, p. 100; 941, p. 83;'*949, p. 58; *991, p. 71; 1081, p. «6j 

1028, p. 59 ; 1076, p. 88). Camberos Bros. NWtNW^ sec. 26, T. 23 S., 

R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19^47

Jan. 31 

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

26.10 

26.67 

28.80

Apr. 28 

June 17

30.87 

35.24

July 31 

Aug. 28

38.90 

38.50

Sept. 24 

Oct. 28

39.09 

39.82

1912 (*911, p. 101; 941, p. 84; *949, p. 59; *991, p. 71; 1021, p. 66; 

1028, p. 60; 1076, p. 88), Simon Mastlck. SW^NEi sec. £, T. 24 S., 

R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 3947

Feb. 14 

Apr. 1

18.08 

20.00

Apr. 28 

June 17

21.83 

23.17

July 31 

AUK. 28

24.54 

24.42

Sept .26 

Oct. 28

24.30 

24.68

2007. Nelson Drown. Buena Vista Land Grant, approximately the SE^ 

sec. 7, T. 24 S., R. 15 E., at end of road to Brown Ranch, 50 yards east 

of Santa Cruz River, 200 yards north of stream-gaging station known as 

Santa Cruz River near Nogales, 5^ miles east of Nogales. T>ed dug and 

drilled stock well, diameter 60 to 12 Inches, depth 50 feet. Equipped with 

centrifugal pump and ^-horsepower gas engine. Measuring point, top of conicrete casing, north side, 1.0 foot above land-surface datuir. Water levels^ 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 31, 11.40; Avg. 28, 10.07; 

Sept. 26, 10.86; Oct. 28, 10.57.

YUMA COUNTY 

By H. M. Babcock

A total of 51 water-level measurements was made in 22 selected observation wells In Yuma County in 1947, and an Inventory was irade of the amount of water pumped for irrigation. Water-level measurements have been 

made In Yuma County, by the Geological Survey, since 1943. Records of the 

amount of ground water pumped for irrigation have been kept since 1944. A 

report on the ground-water resources of the Wellton-lldhawk Valley, entitled 

"Geology and ground-water resources of the Wellton-Mohawk srea, Yuma County, 

Arizona" was released In April 1947.

About 82,000 acre-feet of water was pumped from wells for irrigation 

in the county in 1947. The following table shows the amourt pumped, in 

acre-feet, during the period of record.

Year

Dateland area 

Wellton-Mohawk area 

South Oila Valley

Totals

1944

4,000 

37,000 

20,000

61,000

1945

4,000 

35,000 

22,000

61,000

194P

4,000 

38,000 

32,000

74,000

1947

4,000 

43,000 

35,000

82,000
ARIZONA, YUKA COUNTY 69

100

105

Well 195 (depth I8C feet)

Well 1280 (depth 137 feet)

40

50

55

90

95

100

Well 1520 (depth unknown)

1943 1944 1945 1946 1947

Figure 10.--Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation 

wells in the Lower Glla region, Yuma County, Arizona.
70 WATER LEVELS AMD ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Figure 10 shows graphs of water-level fluctuations ir selected wells 

in the Lower Gila region.

Well 195 is a drilled well at Aztec, on the desert plain about 5 miles 

south of the Gila River. There has been a slight downward' trend In the 

water level since measurements began, probably as a result of the withdrawal of water by pumping from wells near the river channel to the north.

Well 680 is a drilled well 5 miles east and 2 miles rorth of Roll, in 

the river bottom near a group of large irrigation wells. The water level 

in this well is slowly lowering. There has been an average annual lowering 

of the water level in the Wellton-Mohawk area of about O.P foot for the 

past 21 years.

Well 710 is 6^ miles east of Roll, in the river bottom a short distance from an area of heavy pumping. The water level in this well shows a 

continued lowering of the water table in that vicinity as a result of pumping water for irrigation.

Well 1280, a few hundred feet from a large irrigation canal, near 

Blalsdell, showed a steady rise in water level from 1943 \mtil the summer 

of 1946. Since then the water level has remained fairly constant.

Well 1520 is in the Yuma Mesa Irrigation Project. Tl ? water level began rising in the fall of 1946, due to recharge from a nerrby sandy area 

that was irrigated for the first time in 1946. The water level continued 

to rise in 1947. As additional land on the Yuma Mesa Project is put under 

irrigation, the water table will continue to rise. This T'ill undoubtedly 

create a serious ground-water drainage problem in the ad jf cent Yuma Valley 

as the ground water moves away from the high water-table rrea. 

Well descriptions and water-level measuremerts

155 (*1028, p. 60; 1076, p. 91). Western Farm Manrgement Co. 

NE^NW^ sec. 19, T. 6 S., R. 12 W. Water levels, in feet 1 «slow land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 36.99; June 4, 37.17; Aug. 26, 37.95.

195 (#1028, p; 60; 1076, p. 91). H. P. Johnson. FStNWi sec. 13,

T. 7 S., R. 12 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947:

Feb. 11, 104.40; June 4, 104.36; Aug. 26, 104.49.

200 (*1028, p. 60; 1076, p. 91). Owner unknown. ITViSrfi aec- 19, 

T. 7 S., R. 12 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 11, 20.67; June 4, 18.70; Aug. 26, 18.95.

248 (*1076, p. 91). Mr. Ludweid. SW^SWi sec. 22, ?. 5 N., R. 13 W. 

No measurements made in 1947.

312 (*1028, p. 60; 1076, p. 91). Owner unknown. f'SiSEt sec. 1, 

T. 7 S., R. 13 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 11, 82.82; June 4, 81.90; Aug. 26, 81.45.
ARIZONA, YUMA COUUTY 71

440 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 91). Southern Pacific Railroad Co. 

NW-tNEf sec. 25, T. 6 S., R. 14 W. Measurements discontinued after May 29, 

1946; casing pulled and hole filled.

502 (#1076, p. 91). J. S. Rlley. NEf sec. 8, T. 4 N., R. 15 W. 

Measurements discontinued after June 17, 1947.

575 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 9l) . Mohawk Municipal Water Conservation 

District. NEfSEi sec. 30, T. 7 S., R. 15 W. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 29.72; June 5, pumping; Aug. 27, pumping.

680 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 91) . Mohawk Municipal Water Conservation 

District, NE^NE^ sec. 33, T. VS., R. 16 W. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 11, 30.50; June 5, 30.29; Aug. 27, 30.68.

710 (-::-1028, p. 61» 1076, p. 9l) . Western Farm Management Co. 

sec. 11, T. 8 S., R. 16 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Feb. 11, 2?. 73; Aug. 26, 31.08.

 722 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 91) . Smiley Air Field. NE$NWt sec. 28, 

T. 8 S., R. 16 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947; 

Feb. 11, 83.22; June 5, 83.49; Aug. 26, 84.72.

758 (#1076, p. 92). Judge Bellows. NW^ sec. 22, T. 7 N., R. 17 W. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 17, 36.60, 

pumping.

760 (#1076, p. 92). V. C. Tarpley. SW^ sec. 23, T. 7 N., R. 17 W. 

(inporrectly published in Water-Supply Paper 1076 as SWf sec. 23, T. 7 S., 

R. 17 W.). Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 17, 

43 . 79 .

762 (#1076, p. 92). Owner unknown. NWt sec. 23, T. 7 N., R. 17 W. 

(Incorrectly published as NW^ sec. 23, T. 7 S., R. 17 W., in Water-Supply 

Paper 1076). V/ater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 17, 

56.90.

764 (#1076, p. 92). Julian M. Jones. Sec. 26, T. 7 N., R. 17 W. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 17, 34.63.

784 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 92). Mohawk Municipal Water Conservation 

District. SL^NE^ sec. 2, T. 8 S., R. 17 W. Water levels, ir feet below 

land-surface datum, 1P47: Feb. 11, 33.59; June 5, 35.63; Aug. 27, 35.80.

795 (#1028, p. 61 ; 1076, p. 92). Roy Klllen. SE^NEf sec. 13, 

T. 8 S., R. 17 W. V/ater levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 11, 26.57; June 5, 28.12; Aug. 26, 28.33.

817 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 92). Gust Svensen. SlYtNV't sec. 33,

T. 8 S., R. 17 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947:

Feb. 13, 107.53; June 6, 107.53; Aug. 27, 107.44.

865 (#1076, p. 92). R. B. Deason. NE*NE^ sec. 27, T. 8 S., R. 18 W. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 5, 22.24; 

Aug. 27, 22.52.

900 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 92). Robert Welch. NE£SWt sec. 5, 

T. 9 S., R. 18 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 11, 57.20; June 5, 57.85; Aug. 27, 57.63.

975 (#1028, p. 61; 1076, p. 93). Owner unknown. SEtPWf sec. 4, 

T. 9 S., R. 19 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 11, 21.94; June 5, 22.90; Aug. 27, 22.95.

12RO (*102B, p. 62; 1076, p. 93). Owner unknown. SW-^-NW^ sec. 21,

T. PS., R. 21 '7. V/ater levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947:

Feb. 12, 37.07; June 5, 38.75; Aug. 27, 37.88.
72 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

1474 (*1076, p. 93). J. L. Moorish. SEfSEf sec. 25, T. 8 S., 

R. 22 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: June 5, 

36.45; Aug. 27, 32.90.

1485 (-*102B, p. 62 ; 1076, p. 93). Owner unknown. NW^NV/t sec. 34, 

T. 8 S., R. 22 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 12, 27.88; June 5, 28.52; Aug. 27, 27.79.

1520 (*1028, p. 62 ; 1076, p. 93). Owner unknown. SEfSE^ sec. 17, 

T. 9 S., R. 22 W. Water level* in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 12, 92.70.
CALIFORNIA

A. A. Garrett, H. M. Stafford, H. G. Thomasson, Jr. 

M. A. Warren, and G. F. Worts, Jr.

SCOPE OF WATER-LEVEL PROGRAM

This report shows the progress made in 1947 in the measurement of 

water levels in California by the Geological Survey in cooperation or collaboration with several other Federal, State, and local agencies. Also, 

it reviews the general scope of certain other water-level programs in the 

State in which the Geological Survey did not participate, but concerning 

which general information is available.

The following table indicates the distribution of observation wells 

and the scope of water-level measurements covered by this report, arranged 

by counties in alphabetical sequence. As the table shows, the report covers 4,059 water-level measurements during 1947 in 560 observation wells 

distributed in 8 of the 58 counties in the State. One of these counties, 

San Joaquin, is in the central part of California but all the remaining 

seven for which water-level records appear in this report are in the southern part of the State, south of the Tehachapi Mountains. Among the eight, 

only for San Diego and Santa Barbara Counties do the water levels of this 

report cover all the principal ground-water areas; in the remaining six 

counties only scattered basins or areas are covered.

Distribution of observation wells in California in 1947 

_______(for which water-level records are given in this r3port)_________

Number of obser- Number of Number of wells with 

vatlon wells______ records water-stage recorders

County E5taT^ Discon- 7 n of water W or float ga^es (F) 

lished tinued At levels in Through- Part At 

during, in year this out of year 

_____ __________19475/ 1947_____end report 1947____1947_____end

Kern County:

Antelope Valley,

part 0 -0 c 6 15 0 0 0 

Los Angeles County: 

Antelope Valley,

part _ 10 9 d 124 b 312 1R 3R 2R

a Includes wells established prior to 1947 but for which water-level 

records are renewed or are given for the first time in this report.

b In 1947 only; previous water levels are also given in this report, 

c 4 additional wells in which no measurements were made in 1947. 

d 25 additional wells in which no measurements were rm.de in 1947.

73
74 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Distribution of observation wells in California in 194V Continued 

(for which water-level records are given in this report)

Number of observation wells

County Estab- Disconlished tinued

during - 1° 

1947S/ 1947

Los Angeles County Continued

San Gabriel River

Basin 0 0

Coastal plain 0 32

Orange County:

Coastal plain 0 1

Riverside County:

San Jacinto

Valley 0 0

San Bernardino

County:

Mojave River

Basin 3 6 c

Santa Ana River

Basin 0 0

San Diego County:

San Luis Rey River

Basin 0 1

San Dieguito River t

Basin 0 0

San Diego River

Basin 0 0

Sweetwater River

Basin 0 0 d

Otay River Basin 0 0 d

Tia Juana River

Basin 0 0

San Joaquin County:

Mokelumne River

Basin 2 3

Santa Barbara County:

Carpinteria Basin 3 0

Goleta Basin 2 3

Middle Santa Ynez

Valley 3 0

Lower Santa Ynez

Valley 29 6

San Antonio

Valley 0 0

Santa Maria

Valley 5 0

Guyana Valley 3 1

The State 60 62

At 

year

end

1

13

22

8

74

10

16

6

20

1

1

4

22

18

25

15

59

4

41

8

498

Number of

records

of water 

levels in

this 

report

365

485

533

39

b 197

95

114

27

96

3

3

12

b 303

138

308

95

368

37

446

68

4,059

Number of wells with

water-stage recorders

(R) or float gages (F)

Througl' -

out 

1947

1R

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1R, IP

0

0

0

IF

0

3R, 2F

Part

of 

1947

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2R, 2F

0

IF

0

5R, 3F

At

year 

end

1R

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1R, IP

0

0

0

IF

0

4R, 2F

a Includes wells established prior to 1947 but for which water-level 

records are renewed or are given for the first time in this report.

b In 1947 only; previous water levels also given in this report, 

c 2 additional wells in which no measurements were mnde in 1947. 

d 1 additional well in which no measurements were made in 1947.

In addition to this program in which the Geological Survey participated, systematic measurements of water level were made by numerous agencies 

in widely scattered and extensive parts of California. Fo~ the southern 

part of the State, the following programs were carried forward. In Venture 

County basins measurements were continued by the Ventura County Water Survey. In the East Mesa area between the Coachella Branch of the All American
CALIFORNIA 75

Canal and the East High Line Canal of Imperial Irrigation District, in continuation of observations begun in 1942 by the Bureau of Reclamation, 

United States Department of the Interior, bimonthly measurements were made 

in about 80 observation wells by the Imperial Irrigation District in cooperation with the Division of Irrigation of the Soil Conservation Service, 

United States Department of Agriculture. The following table shov/s the 

number of wells measured and the frequency of measurements mnde by a number 

of local agencies in the South Coastal Basin which includes the drainage 

basins of the Los Angeles, San Gabriel, and Santa Ana Rivers and the coastal plain in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Prom various agencies, the 

Division of Water Resources of the Department of Public Works, State of 

California, continued to assemble records of water levels in wells in the 

South Coastal Basin and in Antelope Valley. These assembled records for 

1945 have been published in the Division's Bulletin 39-N which continues 

the series beginning with Bulletin 39, published in 1932.

Programs of water-level measurement by local agencies 

_,______________In the South Coastal Basin in 1947_______________

Subarea and agency

Frequency of measurements

Semiannually Quarterly Monthly More 

frequently

Coastal plain, Los Angeles County: 

San Gabriel Valley Protective

Association, city of Long

Beach, and Los Angeles County

Flood Control District 

Los Angeles County Flood Control

District 470 

California Division of Water

Resources (West Coastal Basin)

Coastal plain, Orange County: 

Orange County Flood Control

District

Orange County ''later District 

(Santa Ana Gap)

San Fernando Valley:

Los Angeles Department of

Water and Power 202 

Los Angeles County Flood

Control District 140 

Soil Conservation Service 

(Western part of valley)

San Gabriel Valley:

Los Angeles County Flood

Control District 260

San Gabriel Valley Protective Association

Upper Santa Ana Valley: 

Chino Basin

San Bernardino County Flood

Control District 500

930S50 O 51 6

100

118 347

16

96

58

65

50

57

45
76 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Programs of water-level measurement by local agercies

___________in the South Coastal Basin in 1947 Continued____________

_____Frequency of measurements_____

Subarea and agency Seml ^^ Monthly More 

_____________________________annually _____J______J frequently

San Bernardino Valley:

San Bernardino Valley Water

Conservation District Measurements in about 300 wells and fluctuations of ground-water level summarized 

__________________________in an annual mimeographed report._______

In the central and northern parts of California a number of substantial 

water-level programs were maintained by irrigation districts and local 

water-conservation agencies, partly through collaboration with the Division 

of Water Resources in the Department of Public Works, State of California. 

The facilities available to the Geological Survey have not been adequate 

to coordinate these programs for coverage into this report.

RAINFALL AND SNOWFALL

The following general summary of precipitation in California for the

calendar year 1947 is quoted from the annual report of climatological data

I/

issued by the Weather Bureau:

"The outstanding feature of the weather for the year was 

the deficiency in precipitation. The average amount of precipitation was 13.74 inches, which is 10.24 inches legs than 

the 51-year average. For the State as a whole, the year 1947 

was the driest since 1898 when the average amount was only 

10.35 inches. Good rains fell in December 1946 but precipitation was below normal every month in 1947 except for June, 

July, August, and October. These excesses in the surnner 

months contributed little to the water supply, and in some 

cases did more harm than good so far as agriculture ras concerned. For all practical purposes, therefore, it may be said 

that precipitation in 1947 was deficient in every month except October. Considering the State by drainage basins, total 

precipitation for the year, in percentage of normal, was as 

follows: North Coast Drainage, 73; Sacramento River Basin, 

73; Northeastern Interior, 57; Central Coast, 53; San Joaquin 

River Basin, 48; South Coast, 33; Southeastern Desert Basins, 

46. Northwestern California fared best in approaching normal 

rainfall. Many places in the southern half of the State received less rain in 1947 than in-any previous year for which 

records are available. For example, at Paso Robles it was 

the driest year since 1887; at Fresno, since 1881; Hanford, 

1899; Claremont, 1891; Cuyamaca, 1887; Los Angeles, 1877; 

Redlands, 1889; Santa Barbara, 1867. Snowfall in the mountains was likewise sadly lacking and, at the end of the 

year, the snow-pack was alarmingly deficient."

Because ground water is derived essentially from rain or snow, the 

volume in storage and the water levels in wells generally fluctuate in response to fluctuations in precipitation. Where there is a marked seasonal 

range in precipitation, such as prevails throughout California and the remainder of the Pacific Coast region, ground-water storage generally is

I/ U. S. Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau, Climatological data 

California Section, vol. 51, No. 13, 1947.
CALIFORNIA 77

greatest and natural ground-water levels are highest during or somewhat 

after the height of the wet season, but during the ensuing dry season the 

unconfined ground-water storage is depleted by natural dischrrge and water 

levels commonly recede in wells. This depletion goes on until soil-moisture deficiencies have been replenished by the first rains of the next wet 

season. Thus, for the climatic conditions of California the ground-water 

level commonly is related less closely to precipitation within the calendar 

year than to precipitation within a "water year" which spans one wet season 

and the following dry season that Is, which ends In mid-autumn. For this 

treatment of climatic conditions and for the following summary treatment 

of runoff the water year is taken as ending September 30, the most practicable average date for near-maximum depletion of unconfined ground-water 

storage and near-aimimun runoff.

The first of two following tables shows the average monthly distribution of precipitation in California in the 51 years ending with 1947. The 

second table shows the relative wetness of the water-year ending September 30, 1947, at 15 representative stations in the State, both in inches 

and In percentage of the average for the 50 years ending September 30, 

1891-1940. This second table brings out that precipitation during the 

water-year 1946-47 was considerably less than the average for the 50-year 

period ending with 1939-40.

The 15-station average was only 70 percent of the 50-yeir average, 

extremes in the table ranging from 52 percent at Indlo to 100 percent at 

nearby San Bernardino. With the exception of Loa Angeles ani San 

Bernardino, the percentage of average rainfall was remarkably uniform at 

all of the stations shown. Over the area for which water levels are given 

in this report, the precipitation was about 10 percent greater, percentagewise, than the average for all 15 stations. The range here was from about 

65 percent in San JOaquin County to 100 percent at San Bernardino.

State-wide average monthly and yearly precipitation in California, 

in inches, based on the 51-year period 1897-1947 _g/

October

November

December

January

February

March

The year

1.26

2.47

3.92

4.66

4.51

3.69

20.50

April

May

June

July

August

September

1.66

.93

.33

.10

.10

.42

3.54

24.04

2/ From "Climatological Data", op. cit., monthly and seasonal precipitation for the season July 1946 to June 1947, inclusive, and for the season 

July 1947 to June 1948, inclusive.
78 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Precipitation and relative wetness for the year ending September 30, 1947, 

_______at 15 representative climatologic stations in California_______

Precipitation, 1946-47

Province Station and county ~~ ~ Percentage

J Inches of 50-year 

average^/

Northern Coast Ranges Eureka, Humboldt 22.83 59 

Coast Ranges of central

and southern California San Francisco, San Francisco 14,77 73 

San Luis Obispo, San

Luis Obispo 14.25 68 

Santa Barbara, Santa

Barbara 13.41 75 

Los Angeles, Los Angeles 12.74 88 

San Bernardino, San Bernardino 16.34 100 

San Diego, San Diego 6.51 66 

Cuyamaca, San Diego 27.97 72

Great Valley Red Bluff, Tehama 14.65 63

(California Trough) Stockton, San Joaquin 9.09 65

Fresno, Fresno 6.51 69

Sierra Nevada Nevada City, Nevada 33.61 69

West Point, Calaveras 28.25 71

Great Basin (South- Indio, Riverside 1.69 58 

western Bolson Needles, San Bernardino 2.91 65 

provincej_____________________ _______________ ______________ 

a Average for years ending September 30, 1891, to 19 A0.

RUNOFF

The runoff in California streams during the water-year ending Septenber 

30, 1947, was generally below normal to deficient many months of the year. 

Representative of the runoff in the northern and central parts of the State, 

the year's total for Trinity River at Lewiston, in the north coaatal drainage, was 76 percent of normal; for the combined flow of the Sacramento and 

San Joaquin Rivers and tributaries, about 55 percent; and for Kings River 

at Piedra, in the southern Sierra drainage, 74 percent.

In Southern California, the average seasonal runoff was exceeded only 

in three limited areas. These were the valley-floor areas- of rising water 

in the Santa Ana River below San Bernardtno and in the Sar Gabriel River 

near Pico, and the mountain drainage areas of West Fork of the San Gabriel 

River and Rock Creek. The runoff from most of the remaining portions of 

the San Gabriel Mountains, from frontal drainage areas of the San Bernardino 

Mountains, and from sections of the valley floor along the San Gabriel and 

Los Angeles Rivers and Ballona Creek ranged between 75 anc? 100 percent of 

the average. In a narrow belt surrounding this area it renged between 50 

and 75 percent of the average and in most of the remaining- areas it was less 

than 50 percent, and for the most part, less than 25 percent of the average. 

At 10 gaging stations In San Diego County the runoff was the lowest recorded in the period of record.
CALIFORNIA 79

SUMMARIES OF PROGRAMS, HYDROLOGIC CONDITIONS, AND WATER-LB#EL FLUCTUATIONS

Coastal plain in Los Angeles and Orange Counties

Program of work

Although no periodic measurements of water level for wells in the Long 

Beach-Santa Ana area were made by the Geological Survey in 1947, extensive 

programs for periodic measurements of observation wells in this area were 

continued by several local agencies. In Orange County measurements were 

made chiefly by the Orange County Flood Control District, ani in Los Angeles 

County chiefly by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the San 

Gabriel Valley Protective Association, and the city of Long Beach. The waterlevel measurements tabulated in this report for the series of observation 

wells in the Long Beach-Santa Ana area were furnished to the Geological Survey by these agencies. For this area, measurements by the Geological Survey 

were made monthly on one and annually on six walls.

The Geological Survey also continued its ground-water investigation of 

the Torrance-Santa Monica area in cooperation with the Los Angeles County 

Flood Control District and certain municipalities. Although no factual or 

interpretive releases concerning the a^-ea were made in 1947, the final report was completed by the end of the year.

For the several wells in the Torrance-Santa Monica area, which wera

selected as "continuing" observation wells by the Geological Survey, measurements were made about monthly by the California Division of Water Resources as a part of that agency's program for collection of factual data for 

its use during adjudication of water rights within the West Basin. The records of the Division of Water Resources for these wells are published in 

this report.

The investigation was continued for the Corps of Engineers, United 

States Army, pertaining to ground-water conditions along the Rio Hondo and 

lower Los Angeles River, in connection with a proposed program for flood 

control.

In this report, records are included for 68 wells in th<? areas covered 

by the three cooperative projects in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. 

Of these wells, records for 31 have been furnished solely by local agencies. 

Of the 37 wells measured by the Geological Survey, 1 was measured monthly, 

28 were measured once in January or February, and once in April, and 2 were 

measured only once in the early part of the year. Of the 6 "permanent" observation wells of the Geological Survey, all were visited oice during the 

year.
80 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Of the 83 wells for which records for 1946 were published In WaterSupply Paper 1076, records for 68 are continued In this report. No additional wells have been Included that were not reported In Water-Supply 

Paper 1076. The 15 wells discontinued at the end of 1946, or at some time 

during that year, are listed In the following table.

Wells in which water levels were measured In 1946 but not In 1947____ 

Los Angeles County

3/12-8D3 3/15-25A1 4/13-33E6

3/13-20H4 25H2 4/14-28H1

28P1 4/12-27K2 36H1

32F2 4/13-11F1 5/12-2B1

3/14-35R1 26L1

Orange County 

6/10-11B2

Only 35 of the 68 wells for which records are given in this report 

were active at year-end. The remainder were discontinued early in the year, 

and of this group 29 wells were discontinued as of April 1. The following 

table lists these wells for which measurements are included in this report 

but which wer.e discontinued at some time during the year.

Wells in which water-level measurements were discontinued 

before year-end, 1947

Los Angeles County

1/11-21B1 

2/12-23G1

27B1

27H2

28J2

29R1

33B2

33B3

5/12-13D2

2/12-33L2 

3/12 -7A2

7N1

7P1

8F1

3/13 -3 5B2

4/13 -2K1

2P1

Orange

4/13-10F1 

10R1

11B1

11B3

11D2

11K5

11L3

12E1

County

4/13-12H1 

14F3

14P1

23F2

24M1

26P6

4/14-8E1

13F1

Hydrologic conditions and water-level fluctuations

Records published by the United States Weather Bureau for three rainfall stations in the coastal plain of Los Angeles and Orange Counties Los 

Angeles at the north edge. Long Beach near the southwest edge, and Santa 

Ana near the southeast edge suggest that rainfall on this area for the 

calendar year 1947 was only about one-third of normal. For the water year 

ending September 30, 1947, however, rainfall on the area was about 90 percent of normal. Obviously, the large quantity of rain thst occurred in
CALIFORNIA 81

November 1946 caused the marked difference in rainfall for thsse two largely 

concurrent periods.

The use of the water year in summarizing rainfall records gives a more 

consistent basis for comparison than would a period ending in the middle 

of the rainy season. Also, the water year more nearly agrees with the 

period of seasonal ground-water low than does the calendar year. However, 

because water-level records are presented herein on a calendar-year basis, 

rainfall records are summarized For both 12-month periods. The table shows 

that for the period October 1946 to December 1947 the only moiths in which 

appreciable rain fell were November and December 1946, and December 1947. 

Rainfall in the other months was too small to benefit crops appreciably or

to replenish ground-water supplies.

S/

Average rainfall, in inches, for three stations on the coaatal plain of

Log Angeles and Orange Counties, Calif. 

(Prom publications of the United States Weather Bureau)

Date

October 1946

November

December

January 1947

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

The water-year

1946-47

October

November

December

The calendar-year

1947

Normal

0.65

.92

2.76

2.52

3.19

2.43

1.00

.36

.06

.01

.04

.21

14.15

.64

.97

2.32

14.25

Current

0.68

6.64

3.04

.26

.67

.72

.09

.41

.02

0

.05

.08

12.66

.10

.28

1.74

4.42

Departure

+0.03

+ 5.72

+ .28

~2 .26

-2.52

-1.71

-.91

+ .05

-.04

-.01

+ .01

-.13

-1.49

-.54

-.69

-1.08

-9.83

Percent

+ 5

+ 622

+ 10

-90

-79

-70

-91

+ 14

-67

-100

+25

-62

-10

-84

-71

-38

-69

s/Not

_ Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Ana.

Note; U. S. Weather Bureau "normals" recomputed for publication in 

1947 Climatological Data.

The following table summarizes water-level fluctuations in 30 selected 

observation wells in the coastal plain in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. 

In this table, water levels at year-end are compared to the year-end levels 

of 1946 and to those of the historic low-water year 1936. The data are 

tabulated separately in three groups: namely, the main coastal basin in 

Orange County, the main coastal basin in Los Angeles County, and the socalled West Basin southwest of the Newport-Inglewood uplift. Within the 

main coastal basin, 15 index wells in Orange County show an average drop 

of 8.1 feet in the year 1947 and an average rise of 5.5 feet since 1936,
82 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

and the 5 index wells inLos Angeles County show an average drop Of 3.1 feet 

in the year 1947 and an average drop of 1.5 feet since 1S36. Within the 

West Basin of Los Angeles County, 5 of the 8 index wells show an average 

drop of 4.9 feet during 1947 and an average drop of 26.1 feet since 1936. 

The drop of 4.9 feet during 1946-47 is probably misleadirg; included in the 

averages was the well 3/14-21B1 which showed an abnormal drop of 12.7 feet. 

Excluding this well an average drop of 2.9 feet is obtaired.

Summary of water-level fluctuations in 30 selected observation wells 

____on the coastal plain in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Calif.______

Water level at end of December, Net rise (+) or net

Well in feet above (+) or below (-) decline (-) in water 

___ ___________sea level g/_______________level, in feet

1936 1946 1947 1936-47 194(5-47

3/11-36^2

4/9-7B1

4/10-22L2

4/11-19K1

5/10-9D1

5/10-28B1

5/11-2E1

5/11- 16D2

5/11-25P1

5/ll-28Alb/

5/ll-29C4b/ 

5/12-12P1

6/10-1E1

6/10-1L2

6/10- 5C1

6/ll-l?G2

I-9P1

Wells in the

18.2

11.2

10.2

10.9

10.0

7.8

4.4

2.0

3.5

.6

".9

.2

17.1

3.5

.8

-1.8

main coastal

36.7

54.8

29.9

20.8

24.5

18.7

22.9

11.2

10.1

c 8.2

7.2 

7.0

14.6

21.9

11.0

1.9

17.7

basin--0range

26.1

37.4

SI. 9

14.3

16.7

10.2

8.1

4.7

4.9

.7

1.5 2.-1

5.0

20.0

6.3

.9

3.1

County

+7.9

+ 26.2

+ 11.7

+3.4

+ 6.7

+2.4

+3.7

+2.7

+1.4

+1.3

+£.'2

+ 4.8

+2.9

+2.8

+ .1

+ 4.9

-10.6

-17.4

-8.0

-6.5

-7.8

-8.5

-14.8

-6.5

-5.2

-7.5

-5.7 

-4.9

-9.6

-1.9

-4.7

-1.0

-14.6

Averages: 6.6 20.2 12.1 + 5.5 -8.1

Wells in the main coastal basin Los Angeles County

133.5 159.8 152.8 +19.3 -7.0

62.6 70.1 64.5 +1.9 -5.6

35.4 19.6 9.9 -25.5 -9.7

14.5 15.7 28.1 +13.6 +12.4

-14.2 -25.2 -31.2 -17.0 -6.0

2/12-13A1

3/12-8L3

3/13-8L2

4/11-5D1

4/12-8P1

Averages; 46.4 48.0 44.9 -1.5 -3.1

Wells in the West (Coastal) Basin, tapping the Silverado water-bearing 

zone of Pleistocene age or its equivalent

2/15-34H1

3/13-18G2

3/14-3Klb/

3/14-21BT

3/14-36M3d/

4/13-14Lle/

4/1S-23G2

4/13--33D1

-0.8

13.4

-ii"

-13.5

.3

-34.3

-30.5

-2.0

-36.9

-29

-26

-19.8

2.4

-56.8

-47.6

-4.1

-36.1

-32.6

-38.. 7

-22.1

.1

-62.3

-52.4

-3.3

-49.5

-27.7

-8.6

-.2

-28.0

-21.9

-2.1

+ .8

-3.6

-12.7

-2.3

-2.3

-5.5

-4.8

Averages; -12.6 -33.8 -3.8.7 -26.1 -4.9

Chiefly interpolated.

Excluded from averages.

Plowing; measuring point is 8.2 feet above sea level.

Taps shallow deposits of Pleistocene age; excluded from averages.

Taps Gaspur water-bearing zone of Recent age; excluded from averages.
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Mojave Desert region 

Antelope Valley, Kern and Los Angeles Counties

Observations of water level In Antelope Valley by the Geological Survey and by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District were continued In 

1947 in 132 wells. These included 10 wells of which 5 were established 

during 1947 and the remainder during earlier years, and for which waterlevel records are renewed or are given for the first time In this report. 

Levels in 3 wells were measured by continuous water-stage recorders; In 26 

wells measurements were made at approximately monthly intervals; and In 

most of the remainder 1 measurement only was made In the fall of the year. 

The measurements indicate a continuation of the downward trerd In levels 

of the past several years. For the entire valley the average, decline In 

level from the fall of 1946 to the fall of 1947 was about 4.5 feet. The 

greatest declines were shown in township 7 north, ranges 10 end 11 west, 

where there is heavy pumping for irrigation.

Mojave River Basin, San Bernardino County

Observations of water level in the Mojave River Basin were continued 

in 1947 in 74 wells. These included three wells of which one was established during 1947 and the other two during earlier years, ard for which 

water-level records are given for the first time in this report. Ordinarily the water levels in this basin are measured in both the spring and fall 

of the year as representing, respectively, the times of maximum and minimum 

stages. Heavy precipitation occurred In the mountain portior of the drainage area in November 1946, and the measurements of the water levels were 

not made until January 1947. During 1947, therefore, the levels in most 

of the wells were measured in January, May, and November.

During the water year ending September 30, 1947, the die-charge of the 

Mojave River near Victorville was 55 percent of the 22-year average, and 

there was continuous flow at Barstow from December 22 to March 23.

Measurements of water level in nine wells in the area between the 

Forks and Hesperia Crossing showed an average net decline of 11.2 feet from 

January to November 1947. Because the recharge of ground water from the 

early rains of November 1946 was effective as far downstream as Hesperia 

Crossing, the* January 1947 levels did not represent the minimum stages of 

the preceding fall, as In the case of the levels in the areas- farther downstream. A better Indication of the change In water levels ir this area is
84 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

therefore given by a comparison of measurements made in tie fall of 1945 

with those made In' the fall of 1947. During this 2-year period, the average net change in the water levels was a decline of 3.4 feet.

For the remainder of the basin, the measurements indicated generally 

a net decline in water levels from the fall of 1946 to the fall of 1947.

In wells in the vicinity of Verde Crossing, the averrge net decline 

was 1.7 feet; between Victorville,and Hodge, 0.9 foot; downstream from 

Hodge Crossing and north to the Barstow-Mojave highway, 1.7 feet; and in 

the valley north of this highway, 0.1 foot.

Average net declines indicated by the measurements in other parts of 

the basin were: 1.7 feet in the Lenwood-Barstow area; 4.5 feet in the area 

between Barstow and Daggett; 1.9 feet in the sub-basin between Daggett and 

the Kouns-Newberry sand-dune belt; and 1.0 foot in the sand-dune belt. 

East of the sand-dune belt, changes in water level shown 1 y the measurements were too slight to indicate a definite trend.

Mokelumne River Basin, San Joaquin County

During 1947 the East Bay Municipal Utility District continued monthly 

measurements of water level in selected observation wells of the Mokelumne 

area, in the central part of the Great Valley. Records for 24 of these 

wells have been used as an index to the changes in ground-water storage, 

and they have been published by the Geological Survey since 1935. In these 

index wells 303 measurements were made during the year.

Of the original 24 wells, one was destroyed in Septenber 1946 and 3 

more were destroyed or abandoned because of lowering water table'before 

the end of 1947. As a rule, a nearby well has been measured to replace 

each abandoned well. Records for two of these replacement wells are included in this report. The following table correlates the average yearly 

water-level changes in the index wells (21 in 1947) with the fluctuations 

in yearly rainfall, beginning with 1943. In this table the accumulated 

changes begin with 1934, as shown in the report for 1945. The table shows 

that the water level in the Mokelumne area declined for the fifth consecutive year. For the period of record, 1934-47, the decline in 1947 was exceeded only by that of 1939, and the deficiency in rainfall during 1947 for 

the three index stations was larger than that of any other year.
CALIFORNIA 85

Average yearly rise or decline of water level In 24 observation wells, 

and yearly rainfall in the Mokelumne area, 1945-47

Water level

Year

1943 

1944 

1945 

1946 

1947

Yearly rise (+) 

or decline (-) 

(feet)

-0.19 

-2.32 

-.06 

c -2.24 

d -2.71

Accumulated rise (+) 

or decline (-)b/ 

(feet)

+2.89 

+ .57 

+ .51 

c -1.73 

d -4.44

Rainfa 11£/

Excess (+) or 

deficiency (-) 

(Inches)

-2.93 

+ .46 

+9.50 

-8.92 

-14.69

deficiency (-)b/ 

(Inches)

+22.21 

+22.67 

+32.17 

+23.25 

+8.56

a Average of rainfall at Electra, West Point, and Twin Lakes, 1906- 

45. Average yearly rainfall at the 3 stations In this 40-yefr period was 

38.74 Inches.

b Accumulation dates from Jan. 1, 1934-.

c Average based on 22 wells. 

d Average based on 21 wells.

The second table shows the average change In water level In 1947 during the periods of Increasing and of diminishing withdrawals for Irrigation, 

respectively. This table shows that recharge early in 1947 vas Insufficient to offset the heavy withdrawals for Irrigation, as indicated by the 

average decline of almost 4-jj feet. During the last half of the year, water 

levels rose somewhat so that the average net change for the year was a decline of 2.8 feet.

Seasonal changes in water level, In feet, at 21 observation wells 

In the Mokelumne area, 1947

Period

Jan. 1 to May 31 (increasing 

withdrawal for irrigation) 

June 1 to Dec. 31 (diminishing 

withdrawal) 

The year

San Gabriel River

Greatest 

rise

+ 1.92

+9.20 

-.46

Basin, Los Angeles

Greatest 

recession

-11.88

-4.41 

-5.16

County

Average 

change

-4.49

+ 1.69 

-2.80

A continuous water-stage recorder was In operation throughout 1947 on 

well IS/10-18, at Baldwin Park, In the Upper San Gabriel Valley. The water 

level In this well rose from a mean dally stage of 304.22 feet above sea 

level on January 1 to a stage of 308.81 feet, the highest of the year, on 

March 11.- Declining, then, It reached a stage of 291.58 feet, the lowest 

of the year, on December 31. On that date the stage was 17.2.3 feet below 

the highest stage of the year, 12.39 feet below the mean dally stage of 

December 31, 1946, 37.5 feet below the record high stage of 329.1 feet on 

May 19, 1916, and 34.5 feet above the record low stage of 257.1 feet on 

November 30, 1931.
86 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSUR3, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Baaina In San Diego County

The measurements of water level in 46 wells in San Diego County in 

1947 indicate net declines during the year in all of the 6 principal river 

basins of the county except Otay River Basin. As shown in the following 

table, the average net decline in San Luis Rey, San Dieguito, San Diego, 

and Tia Juana River basins ranged from 2.75 feet in 4 wells in the Tia 

Juana River basin to 6.75 feet in 18 wells in the San Diego River basin. 

In Sweetwater and Otay River basins the net changes in water level are 

indicated by measurements made in one well only in each basin; well 

17/lW-19a, in Sweetwater River basin, showed a net decline of 4.08 feet, 

and well 18/2W-22, in Otay River basin, a net rise of 0.11 foot. The only 

other net rise shown in any of the measured wells in the six basins was 

that of 2.63 feet in well 12/1W-32 in the San Dieguito River basin. The 

greatest net decline in any of the measured wells was 38.07 feet in well 

15/1E-17H6 in the San Diego River basin.

Net changes in water level, in feet, in observation wells 

in San Diego County, 1947

Number Number of Greatest 

Basin of measure- net

wells ments

San Luis Rey River, 

Monserate Narrows

to Oceanside 16 111

San Dieguito River, 

San Pasqual Valley 6 27 

San Diego River, 

El Monte Park to

coast 18 89

Sweetwater River,

at Sunnyside 1 3 

Otay River, at Otay 1 3 

Tia Juana River, 

near San Ysidro 4 12

a Rise in well 12/1W-32. 

b Decline in well 15/1E-17H6.

Santa Ana River Basin, Riverside

rise

0

a 2.63

0

0 

.11

0

Greatest Average 

net net

decline

11.92

12.76

b 38.07

4.08 

0

4.61

change

-3.31

-3.23

-6.75

-4.08 

+ .11

-2.75

and San Bernardino Counties

San Bernardino area

Observations of water level in the San Bernardino ar<»a were continued 

in 1947 in 10 wells; in 8 of these, levels were measured in January, 

February, May, and November; in 1, the Williams well, at weekly intervals; 

and in well 18/3W-20B1, at monthly intervals.
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The water level In well 1S/3W-17C1, the Williams well near Redlands, 

declined continuously from 12.4 feet below land-surface datun on January 4, 

the highest observed stage of the year, to 30.0 feet on Novenber 29, the 

lowest observed stage of the year. On December 27 the level had risen to 

a stage of 28.2 feet below land-surface datum; thus, the net change in 

water level for the year is indicated to have been a decline of 15.8 feet.

The average net change in water level during the year in the other 9 

wells distributed over the San Berna'rdino area, as indicated by the measurements of January 6, 1947, and February 4, 1948, was a decline of 8.2 feet. 

The net decline between those two dates, shown in all of the 9 wells, ranged 

from 23.1 feet in well 1S/3W-16L1 to 3.8 feet in well 1N/4W-36F1.

San Jacinto Valley

Observations of water level in the San Jacinto Valley were continued 

in 1947 in eight wells which were measured during January, February, April, 

August, and November.

The net change in water levels during the year is best indicated by 

comparison of the levels shown by the measurements made on January 9, 1947, 

and February 6, 1948. Excluding one well because of incomplete record, the 

average net change in water level between those dates in the other seven 

wells distributed over the valley was a decline of 5.7 feet. Net declines, 

shown in six of the wells, ranged from 21.7 feet in well 3/2V'-35iy. to 1.2 

feet in well 4/4W-1L1. A net rise in water level of 0.3 foot was shown in 

well 4/3W-32E1.

Basins in Santa Barbara County 

Program of work

Periodic water-level measurements in selected observation wells, made 

in connection with the investigation of the geology and grourd-water resources of Santa Barbara County, were continued throughout 1P47 in cooperation with the Santa Barbara County Water Agency. This work ras started 

during the early part of 1941, and the measurements for 1941 through 1946 

have been published in Water-Supply Papers 941, 949, 991, 1021, 1028, and 

1076; and through 1947 have been released locally in duplicated form. The 

six principal ground-water basins in the county are: The Carpinterla, 

Goleta, Upper Santa Ynez, Lower Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, and Cuyama Valleys, 

briefly described in Water-Supply Paper 949. Comprehensive reports on the
88 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTFRN STATES

3/ 

geology and ground water resources of the Santa Ynez River Valley, the

i/ south-coast basins, which deals with the Carplnterla and Goleta areas,

5/ 

and the Santa Maria Valley, have been released In duplicated form. These

three reports are In the process of being published as water-supply papers.

y In addition, a report on the Cuyama Valley will soon be released.

Water levels are also observed In the San Antonio Valley which Is a 

narrow ground-water basin about 20 miles long In the western part of the 

county between the Santa Ynez River Valley and the Santa Maria River 

Valley. The development of ground water In this basin Is small compared 

to the other basins, and no report has been prepared on the geology and 

ground-water resources of the area.

In 1947 water-level measurements were also made by the city of Santa 

Maria and the Santa Maria A/alley Water Conservation District. These measurements were made available to the Geological Survey, ani are Included 

In this report, Identified by footnotes. Of the 135 observation wells being maintained at the end of 1946, 10 were discontinued drrlng 1947 and 45 

new wells were established making a total of 170 active at the end of the 

year. During 1947 most of these wells were visited monthly; three were 

equipped with water-stage recorders and five were equipped with "high-low" 

float gages throughout at least part of the year. 

General hydrologlc conditions, pumpage, and fluctuations of water level

Rainfall at two main stations In Santa Barbara County for the year 

ending September 30, 1947, was about 75 percent of the long-term average. 

At Santa Barbara the rainfall was 13.41 Inches as compare-} with the 80- 

year average of 18.21 Inches, and at Santa Maria It was 10.42 Inches compared with the 62-year average of 14.27 Inches. The avenge rainfall at 

eight stations maintained by the Geological Survey (see Water-Supply Paper 

849, p. 182) was 10.7 Inches 60 percent of that for the nearly average

3/ Upson, J. E., Thomasson> H. G, Jr., and others, Geology and water 

resources of the Santa Ynez River Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, 

U. S. Geol. Survey duplicated report, 1947.

4/ Upson, J. E., Thomasson, H. 0. Jr., and others, Geology and groundwater resources of the south-coast basins of Santa Barbari County, California with a section on surface-water resources, U. S. Geol. Survey duplicated report, 1947.

5/ Worts, G. P. Jr., and Thomasson, H. G. Jr., Geology and ground-water 

resources of the Santa Maria Valley area, Santa Barbara County, California, 

with a section on surface-water resources, U. S. Geol. Survey duplicated 

report, 1947.

6/ Upson, J. E., and Worts, G. P. Jr., Ground water In the Cuyama 

Valley, California, U. S. Geol. Survey typewritten report, 1947.
CALIFORNIA 89

year 1943-44. Also at these eight stations the rainfall for the year ending September 30, 1945, was 80 to 85 percent of the long-term averages; 

and for 1946 was 79 percent. Thus, rainfall was below average for the three 

consecutive water years, 1945, 1946, and 1947.

Because recharge is roughly proportional to rainfall, ths low precipitation during these three years has produced little recharge to groundwater bodies in the county. During the winter months the observation wells 

in recharge areas reflect this condition by showing only slight rises in 

some areas and even marked declines in others. Low rainfall has necessitated an increase in winter pumpage for irrigation thereby placing an additional draft on ground-water bodies. As a result, in most areas there has 

been a substantial decline of water levels since 1944.

In 1947 the total pumpage for irrigation, and for municipal, industrial, domestic, and stock use in the county is estimated to have been 

nearly 200,000 acre-feet about 40,000 more than that pumped in 1946. This 

total does not include the water consumed by the cities of Santa Barbara 

and Montecito whose supply is derived by the impounding and diversion of 

Santa Ynez Ri'ver water. Pumpage for irrigation alone amounte-1 to about 

185,000 acre-feet. Because in some areas a part of the water applied to 

crops seeps downward and returns to storage, the figure for pumpage is not 

the total permanently removed from underground storage. The amount of return probably ranges from none to as much as 35 percent in th^ different . 

areas. Accordingly, the net pumpage (total less the return of irrigation 

water) is estimated for the year 1947 as roughly 160,000 acre-feet. Very 

little of the pumpage for use other than irrigation returns to storage. 

Unless otherwise indicated, pumpage is estimated by dividing total kilowatthours of electric energy consumed in the year by factors for the number of 

kilowatt-hours required to pump 1 acre-foot of water. Data 01 electric 

energy consumed were very kindly supplied by the Pacific Gas and Electric 

Company and the Southern California Edison Company.

Figure 11 shows water-level fluctuations in 10 wells and yearly rainfall at 3 stations for the 7-year period 1941-47. The hydrographs show 

that in most areas there was a general rise of water levels through 1943, 

and that beginning in 1944 levels have declined. Again, this can be attributed to variations in rainfall, and hence to recharge and pu-npage. Because hydrologic conditions differ considerably from one ground-water basin 

to another, the fluctuations of water level in each are discussed separately.
WATER LEVEL, IN FEET BE
CALIFORNIA 91

Carpinteria Basin 

Total ground-water pumpage during the calendar year 1947 in the

Carpinteria Basin is estimated to have been about 5,500 acre-feet, which

I/

is about three times the estimated perennial jield of 1,700 acre-feet.

Thus, unusually heavy pumpage combined with low recharge to tie water-bearing formations, due to the third consecutive year of subnormal precipitation, resulted in an appreciable decline of the ground-water levels over 

the basin. In 1947 the maximum water levels, which occurred during the 

spring due to the decrease or cessation of irrigation during the winter 

months, were from 2 to 14 feet below the maximum water levels of 1946, and 

averaged about 6.5 feet lower throughout the basin. The decline in the 

extreme western part of the basin in T. 4 N., R. 26 W., sees. 23 and 24, 

was less than average.

The water levels at the end of 1947 were from 9 to 40 feet uelow the 

water levels at the end of 1946, and averaged about 21 feet lower for the 

entire basin. This large decline was due chiefly to low rainfall in the 

fall of 1947 and to the continuation of the irrigation season to the end 

of the year.

At the end of the year static water levels in wells in the southwestern 

and central part of the basin ranged from 0 to 30 feet below sea level 

the water level being below sea level in most of the area of confined water. 

Well 4/25-27Q2 (fig. 11), in the area of confined water, shows a decline 

of 25 feet from April to December 1947, and the maximum water level for 

that year was about 12 feet below that of 1946.

Goleta Basin

The total ground-water pumpage in the Goleta Basin during 1947 is estimated to have been about 11.000 acre-feet, or about three times the esti-

§/ mated perennial yield of 3,100 acre-feet. Excessive pumpage combined

with lack of recharge due to subnormal rainfall caused water levels to continue to decline, but the decline here was not as great as in the 

Carpinteria Basin. For wells perforated in the main water-bee ring formation in the area of confined water, the maximum levels in 194V averaged 

about 2-^ to 3 feet below the maximum levels in 1946, and the vater level 

at the end of 1947 averaged about 7 feet below the levels at the end of

7/ Upson, J. E., Thomasson, H. G. Jr., and others, op. cit., p. 136. 

8/ Upson, J. E., Thomasson, H. G. Jr., op. cit., p. 210.

930S50 O-51 7
92 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

1946. The greater decline for the year-end levels was probably due to the 

continuation of the irrigation season into the late fall of 1947. For 

wells in the recharge area the average decline from maximum levels in 1946 

to maximum levels in 1947 was approximately 3^ feet, and year-end levels 

averaged nearly 11 feet lower in 1947.

The net change in year-end water levels from 1941 to 1947 in the 

Goleta Basin is shown by the graphs for wells 4/28-9A3 ard 4/28-17H11 

(fig. 11). In well 9A3 the net decline was over 16 feet, and in well 17H11 

it was over 10 feet. Both wells are in the area, of confined water and 

heavy withdrawals. Nevertheless, the loss of head is comparable to the 

over-all average net decline of about 13 feet. In the recharge area the 

decline of water level was even greater during this period.

At the end of 1947, water levels were below mean see level in nearly 

half the Goleta Basin. Water levels have been below sea level in some 

wells for nearly 20 years, but since 1944 the area in which the water levels 

are below sea level has grown as the water levels in the basin have declined.

In the Goleta Basin a few observation wells tap a sl^llow-water body 

from which there is essentially no pumpage. Fluctuations of water level 

in these wells show the natural balance between replenishment and discharge without the effect of pumping. From the maximum levels in 1946 to 

those in 1947 water levels had a net decline of between 1 and 2 feet; from 

1941 to 1947 the net decline was about 5 feet. These figures clearly indicate a deficiency of replenishment.

Middle Santa Ynez Valley

Total ground-water pumpage in the middle Santa Ynez Valley during 1947 

is estimated to have been about 18,000 acre-feet about 15 percent more 

than that in 1946. However, water levels in wells along the Santa Ynez 

River declined only about 1 foot during the year. At the end of the year 

water levels were about 2 feet below the levels of January 1945. Even 

though 1947 was the third year of subnormal rainfall with increased amounts 

of water pumped for irrigation, the slight decline in water levels indicates that there was sufficient recharge to the ground-wfter bodies adjacent 

to the Santa Ynez River to nearly equal the quantity of water used.
CALIFORNIA 93

In the Santa Ynez Upland, north of the"Santa Ynez River, ground-water 

levels continued to decline during 1947. The decline in the northern and 

central parts of the upland was greater than in wells in the southern part. 

The water level in well 7/31-23P1, in Los Olivos, declined about 7 feet 

during the year, and at the end of the year was 19 feet below the level 

of January 1945. Similarly, in well 7/31-25L1, 1 mile southeast of Los 

Olivos, the decline in water level was about 7 feet during 1947, and at 

the end of the year was 12 feet below the level of January 1945. The water 

level In well 6/30-6A1 (fig. 11), 3 miles southeast of Los Olivos and near 

the center of the Santa Ynez Upland, declined 10 feet during 1947, and declined approximately 18 feet from January 1945 to December 1947. Water 

levels In wells 6/30-7K1 and 6/31-13D1, about 2 miles and 1-J miles, respectively, north of the Santa Ynez River, declined half a foot and 2 feet, 

respectively, during 1947, and about 1 foot and 6 feet from January 1945 

to December 1947.

Lower Santa Ynez Valley

Total ground-water pumpage in the Lower Santa Ynez Valley during 1947 

is estimated to have been about 22,000 acre-feet an increase of about 50 

percent over that in 1946, due to low rainfall TJhich prolonged the irrigation season through the fall of 1947. However, the pumpage during the 

fall was less than that during the summer, and most wells recovered slightly near the end of the year. The maximum water levels in 1947 averaged 

less than half a foot below the maximum levels of 1946. For about half of 

the observation wells in the Lompoc Plain the maximum water levels .occurred 

near the end of December 1946, or the first of January 1947, making the 

maximum water levels for these wells the same for both years. For 22 representative observation wells in the Lompoc Plain, the water levels at the 

end of 1947 averaged about 4 feet below the year-end levels for 1946. 

Hydrographs for wells 7/35-26J3 and 7/34-27L1 are shown on figure 11. 

Well 7/35-26J3 is in the western part of the Lompoc Plain where the principal ground-water body is confined. As shown by the hydrograph for this 

well the pumping of nearby irrigation wells have an appreciable effect on 

the water level. Well 7/34-27L1 is in the eastern part of the Lompoc Plain 

where the aquifer is not confined. Since the peak water levels in 1941 

there has been a general decline of the levels in this area of about 10 

feet.
94 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

San Antonio Valley

No estimates of pumpage have been made for the San Antonio Valley 

principally because the valley Is relatively small and pumpage Is low. In 

1947 pumpage from the 15 to 20 Irrigation wells in the valley probably did 

not amount to more than 2 to 3 thousand acre-feet. Water levels declined 

about 2 feet from the year-end levels in 1946 to those in 1947.

Santa Maria Valley 

Total ground-water pumpage in the Santa Maria Valley during 1947 is

estimated to have been nearly 120,000 acre-feet, which Is more than twice

9/

the estimated perennial yield of 53,000 acre-feet. Due to low rainfall

there was very little recharge to the ground-water body; hence, most of 

the water pumped came from storage. During 1947 the average decline In 22 

observation wells in the area of unconflned water was about 8-j^ feet which 

was about 25 percent greater than the decline during 1946. The decline In 

individual wells ranged from less than 5 feet to more than 16 feet. In the 

Sisquoc River Valley, from Pugler's Point to 4 miles upstream, the average 

decline, as Indicated by three observation wells, was 11 feet during 1947. 

Prom Pugler's point for 5 miles downstream In the Santa Maria Valley, the 

average decline as Indicated by 6 observation wells was 12 feet. In the 

vicinity of Santa Maria the average decline of 5 observation wells during 

1947 was about 8 feet.

In the area of confined water, at the west end of the valley, the 

average decline of water levels in 9 observation wells was about 6^ feet 

from the end of 1946 to the end of 1947. The decline Ir Individual v;ells 

ranged from 3 to 10 feet, and the average decline for these wells during 

1946 averaged somewhat less than 2 feet. The extension of the Irrigation 

season Into the fall and winter months probably accounted for the greater 

decline during 1947.

V/ater levels In the Santa Maria Valley have been declining since 1944 

when the highest levels since the late twenties were reached in most wells. 

Figure 11 shows hydrographs for three wells in the area. Well 9/33-2A1 Is 

In the Sisquoc Valley, a tributary to the Santa Maria Valley, about 1 mile 

above Pugler's Point. The graph of this well shows a nearly steady decline 

from May 1945 to December 1947 which amounted to about £2 feet. The record

9/ Worts, G. F. Jr., and Thomasson, H. G. Jr., op. clt., p. 233.
CALIFORNIA 95

for well 10/34-14E3, in Santa Maria at the city water works plant, was 

started in 1917, and the lowest stage recorded was 132.7 feet below land 

surface in October 1936. At the end of 1947 the water level in this well 

was 117.29 feet only 15.4 feet above the record low. The decline in 1947 

alone was nearly 9 feet. During the years 1941 to 1946 the water level in 

well 10/35-7F1, in the area of confined water near Guadalupe, recovered 

sufficiently at year end to cause the well to flow, but at the end of 1947 

the water level was nearly 7 feet below the land surface, Indicating a substantial drop in artesian pressure in this area.

Cuyama Valley

Pumping for irrigation in the Cuyama Valley, which began in 1939, has 

increased each year. No electrical energy data are available upon which 

to estimate the pumpage during 1947, but it probably increased over that 

for 1946 due to continued dry weather and further development of the valley. 

However, the estimate of ground-water pumpage in 1946 was about 17,000 

acre-feet, and in 1947 was possibly on the order of 20,000 acre-feet. The 

greatest decline of water levels occurred in the upper part of the valley. 

Well 9/24-19Q.1, near the Cuyama Ranger Station, declined about 7 feet during the year, which was slightly greater than the decline during the previous year. One well, 7/24-13C1, 11 miles upstream from the Cuyama Ranger 

Station at Apache School, in Ventura County, declined about 8 feet during 

the year.

In the heavily pumped part of the valley the decline in water levels 

during the year also was greater in the upper portion than in the lower 

portion and ranged from less than 1 foot to somewhat more thar 3 feet. 

Well 10/25-30P1 (fig. 11 ), in the area of heavy pumping, shows fluctuations 

for the period 1941-47. The graph shows that from December If41 to May 

1945 the water level rose about 7 feet, and then to December 1947 declined 

about 6 feet. Thus, the net change from 1941 to the end of 1?47 was nearly 

zero. However, the net decline in 1947 alone was 3-J feet--corsiderably 

more than the total for the preceding two dry years.
96 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

SYMBOLS ASSIGNED TO OBSERVATION WELLS

In the following descriptions and records of water level, observation 

wells are identified by symbols or "numbers" that indicate their respective 

locations according to the rectangular system for subdivision of public 

land. In Water-Supply Paper 991 these symbols were assigned for the fi'rst 

time to all Geological Survey observation wells in the St^te, according to 

the system describee1 in that water-supply paper and there accompanied by a 

cross-reference table of previous numbers and location symbols.

The descriptions and records are given by counties in alphabetical sequence, and for each county in numerical order of the location symbols. 

Thus, certain groups of the data each pertain to a distinct ground-water 

area as indicated by subheadings in the record. However, other groups of 

data each span two or more ground-water areas under this circumstance, the 

area is indicated in the text statements that introduce the several records 

of individual wells.

WELL DESCRIPTIONS AND WATER-LEVEL MEASUREMENTS

Kern County 

Antelope Valley

9/12-16R1 (#1076, p. 118). Robert Rubeen. About 0.6 mile east of 

Rosamond. No measurements made in 1947.

9/12-21D1 (*Q91, p. 100; 1021, p. 85; 1028, p. 79; 1076, p. 118). 

Southern Pacific Lands Agency. In Rosamond. Measurements by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

2 

3

Water 

level

41.7

(a)

Date

Feb. 

Apr.

27 

9

Water 

level

42.0 

43.5

Date

July 

Nov.

7 

IS

Water 

level

47.1 

47.8

a Pumping.

9/13-14H1 (^-1076, p. 119). About 3 miles west of Rcsamond. No measurements made in 1947.

9/13-20H1 (*991, p. 101; 1021, p. 86; 1028, p. 79; 1076, p. 119). 

Harry White. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Ccntrol District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

2

13

69 

66

.0 

.5

Apr. 

July

9

7 a

65.4 

79.0

Nov. 19 74 .4

a Well 300 feet south pumping.

9/13-20H2 (*991, p. 101; 1021, p. 86; 1028, p. 80; 1076, p. 119). 

Harry White. No measurements made in 1947.

9/13-35P1 (*1028, p. 80; 1076, p. 119). P. D. Gaskill. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 57.6.

9/14-24K1 (-«-1076, p. 119). De Fone. About 8.5 miles west of Rosamond. 

No measurements made in 1947.
:ALIFOKNIA, LOS ANGELES GUUNTY 97

9/14-24Q1 (#1028, p. 80; 1076, p. 119). De Fone. Measurement by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 104.6.

9/14-29M1 (*1028, p. 80; 1076, p. 119). Measurements by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: July 8, 177.3; Nov. 18, 177.2.

9/14-32D1 (-*1028, p. 80; 1076, p. 119). Sears. Measurement by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Apr. 9, 167.6.

Los Angeles County

Antelope Valley

5/9-6B1 (*1028, p. 80; 1076, p. 119). Water level, in feet below

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 35.3.

5/9-20J1 (#1021, p. 86; 1028, p. 81; 1076, p. 119). L. M. Nixon. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 235.8.

5/P-28A1. R. C. Wiess. NE^NE^ sec. 28, T. 5 N., R. 9 W., about 17 

miles southeast of Palmdale, 800 feet south of Avenue W, 50 feet west of 

177th Street E., and 20 feet west of ranch house. Used domestic well, 

equipped with windmill and electrically driven pump, diameter 4 feet for 

J.2 feet and 12-inch square redwood casing for 120 feet, total depth 132 

feet. Measuring point, top of 4-foot circular concrete curb, at landsurface datum which is about 3,295 feet above sea level. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 124.1.

5/10-6N1 (*1028, p. 81; 1076, p. 119). Little Rock Irrigation District. Water-stage recorder installed Apr. 10, 1947-. Measurements by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Mar. 

Apr.

5 

18 

10 

18

Water 

level

88.6 

88.4 

89.0 

88.2

Date

May 

June

July

15 

5 

12

1

Water 

level

88.8 

89.5 

89.0 

98.3

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

14 

11 

2

Wat er 

level

91.8 

99.0 

93.1

Date

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

15 

12 

3

Water 

level

96.6 

91.5 

91.1

5/10-7E1 (#1028, p. 81; 1076, p. 120). Calavalley. Equipped with 

water-stage recorder to Jan. 14, 1947. Measurements by Los Angeles County 

Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

3 

13

121.0 

120.8

Mar. 

Apr.

18 

10

120.7 

120.2

May 

June

15

5

121.4 

122.8

Dec . 3 123.1

5/10-7R1 (*1028, p. 81; 1076, p. 120). Tamarack Park. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet belov/ 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 3, 206.8.

5/10-12B1 (#1028, p. 82; 1076, p. 120). Ed Sanner.

Water level, in feet below lar.d-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

5

5

50.7

50.8

50 .8

Apr.

May

June

2

6

4

50.8

50.8

50.8

July

Aug.

Sept .

7

5

4

51.0

50.9

51.0

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

4

4

51.0

51.2

51.2

5/10-21J1 (#1028, p. 82; 1076, p. 120). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 21.7.

5/10-26B1 (#1028, p. 82; 1076, p. 120). R. J. Darling, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 47.7.

Water level,

5/11-4R1 (*1028, p. 82; 1076, p.120 ). J°e Martin. Measurement by 

Los Angeles County Flood'Control District. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Dec. 3, 146.0.
98 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

5/11-9Q1 (#1028, p. 82; 1076, p. 120). Well covered; measurements 

discontinued.

5/11-9R1 (-*1028, p. 82; 1076, p. 120). Casing sealed; measurements 

discontinued.

5/11-10R1 (*1028, p. 83; 1076, p. 120). Measurements by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

3 

13

15

Water 

level

80.0 

79.9 

79.6

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

10 

15 

5

Water 

level

80.7 

81.3 

83.2

Date

July 

Sept 

Oct.

7 

.11 

2

Water 

level

84.5 

85.8 

86.6

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

12 

3

Water 

level

89. 

91.2

5/11-12H1 (*1028, p. 83; 1076, p. 120). Wheelock. No measurements 

made in 1947.

5/11-12Q1 (#1028, p. 83; 1076, p. 120). Wheelock. Measurements by 

Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Dec. 3, 131,4.

5/11-13J1 (#1028, p. 83; 1076, p. 120). Little Rock Irrigation District. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 3, 119.8.

5/11-22D1. Totem Pole Ranch. NW-^NWf sec. 22, T. 5 N., R. 11 W., 

about 2.5 miles southwest of Little Rock, 650 feet south of road along 

north end of section 22, 550 feet east of Little Rock Croek Canyon road. 

Used domestic well. Measuring point, top of wood cribbing under plank 

door, 0.5 foot above land-surface datum which is about 3,014 feet above 

sea level. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 

Water levels, J.n feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 1, 26.4; 

Dec. 3, 27.7.

6/8-10N1 (#991, p. 102; 1021, p. 86; 1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 120). 

Robert Barnett. Formerly owned by W. G. Haguet. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 7, 25.2.

6/8-10N2. Robert Barnett. SWiSWj sec. 10, T. 6 N., R. 8 W., about 

22 miles northeast of Palmdale, 260 feet east and 200 fe<3t north of the 

southwest corner of section 10, 50 feet north of ranch house, and 30 feet 

northeast of well 6/8-10N1. Dug domestic well, equipped with windmill and 

pump jack, diameter 3 feet, depth 35 feet. Measuring point, top of 3-foot 

concrete tile casing, south side, at land-surface datum which is about 

2,804 feet above sea level. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Nov. 7, 25.5.

Huff.

6/8-18D1 (*991, p. 102; 1021, p. 86; 1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 120). 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

5

5

158.5

158.9

15n .O

Apr.

May

June

2

6

4

(a)

(a)

b!60.0

July

Aug.

Sept .

7

5

4

160.8

(a)

159.1

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

7

4

159.5

159.3

(a)

a Pumping.

b Pump shut off 15 minutes prior to measurement.

6/9-4H1 (-:c-9Pi, pp. 102-103; 1021, p. 87; 1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 121). 

Wilsona School. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Nov. 7, 113.6.

6/9-31R1 (#1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 121). Barlow. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 28.9.

6/10-9C1 (#1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 121). No measurements made in 1947. 

6/10-9E1 (#1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 121). No measurements made in 1947.
CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY 99

6/10-9Q1 (#1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 121). N. C. and 0. C. Riley. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 148.6.

6/10-10Q1 (#1028, p. 84; 1076, p. 121). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 71.6.

6/10-20P1 (#1028, p. 85; 1076, p. 121). Mrs. Johnson.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

7 

5

Water 

level

151.1 

150.6

Date

Mar . 

Apr.

5 

2

Water 

level

152.2 

153.6

Date

June 

Oct.

4 

6

Water 

level

156.0 

173.1

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

7 

4

Water 

level

163.0 

162.8

6/10-27B1 (*1028, p. 85; 1076, p. 121). Water level, ir feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 7, 150.0.

6/10-27B3 (#1028, p. 85; 1076, p. 121). Alternate for well 6/10-27B1. 

No measurements made in 1947.

6/10-32E1 (#1028, p. 85; 1076, p. 12l). McAlester. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 7, 112.5.

6/10-32F1 (*1028, p. 85; 1076, p. 12l). McAlester. Water level, in 

feet below lanO-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 7, 110.5.

6/11-4C1 (#1028, p. 85; 1076, p. 121). Lyons Bros. No measurements 

made in 1947.

6/11-5A1 (#P91, p. 103; 1021, p. 87; 1028, p. 86; 1076, p. 121). 

Lyons Bros. No measurements made in 1947.

6/11-8E1 (#1076, p. 12l). Palmdale Irrigation District. About 3.5 

miles northeast of Palmdale. Water level, in feet below lancf-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 190.9.

6/11-8R1 (#1028, p. 86; 1076, p. 121). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 198.0, nearby well pumping.

6/11-9F1 (#1028, p. 86; 1076, p. 12l). Elmer Benson. Water level, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 186.6.

6/11-12M1 (#1028, p. 86; 1076, p. 122). E. J. Ball. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 190.9.

6/11-12Q1 (#1021, p. 87; 1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). E. J. Ball. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 187.9.

6/11-18P1. Elmer Richardson. Formerly owned by Charles- Kichie.

sec. 18, T. 6 N., R. 11 W., about 1,400 feet east of £0th Street E., 

and 500 feet north of Avenue P. Drilled irrigation and domertic well, 

diameter 12 inches, depth 506 feet. Measuring point, plugged hole in north 

side of pump, 1.0 foot above land-surface datum which is about 2,562 feet 

above sea level. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District 

except on Nov. 5, 1947. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

Nov. 27, 1940, 202.5; Nov. 25, 1941, obstructed at 204 feet; Nov. 5, 1947, 

234.9.

6/11-19E1 (-1028, p. 87; 1076, p.122 ). Palmdale Irrigation District. 

Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 3, 243.3; Feb. 13, 242.4.

6/11-20P1 (#1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). Alternate for well 6/11-20R2. 

Mrs. F. C. Smith. No measurements made in 1947.

6/11-20R2 (#1076, p. 122). About 3 miles northeast of Falmdale. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 237.4.
100 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

6/11-26J1. L. A. Hudson. NEfSE^ sec. 26, T. 6 N., R. 11 W., about 

6 miles east of Palmdale, 400 feet south of Avenue Q8, 25 feet west of 

70th StreetE., 5 feet east of concrete reservoir south of ranch house. 

Used domestic well, equipped with windmill and pump jack, diameter 8 inches, 

depth about 200 feet. Measuring point, top of concrete slab bounded by 

steel tire rim at bottom of wood suction pipe clamp, 0.7 foot above landsurface datum which is about 2,642 feet above sea level. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 143.9.

6/11-26R1 (#1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). Obstructed and dry at 107.2 

feet on Nov. 5. Measurements discontinued. Replaced by well 6/11-26J1.

6/11-28N1 (#1028, p. 8V; 1076, p. 122). Measurements by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet belo^ land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 3, 94.3.

6/11-32P1 (578, p. 366^ well 111; #1028, p. 88j 1076, p. 122). 

Palmdale Rancho. No measurements made in 1947.

6/11-33Q1 (#1076, p. 122). Pete Mikalivnas. About 4 miles southeast 

of Palmdale. NO measurements made in 1947.

6/11-33R1 (#1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). Thornberg. Measurement by 

Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 3, 121.9.

6/12-25N1 (#1021, p. 87; 1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). Measurements by 

Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Apr. 

May

10 

15

Water 

level

289.9 

290.0

Date

June 

July

5 

7

Water 

level

290.0 

290.6

Date

Sept 

Oct.

11 

2

Water 

level

a290.9 

a292.3

Date

Nov. 12

Water 

level

a293.6

a Casing wet and muddy; measurement doubtful.

6/13-12J1 (#1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). Glick. Measurement by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 247.5.

7/9-17N1 (#1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). Ernest Koch. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 133.4; Feb. 5, 134.0, 

well 200 feet east pumping; Apr. 2, 135.0.

7/9-28N1 (#1028, p. 87; 1076, p. 122). Tygeson. No measurements 

made in 1947.

7/10-5M1 (#991, p. 103; 1021, p. 87; 1028, p. 88; 1076, p. 123). Ella 

E. Cunningham. No measurements made in 1947.

7/10-5N3 (#1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). Ella E. Cunningham. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 124.0.

7/10-6R1 (#1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). Mrs. Jessie Holllngsworth. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 127.8.

7/10-7B1 (*991, p. 104; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). 

Boege. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19 A7: Nov. 5, 78.4.

7/10-12H1 (#1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 123.2.

7/10-21A1 (#1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: NOV. 6, 154.6.

7/10-30G1 (#1076, p. 123). E. J. Ball. About 10 miles east of 

Lancaster. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 

187.7.
CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COOTTY 101

7/10-31N1 (*1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). H. 0. Bakken. Water level, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 191.6.

7/11-1Q1 (#1021, p. 8P; 1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). H. L. Gordon. 

No measurements made in 1947.

7/11-8P1 (*991, p. 105; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 89; 1076, p.123 ). 

MacAvery. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 

70.1.

7/11-16B1 (#1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 97.0.

7/11-19N1 (*1028, p. 89; 1076, p. 123). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 143.4.

7/11-23L1 (#1028, p. 90; 1076, p. 123). Barnes. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 135.9.

7/11-24C1 (*991, p. 105; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 90; 1076, p. 123). 

Stevenson.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan . 

Feb. 

Mar.

7 

5 

5

Water 

level

(a) 

127.8 

127.9

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

2 

6 

4

Water 

level

131.5 

(a) 

b!38.2

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept .

7 

5 

4

Water 

level

142.5 

150.3 

151.2

Date

Oct.

Nov. 

Dec.

6 

6 

4

Water 

level

144.4 

141.2 

138.8

Pumping .

Pump shut off 15 minutes prior to measurement.

7/11-27F1. James N. Provonyance. SE^NWt sec. 27, T . 7 N., R. 11 W., 

about 6.5 miles southeast of Lancaster, 0.5 mile south of Avenue K, 1,300 

feet east of 50th Street E., and 25 feet north of dirt road. Drilled irrigation well in long, low pumphouse, equipped with turbine pump and 30 horsepower motor. Measuring point, 2-inch pipe plug, 0.5 foot above land 

surface datum which is about 2,452 feet above sea level.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1940-41. 1945. 1947

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

27, 

2,

1940 

1941

Water 

level

al!4.2 

al!6.3

Date

Dec. 

Feb.

13, 

5,

1943 

1947

Water 

level

a!26.8 

137.8

Date

Nov. 5, 1947

Water 

level

160.4

a Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

7/11-28E1 (*1028, p. 90; 1076, p. 123). Leshin. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 159.1.

7/11-28L1 (*991, p. 106; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 90; 1076, p. 123). 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 5, 142.5.

7/12-4P2 (*1028, p. 91; 1076, p. 124). Measuring point beginning 

Apr. 10, 1947, top of casing, 2.2 feet below land-surface datum. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 27, 5.2; Apr. 10, 7.6; Nov. 19, 10.0.

7/12-6D1 (-"-1028, p. 91; 1076, p. 124). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov. 26, 27.6.

7/12-6M1 (*-1028, p. 91; 1076, p. 124). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Obstructed and dry at 24.5 feet on Nov. 26, 

1947.

7/12-8D1 (#1028, p. 91; 1076, p. 124). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below Irnd-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov. 26, 16.0.
102 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

7/12-10P1 (#1076, p. 124). Antelope Valley Laundry. In Lancaster. 

Measurements discontinued.

7/12-15F1 (#1028, p. 91; 1076, p. 124). A. H. Powell. In Lancaster. 

Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Apr. 10 

July 7

Water 

level

36.4

58.0

Date

Aug. 14 

Sept. 11

Water 

level

61.8 

62.3

Date

Oct. 2 

Nov. 19

Water 

level

62.5 

51.8

Date

Dec. 9

Water 

level

48.8

7/12-15F2 (#1028, p. PI; 1076, p. 124). Los Angeles County Water 

District 4. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 82.7, 

pumping.

7/12-22J1 (#1028, p. 92; 1076, p. 124). F. La Horgue. Measurement

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 10, 108.4.

7/12-29P1 (#1028, p. 92; 1076, p. 124). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet beloir land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 138.6.

7/12-34E1 (#1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 92; 1076, p.124). G. Lane. -Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 180.2.

7/12-34H1 (#991, p. 106; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 92; 1076, p. 125). 

Morrison. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Measurements discontinued June 5.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 2 

Feb. 13

Water 

level

185.6 

185.6

Date

Mar . 5 

Apr. 10

Water 

level

185.5 

185.6

Date

May 15

Water 

level

(a)

a Dry.

7/13-3D1 (#1028, p. 92; 1076, p. 125). F. Gorrindo. Measurement by 

Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 60.4.

7/13-3D2 (#1028, p. 92; 1076, p. 125). F. Gorrindo. Measurement by 

Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 51.6.

7/13-6A1 (#991, p. 107; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 92; 1076, p. 125 ). No 

measurements made in 1947.

7/13-11C1 (#1028, p. 92; 1076, p. 125). No measurements made in 1947.

7/13-11D1 (#1028, p. 93; 1076, p. 125). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet belov land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 4.9.

7/13-11D3. Long. NV/jNWf sec. 11, T. 7 N., R. 13 W., about 5 miles 

northwest of Lancaster, 325 feet east of 60th Street W., 200 feet south of 

Avenue H and southeast of reservoir. Used domestic well, original depth 

60 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 1.0 foot below land-surface 

datum which is about 2,357 feet above sea level. Measurements by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District.

7/ater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19<5, 1947

July 24, 

AUK. 31

1P45 a 

a

47.4 

47.9

Oct. 

Nov.

2, 

14

1945 a 45.7 

33.7

Dec. 9, 1947 38.3

a Nearby well pumping.
CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY 103

7/13-11M1 (#991, p. 107; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 93; 1076, p.- 125). 

John Payne. No measurements made In 1947.

7/13-16B1 (#1028, p. 93; 1076, p. 125). J. R. Harris. Well destroyed, 

measurements discontinued.

7/13-16B2 (#1028, p. 93: 1076, p. 125). J. R. Harris. Well destroyed, 

measurements discontinued.

7/13-17D1 (#991, p. 108; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 93; 1076, p. 125). 

G. Zaro. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 113.7.

7/13-21J1 (#1028, p. 93; 1076, p. 125). L. H. Benson. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 84.2.

7/13-21J2 (#1028, p. 93; 1076, p. 125). L. H. Benson. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 79.6.

7/13-21J3 (#1076, p. 125). L. H. Benson. About 7 miles west of 

Lancaster. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 86.8.

7/13-23N1 (#1028, p. 93; 1076, p. 125). No measurements made in 

^1947.

7/13-27N1 (#1028, p. 94; 1076, p. 125). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 143.2.

7/13-28P1 (#1028, p. 94; 1076, p. 126). Crenmer. Measurement by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 185.6.

7/13-34H1 (#991, p. 108; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 94; 1076, p. 126). 

E. P. Wleman. Measurements discontinued.

7/13-35E1 (#991, p. 108; 1021, p. 88; 1028, p. 94; 1076, p. 126). 

George Lane. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 187.0.

7/14-10F1 (#1028, p. Q 4; 1076, p. 126). F. A. Ullman. Measurements 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 28 

Apr. 9

Water 

level

186.0.

(a)

Date

July 8 

Nov. 18

Water 

level

186.7 

188.4

Date

Dec. 8

Water 

level

189.1

a Pumping.

8/9-4N1 (#1021, p. 89; 1028, p. 94; 1076, p. 126). United States 

Army Reservation. Casing filled, measurements discontinued.

8/9-4N2 (#1028, p. 94; 1076, p. 126). United States Arm7 Reservation. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 14.2.

8/9-4P1 (#1028, p.94; 1076, p. 126). United States Army Reservation. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 23.7.

8/9-6N1 (#1028, p. 94; 1076, p. 126). United States Arm7 Reservation. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: NOV. 6, 12.2.

8/9-6R1 (#1028, p. 95; 1076, p. 126). United States Army Reservation. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 12.5, roots 

in casing; poor measurement.
104 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

8/10-2P1 (#1028, p. 95; 1076, p. 126). United States- Army Reservation. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 17.2.

8/10-8R3. J. G. Walsh. SE^SEt sec. 8, T. 8 N., R. 10 W., abo\>t 

1,200 feet west of 100th Street E., and 30 feet north of /venue C. Used 

irrigation well, diameter 14-inches, depth 238 feet when drilled in 

August 1946. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.6 foot above land-surface 

datum which is about 2,318 feet above sea level. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 6, 40.3.

8/10-9M1 (*991, p. 109; 1021, p. 89; 1028, p. 95; 1075, p. 126). 

J. M. Hamilton.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

7 

5 

5

Water 

level

21.6 

22.4 

22.5

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

2 

6 

4

Water 

level

22.6 

22.7 

22.4

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

7 

5 

4

Water 

level

22.9 

22.8 

23.1

Date

Oct. 

Nov. 

Pec.

6 

6 

4

Water 

level

23.2 

23.2 

23.2

8/10-19Q1' (*991, p. 109; 1021, p. 89; 1028, p. 95; 1076, p. 126). 

Union Trust and Savings Bank. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, IP47: Nov. 6, 81.3.

8/11-8P1 (#1028, p. 95; 1076, p. 126). Water level, In feet below 

^Land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 8.7.

8/11-10N1 (*1028, p. 95; 1076, p. 126). E. R. Slple. Water level, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 19.4.

8/11-20L1 (#1028, p. 95; 1076, p. 126). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 29.1.

8/11-22N2 (*991, p. 110; 1021, p. 89; 1028, p. 95; 1076, p. 126). 

Lewis Prothro. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Nov. 6, 66.8.

8/11-22N3 (*991, p. 110; 1021, p. 89; 1028, p. 96; 1076, p. 126). 

Lewis Prothro. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Nov. 6, 62.8.

8/11-30R1 (*1028, p. 96; 1076, p. 126). Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 36.2.

8/12-4K1 (*1028, p. 96; 1076, p. 127). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, In feet belor land-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov. 26, 13.1.

8/12-20B1 (#1028, p. 96; 1076, p. 127). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet belor land-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov. 26, 19.8.

8/12-21C1 (#1076, p. 127)- Hoffman Gun Club. About 5.5 miles north 

of Lancaster. No measurements made in 1947.

8/12-22A2 (#1028, p. 96; 1076, p. 127). I. B. Wibigler, Antelope 

Valley Gun Club. No measurements made in 1947.

8/12-22D1 (#1028, p. 96; 1076, p. 127). Measurements by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

2 

13

0.6 

(a)

Feb.

Mar.

27 

4

(a) 

(a)

1 Apr. 

1 July

9

7

(a) 

6.8

Nov. 26 9.9

a Flowing.

8/12-22M1 (*1028, p. 96; 1076, p. 127). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet belov land-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov. 26, 8.8.
CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY 105

8/12-22M2 (*1028, p. 97; 1076, p. 127). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov.. 26, 9.1.

8/12-22R1. I. B. Wibigler. SEtSEt sec. 22, T. 8 N., R. 12 W., about 

4.5 miles north of Lancaster, 100 feet north of Avenue E, anc? 60 feet west 

of Division Street. Diameter 6 inches, depth about 400 feet. Measuring 

point, top of casing, 2.5 feet above land-aurface datum whi eh is about 

2,298 feet above sea level. Measurements by Los Angeles Courty Flood 

Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941-47

Date

Dec. 5, 

26, 

8,

1941 

1942 

1943

Water 

level

(a) 

(a) 

(a)

Date

May 

Mar. 

Nov.

2,

7*

1944 

1945

Water 

level

(a) 

(a) 

(b)

Date

Dec. 9, 

Nov. 26,

1P46 

1P47

Water 

level

(b) 

6.7

a Flowing. 

b Pumping.

8/12-22R2 (*1076, p. 127). I. B. Wibigler, Antelope Valley Gun Club. 

About 4.5 miles north of Lancaster. No measurements made in 1947.

S/12-24R1 (#1028, p. 97; 1076, p. 127). Water level, ir feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 4, 16.5.

8/12-30Q1 (*1028, p. ">7; 1076, p. 127). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below lend-surface 

datum, 1947: Nov. 26, 19.5.

8/13-2C1 (*1028, p. 97; 1076, p. 127). Alternate for well 9/13-35P1. 

No measurements made in 1947.

8/13-7H1 (*1076, p. 127). Lone Butte Ranch. About 10.5 miles northwest of Lancaster. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 

114.2.

8/13-8C1 (*1028, p. 97; 1076, p. 128). A. Boulin. Measurements by 

Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 27, 101.7; Apr. 9, 101.2: July 8, 108.0; 

Nov. 19, 107.3.

8/13-8D1 (*991, p. 110; 1021, p. 89; 1028, p. 97-; 1076, p. 128). 

Rogers School. Alternate for well 8/13-7H1. No measurement? made in 1947.

8/13-20M1 (-*1028, p. 97; 1076, p. 128). 0. T. Kelly & ?on. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1P47: Dec. 9, 117.8.

8/13-22K1 (#1028, p. 97; 1076, p. 128). A. G. Andrews. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 70.1.

8/13-23M1 (#1028, p. 98; 1076, p. 128). A. G. Andrews. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 64.7.

8/13-32N1 (*1028, p. 98; 1076, p. 128). Pedro Lizarrags. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 113.2.

8/13-33Q2. SEtSEf sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 13 W., about 7 iriles northwest 

of Lancaster, 75 feet north of Avenue G, 75 feet east of 75th Street W. 

extended, 30 feet west of reservoir, and back of wood wall ir rear of concrete motor block. Used irrigation well, diameter 14 inches. Measuring 

point, top of casing, 1.0 foot above land-surface datum which is about 

2,386 feet above sea level. Measurements by Los Angeles Courty Flood 

Control District. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum: Dec. 10. 

1946, 65.4; Dec. 9, 1947, 69.3.
106 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

8/14-2R1 (*1028, p. 98; 1076, p. 128). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 132.0.

8/14-12A1 (#1028, p. 98; 1076, p. 128). H. G. Ranch No. 1. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 125.7.

8/14-12D1 (*1028, p. 98; 1076, p. 128). H. G. Ranch No. 1. Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 133.4.

8/14-14Rl (*1028, p. 98; 1076, p. 128). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 8, 149.4.

8/14-17Q1 (#1076, p. 128). Marl Craven, Tibola. About 4 miles northeast of Falrmont. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 9, 

158.9; July 8, 159.5; Dec. 8, 159.7, pumping.

8/14-23A1 (#1028, p. 98; 1076, p. 129). Alternate for well 8/14-14R1. 

No measurements made In 1947.

R/14-25C1 (-"-1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 129). Alternate for well 8/14-25C2. 

No measurements made In 1947.

8/14-25C2 (#1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 129). Measurement by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 9, 142.2.

8/14-25D1 (#1076, p. 129). 

urements made In 1947.

About 6 miles east of Falrmont. No meas8/15-1CTP1 (#1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 129). Scott. Measurements by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District. Water levels, In feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Feb. 28, 140.5; Apr. 9, 140.3; Nov. 18, 139.2.

8/15-17R1 (#1076, p. 129). Canfleld. About 4.5 miles northwest of 

Falrmont. Equipped with water-stage recorder. Measurements by Los Angeles 

County Flood Control District.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 2 

9

14 

15 

30

Water 

level

124.3 

124.4 

124.1

124.1 

123.9

Date

Feb. 28 

Mar. 25 

Apr. 9 

18 

30

Water 

level

123.5 

123.3 

123.1 

123.0 

123.0

Date

May 14 

June 12 

July 3 

Aug. 7

Water 

level

122.5 

122.1 

121.9 

121.3

Date

Sept. 4 

Oct. 2 

Nov. 18 

Dec. 8

Water 

level

121.0 

120.4 

119.6 

119.3

8/15-20N1 (#1076, p. 129). About 4.5 miles northwest of Falrmont. 

Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

9

15

30

28

157.4

a!56.5

a!56.9

a!56.4

Mar.

Apr.

May

25

9

18

14

155.5

155.3

155.2

155.1

June

July

Aug.

Sept

12

3

7

4

155.0

155.2

155.4

155.4

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

2

18

8

155.4

155.4

155.2

a Casing wet; measurement doubtful.

8/15-22N1 (#1076, p. 129). Barnes. About 3 miles northwest of 

Falrmont. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

2

28

25

179.1

178.8

177.7

Apr.

May

June

9

14

12

177.5

al81.4

blSS.l

July

Aug.

Sept .

8

7

4

C198.8

176.2

179.3

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

2

18

8

d!79.8

174.8

174.4

a Pump operating last 2 days; shut off 1 hour prior to measurement,

b Heavy pumping all week.

c Pumping; pump operated most of past week.

d Some pumping preceding measurement.
CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COU1JTY 107

8/15-24B2 (#1076, p. 130). Charles L. Schneider. About 2.5 miles 

north of Fairaont. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: July 8, 

148.7; Nov. 18, 147.2.

8/15-27R1 (#1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 130). I. T. Brandt. Measurements 

by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 28 

Apr. 9

Water 

level

141.3 

141.2

Date

July 8 

Nov. 18

Water 

level

140.8 

140.2

Date

Dec. 8

Water 

level

140.0

8/15-29M1 (#1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 130). Soil Conservation Service, 

U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood 

Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum1, 1947

Eate

Jan. 9 

15 

30 

Feb. 28

Water 

level

184.0 

170.6 

147.6 

116.3

Date

Mar. 25 

Apr. 9 

18 

May 14

Water 

level

123.2 

131.7 

135.1 

144.6

Date

June 12 

July 3 

Aug. 7 

Sept . 4

Water 

level

153.0 

157.7 

164.2 

168.5

Date

Oct. 2 

Nov. 18 

Dec. 8

Water 

level

172.2 

177.8 

180.7

8/15-33G1 (*10V6, p. 130). Correll. About 2.5 miles west of Fairmont. 

Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19*7

Feb. 28 197.7 July 8 198.6 

Apr. 9 1P7.8 AUK. 7 198.7

Sept. 4 

Oct. 2

8/15-36M1 (#1Q21, p. 89; 1028, p. 99; 1076, 

Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 8, 72

198.8 

198.8

Nov. 18 198.7 

Dec. 8 199.0

p. 130). Frirmont School 

District. WE ter level, in 

.3.

8/16-5N1 (#1021, p. 89; 1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 130). Carpy'(Interna 

tional Harvester Co-). Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control 

District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Feb. 28 

Apr. 9

Water 

level

199.8 

199.2

Date

July 8 

Nov. 18

Water 

level

198.5 

197.8

Date

Dec. 8

Water 

level

190.6

8/16-14K1 (#1076, p. 130). Snyder. About 7 miles norttwest of 

Fairmont. Measurements by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Feb. 

Apr.

28 

9

106 

106

.5 

.1

July 

Nov.

8 

18

110 

109

.6 

.3

Dec. 8 110 .0

8/16-14L1 (#1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 131). Snyder. Measurement by Los 

Angeles County Flood Control District. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Dec. 8, 113.5, pumping recently.

8/16-18H1 (#1021, p. 90; 1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 131). Neenach School. 

Measurement by Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Weter level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 8, 94.2.

8/17-14E1 (#1028, p. 99; 1076, p. 131). P. M. Barnes. Measurement 

by Los Angeles County Floot Control District. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 8, 32.9.

930250 O 51 8
108 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

San Gabriel River Basin

13/10-18 (*817, p. 9; 840, p. 28; 845, p. 17; 886, p. 23; 911, p. 119; 

941, p. 90; 949, p. 64; 991, p. Ill; 1021, p. 90; 1028, p. 100; 1076, 

p. 131). Key well U. S. 75. At Baldwin Park. Equipped with water-stage 

recorder.

YJater level, in feet, 1947

January

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

IP

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Below 

landaurface 

datum

82. R7

82.59

82.35

82.05

81.76

81.50

81.32

81.13

80.93

80.72

80.54

80.38

80.26

80.18

80.12

79.98

79.88

7P..81

7Q.72

79.63

7-3.57

79.48

7P.41

79.35

79.29

79.18

79.11

79.03

79.06

78.95

78.89

Above

level

304.22

504.41

304.65

304.95

505.24

305.50

305.68

305.87

306.07

306.28

306.46

306.62

306.74

306.82

306.88

307.02

307.12

307.19

307.28

307.77

307 . 43

307.52

307.5=)

307.65

307.71

307.82

307.89

307.97

307.94

308.05

308.11

May

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

p

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Below 

landaurface 

datum

80.50

80.58

80.70

80.80

80.94

81.02

81.15

81.24

81.28

81.34

81.45

81.53

81.61

81.71

81.80

81.82

81.92

81.95

Above 

sea

level

306.50

306.42

306.30

306.20

306.06

305. n 8

305.85

305.76

305.72

305.66

305.55

305.47

305.39

305.29

305.20

305.18

305.08

305.05

a No gage height

February

Below 

landaurface 

datum

78.84

78.77

78.72

78.65

78.57

78.55

78.50

78.45

78.42

78.43

78.39

78.35

78.33

78.29

78.27

78.24

78.24

78.27

78.26

78.24

78.29

78.29

78.29

78.27

78.27

78.28

78.32

78.36

Water

Above 

sea

level

308.16

308.23

308.28

308.35

308.43

308.45

308.50

308.55

308.58

308.57

308.61

308.65

308.67

308.71

308.73

308.76

308.76

308.73

308.74

308.76

308.71

308.71

308.71

308.73

308.73

308.71

308.68

308.64

level, in

June

Below 

landsurface 

datum

82.95

83.09

83.20

83.24

83.30

83.37

83.50

83 . 57

83.63

83.72

83.82

83.91

84.02

84.16

84.23

84.34

84.42

84.51

record;

Above 

aea

level

304.05

303.91

303.80

303.76

303.70

303.63

303.50

303.43

303.37

303.28

303.18

303.09

302.98

302.84

302.77

302,66

302.58

302.49

March

Below Above 

land- gea

surface level 

datum

78.36 308.64

78.30 308.70

78.29 308.71

78.29 308.71

78.24 308.76

78.29 308.71

78.28 308.72

78.22 308.78

78.27 308.73

78.24 308.76

78.19 308.81

78.24 308.76

78.24 308.76

78.23 308.77

78.30 308.70

78.29 308.71

78.35 308.65

78.48 308.52

78.44 308.56

78.42 308.58

78.39 308.61

78.44 308.56

78.47 308.53

78.46 308.54

78.47 308.53

78.48 308.52

78.60 308.40

78.57 308.43

78.55 308.45

78.53 308.47

78.53 308.47

feet, 1947

July

Below Above 

land- gea

surface level 

datum

a 85.70 a301.30

85.^2 301.18

85.92 301.08

85.98 301.02

86.15 300.85

86.22 300.78

86.38 300.62

86.46 300.54

86.54 300.46

86.62 300.38

86.73 300.27

86.88 300.12

86.95 300.05

87.05 299.95

87.18 299.82

87.30 299.70

87.38 299.62

87.48 299.52

daily elevations computed

April

Below 

landaurface 

datum

78.60

78.60

78.63

78.70

78.73

78.75

78.78

78.86

78.92

79.01

79.05

79.12

79.20

79.31

79.43

79.47

79.51

79.58

79.70

79.73

79.79

79.86

79.93

79.99

80.04

80.13

80.20

80.24

80.31

80.38

Above 

s ea

level

308.40

308.40

308.37

308.30

308.27

308.25

308.22

308.14

308.08

307.99

307.95

307.88

307.80

307.69

307.57

307.53

307.49

307.42

307.30

307.27

307.21

307.14

307.07

307.01

306.96

306.87

306.80

306.76

306.69

306.62

August

Below 

landaurface

datum

88.77

88.85

88.93

88.99

89.07

89.16

89.27

89.44

89.55

89.60

89.70

89.79

89.85

89.90

89.99

90.08

90.16

90.24

on basis

measurements.

Above 

s es.

level

298.23

298.15

298.07

298.01

297.93

297.84

297.73

297.56

297.45

297.40

297.30

297.21

297.15

297.10

297.01

296.92

296.84

296.76

of 5 tape
CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY 109

IS/10-13 Continued.

Water level, In feet, 1947

T~lQ ff j>ny

IP

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

50

31

Below 

landsurface 

datum

82.03

82.10

82.17

82.25

82.32

82.40

82.47

82.55

82.60

82.63

82.70

82.80

82.89

May

Above

sea 

level

304.97

304.90

304.83

304.75

304.68

304.60

304.53

304.45

304.40

304.37

304.30

.304.20

304.11

a No gage height

June

Below 

landaurface 

datum

84.60

84.65

84.74

84.84

84.93

a 85.05

a 85.18

a 85.24

a 85.29

a 85.38

a 85.47

a 85.55

record;

Above

sea 

level

302.40

302.35

302.26

302.16

302.08

a301.95

a301.82

a301.76

a301.71

a301 . 62

a301.53

a301.45

July

Below ., land- Above

surface , sea 1 datum level

87.59 299.41

87.66 299.34

87.76 299.24

87.88 299.12

87.97 299.03

88.03 298.97

88.10 298.90

88.24 298.76

88.33 298.67

88.38 298.62

88.51 298.49

88.59 298.41

88.68 298.32

daily elevations computed

August ,

Eelow 

landaurface 

datum

£0.30

£0.38

£0.44

tO. 51

£0.58

CO. 65

CO. 70

£0.78

£0.91

£1.00

C1.03

£1.10

£1.17

on tasis

Above

sea

level

296.70

296.62

296.56

296.49

296.42

296.35

296.30

296.22

296.09

296.00

295.97

295.90

295.83

of 5 tape

mea surement a .

September

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Below 

landsurface 

datum

"1.23

91.30

91 .37

PI. 46

91.55

91.63

91.69

91.72

91.82

91.89

91.97

92.03

92.05

92.10

92.18

92.24

92.28

92.32

92.39

92.46

92.48

92.52

92.57

92.62

92.68

92.75

92.84

P2.88

92.93

32.98

Above

level

2°5.77

205.70

2Q5.63

2P5.54

2^5.45

295.37

295.31

295.28

295.18

295.11

295.03

294.97

294.95

294.90

294.82

294.76

294.72

294.68

294.61

294.54

294.52

294.48

294.43

294.38

294.?2

294.25

294.16

294.12

294.07

294.02

Water level, in

October

Selow 

landsurface 

dautm

93.05

93.11

93.16

93.22

93.26

93.30

93.37

93.42

93.46

P3.50

93.53

93.56

93.61

93.65

93.67

93.70

93.76

93.83

93.87

93.93

93.98

94.00

94.04

94.06

94.10

94.13

94.15

94.20

94.26

94.30

94.35

Above

3 ea 

level

293.95

293.89

293.84

293.78

293.74

S93.70

293 . 63

293.58

293 . 54

293.50

293.47

293.44

293.39

293.35

293.33

293.30

293.24

293.17

293.13

293.07

293.02

293.00

292.96

292.94

292.90

292.87

292.85

292.80

292.74

292.70

292.65

feet, 1947

November

Bel °w Above 

land- _ a CCL surface leyel 

datum

94.40 292.60

94.42 292.58

94.47 292.53

94.49 292.51

94.52 292.48

94.57 292.43

94.61 292.39

94.65 292.35

94.69 292.31

94.74 292.26

94.74 292.26

94.76 292.24

94.80 292.20

94.87 292.13

94.89 292.11

94.91 292.09

94.95 292.05

94.98 292.02

95.01 291.99

95.08 291.92

95.11 291.89

95.14 291.86

95.17 291.83

95.18 291.82

95.20 291.80

95.20 291.80

95.22 291.78

95.24 291.76

95.26 291.74

95.27 291.73

December

Felow 

landsvrface 

datum

£5.23

£5.26

£5.28

£5.27

£5.27

£5.29

£5.29

£5.27

£5.29

£5.28

£5.26

£5.28

£5.26

£5.22

£5.22

£5.25

£5.24

£5.26

£5.30

S5.31

£5.34

£5.34

95.34

95.33

S5.35

95.34

95.35

95.37

95.36

95.38

95.42

Above

level

291.77

291.74

291.72

291.73

291.73

291.71

291.71

291.73

291.71

291.72

291.74

291.72

291.74

291.78

291.78

291.75

291.76

291.74

291.70

291.69

291.66

291.66

291.66

291.67

291.65

291.66

291.65

291.63

291.64

291.62

291.58
110 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTH-VEST31N STATES

Cop.stal plain

2S/12-13A1 (#941, p. 105; 949, p. 89; 991, p. 115; 1021, p. 92; 1028, 

p. 102; 1076, p. 133). Lycan Bros. About 1 mile east of Montebello. Records furnished by San Gabriel Valley Protective Association.

Date

Jan. 2

8

15

22

29

Feb. 5

12

19

26

Mar. 5

12

19

26

Apr. 2

Water 

level

20.88

20.63

20.49

20.40

20.37

20.33

?0.32

20.31

20.29

20.28

20.24

20.36

20.35

20.27

Date

Apr. 9

16

23

30

Nay 7

14

21

28

June 4

11

18

25

July 2

Water 

level

20.23

20.39

20.40

20.43

20.58

20.62

20.74

20.84

20.95

21.09

21.24

21.53

21.79

Date

July 9

16

23

30

Aug. 6

13

20

27

Sept . 3

10

17

24

Oct. 1

Water 

level

22.12

22.47

22.89

23.40

23.93

24.48

25.01

25.56

26.09

26.64

27.05

27.38

27.72

Eate

Cct. 8

15

22

29

Nov. 5

It

19

26

I9C. 3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

28.08

28.17

28.55

28.79

28.94

29.04

29.12

29.07

28.94

28.63

28.46

28.55

28.25

2S/15-34H: (---1028, p. 105; 1076, p. 135). Don Benshcof. About 2.5 

miles northwest of El Segundo. All water levels are below sea level. Records furnished by California Division of Water Resources.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

29

26

27

132

132

132

.7

.7

.8

Apr.

May

June

29

29

20

133.0

133.5

138.5

July 29

Aug. 27

Sept. 30

133.1

135.3

133.0

Oct.

Kov.

Tec.

28

28

29

132.9

134.1

135.5

3S/12-8L3 (#941. p. 107; 949, p. 89; 991, p. 113; 102.1, p. 92; 1028, 

p. 108; 1076, p. 136). Los Angeles County Farm. About 2 miles southwest 

of Downey. Records furnished by San Gabriel Valley Protective Association.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

3

10

17

24

31

21.73

21.85

22.5B

22.60

22.43

22.47

22.34

23 . 43

23.74

22.24

24.59

24.28

23.99

Apr 7

14

21

28

May 5

12

19

26

June 2

9

16

23

30

25.86

30.67

30.75

28.31

31.59

31.54

31.96

31.24

31.60

32.80

35.10

35.15

34.98

July 7

14

21

28

Aug. 4

11

18

25

Sept. 1

8

15

22

29

36.45

37.62

37.42

38.64

39.31

39.15

38.54

37.88

37.66

39.06

37.96

35.23

36.19

Oct. 6

13

20

27

Fov. 3

10

17

24

lee. 1

8

15

22

29

35.30

33.69

32.70

33.17

32.21

32.21

32.02

30.75

29.70

27.85

27.09

26.98

27.46

3S/13-8L2 (#1028, p. 109; 1076, p. 136). H. N. Edison. About 2 miles 

southwest of Watts. Records furnished by California Division of Water Resources. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 22, 

111.3; Nov. 25, 118.6.

3S/13-18G-2 (#1028, p. 110; 1076, p. 136). Union Oil Co. About 2 

miles northeast of Gardena. All water levels are below sea level. Records furnished by California Division of V/ater Resources.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

29

26

26

172.2

172.5

174.2

Apr.

May

June

28

27

20

177.6

182.7

189.9

July

Aug.

Sept

28

25

.29

194.0

193.8

194.2

Cct.

Fov.

I <?.c .

24

26

29

171.6

169.5

167.5

3S/13-35F2 (#949, p. 90; 991, p. 114; 1021, p. 93; 1028, p. 114; 

1076, p. 137). H. Y. Sasaki. About 1.5 miles south of Ccmpton. Records 

furnished by California Division of V/ater Resources. Well covered, measurements discontinued.
CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY 111

3S/13-35B2 Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

IM co

;o> to<o 

Water 

level

a 20.94 

20.5 

a 20.30

Date

liar. 

Apr.

27 

1 

28

Water 

level

21.0 

a 22.28 

24.5

Date

!.'ay 

June 

July

27 

23 

30

Water 

level

26.8 

28.0 

31.4

Date

Aug. 

Sept

22 

.24

Water 

level

31.3 

29.4

a By Geological Survey.

3S/14-3KL (*1028, p. 114; 1076, p. 137). Southern California Water 

Co., Yukon plant iiell I. About 2 miles southeast of Ing,lewood. All water 

levels are below aea level. Records furnished by Southern California 

Water Co.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1917

Jan. 1

Feb. 1

Mar. 1

Apr, 1

7

14

21

28

May 1

7

14

108

108

110

110

120

124

124

125

125

121

122

May 21

28

June 1

7

14

21

28

July 7

14

21

28

122

122

122

122

131

131

131

124

118

124

124

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 7

14

21

28

Oct. 7

14

112

115

113

114

114

115

114

115

114

111

Oct. 21

28

Nov. 7

14

21

28

Dec. 7

14

21

28

111

11L

110

109

109

108

109

114

108

106

3S/14-21E1 (-::-1028, p. 117; 1076, p. 137). Southern California Water 

Co., Roaecrana plant well 1. About 1 mile south of Hawthorns. All water 

levels are below sea level. Records furnished by Southern California 

Water Co.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1917

Jan. 1

Feb. 1

Mar. 1

Apr. 1

7

14

15

21

28

May 1

7

95

95

95

97

97

97

104

103

104

103

105

May 14

21

23

28

June 7

14

21

28

July 7

14

21

105

105

108

105

105

105

105

105

106

108

108

July 28

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 7

14

21

28

Oct. 7

14

108

108

108

108

IDS

107

108

108

108

106

106

Oct. 21

28

Nov. 7

14

21

28

Dec. 7

14

21

28

106

106

105

105

106

106

103

103

102

102

3S/14-36M3 (*139, Redondo quadrangle, well 560; -::-1021, p. 94; 1028, 

p. 119; 1076, p. 137). H. T. Potomkin. About 2 milea north of Torrance. 

All water levela are below sea level. Records furnished by California 

Division of 7/ater Resources.

'.Vater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan

Feb.

Mar .

29

26

27

70.6

70.7

71.4

Apr.

May

June

2~

28

23

76

78

73

.5

.6

.5

July 30

Aug. 25

Sept .25

74.0

74.0

73.7

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

28

24

30

73.5

73.5

72.7

4S/11-5D1 (*949, p. 91; 991, p. 114; 1021, p. 95; 1028, p. 121; 1076, 

p. 138). V. Capovilla. About 3.5 miles south of Ilorwalk. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control Diatrict.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1917

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

20

18

19

27.82

26.95

29.50

Apr.

May

June

22

20

27

a 45.75

a 47.89

a 52.90

July

Aug.

Sept

29

22

.26

a 59.67

a 45.99

40.60

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

24

28

30

38.27

28.35

16.42

a Below sea level.
112 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4S/12-8P1 (138, p. 74, well 934; *941, p. 110; 949, p. 93; 991, 

p. 114; 1021, p. 96; 1028, p. 121; 1076, p. 138). Montana Land Co. About 

2 miles north of Signal Hill. All water levels are below sea level. The 

water levels for this well published in Water-Supply Paper 1076 are 0.12 

foot too high. Records furnished by eity of Long Beach.

Water leve1, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

92.90

91.88

91.39

90.69

89.64

89.81

85.60

83.17

85.36

86.12

87.56

88.23

89.10

Date

Apr.

May

June

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

Water 

level

90.27

93.46

95.97

95.58

97.02

98.26

98.58

99.07

98.94

99.55

101.00

102.68

103.65

Date

July

Aug.

Sept

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

Water 

level

106.49

108.33

108.87

108.79

109.70

109.14

108.99

110.89

110.86

111.33

111.20

110.40

110.97

r . Water 

level

Cct. 6

13

20

27

Kov . 3

10

17

24

Tec. 1

8

15

22

29,

109.54

106.12

108.51

105.18

99.10

97.50

99.67

101.60

110.73

98.46

98.21

101.50

99.44

96;

In

4S/13-14L1 (#949, p. 101; 991, p. 116; 1021, p 

1076, p. 140). Southern California Edison Co., Ltd. 

ords furnished by city of Long Beach.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

1028, p. 123; 

Long Beach. RecJan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

3

10

17

24

31

25.93

25.91

25.96

26.03

26.17

26.19

26.01

26.09

26.24

26.26

26.44

26.51

26.38

Apr. 7

14

21

28

May 5

12

19

26

June 2

9

16

23

30

26.50

26.45

26.73

27.09

28.04

27.67

27.40

27.53

27.71

27.65

27.69

27.68

27.64

July

Aug.

Sept

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

28.09

28.02

28.25

28.20

28.64

28.69

29.14

29.01

28.72

28.62

28.83

28.72

28.63

Oct. 6

13

20

27

1'ov . 3

10

17

24

Dec. 1

8

15

22

29

a

a

a

a

a

28.69

28.63

28.55

28.52

28.53

28.66

28.71

28.69

28.54

28.46

27.46

28.48

28.38

a Below sea level.

(*941, p. 115; 949, p. 105; 991, p. 116; 1021, p. 96; 

1028, p. 123; 1076 , p. 140). City of Long Beach. All water levels 

below sea level. Records furnished by city of Long Beach.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

2

13

20

28

3

10

17

24

28

10

17

24

31

80.2

79.5

79.8

RO.R

02.4

PI. 7

82.7

82.7

82.9

82.3

83.6

82.5

84.2

Apr.

May

June

July

7

14

21

1

12

IP

26

2

10

17

23

1

87

91

91

90

92

100

92

91

93

94

96

96

.2

.7

.9

.9

.4

.4

.1

.9

.4

.8

.6

.1

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

7

14

21

1

11

18

25

. 2

8

15

22

1

94.6

98.4

98.4

100.6

101.0

100.8

100.2

100.6

100.4

98.5

98.7

98.9

Oct. 14

30

27

t'ov. 3

10

17

24

Dec. 1

8

15

22

29

94.7

93.8

94.8

92.2

95.4

91.2

90.2

91.2

85.9

87.2

85.4

87.1

4S/13-33D1 (*P49, p. 109; 991, p. 116; 1021, p. 97; 1028, p. 124; 

1076, p. 141). City of Los Angeles, Wilmington plant well 14. In 

Wilmington. All water levels are below sea level. Records furnished by 

California Division of Water Resources.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

29

20

26

80.6

81.1

82.3

Apr.

May

June

24

28

24

86.8

89.2

90.5

July

Aug.

Sept

29

26

.26

93.7

94.6

93.3

Oct.

1'ov .

Dec.

29

25

30

91.3

88.0

85.1
CALIFORNIA, ORANGE COUNTY 113

4S/14-8E1 (*1021, p. 97; 1028, p. 124; 1076, p. 142). California 

Water Service Co., station 3. In Redondo Beach. All water levels are 

below sea level. Records furnished by California Division of Water Resources. Measurements discontinued.

Yfater level, in feet below land-surface datiim, 1947

Date

Apr. 24 

May 29

'Water 

level

166.7 

166.9

Date

July 28 

AUK. 27

Water 

level

167.3 

167.6

Date

Sept .26 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

167.1 

167.9

4S/14-13F1 (#1021, p. 99; 1028, p. 125; 1076, p. 142). David E. 

Crutcher. About 1 mile southeast of Torrance. All water levels are below 

sea level. Records furnished by California Division of Water Resources. 

Obstruction in casing, measurements discontinued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

29 

26

83 

83

.2

.7

Ma r . 

Apr.

26 

29

84

88

.0 

.8

May 

June

28 

23

87 

89

.5 

.7

Orange County 

Coastal plain

3S/11-36Q2 (#941, p. 117; 949, p. 116; 991, p. 117; 1021, p. 100; 

1028, p. 127; 1076, p. 143), M. Del Giorgio. About 1 mile southeast of 

Puena Park. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 2

P

16

23

30

Feb. 6

13

20

27

Mar . 6

13

20

27

Apr. 3

Water 

level

54.94

54.53

54.02

54.07

53.55

53 . 48

53.46

53.52

53.93

54.26

56.72

58.43

59.47

60.20

Date

Apr. 10

17

24

May 1

8

15

22

29

June 5

12

19

26

July 2

Water 

level

62.39

70.36

71.69

69.10

71.82

70.32

68.38

68.97

69.64

72.75

75.04

75.63

74.91

Date

July 10

17

24

31

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 4

11

18

25

Oct. 2

Water 

level

79.09

78.40

80.75

81.74

83.38

83.08

81.07

81.88

80.57

81.69

79.12

78.69

78.93

Date

Oct. 9

16

23

30

Nov. 6

13

20

26

Dec. 3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

77.28

76.20

74.86

75.30

75.48

74.21

72.13

70.74

68.19

65.61

64.89

63.63

65.52

4S/9-7B1 (*941, p. 120; 949, p. 117; 991, p. 117; 1021, p. 100; 1028, 

p. 127; 1076, p. 143). Dowling & Prentice. About 3 miles east of Anaheim. 

Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 2

9

16

2?

30

Feb. 6

13

20

27

Mar. 6

13

20

27

158.61

163.51

163. ?9

161.51

15P.46

158.58

lRa.93

159.26

151.7?

150.37

150.56

150.99

153.31

Apr. 3

10

17

24

May 1

8

15

22

29

June 5

12

19

26

154.53

155.99

153.73

154.37

155.75

156.69

158.72

15fl .61

160.56

157.65

161.24

161.81

161.21

July 2

10

17

31

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 4

11

18

25

Oct. 2

161.75

161.93

162.31

165.46

168.53

169.74

170.19

174.82

173.92

173.67

175.90

177.19

175.87

Oct. 9

16

23

30

Nov. 6

13

20

26

Dec. 3

10

17

24

31

176.64

179.06

177.18

179.34

179.33

180.63

181.89

182.16

177.35

176.88

176.86

176.74

176.64

4S/10-22L2 (#840, p. 28; 845, p. 18; 886, p. 24; 941, p. 123; 949, 

p. 117; 991, p. 118; 1021, p. 100; 1028, p. 127; 1076, p. 143). Halderman 

& Callena . About 2 miles south of Anaheim. Records furnished by Orange 

County Flood Control District.
114 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4S/10-22L2--Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 17 

Feb. 5 

Mar. 7

Water 

level

105.51 

104.46 

106.23

Date

Apr. 8 

May 9 

June 16

Water 

level

120.37 

110.13 

111.51

Date

July 15 

Aug. 3 

Sept. 16

Water 

level

114.07 

116.34 

117.28

Date

Oct. 10 

14 

Dec. 11

Water 

level

(a) 

(a) 

114.22

a Pumping.

4S/11-1PK1 (138, p. 83, well 1183; #941, p. 123; 949, p. 117; 991, 

p. 118; 1021, p. 101; 1028, p. 128; 1076, p. 144). Los Alamitos Sugar 

Co. About 0.5 mile north of Los Alamitos. Records furnish^ by city of 

Long Beach.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

13

20

27

31

3

10

17

24

28

3

10

17

24

31

31

7

6

6

6

a 6

6

8

9

9

a 12

11

12

13

15

15

a 15

.10

.58

.38

.26

.34

.78

.10

.05

.62

.30

.55

.07

.13

.97

.89

.93

Apr. 7

14

21

28

Ma^ 1

5

12

19

26

29

June 2

9

16

23

30

30

a

a

b

b

ab

16.63

20.02

24.63

26.04

24.85

25.90

27.30

25.02

26.51

24.87

26.18

24.42

26.45

28.68

29.17

29.30

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

7 b

14 b

21 b

28 b

31 ab

4 b

11 b

18 b

25 b

1 b

2 ab

8 b

15 b

22 b

29 b

1 ab

30.78

31.98

33.08

35.28

35.34

34.30

34.86

34.64

34.46

34.09

34.53

33.70

33.20

30.18

30.72

30.65

Oct. 6

13

20

27

31

Nov. 3

10

17

24

28

Dec. 1

8

15

22

29

31

b 29.55

27.08

25.78

24.43

a 23.74

23.21

22.62

22.22

21.07

a 20.48

19.91

17.50

15.87

15.88

14.31

a 14.20

a By Geological Survey, 

b Below sea level.

5S/10-9D1 (#941, p. 126; 949, p. 118; 991, p. 118; 1021, p. 101; 

1028, p. 128; 1(576, p. 144). Julio Martinez. About 1 mile south of 

Garden Grove. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet belov land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

17

5

7

4P.18

50.53

57.09

Apr.

May

June

8

9

16

58.88

62.03

(a)

July

Aug.

Sept

15

8

16

65.32

69.79

72.90

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

10

14

11

65.57

61.01

56.46

a Pumping.

5S/10-28B1 (#949, p. 119; 991, p. 118; 1021, p. 101; 1028, p. 128; 

1076, p. 144). John Sturtevant. About 3.5 miles southwest of Santa Ana. 

Records furnished by Orange -County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet belov/ land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

13

10

11

25.56

25.11

30.99

Apr.

May

June

9

12

16

28.93

27.78

(a)

July

Aug.

Sept

16

12

.17

31.86

(a)

36.52

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

15

18

12

40.24

37.46

32.82

a Pumping.

5S/11-2E1 (#949, p. 121; 991, p. 119; 1021, p. 101; 1028, p. 128; 

1076, p. 144). Western Trust & Savings Bank. About 1 mile north of 

Westminster. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

10

7

5

27.13

36.68

40.76

Apr.

May

June

7

7

11

42.23

47.55

46.59

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

6

12

7

a 60.80

a 53.30

a 49.17

Nov.

Dec.

12

9

45.06

39.31

a Below sea level.

5S/11-16D2 (#941, p. 127; 949, p. 124; 991, p. 119; 1021, p. 101; 

1028, p. 128; 1076, p. 145). Anaheim Sugar Co. About 4 miles east of 

Seal Beach. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District.
CALIFORNIA, ORANGE COUNTY 115

5S/11-16D2 -Continued.

Water level, In feet belovir land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 2

9

16

23

30

Feb. 6

13

20

27

Mar. 6

13

20

27

Apr. 3

Water 

level

4.57

4.46

5.41

5.57

7.87

10.70

12.76

15.60

15.64

a 17.85

a 16.28

a 17.17

15.48

14.15

Date

Apr. 10

17

24

May 1

8

15

22

29

June 5

12

19

26

July 2

Water 

level

13.14

15.08

a 16.70

15.66

15.87

14.98

14.68

14.87

14.76

15.52

a 17.68

B 16.85

a 18.44

Date

July 10

17

24

31

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept . 4

11

18

25

Oct. 2

Water 

level

a 19.12

a 21.04

a 21.65

a 22.63

a 23.01

a 21.38

a 21.31

a 21.21

a 21.54

a 21.34

a 22.80

a 22.06

a 22.21

Date

Oct. 9

16

23

30

Nov. 6

13

20

26

Dec. 3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

a 21.97

a 20.63

a 17.88

a 18.13

a 16.23

a 17.35

15.77

14.99

13.11

12.30

13.64

12.34

11.26

a Below sea level.

5S/11-18N1 (-949, p. 125; 991, p. 119; 1021, p. 102; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 145). United States Naval Depot. About 2 mllea southeast of Seal 

Beach. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 31, 

3.80.

5S/11-18P1 (*949, p. 126; 991, p. 120; 1021, p. 102; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 145). United States Naval Depot. About 2 miles southeast of 

Seal Beach. Water level, in feet be"i nw land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 31, 

0.39.

5S/11-25P1 (#949, p. 131; 991, p. 120; 1021, p. 102; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 145). E. J. Lecrivain. About 3.5 miles north of Huntington 

Beach. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

13

10

11

37.22

43.31

45.99

Apr.

May

June

9

12

16

41.76

44.48

44.64

July

Aug.

Sept

16

12

.17

a 48.12

a 50.18

47.66

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

15

18

12

45.89

44.33

41.94

a Below sea level.

5S/11-28A1 (#949, p. 133; 991, p. 120; 1021, p. 102; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 145). A. Ruoff. About 4 miles northwest of Huntington Beach. 

Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet with reference to land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

13

10

11

-3.66

-1.41

(a)

Apr.

May

June

9

12

16

(a)

(a)

+ .98

July

Aug.

Sept

16

12

.17

(a)

(a)

b-10.66

Oct.

Nov.

Dec .

15

18

12

b-11.05

b-11.76

-6.04

a Pumping.

b Below sea level.

5S/11-29C4 (#949, p. 135; 991, p. 121; 1021, p. 103; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 145). Sunset Land & Water Co. About 1 mile southeast of Sunset 

Beach. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

13 

10

0.01 

4.19

Mar . 

May

11 

12

7.77 

6.75

Aug. 

Sept

12 

.17

a 11.31 

a 14.80

Oct. 

Dec .

15 

12

14.03 

6.82

a Below sea level.

5S/11-29E1 (#949, p. 136; 991, p. 121; 1021, p. 103; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 145). United States Government. About 1 mile southeast of 

Sunset Beach. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Dec. 31, 4.91.

5S/11-29E2 (#943, p. 136; 991, p. 121; 1021, p. 103; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 145). United States Government. About 1 mile southeast of 

Sunset Beach. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Dec. 31, 4.58.
116 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

5S/12-12P1 (#949, p. 140; 991, p. 122; 1021, p. 103; #1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 146). United States Naval Depot. About 1 mile east of Seal 

Beach. Records furnished by city of Long Beach.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 2 

22 

Feb. 11 

Mar. 5 

25

Water 

level

9.51 

10.28 

11.31 

14.00 

15.56

Date

Apr. 16 

May 7 

28 

June 18

Water 

level

14.83 

15.70 

15.93 

a 17.11

Date

July 8 

Aug. 7 

20 

Sept. 10

Water 

level

a 17.88 

a 20.59 

a 19.69 

a 19.77

Date

Oct. 1 

22 

Nov. 12 

Dec. 3

Water 

level

a 20.50 

a 19,01 

a 17.38 

15.86

a Below sea level.

5S/12-13D1 (#949, p. 143; 991, p. 122; 1021, p. 103; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 146). United States Naval Depot. In Seal Beach. Water level, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 31, 22.79.

5S/12-13D2 (#949, p. 144; 991, p. 122; 1021, p. 103; 1028, p. 129; 

1076, p. 146). United States Naval Depot. In Seal Beach. Measurements 

discontinued.

6S/10-1E1 (#949, p. 144; 991, p. 123; 1021, p. 104; 1028, p. 

1076 p. 146). Frank Ey. About 3.5 miles northeast of Costa Mest 

ords furnished by Orange County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

11

18

25

1

8

15

21

1

8

15

22

29

5

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

19.26

19.66

22.63

27.37

31.00

34.82

36.08

38.45

38.17

35.71

38.72

37.13

34.89

Apr.

May

June

July

12

19

26

3

10

16

23

2

9

13

23

30

7

32.10

34.98

a 36.13

33.82

a 34.96

a 35.61

a 36.61

a 37.06

a 35.27

a 36.00

a 37.39

a 38.50

a 41.60

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

8

15

OO

29

6

a 44.01

a 44.07

a 44.24

a 43.22

a 43.94

a 44.17

a 42.54

a 43.15

a 41.61

a 39.76

a 39.88

a 38.76

a 37.11

Oct. 14

20

27

Nov. 3

10

17

24

Dec. 1

8

1-5

22

29

a 36.16

a 35.68

a 35.45

a 34.73

a 36.02

33.46

33.33

32.85

30.44

29.53

29.34

29.22

a Below sea level.

6S/10-1L2 (137, p. 137, Santa Ana quadrangle, well 1356; #949, p. 147; 

991, p. 123; 1021, p. 104; 1028, p. 130; 1076, p. 146). I. A. W. Henry. 

About 3.5 miles northeast of Ccsta Mesa. Records furnished by Orange 

County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

14

11

12

17.56

17.87

18.29

Apr.

May

June

13

13

17

20,30

19.76

23.62

July

Aug.

Sept

22

15

.19

22.01

21.44

21.79

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

17

19

16

21.37

19.95

19.37

6S/10-5C1 (#941, p. 130; 949, p. 150; 991, p. 123; 1021, p. 104; 

1028, p. 130; 1076, p. 146). Robert Gisler. About 3 miles northeast of 

Huntington Beach. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control 

District.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 11

18

25

Feb. 1

8

15

21

Mar. 1

8

15

22

29

Apr. 5

7.88

8.35

9.49

13.34

17.92

a 20.96

a 23.47

a 24.94

a 25.11

a 24.18

(b)

(b)

(b)

Apr. 12

19

26

May 3

10

16

23

June 2

9

13

23

30

July 7

18.52

18.85

17.70

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

17.02

17.69

17.75

(b)

July 14

21

28

Aug. 4

11

18

25

Sept. 2

15

22

29

Oct. 6

(b)

(b)

17.93

(b)

(b)

(b)

a 22.53

a 22.80

a 21.05

(b)

a 20.41

18.92

Oct. 14

20

27

Nov. 3

10

17

24

Dec. 1

8

15

22

29

17.78

17.05

16.72

16.45

16.24

15.64

15.09

14.49

13.39

13.09

12.88

12.74

a Below sea level. b Pumping.
CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY 117

6S/11-13G2 (#949, p. 163; 991, p. 124; 1021, p. j.u*; 1028, p. 131; 

1076, p. 147). Surf Land & Water Co. About 1.5 miles east cf Huntington 

Beach. Records furnished by Orange County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

6

13

20

27

3

Water 

level

1.81

a 3.01

a 3.44

a 3.92

a 5.51

a 7.95

a 10.25

a 11.04

a 11.87

a 10.71

a 9.64

a 7.85

a 7.04

a 7.03

Date

Apr.

May

June

July

10

17

24

1

8

12

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

2

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

Water 

level

5.05

6.58

4.42

4.57

4.28

3.94

5.36

6.07

3.95

3.56

3.85

3.10

3.70

4.25

Date

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

. 4

11

18

25

2

Water 

level

a 4.88

a 5.03

a 4.40

a 4.60

a 4.90

a 5.44

a 5.47

a 5.59

a 5.27

a 5.62

a 4.64

a 4.21

a 4.41

Date

Oct. 9

16

23

30

Nov. 6

13

20

26

Dec. 3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

a 3.58

a 3.39

2.72

2.67

2.29

2.85

2.75

2.55

1.93

1.79

1.66

1.91

1.97

a Below sea level.

I-9F1 (*941, p. 133; 949, p. 169; 991, p. 124^ 1021, p. 105; 1028, 

p. 131; 1076, p. 147). The Irvlne Co. About 3 miles south cf Santa Ana. 

Records furnished by the Orange County Flood Control District. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

6

13

(a)

32.46

31.56

31.23

31.91

32.44

33.81

34.30

35.94

(a)

(a)

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

29

12

(a)

b 51.80

(a)

(a)

b 52.16

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

b 51.46

b 54.18

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

26

2

10

31

7

.11

18

25

2

9

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

53.12

53.17

60.14

68.57

69.04

58.21

58.04

58.19

58.06

57.54

Oct. 16

23

30

Nov. 6

13

20

26

Dec. 3

10

31

b 58.18

b 56.89

b 55.30

b 53.92

b 56.53

b 52.65

b 51.29

49.45

48.34

47.95

Pumping.

Below sea level.

Riverside County 

Santa Ana River Basin, San Jaclnto Valley

3/2W-35Q1 (#1021, p. 105; 1028, p. 131; 1076, p. 147). I. E. 

Facemlre.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan.

Feb.

9 

5

Water 

level

a 32.0 

30.4

Date

Apr. 29 

Aug. 13

Water 

level

50.6 

58.1

Date

Nov. 11

Water 

level

53.7

a Casing wet; measurement poor.

4/2W-7J1 (#1021, p. 105; 1028, p. 131; 1076, p. 147). Albert 

McDonald.

Voter level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 9 76.2 Apr. 29 78.1 Nov. 11 

Feb. 5 74.6 AUK. 13 87.1

4/3W-32E1 (*817, p. 12; 840, p. 30; 845, p. 18; 886, 

p. 120; 941, p. 92; 949, p. 66; 991, p. 124; 1021, p. 106 

1076, p. 147). James Malcomb. Key well. At Perris. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,

Jan. 9 64.8 Apr. 29 62.9 Nov. 11 

Feb. 5 62.7 AUK. 13 63.7

P. £4;

; 1028,

1947

88.1

911, p. 

P. 131;

64.5
118 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4/4W-1L1 (*1021, p. 106; 1028, p. 131; 1076, p. 148). B. H. LeCont, 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan.

Feb.

9

5

Water 

level

3R.8 

38.8

Date

Apr. 

AUK.

29

13

Water 

level

39.1 

40.0

Date

Nov. 11 

21

Water 

level

a 64.4 

40.3

a Measurement verified by 8 trials.

5/1W-2N1 (#1021, p. 107; 1028, p. 131; 1076, p. 148). J. A. Barger. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

9

5

69 

69

.3 

.3

Apr. 

AUK.

29 

13

70 

70

.2 

.8

Nov. 11 70 .8

5/2W-24A1 (*1021, p. 107; 1028, p. 131; 1076, p. 148). L. Wllhelm. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

5

31 

31

.2 

.6

Apr. 

Aug.

29

13

39 

43

.1 

.5

Nov. 11 a 43 .1

a Windmill pumping slowly.

5/2W-27E2 (#1021, p. 108; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). L. L. Whiting. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 30.2; 

Feb. 5, 30.2; Apr. 29, 30.8.

6/3W-4A2 (#1021, p. 108; 1028, p. 1S2; 1076, p. 148). Menlfee School. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

5

52. 

52.

4 

3

Apr. 

AUK.

29

13

54 

55

.3 

.0

Nov. 11 56 .0

San Bernardino County 

Mojave River Basin

3/3W-6E1 (#886, p. 30; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, p. 

p. 124; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). Mike Spranger. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 5.4; May 28, 

11.7; Nov. 11, dry at 2P.5.

3/4W-12J1 (*886, p. 30; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). Water levels. In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 5.5; May 15, 5.6; Nov. 11 dry 

at 25.5.

3/4W-13B1 (#886, p. 30; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). Olive. Water levels, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 66.6; May 15, 66.6.

4/3W-1M1 (#886, p. 33; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, p. 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). E. D. S. Pope. Measuring point beginning May 16, 1947, hole In timber, 1.2 feet above landsurface datum. Water levels, in f *"=st below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Jan. 6, 197.3, bv U. S, Bureau of Reclamation; May 16, 19S.8; Nov. 11, 199.0.

4/3W-5P1 (#886, p. 34; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). Water levels, In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 168.2; May 15, 167.4; Nov. 12, 

obstruction at 167.1. Measurements discontinued.

4/3W-6B1 (---886, p. 35; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, p 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). A. J. Llntner. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6. 50.9; May 15 

51.4; Nov. 12, 52.8.

4/3W-6D1 (#886, p. 35; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). A. W. Phillips. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 52.5, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 15, 52.1; Nov. 12, 54.0.
CALIFORNIA, SAU BERNARDINO COUNTY 119

4/3W-17M1 (#886, p. 34; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 6V; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). Arrowhead Reservoir & 

Power Co. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 

16.5; May 16, 13.3; Nov. 12, 19.0.

4/3W-18E1 (#886, p. 34; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991,

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 148). C. 0. Evans. V/ater

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 17.0, by U. S.

Bureau of Reclamation; May 15, 18.8; Nov. 12, 24.2.

4/3W-19G1 (#886, p. 33; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 109; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p.148 ). G. W. McLister. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 16.1; May 15, 

20.1; Nov. 12, 29.5.

4/3W-19R1 (#886, p. 31; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 149). Arrowhead Reservoir & 

Power Co. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 

15.0, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 15, 17.6; Nov. 11, 29.3.

4/3W-20K1 (-::-886, p. 32; 911, p. 126j 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 149). N. P. Marsh. Measurements discontinued.

4/3W-20L1 (#886, p. 32; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 943, p. 66; 991, 

p. 125; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 149). J. M. Allison. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 24.1; May 16, 

21.4; Nov. 11, 30.0.

4/3W-21A1 (#886, p. 32; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 149). W. 0. Wade. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 249.5; May 16, 

247.7; Nov. 11, 251.2.

4/3W-30E1 (-:-886, p. 30; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 66; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 132; 1076, p. 149). A. W. Cole. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 26.3; May 15, 

27.2; Nov. 11, 38.9.

5/3W-9K1 (#886, p. 35; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p 126; 1021, p 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). F. A. Fletcher. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 88.7, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 15, 88.8; Nov. 11, 88.6.

5/3W-18F1 (#8R6, p. 35; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). J. D. Humiston. Watei 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 106.1, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 15, 106.8; Nov. 11, 107.0.

5/4W-10M1 (*886, p. 36; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). In Victorville. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 44.3; Oct. 28, 

44.6; Nov. 12, 44.6.

5/4W-11P1 (#886, p. 36; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p..149). Lee Saul. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 53.8; May 15, 54.1; 

Nov. 12, 54.2.

5/4W-11P2 (*886, p. 36; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 96; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 13?; 1076, p . 149 ) . Lee Saul. Water levels,

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Nov. 12, 48.0.

Jar, 6. 46.7; May 15, 48.3;

5/4if/-35Al (#886, p. 36; 911, p. 126; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p.149). A. Sorenson. On Verde 

Ranch. No measurements made in 1947.

5/4W-36N1 (#886, p. 36; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). On Verde Ranch. No 

measurements made In 1947.
120 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

6/4W-19G1 (#886, p. 37; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). John Bennetts. Measurements discontinued.

7/4W-30C1 (#886, p. 37; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 56.9, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 20, 57.2; Nov. 12, 57.6.

8/3E*-3El (#886, p. 43; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). C. W. Beaverstock. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 6.3, by 

U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 22, 5.9; Nov. 18, 7.0.

8/3E-3F1 (#886, p. 44; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 21.7; May 22, 21.1; Nov. 18, 

21.1.

8/3E-4B1 (#886, p. 43; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. 110; 1C23, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). Lyle Graham. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 3.2; May 22, 3.7; 

Nov. 18, 4.0.

8/3E-4B2 (#886, p. 43; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 126; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 149). Lyle Graham. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 3.5; May 22, 4.2; 

Nov. 18, 4.4.

8/3W-4M1 (*886, p. 38; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 150). Ever?tt Swing. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 14.1, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 21, 13.4; Nov. 12, 15.3.

8/4E-7E1 (#1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 150^. Bodlne. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 18, 23.4.

8/4E-12L1 (#886, p. 44; 911, pj 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1088, p. 133; 1076, p 150). Mojave Camp service 

station. Measuring point beginning Nov. 15, 1945, top of casing, 1.0 foot 

above land-surface datum which is 1,810.9 feet above sea level (levels by 

U. S. Bureau of Reclamation). Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 30.4, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 22, 30.4; 

Nov. 18, 30.4.

8/4W-2Q1 (#886, p. 38; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p. 150). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 25.0, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 20, 24.0; Nov. 12, 25.9.

8/4W-12Q1 (#886, p. 38; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 133; 1076, p.150 ). Holcomb Bros. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 9.1, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; Nov. 12, 10.5.

8/4W-20N1 (#886, p. 37; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). Lord. Measuring point 

beginning Jan. 8, 1947, top of 4-by-4-lnch frame of horizontal hinged door 

in well cover, 3.3 feet above land-surface datum. Y/ater level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 8, 13.5.

8/4W-31D1 (*886, p. 37; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). F. H. Merrell. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 44.2, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 20, 43.6; Nov. 12, 44.3.

8/4W-31R1 (#886, p. 37; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 67; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 15.3; by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 20, 15.4; Nov. 12, 16.4.
CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 121

9/1E-2E1 (#1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). M. L. Goodwin. Measurements 

discontinued.

9/1E-12D1 (#886, p. 45; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 8, 39.3; May 21, 40.0; Nov. 17, 41.4.

9/1E-13E1 (#886, p. 45; 911, p. 12R; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1P47: Jan. 2, 60.0, by U. S. Bureeu of Reclamation; May 22, 60.7; Nov. 17, 62.3.

9/1E-13E2 (#886, p. 45; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 127; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 60.9; by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 22, 61.6; Nov. 17, 63.1.

9/1E-15L1 (#886, p. 45; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. Ill; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). C. Linguenfelder. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 13, 63.4; 

Nov. 17, rock in casing at 59 feet. Measurements discontinued.

9/1E-18E1 (#886, p. 47; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). B. A. Furk. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 2, 1947, hole in east side of casing, 0.7 foot below 

top of casing, 0.8 foot below land-surface datum which is 1,996.0 feet 

above sea level (levels by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation). Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 12.7, by U. S. Bureau of 

Reclamation; May 21, 15.3; Nov. 14, 17.6.

9/1E-24D1 (#886, p. 47; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 64.9; May 22, 65.6; Nov. 17, 66.2.

9/1W-10A1 (#886, p. 42; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 150). Gibbs. Measuring 

point beginning Nov. 13, 1947, chalk mark on suction pipe at top edge of 

railroad tie laid across well pit, 0.15 foot below land-surfece datum. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 15, 12.9.

9/1W-10D2 (#1028, p. 1?4; 1076, p. 15l). R. E. Hettick. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 10, 6.1; Nov. 13, 9.9.

9/1W-10M1 (#886, p. 43; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 15l). Greystone Auto Camp. 

Measuring point beginning Feb. 13, 1947, top of concrete floor, 0.6 foot 

above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-furface datum. 

1947: Feb. 13, 51.0, pump shut off prior to measurement; May 21, 51.5; 

Nov. 14, 53.5.

9/1W-13B1 (---886, p. 43; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, r. 69; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 151). F. Ryerse. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 22, 8.f, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 21, 12.1; Nov. 14, 15.5.

9/2E-3A1 (#886, p. 46; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 15l) . Bruce McCormick. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. £, 12.2; 

May 21, 12.2; Nov. 17, 15.2.

9/2E-3A2 (#886, p. 46; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 151). Bruce McCormick. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. F, 15.6; 

May 21, 15.2; Nov. 17, 18.6.

9/2E-4D1 (#886, p. 46; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 151). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 16.8, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 21, 17.4; Nov. 17, 18.3.
122 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIA1I PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATEf

9/2E-8J1 (#886, p. 47; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 151). Annie Escholtz. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 37.2, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 22, 27.4; Nov. 17, 39.0.

9/2E-12N1 (#886, p. 49; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 15l). Hunter. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 2.8; May 23, 4.4; Nov. 19, 

4.0.

9/2E-14N1 (#886, p. 49; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 128; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 151), Scobel & Haimut. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 21.7; 

Nov. 19, 22.6.

9/2E-14N2 (#886, p. 49; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 15l). Scot el & Haimut. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 15.7; 

May 23, 16.4; Nov. 19, 16.8.

9/2E-14N3 (#886, p. 50; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 15l). Scobel & Haimut. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 16.9; 

May 23, 18.6; Nov. 19, 17.1.

9/2E-18P1 (#886, p. 47; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 151). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: May 22, 51.5; Nov. 17, 52.4.

9/2E-20Q1 (#1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 151). Daggett 

Airport. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 

42.2, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 22, 43.3; Nov. 17, 44.0.

9/2W-19B1 (#886, p. 39; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 15l) . Shob<3l. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 62.8, by U. S. Bureau of 

Reclamation; May 21, 62.3; Nov. 12, 62.4.

9/3E-3D1 (#886, p. 50; 911, p. 130; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. I5l). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: May 23, 44.6; Nov. 18, 44.3.

9/3E-10D1 (#886, p. 50; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 94?, p. 70; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 151). Bozarth. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 35.4; Miy 23, 35.4; 

Nov. IP, 35.5.

9/3E-12E1 (#886, p. 51; 911, p. 130; 941, p. 99; 947, p. 70; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 112; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 15l). B. Nicholas. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 28.3, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation.

9/3E-19E1. SWfNWt sec. 19, T. 9 N., R. 3 E., 9.8 miles east of 

Daggett, and 3.0 miles northeast of Newberry. Unused drilled irrigation 

well, diameter 12 inches, depth 200 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 

at land-surface datum which is about 1,860.1 feet above sea level.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1955, 1958-47

1919, 1922, 1930-32,

Date

Oct.

May

Jan .

May

Feb.

Apr.

July

31,

22,

8,

22

22,

7

26,

27

13

1919

1922

1930

1931

1932

Water 

level

(a)

(a)

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.4

2.2

2.0

2.4

Date

Jan.

Nov.

May

Nov.

June

Nov.

May

30,

26,

15,

9,

27

11,

26

14,

1935

1938

1939

1940

1941

1942

Water 

level

3.6

1.6

1.0

.9

2.8

2.1

1.6

1.4

Date

Dec.

Apr.

Jan.

May

Nov.

May

Nov.

30,

25,

3,

10

16

2,

23,

19

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

Water 

level

0.8

.3

.2

.5

.7

.5

.9

.7

a Plowing.
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9/3E-19P1. Prey. SEfSW^ sec. 19, T. 9 N., R. 3 E., about 10 miles 

east of Daggett, and 2.4 miles northwest of Newberry. Unused drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, depth 151 feet. Casing is split to 

about 1 foot below top. Measuring point, top of casing, 2 feet above landsurface datum which is about 1,854.8 feet above sea level.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1919, 1922, 

1950-55. 1958-47

Date

Dec.

May

Oct.

Jan.

May

Apr.

July

Jan .

10,

22,

8,

22

9

22,

7

27,

13

11,

1919

1922

1930

1931

1932

1933

Water 

level

(a)

(a)

1.6

1.7

2.2

2.2

2.3

2.2

2.6

2.7

Date

Feb.

Jan.

Nov.

May

Nov.

June

Nov.

May

14,

30,

26,

15,

9,

27

11,

26

14,

1934

1935

1938

1939

1940

1941

1942

Water 

level

3.3

3.7

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.7

1.8

1.8

1.6

Date

Nov.

May

Dec.

Apr.

Jan.

May

Nov.

May

25,

18,

30

25,

3,

10

16,

2,

23,

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

Water 

level

1.9

1.4

1.1

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

a Flowing.

9/3E-34D1 (#886, p. 48, 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 151). Clinkenbeard. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 30.2; Nov. 18, 

30.0.

9/3W-10P1 (#886, p. 39; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 152). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 88.4, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 20, 88.3; Nov. 13, 88.3.

9/3W-10R1 (#886, p. 40; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 152). Osborn. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 10.3; May 20, 8.9; Nov. 

Nov. 13, 12.3.

9/3W-14D1 (#886, p. 40; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 152). Bullock. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 11.2, by U. S. Bureau of 

Reclamation; May 20, 9.2; Nov. 13, 13.8.

9/3W-28A1 (#886, p. 39; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 129; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 152). J. Slagill. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 3.5, by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 20, 8.4,

9/3W-34R1 (#886, p. 38; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 130; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 135; 1076, p. 152). Nellie Stcrey. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 125.6; by U. S. 

Bureau of Reclamation; May 20, 125.3; Nov. 12, 125.5.

3/4E-31K1 (#886, p. 44; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991,

p. 130; 1021, p 113; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 152). A. M. Monroe. Water

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 13.1, by U. S.

Bureau of Reclamation; May 22, 13.4; Nov. 18, 13.4.

10/1W-31C1 (#886, p. 42; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 130; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 152) . Nelson. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum. 1947: Jan. 10, 46.8; May 21 47.0- 

Nov. 13, 48.9. '

10/2E-32P1 (#886, p. 45; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 98; 949, p. 69; 991, 

p. 130; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 152). Yermo Mutual Water Co. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 8, 24.8- 

May 21, 25.5; Nov. 17, 26.4.

10/2E-34L1 (#886, p. 46; 911, p. 129; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991 

p. 130; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 152). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 54.0, by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; May 21, 54.7; Nov. 17, 56.3.

930250 O 51 9
124 WATER ISVSLS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

10/2W-19P1 (#886, p. 41; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 130; 1021, p. 114; 1028, p. 136; 10V6, p. 152). Loftus. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 67.0; Ncv. 13, 67.9; 

Pumping on May 20; no measurement made.

10/2W-30R1 (Formerly M-74 in #886, p. 41; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 97; 

949, p. 68; and 10/2W-30N1 in #991, p. 130; 1021, p. 114; 1028, p. 136; 

1076, p. 152). J. D. Rich. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 19.7; May 20, 21.2, pumping; Nov. 13, 23.0.

10/3E-34E1 (#886, p. 50; 911, p. 130; 941, p. 99; 949, p. 70; 991, 

p. 130; 1021, p. 113; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 152). Henderson. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 9, 7.7; May 23, 7.8; 

Nov. 18, dry at 8.5. Measurements discontinued; replaced by 10/3E-34E2.

10/3E-34E2. SWiNW-i sec. 34, T. 10 N., R. 3 E., about 9 miles east of 

Yermo, 400 feet north of bank at south edge of flood plain and 300 feet 

east of section line. Used irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 30 

feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.6 foot above lard-surface datum. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Ncv. 18, 9.4.

10/3W-32C1 (*886, p. 39; 911, p. 127; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 130; 1021, p. 114; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 152). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1P47: Jan. 7, 58.0; May 20, 5E.1; Nov. 13, 

58.1.

11/3W-28R1 (#1021, p. 114; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. Ifg). S. F. EdwardB. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 26.5; 

May 20, 26.6: Nov. 13, 26.8.

11/3W-34F1 (#886, p. 41; 911, p. 128; 941, p. 97; 949, p. 68; 991, 

p. 130; 1021, p. 114; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 152). Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 7, 33.9; May 20, 33.6; Nov. 13, 

33.8.

Santa Ana River Basin,*San Bernardino area

1F2). S. F. Kelley. 

Jan. 6, 46.5;

1N/4W-28R1 (#1021, p. 114; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Feb. 4, 46.4; May 7, 47.0; Nov. 6, 52.6.

1N/4W-36F1 (#1021, p. 115; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. if3). G. M. Cooley. 

Measuring point beginning May 7, 1947, top of casing, 0.3 foot above landsurface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Jan. 6, 45.3; Feb. 4, 45.4; May 7, 46.1; Nov. 6, 50.1.

1S/3W-3N1 (#1021, p. 115;; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. If3}. R. C. Berber. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 85.1; 

Feb. 4, 83.9; May 7, 85.1; Nov. 6, 95.7.

1S/3W-16L1 (#1021, p. 116; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 1F3) . S. Ronzone. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jen. 6, 65.7; 

Feb. 4, 64.2; May 7, 71.8; Nov. 6, dry.

1S/3W-17C1. Known as Williams well (#817, pp. 12-16; 840, p. 30; 

845, p. 18; 886, p. 24; 911, p. 119; 941. p. 91; 949, p, 65; 991, p. 131; 

1021, p. 116; 1028, p. 136; 1076, p. 153). Records furnished by Gage 

Canal Co.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 4

11

18

25

Feb. 1

8

15

22

Mar. 1

Water 

level

12.4

12.4

12.5

12.9

13.0

13.3

13.4

13.7

14.0

Date

Mar. 8

15

22

29

Apr. 5

12

19

26

May 3

Water 

level

14.3

14.7

15.3

15.9

16.4

16.7

17.2

18.1

18.4

Date

May 10

17

24

31

June 7

14

21

28

July 5

Water 

. level

19.0

19.4

20.1

20.7

21.1

21.4

21.6

22.1

22.9

Date

July 12

19

26

Aug. 2

9

16

23

30

Sept. 6

Water 

level

23.7

23.9

24.4

25.2

25.2

25.2

26.4

27.0

27.5
CALIFORNIA, SAII DIEGO COUNTY 125

lS/3W-17Cl--Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Sept 

Oct.

13 

20 

27 

4

Water 

level

28.0 

28.5 

28.7 

29.0

Date

Oct. 

Nov.

11 

18 

25 

1

Water 

level

29.0 

29.2 

29.4 

29.5

Date

Nov. 8 

15 

22 

29

Water 

level

29.7 

29.9 

30.0 

30.0

Date

Dec. 6 

13 

20 

27

Water 

level

29.7 

29.4 

28.9 

28.2

1S/3W-20B1 (#1021, p. 116; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 153). Emmet Martin. 

Key well U. S. 101.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan. 30

Feb. 28

Mar. 31

37.7

38.1

38.6

May 1

29

June 30

39.5

40.1

40.5

July 31

Aug. 29

Sept. 30

40.6

41.1

41.5

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

30

26

30

41.7

41.9

42.0

1S/3W-28K1 (#1021, p. 117; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 153). George 

Hinckley. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 

42.2; Feb. 4, 42.5; May 7, 44.8; Nov. 6, 46.7.

1S/3W-29K1 (#1021, p. 118; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 153). J. Yount. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 33.8; 

Feb. 4, 33.7; May 7, 35.4; Nov. 6, 38.0.

1S/3W-32C1 (#1021, p. 118; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 153). W. H. 

Martin. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 

60.7; Feb. 4, 59.6; May 7, 61.8; Nov. 6, 67.8.

1S/4W-4K1 (#1021, p. 119; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 153). W. J. Walsh. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 4.7; 

Feb. 4, 5.2; May 7, 9.4; Nov. 6, 12.4.

San Diego County 

San Luia Key River Basin

10/3W-1 (#840, p. 35; 845, p. 42; 886, p. 27; 911, p. 123; 941, p. 94; 

949, p. 73; 991, p. 131; 1021, p. 119; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 153). On 

San Luis Key Ranch. About 4 miles west of Pala. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 6.2; Apr. 7. 7.1: JulT 7. 11.1: 

Oct. 6, 15.1.

10/3W-la (#840, p. 36; 845, p. 42; 886, p. 27; 911, p. 123; 941, 

p. 94; 949, p. 73; 991, p. 131; 1021, p. 119; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 154). 

On San Luis Key Ranch. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Jan. 6, 8.2; Apr. 7, 8.8; July 7, 9.0; Oct. 6, 9.3.

10/3W-lb (#840, p. 36; 845, p. 43; 886, p. 28; 911, p. 124; 941, 

p. 94; 949, p. 73; 991, p. 131; 1021, p. 119; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 154). 

On San Luis Key Ranch. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Jan. 6, 6.6; Apr. 7, 7.1; July 7, 7.3; Oct. 6, 7.6.

10/3W-lc (#886, p. 28; 911, p. 124; 941, p. 94; 949, p. 74; 991, 

p. 131; 1021, pi 120; 1028, p. 137; 1076, p. 154). FallbrooV Public 

Utility District Observation well. On San Luis Rey Ranch. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 7.2; Apr. 7 7.5- 

July 7, 8.5; Oct. 6, 11.3.

10/3W-15 (#840, p. 35; 845, p. 42; 886, p. 28; 911, p. 124; 941, 

p. 94; 94°, p. 74; 991, p. 132; 1021, p. 120; 1023, p. 137; 1076, p. 154). 

On Gird Ranch. About 2.5 miles east of Bonsall. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 5.6; Apr. 7, 3.5; J-?ly 7, 6.3;

10/SW-16 (#845, p. 42; 886, p. 28; 911, p. 124; 941, p. 94; 949, 

p. 74; 991, p. 132; 1021, p. 120; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 154). Hart, Inc. 

About 2 miles east of Bonsall. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1P47: Jan. 6, 3.3; Apr. 7, 3.9; July 7, 7.6; Oct. 6, pump installed, casing sealed tight, water surface inaccessible. Measurements 

discontinued.
126 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATE-'.

10/3W-20 (#840, p. 35; 845, p. 42; 886, p. 28; 911, p. 124; 9;'', , 

p. 94; 949, p. 74; 9°1, p. 132; 1021, p. 120; 1028, p. 138; 1076, ;-- 154). 

Ponsall School. At Bonsall. Water levels, in feet below land*-surffcce 

datum, 1P47: Jan. 6, 8.6; Apr. 7, 8.8; Oct. 6, 9.8.

10/3W-20a (#991, p. 132; 1021, p. 120; 1028, p. 13P; 1076, p. 154). 

Slckler Ranch. At Bonsall. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum 

1947: Jan. 6, 15.6; Apr. 7, 15.6; July 7, 16.8; Oct. 6, 16.7.

10/3W-30 (#886, p. 28; 911, p. 124; 941, p. 94; 94?, p. 74; 991, 

p. 132; 1021, p. 120; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 154). Fallbrook Public 

Utility District observation well. On property of San Diego County Water 

Co. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 194*7: Jan. 6, 10.8; 

Apr. 4, 10.8; July 7, 11.2; Oct. 6, 11.6.

11/4W-5 (#886, p. 28; 911, p. 124; 941, p. 94; 949, p. 74; 991, 

p. 132; 1021, p. 120; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 154). City of Oceanside 

observation well. On Stokes property. Measurements by city of Oceanside.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 11 

Feb. 10 

Mar. 10

Water 

level

14.2 

15.2 

13.7

Date

Apr. 14 

May 10 

June 14

Water 

level

12.4 

13.4 

14.2

Date

July 11 

Aug. 9 

Sept. 10

Water 

level

15.2 

16.9 

17.6

Date

Oct. 13 

Nov. 10 

Dec. 13

Water 

level

19.1 

19.6 

19.6

11/4W-8 (#886, p. 29; 911, p. 124; 941, p. 95; 949, p. 74; 991, 

p. 133; 1021, p. 120; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 154). Carlsbad Mutual Water 

Co. observation well. At San Luis Rey. Measurements by Carlsbad Mutual 

Water Co. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datrm, 1947: Jan. 6, 

12.0; Apr. 8, 11.5; July 7, 14.0; Oct. 6, 16.7.

11/4W-9F1 (#P11, p. 125; 941, p. 95; 949, p. 74; 9P1, p. 133; 1021, 

p. 120; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 154). City of Oceanside observation well. 

On Williams Ranch. Measurements by city of Oceanside.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

11

10

10

13.6

13.7

13.3

Apr.

May

June

14

10

14

10.5

12.3

14.3

July

Aug.

Sept

11

9

10

14.8

16.7

18.4

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

10

13

18.6

19.1

18.8

11/4W-18 (#886, p. 29; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 95; 94?, p. 75; 991, 

p. 133; 1021, p. 120; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 155). Carlsbad Mutual Water 

Co. observation well. Near San Luis Rey. Measurements by Carlsbad Mutual 

Water Co. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 

14.9; Apr. 8, 21.4; July 7, 30.0; Oct. 6, 32.3.

ll/5W-13a (*886, p. 29; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 95; 949, p. 75; 991, 

p. 133; 1021, p. 121; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 155). City of Oceanside. On 

city property, about 2 miles northeast of Oceanside. Measurements by city 

of Oceanside.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datuir, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

11

10

10

10.5

10.8

11.6

Apr.

May

June

14

10

14

12.0

13.7

13.6

July

Aug.

Sept

11

9

.10

15.9

17.2

16.5

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

10

13

14.8

17.0

14.8

ll/5W-13b (#886, p. 29; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 95; 949, p. 75; 991, 

p. 133; 1021, p. 121; 1028, p. 138; 1076, p. 155). City of Oceanside. On 

city property, about 2 miles northeast of Oceanside. Measurements by city 

of Oceanside.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datuir, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

11

10

10

11.5

11.0

10.8

Apr.

May

June

14

10

14

10.7

11.6

11.9 .

July

Aug.

Sept

11

9

.10

12,5

13,8

14.4

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

10

13

15.3

15.7

15.2
CALIFORNIA, SA1I DIEGO COUNTY 127

11/5W-13C (*886, p. 29; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 95; 949, p. 75; 991, 

p. 133; 1021, p. 121; 1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 155). City of Oceanslde. 

On city property, about 2 miles north of Oceanside. Measurements by city 

of Oceanside.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947'

Date

Jan. 11 

Feb. 10 

Mar. 10

Water 

level

10.1 

10.3 

10.8

Date

Apr. 14 

May 10 

June 14

Water 

level

10.9 

12.0 

12.5

Date

July 11 

Aug. 9 

Sept. 10

Water 

level

13.3 

14.1 

15.2

Date

Oct. 13 

Nov. 10 

Dec. 13

Water 

level

13.8 

14.5 

13.2

11/5W-15 (#886, p. 29; 911, p. 125; 941, p. 95; 949, p. 75; 991, 

p. 133; 1021, p. 121; 1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 155). City of Oceanside. On 

city property, north of Oceanside. Measurements by city of Oceanside. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

11

10

10

5.3

5.3

5.7 [

Apr.

May

June

14

10

14

5.9

6.9

6.5

July

Aug.

Sept

11

9

10

7.8

8.4

8.9

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

10

13

8.6

9.0

8.0

San Dieguito River Basin

12/1W-31H2(*840, p. 38; 845, p. 42; 886, p. 27; 911, p. 123; 941, 

p. 93; 949, p. 73; 991, p. 134; 1021, p. 121; 1028, p. 139; 1C76, p. 155). 

City of San Diego.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Apr.

3 

4

Water 

level

8.6 

7.4

Date

July 17 

Sept. 22

Water 

level

9.9 

10.0

Date

Dec. 31

Water 

level

10.3

12/1W-32 (*991, p. 134; 1021, p..121; 1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 155). 

County Road Station.

_________Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947________

Jan. 

Apr.

23.0

18.9

July 17 

Sept.22

23.1

20.4

Dec. 31 20.4

12/1W-33 (*840, p. 39; 845, p. 42; 886, p. 27; 911, p. 123; 941, 

p. 93; 949, p. 73; 991, p. 134; 1021, p. 121; 1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 156). 

H. G. Penton. Just west of San Pasqual. Windmill replaced by electrically 

driven centrifugal pump July 1947.

_________Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Apr.

16.0

14.5

July 17 

Sept.22

16.2

17.2

Dec. 31 17.5

12/lW-33a (#991, p. 134; 1021, p. 122; 1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 156) 

F. B. Gierman.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Apr.

3 

4

1 

1

.5

.4

July 

Sept

17 

22

4 

4

.3 

.8

Dec. 31 5 1

12/1W-35K1 (#1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 156). June Chase. W*ter levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum. 1947: Jan. 3, 7.9; Apr. 4, 6.9; Dec. 31, 

10.4.

12/1W-36D1 (#1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 156). Jorgensen. Measuring 

poirt beginning Dec. 31, 1947, top of track rail pump support, west side, 

0.67 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Jan. 3, 8.4; Apr. 4, 7.1; July 17, 15.4; Dec. 31, 

21.2.
128 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

San Diego River Basin

15/1E-2 (*845, p. 26; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 121; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 71; 991, p. 135; 1021, p. 122; 1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 155). San Diego 

County. At El Monte Park. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Jan. 2, 37.2; Dec. 30, 43.6.

15/1E-7 (*845, p. 28; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 122; 941, p. 93; 949, 

p. 71; 991, p. 135; 1021, p. 122; 1028, p. 139; 1076, p. 155). San Diegr 

Products Co. Formerly owned by J. P. RIckerts. At Lakeside. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Bate

Jan. 

Apr.

2

9

Water 

level

11.6 

11.5

Date

June 13 

July 10

Water 

level

12.5 

12.9

Date

Sept. 16 

Dec. 30

Water 

level

14.6 

17.4

15/1E-16C1 (*845, p. 26; 886. p. 25; 911, p. 121; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 71; 991, p. 135; 1021, p. 122; 1028, p. 140; 1076, p. 155). Pratt test 

well. About 0.? mile east of El Monte pumping plant.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Apr.

2 13.8 

9 17.8

July 10 

Sept .16

28.2 

(a)

Dec. 30

a Dry.

15/lE-lVa (*845, p. 27; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 121; 941 

p. 71; 99^ p. 135; 1021, p. 122; 1028, p. 140; 1076, p. 

Ranch, east of Lakeside. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum,

Jan. 

A.pr.

p. 71 

Diego

Jan. 

Apr.

p. 71 

Ranch

Jan. 

Apr.

2 12.8 

9 14.1

June 13 

July 10

17.7 

19.4

Sept .16 

Dec. 30

a Dry.

15/lE-17b (*845, p. 27; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 121; 941 

; 991, p. 135; 1021, p. 122; 1028, p. 140; 1076, p. 

County yard, east of Lakeside.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,

2 12.5 

9 13.1

June 13 

July 10

15/1E-17B1 (*845, p. 26; 886, p. 

; 991, p. 135; 1021, p. 122; 1028 

, about 0.5 mile northwest of El

Water level, In feet below

2 11.5 

P 18.1

July 10 

Sept .16

15/1E-17H6 (*845, p. 26; 886, p. 

p. 71; 991, p. 135; 1021, p. 122; 1028 

District well. About 1,000 feet north

Water level, in feet below

Jan. 

Apr.

2 11.1 

9 25.6

July 10 

Sept ,16

15/1E-19 (#845, p. 32; 886, p. 26 

p. 71; 991, p. 136; 1021, p. 123; 1028 

& Brown. Formerly owned by Langdon. 

Water level, In feet bolow

Jan. 

Apr.

p. 72 

well

Jan. 

Apr.

2 14.3 

9 14.1

June 13 

July 10

15/1W-13N2 (*845, p. 34; 886. p. 

; 991, p. 136; 1021, p. 123; 1028 

3. At Riverview,.

Water level,. In feet below

2 7.6 

9 7.7

July 10 

Sept .16

15.9 

17.1

Sept .16 

Dec. 30

155). 

1947

155). 

1947

25; 911, p. 121; 941, p. 

, p. 140; 1076, p. 155) . 

Monte pumping plant.

land-surface datum, 1947

26.7 

30.3

Dec. 30

(a)

93; 949, 

On Dr.

(a) 

(a)

93; 949, 

In San

20.3 

23.5

Irey

93; 949, 

On Truttman

40.1

25; 911, p. 121; 941, p. 92; 949, 

, p. 140; 1076, p. 155). Irrigation 

of El Monte pumping plant.

land- surf ace datum, 1947

30.4 

34.4

Dec. 30

; 911, p. 122; 941, 

, p. 140; 1076, p. 

Near Benedict Avenu 

land-surface datum,

15.1 

15.7

Sept. 16 

Dec. 30

49.1

p. 35; 949, 

155) . Davidson 

e, Lakeside.

1947

26; 911, p. 122; 941, p. 

, p. 140; 1076, p. 155).

land-surface datum, 1947

9.7 

11.5

Dec. 30

17.1 

16.8

93; 949, 

Riverview

11.5
CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO COUNTY 129

15/1W-13R5 (#845, p. 32; 886, p. 26; 911, p. 122; 941, p. 93; 949, 

71; 991, p. 136; 1021, p. 123; 1028, p. 140; 1076, p. 156). Lev!.

Water levelj in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Apr.

2 

9

Water 

level

15.8 

15.3

Date

June 

Julv

13 

10

Water 

level

17.0 

18.0

Date

Sept 

Dec.

.16 

30

Water 

level

20.0 

18.1

15/1W-23H3 (#1076, p. 157). City of San Diego. At Riverview. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1S47

Jan. 

Apr.

2 

9

4 

6

.9 

.6

July 

Sept.

10 

16

7 

8

.9 

.6

Dec. 30 10 .1

15/lW-24a (-::-1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). E. G. Squires. At 

Riverview.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1£47

Jan. 2 a 13.0 

Apr .9 13 . 0

July 10 

Sept. 16

a Pump reported removed.

15/1W-24D7 (#845, p. 33; 886, p. 

p. 72; 991, p. 136; 1021, p. 123; 1028 

well 2. At Riverview.

Water level, In feet below

Jan .2 6.6 

Apr. 9 9.2

July 10 

Sept .16

17.0 

19.2

Dec. 30

26; 911, p. 122; 941, p. 

, p. 141; 1076, p. 157).

land-surface datum, 15T47

15.6 

16.6

Dec. 30

17.0

93; 949, 

Riverview

11.8

15/1W-27 (#845, p. 36; 886, p. 26; 911, p. 122; 94l, p. 93; 949, 

p. 72; 991, p. 136; 1021, p. 123; 1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). On County 

Farm. At Santee.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1£47

Jan . 

Apr.

2 

9

9

10

.0 

.1

July 

Sept

10 

.16

11 

10

.8 

.7

Dec. 30 11 .9

15-1W-28 (#845, p. 36; 886, p. 26; 911, p. 122; 941, p. 93; 949, 

p. 72; 991, p. 137; 1021, p. 123; #1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). Dr. Good. 

On El Cajon land grant. At Santee.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Apr.

2 

9

12 

12

.8 

.2

July 

Sept.

10 

16

13 

14

.5 

.4

Dec. 30 14 .0

16/2W-16 (#845, p. 37; 886, p. 26; 911, p. 122; 941, p. 93; 949, 

p. 72; 901, p. 137; 1021, p. 123; 1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). Jaussaud, 

About 1,300 feet east of Old Mission San Diego, near Grantville.

_ ____Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

Jan. 

A___

16/2W-16a (#845, p. 38; 886, p. 26; 911, p. 122; 941, p. 93; 949, 

p. 72; 991, p. 137; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). Jaussaud. 

About 1,300 feet east of Old Mission San Diego, near Grantville. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

. 2 

. 9

15 

16

.0 

.5

July 

Sept

10 

.16

18 

19

.9 

.4

Dec. 30 15.5

Jan. 

Apr.

2 

9

14.8 

16.2

July 10 

Sept .16

18.1 

18.9

Dec. 30 15.4

16/3W-22 (#845, p. 39; 886, p. 27; 911, p. 123; 941, p. 93; 949, 

p. 72; 991, p. 137; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). H. Tatreau. 

On south side of Mission Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Apr.

2

9

13 

13

.7 

.8

July 

Sept

10 

.16

15 

17

.3

.5

Dec. 30 14 .7

16/3W-23 (#845, p. 39; 886, p. 27; 911, p. 123; 941, p. 93; 949, 

p. 72; 991, p. 137; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). S. H. 

Mclntosh. In Mission Valley, near Murray Canyon Road.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19 d7

Jan. 

Apr .

2 

9

8 

8

.0 

.4

July 

Sept

10 

16

9

10

.4

ii 

Dec. 30 9 .2
130 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

16/3W-24 (#845, p. 38; 886, p. 26; 911, p 123; 941, p. 93; 949, 

p. 72; 991, p. 137; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 141; 1076, p. 157). R. I. 

Officer. About 1,600 feet west of city of San Diego pumping plant. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 2, 10.0; July 10, 

12.2; Sept. 16, 13.0; Dec. 30, 11.0.

Sweetwater River Basin

17/1W-19 (#845, p. 25; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 121; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 75; 991, p. 138; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 157). L. C. 

Klncaid. At Sunnyslde. Dry on Apr. 11 and July 14, 1947.

17/lW-lPa (*991, p. 138; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 157). 

California Water & Telephone Co. Formerly owned by L. C. Klncaid. At 

Sunnyside. In river bed, 200 yards, south of well 17/1W-19. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 11, 35.1; July 14, 33.9; 

Sept. 25, 34.6.

Otay River Basin

1R/2W-22 (*845, p. 23; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 121; 941, p. 92; 949, 

pp. 70-71; 991, p. 138; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 142; 1076. p. 158). G. W. 

St. Clalr. At Otay. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Apr. 11, 22.2; July 14, 24.4; Sept. 25, 25.0.

18/2V/-22a (#845, p. 23; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 121; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 70; 991, p. 138; 1021, p. 124; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 158). N. Bard. 

At Otay. No measurements made in 1947.

Tla Juana River Basin

18/2W-33 (#845, p. 20; 886, p. 24; 911, p. 120; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 76; 991, p. 138; 1021, p. 125; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 158). On Hewltt 

Bros. Hog Ranch. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Apr. 11, 10.3; July 14, 14.1, nearby well pumping; Sept. 25, 14.6.

18/2W-34 (#845, p. 20; 886, p. 24; 911, p. 120; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 76; 991, p. 138; 1021, p. 125; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 158). G. R. 

Smalley. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 11, 

11.9; July 14, 15.9; Sept. 25, 18.3.

18/2W-34a (#845, p. 21; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 120; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 76; 991, p. 139; 1021, p. 125; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 158). On Evans 

Ranch. Near San Yaidro. Water levels, in feet below lard-surface datum, 

1^47: Apr. 11, 8.5; July 14, 10.3; Sept. 25, 10.9.

19/2W-4 (*S45, p. 21; 886, p. 25; 911, p. 120; 941, p. 92; 949, 

p. 76; 991, p. 1?9; 1021, p. 125; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 158). At Nestor 

Bridge. Water levels. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 11, 

8.1; July 14, 12.4; Sept. 25, 14.7.

San Joaquin County 

Mokelumne River Basin

3N/6-3K3 (#840, p. 45; 845, p. 44; 886, p. 53; 911, p. 132; 941, 

p. 137; *949, p. 171; 991, p. 139; 1021, p. 125; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p.159). 

P. B. Mills. Measurements discontinued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

2 

3 a 

3 ab

Water 

level

16.78 

17.33 

18.25

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

2 

1 

2

Water 

level

20.19 

(ac) 

(ac)

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

rH CMi-l

Water 

level

(c) 

(c)

Date

Oct.

Nov.

1 

3

Water 

level

(a) 

(d)

Water leaking into well.

Estimated.

Pumping.

Pump house locked.
CALIFORNIA, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY 131

3N/6-17D1 (#840, p. 45; 845, p. 44; 886, p. 53; 911, p. 132; 941, 

p. 137; 949, p.172; 991, p. 139; 1021, p. 125; 1028, p. 142; 1076, p. 159) 

Otto Helmie.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

2 

3 

2

Water 

level

14.07 

13.20 

12.91

Date

May 

June 

July

1 

2 

1

Water 

level

16.67 

16.72 

18.53

Date

Aug. 

Sept . 

Oct.

1 

2 

1

Water 

level

19.41 

19.38 

18.76

Date

Nov. 

Dec .

3 

1

Water 

level

16.82 

15.90

3N/6-36R2 (#619, p. 311; #777, p. 28; #817, p. 18; 840, p. 46; 845, 

p. 44; 886, p. 53; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 138; *949, p. 172; 9P1, p. 139; 

1021, p. 125; 1028, p. 143; 1076, p. 159). Leland W. Bunch.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

3

3

22.18

22.44

22.51

Apr,

May

June

1

1

2

22.64

23.86

24.92

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

26.39

27.89

29.07

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

1

29.78

27.82

27.40

3N/7-3C1 (#777, p. 28; #817, p. 18; 840, p. 46; 845, p. 44; 886, 

p. 53; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 138; #949, p. 172; 991, p. 139; 1021, p. 126; 

1028, p. 143; 1076, p. 159). Jacob Knoll.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

14

3

3

36.46

36.49

36.66

35.62

Apr.

May

June

July

2

1

2

1

36.97

36.33

34.54

36.46

July

Aug.

Sept

17

18

1

. 2

37.03

37.03

37.37

38.04

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

3

1

38.43

38.69

38.86

3N/7-6M8 (-*777, p. 28; #817, p. 18; 840, p. 46; 845, p. 44; 886, 

p. 53; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 138} #949, p. 172; 991, p. 140; 1021, p. 126; 

1028, p. 143; 1076, p. 159). R. E. and Ruth P. Coker.

Water level, in feej; below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

3

3

25.02

24.88

25.45

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

26.30

28.98

26.29

July

Aug.

Sept .

1

1

2

27.72

28.03

28.17

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

1

28.13

28.13

27.91

3N/7-7M1 (#777, p. 29; #817, p. 19; 840, p. 46; 845, p. 45; 886, 

p. 54; 911, p. 133; #941, p. 138; #949, p. 172; 991, p. 140; 1021, p. 126; 

1028, p. 143; 1076, p. 159). J. and Rachel Goetken.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

3

3

31.94

32.56

34.68

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

37.43

40.19

39.05

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

39.08

38.74

37.43

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

1

36.88

35.28

34.53

3N/7-10L3 (#777, p. 29; #817, p. 19; 840, p. 46; 845, p. 45; 886, 

p. 54; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 138; #949, p. 172; 991, p. 140; 1021, p. 126; 

1028, p. 143; 1076, p. 159). Edward Preazler.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

7

3

3

2

a 42.19

44.52

47.83

a 50.43

Apr.

May

June

15

24

1

2

49.82

47.28

47.61

48.93

July

Aug.

Sept .

1

1

2

50.34

51.63

52.39

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

3

1

49.99

48.00

46.39

a Nearby well pumping.

3N/7-10L4 (#777, p. 29; #817, p. 19; #840, p. 46; 845, p. 45; 886, 

p. 54; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 138; #949, p. 172; 991, p. 140; 1021, p. 126; 

1028, p. 143; 1076, p. 159). Edward Preazler.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19*7

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

7

3

3

15

41.19

45.74

46.36

52.79

Apr.

May

June

24

1

2

57.43

57.90

53.07

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

55.40

54.50

50.57

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

3

1

48.47

46.55

45.30
132 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

3N/7-15P2 (#777, p. 29; #817, p. 19; 840, p. 47; 845, p. 45; 886, 

p. 54; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 138; #949, p. 172; 991, p. 140; 1021, p. 126; 

1028, p. 143; 1076, p. 160). Eugene R. Hleb.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

Mar.

7 

3 

3

Water 

level

44.50 

44.04 

43.94

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

2

1 

2

Water 

level

44.06 

48.29 

51.60

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept .

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

52.21 

(a) 

53.94

Date

Oct.

NCV.

Dec.

6 

3

1

Water 

level

52.89 

50.97 

49.77

a Dry 54.1 feet below land-surface datum.

3N/7-18N12. Joe Garnero. About 2.5 miles southeast cf Lodi, ISO 

feet east and 430 feet north of southwest corner of sec. 18, and about 

500 feet north of well 3N/7-19D2 which it replaces. Domestic well, drilled 

in 1924, diameter 6 inches, depth 78 feet measured Nov. 1, 1946. Measuring 

point, top of casing east side, 0.3 foot above land-surface datum which is 

47.44 feet above mean sea level. (Altitude by East Bay Municipal Utility 

District.)

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946-47

Date

Nov. 

Dec. 

Jan . 

Feb. 

Mar.

1, 

3

3, 

3 

3

1946 

1947

Water 

level

31.59 

30.72 

30.42 

30.14 

31.68

Date

Apr. 

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

1, 1947

1 

2

1 

1

Water 

level

34.23 

38.06 

a 41.92 

b 40.72 

39.46

Date

Sept. 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

2, 1947 

3 

3

1

Water 

level

37.13 

35.17 

33.97 

33.15

a Pumping.

b Pumping recently.

3N/7-27P3 (#777, p. 30; #817, p. 20; 840, p. 47; 845. p. 45; 886, 

p. 54; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 139; #949, p. 173; 991, p. 141; 1021, p. 127; 

1028, p. 144; 1076, p. 160). John F. Heltzmann.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb, 

Mar. 

Apr.

6 

5 

5 

2

a 

b 

c 

d

Water 

level

(a) 

(a) 

(a) 

40.51

Date Water

Apr. 25 be 27.25 

May 1 42 . 85 

June 2 b 46.40

Date

July 1 

Aug. 1 

Sept . 2

Dry 59.9 feet below land-surface datum. 

Nearby well pumping. 

Cleaned out prior to measurement. 

Dry 50 feet below land-surface datum.

V/ater 

level

(bd) 

(d) 

(d)

Date

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

6 

5

1

Water 

level

(d) 

43.65 

47.19

3N/7-30E2 (#619, p. 322; #777, p. 30; #817, p. 20; 84C, p. 47; 845, 

p. 45; 886, p. 54; 911, p. 133; 941, p. 139; #949, p. 173; 991, p. 141; 

1021, p. 127; 1028, p. 144; 1076, p. 160). W. L. Flanigan. Measurements 

discontinued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

15

3

3

25.98

25.71

25.66

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

26.56

30.03

33.50

July

Aug.

Sept .

1

1

2

(a)

36.04

34.73

Oct.

NCV .

Dec.

3

11

1

34.07

32.51

(a)

a Pump house locked, unable to measure.

4N/6-12R1 (#619, p. 337; #777, p. 31; #817, p. 20; 84C, p. 47; 845, 

p. 46; 886, p. 54; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 139; #949, p. 173; #991, p. 141; 

1021, p. 127; 1028, p. 144; 1076, p. 160). G. A. Jahant.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar .

2

3

Z

35.92

35.16

34.56

Apr.

May

June

10

1

2

34.26

36.22

38.56

July

Aug.

Sept .

1

1

2

41.39

a 43.96

44.13

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

1

a 42.02

40.13

39.27

a Pumping recently.
CALIFORNIA, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTS 133

4N/6-34R1 (*619, p. 344; *777, p. 31; *817, p. 20; *840, p. 47; 845, 

p. 46; 886, p. 55; 911, p, 134; *941, p. 139; ^949, p. 173; 991, p. 141; 

1021, p. 127; 1028, p. 144; 1076, p. 160). E. M. Smith.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

2 

3 

3

Water 

level

14.83 

14.96 

15.08

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

2 

1 

2

Water 

level

15.27 

15.47 

a 15.55

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

a 15.79 

a 16.15 

16.32

Date

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

1 

3

1

Water 

level

16.32 

15.61 

15.52

a Nearby well pumping.

4N/6-36D1 (*619, p. 345; *777, p. 31; *817, p. 20; 840, p. 48; 845, 

p. 46; 886, p. 55; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 139; *949, p. 173; 991, p. 141; 

1021, p. 127; 1028, p. 144; 1076, p. 161). D. D. Smith and S. H. and I. 

Zimmerman.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

3

3

3

2

22.53

23.58

24.92

25.71

May

June

1

9

2

(a)

be 31.53

27.39

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

28.55

27.04

24.67

Oct.

NOT.

Dec.

1

3

1

23.87

23.69

24.73

a Dry 28.9 feet below land-surface datum.

b Nearby well pumping.

c Cleaned out prior to measurement.

4N/7-15B3 (*777, p. 32; -*817, p. 21; 840, p. 48; 845, p. 46r886, 

p. 55; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 139; *949, p. 174; 991, p. 141; 1021, p. 127; 

1028, p. 144; 1076, p. 161). Robert L. Carter.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

3

3

27

53.29

52.63

52.09

51.62

Apr.

May

June

3

30

1

2

51.79

a 52.58

52.92

56.34

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

(be)

(b)

(b)

Oct.

No-'.

Dec.

7

3

1

(b)

(b)

(b)

a Cleaned out Apr. 29.

b Dry 56.7 feet below land-surface datum.

c Well 300 feet away pumping.

4N/7-18N3 (*777, p. 32; *817, p. 21; 840, p. 48; 845, p. 46; 886, 

p. 55; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 139; *949, p. 174; 991, p. 142; 1021, p. 127; 

1028, p. 145; 1076, p. 161). Martha Eddlemon.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Feb.

Mar.

3 

3 

3 

27

a

b

37.20 

38 . 61 

37.16 

36.89

Cleaned 

Dry 44.7

Apr. 10 37.50 

May 1 40.22 

2 a 40.24 

June 2 42 . 57

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

1 

2

(b) 

(b) 

(b)

Oct.

NOV.

Dec.

3 

3

1

43 

42 

41

.77 

.86 

.59

out prior to measurement, 

feet below land-surface datum.

4N/7-22Q4 (*777, p. 32; *817, p. 21; 840, p. 48; 845, p. 46; 

p. 55; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 139; #949, p. 174; 991, p. 142; 1021, 

1028, p. 145; 1076, p. 161). Adolphus Eddlemon.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

886, 

p. 128;

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

42.80

42.56

42.39

Apr.

May

Jun«

3

1

2

42.55

44.98

46.53

July

Aug.

Sept .

1

1

2

48.13

(a)

49.46

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

1

48.08

47.22

46.50

a Dry 49.5 feet below land-surface datum.

4N/7-22Q5 (*777, p. 32; *817, p. 21; 840, p. 48; 845, p. 46; 

p. 55; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 139; *949, p. 174; 991, p. 142; 1021, 

1028, p. 145; 1076, p.!6l). Adolphus Eddlemon.

Water level, in feet below land-surface da-turn, 1947

886, 

p. 128;

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

42.96

44.26

43.06

Apr.

May

June

3

1

2

45.59

54.44

52.97

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

58.37

53.97

51.32

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

1

49.20

47.31

46.45
134 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4N/7-27P1 (#777, p. 33; #817, p. 21; 840, p. 48; 845, p. 46; 886, 

p. 55; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 140; #949, p. 174; 991, p. 142; 1021, p. 128; 

1028, p. 145; 1076, p. 161). Frank H. and Leonard W. Buck.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

7 

3 

3

Water 

level

34.29 

34.33 

34.47

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

3

1 

2

Water 

level

35.36 

35.31 

35.67

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

36.33 

36.17 

36.26

Date

Oct.

NOV.

Dec.

7 

3 

1

Water 

level

36.17 

36.15 

36.26

4N/7-30E4. Charles Weber. About 2.5 miles northeast of Lodi, 150 

feet east and 2,200 feet south of northwest corner of sec. 30, and about 

1,800 feet north of well 4N/7-30M2 which it replaces. Unused drilled well, 

diameter 6 inches, depth 75.5 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.5 

foot above land-surface datum which is 57.18 feet above mean sea level. 

(Altitude by East Bay Municipal Utility District.)

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941-47

Date

Oct. 

Jan . 

Oct. 

Jan. 

Oct. 

Janoo r-t * . J 

IP 41 

1942

1943 

1944

V/ater 

level

30.62 

27.69 

29.59 

27.21 

27.94 

26.35

Date

Oct. 

Jan. 

Oct. 

Jan, 

July

5, 

3, 

4

i\

1944 

1945

1946 

1947

Water 

level

32.29 

29.95 

34.12 

31.33 

41.39

Date

Aug. 

Sept. 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

1, 1947 

2 

3 

3

1

Wat er 

level

42.64 

43.30 

38.52 

36.81 

36.02

4N/7-30M2 (#777, p. 33; *817, p. 22; 840, p. 48; 845, p. 46; 886, 

p. 55; 911, p. 134; 941, p. 140; #949, p. 174; 991, p. 142; 1021, p. 138; 

1028, p. 145; 1076, p. 161). Clara A. Barton. Measurements discontinued. 

Replaced by well 4 N/7-30E4.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Jan . 

Feb.

Mar .

to

Water 

level

31.27 

31.54 

32.21

Date

Apr.

May

10 

1 

12

Water 

level

38.43 

a 40.90 

b 39.76

Date

May 

June 

July

12 

2

1

Water 

level

c 39.76 

(d) 

(d)

Date

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

2

Water 

level

(d) 

(d)

Nearby well pumping, 

b Before cleaning out well. 

c After cleaning out well, 

d Dry 40.9 feet below land-surface datum.

4N/7-31M3 (*777, p. 33; #817, p. 22; #840, p. 49; #845, p. 47; 886, 

p. 55; 911, p. 135; 941, p. 140; #949, p. 174; 991, p. 142; 1021, p. 128; 

1028, p. 145; 1076, p. 162). Charles H- Woest.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

3

3

3

10

25.73

25. VI

a 26.29

a 24.93

Apr. 17

May 1

June 2

a 23

a 31

a 29

.53

.02

.19

July

Aug.

Sept .

1

1

2

a. 30.43

28.84

27.52

Oct.

fov.

Dec .

3

3

1

26.92

a 27.08

a 27.98

a Water leaking into well.

4H/7-31H5 (#777, p. 3?; #817, p. 22; 840, p. 49; 845, p. 47; 886, 

p. 55; 911, p. 135; 941, p. 140; #949, p. 175; 991, p. 142; 1021, p. 128; 

1028, p. 145; 1076, p. 162). Jacob Goehring.

Water level, in f^et below land-surface datum, 1947

Jar.

Feb.

Mar .

3

3

3

11.15

11.33

11.74

Apr.

May

June

10

1

2

10.22

9.38

9.66

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

9.41

10.49

10.34

Oct .

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

1

10.69

11.62

13.33

4N/7-MIU (#777, p. 54; 817, p. 2?; 840, p. 49; 886, p. 55; 911, 

p. 135; 941, p. 140; #949, p. 175; 991, p. 143; 1021, p. 128; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 162). John J. Schmiedt.

?'ater level, in feet_below land-surface datum, 1947

145;

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

3

3

2

8.97

9.86

10. Rl

May

June

July

1

2

1

10.78

10 . 5?

11.02

Aug.

Sept .

Oct.

1

2

6

10.72

10.69

10.83

nv.

Dec.

33

1

10.83

11.1]
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 135

Santa Barbara County 

Carpinteria Basin

4/25-19F4 (#949, p. }L89; 991, p. 143; 1021, p. 129; 1028, p. 146; 

1076, p. 162). M. F. Lewis.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

May

4

1

Water 

level

97.48 

94.57

Date

June '5 

Sept JS6

Water 

level

98.44 

al08.73

Date

Oct. 

Dec.

27 

2

Water 

level

allO.14 

alll.98

Date

Dec. 26

Water 

level

allO.98

a Below mean sea level.

4/25-19J5 (^949, p. 190; 991, p. 143; 1021, p. 129; 1028, p. 146; 

1076, p. 162). Lyman & Young.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947_______

Feb. 

Mar.

a 61.12 

a 58.?6

Apr. 

May

58.80

61.28

June 5 

Sept.26

a 68.74 

a 80.41

Dec. 2 

26

81.38

80.04

a Below irean sea level.

4/25-20Q2 (*949, p. 190; 991, p. 143; 1021, p. 129; 1028, p. 146; 

1076, p. 162). J. B. Romero.

Water level, in feet below land-surf ace datum, 1941"

Feb. 

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

40.82 

39.29

38.57

May 

June

Aug.

1 ab 46.35 Sept. 26 b 64.43 Dec. 2 ab 70.39 

5 ab 50.08 Oct. 27 b 60.20 26 b 62.14

1 ab 59.68

a Nearby well pumping, 

b Below mean sea level.

4/25-21N2 (#941, p. 162; #949, p. 190; 991, p. 143; 1021, p. 129; 

1028, p. 146; 1076, p. 162). E. S. Pillsbury.

Kater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

4

7

45.96 

42.46

Apr. 

June

4 42.87 Sept. 26 ab 93.93 Dec. 2 a 76.60 

5 a 59.55 Oct. 27 a 74.02 26 a 71.49

a Below mean sea level. 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/25-21R1 (#949, p. 190; 991, p. 144; 1021, p. 129; 1028, p. 146; 

1076, p. 162). B. Moore.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

80 . 56

7P.27

78.09

May

June

AUK.

1

5

1

78.71

81.94

85.78

Sept

Oct.

.26

27

89.80

91.49

Dec . 2

26

93.73

95.07

4/25-26A1 (#1076, p. 163). Moses Mesa Associates Co. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 4, 235.50; Mar. 7, 231.00; 

Apr. 4, 232.97; Dec. 26, 281.77, pumping recently.

4/25-26C2 (#1076, p. 163). Shepherd Keaa Mutual Water Co. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 194"

Feb. 

Mar.

4

7

235,33 

229.94

Apr. 

May

4

1

230.47 

a236.50

June 

Sept

5 

.26

a242.53 

271.90

Dec. 2 

26

281.73 

282.21

a Nearby well pumping.

4/25-27G3. H. S. Kuasell. About 2 miles east-northeast of Carpinteria, 

at mouth of Carpinteria Creek canyon, 250 feet easterly from junction of 

State Highway 150 and canyon road, about 60 feet east of bridge over 

Carpinteria Creek, and 40 feet west of canyon road, in large vooden pump 

house painted green. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, depth 

172 feet. Derives water from sand and gravel in Casitas formation. Meaaing point, top of casing west aide, 0.10 foot above land-surface datum, 

and about 136 feet above mean sea level.
136 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4/25-27G3--Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar.

4 

7

Y/ater 

level

115.23 

113.66

Date

Apr. 

May

4

1

Water 

level

112.62 

all8.50

Date

June 

AUK.

5

1

Water 

level

123.40 

133.16

a Nearby well pumping.

4/25-27Q2 (*941, p. 162; *949, p. 192; 991, p. 144; 1021, p. 130; 

1028, p. 146; 1076, p. 163). A. P. Heimlich.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

4 

7 

4

Water 

level

112.78 

111.48 

109.10

Date

May 

June 

AUK.

1 

5

1

Water 

level

113.42 

117.44 

125.84

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.26

27

Water 

level

a!33.00 

ab!34.41

Date

Dei. 2 

26

Water 

level

a!36.36 

a!36.22

a Below mean sea level, 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/25-27R2 (*949, p. 193; 991, p. 145; 1021, p. 130; 1028, p. 147; 

1076, p. 163). W. H. Yule.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar.

4 

7

Water 

level

115.74 

110.28

Date

Apr. 4 

Oct. 27

Water 

level

108.54 

ab!32.23

Date

Dec. 26

Water 

level

ab!39.36

Nearby well pumping, 

b Below mean sea level.

4/25-28J1 (#949, p. 193j 991, p. 145; 1021, p. 130; 107.8, p. 147; 

1076, p. 163). W. C. and C. A. Catlin. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Feb. 4, 72.92; Mar. 7, 68.72; Apr. 4, 66.14.

4/25-28M1 (#941, p. 163; #949, p. 193; 991, p. 145; 10?1, p. 130; 

1028, p. 147; 1076, p. 163). Mrs. A. Baylor.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

4 

7 

4

Water 

level

37.49 

33.82 

31.19

Date

May 

June 

AUK.

1 a 

5 ab 

1 ab

Water 

level

45.46 

65.85 

66.44

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.26 ab

27 b

Water 

level

69.21 

66.23

Date

De".. 2 

26

Water 

level

b 62.00 

b 66.53

Nearby well pumping, 

b Below mean sea level.

4/25-29D1 (#949, p. 194; 991, p. 145; 1021, p. 130; 1038, p. 147; 

1076, p. 164). H. Sturmer.

Water level, in feet below, land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

a 24.26

a 21.98

a 23.60

May

June

1 ab 26.90 Aug. 1 ab 44.78 Dei. 2 a 45.86

5 ab 36.79 Oct. 27 ab 46.63 26 a 44.27

a Below mean sea level, 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/25-29R1 (#949, p. 194; #991, p. 145; 1021, p. 130; 1028, p. 147; 

1076, p. 164). Carpinteria Union High School.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

17.31

15.59

15.28

May

June

AUK.

1 a

5 a

1 ab

25.78

30.12

37.74

Sept

Oct.

26 ab

27 ab

45.05

43.23

De-.. 2

26

b

b

32.24

32.33

Nearby well pumping. 

Below mean sea level.
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 137

4/25-30D1. Sandyland Beach Club. About 2 miles west-northwest of 

Carpinteria, south of U. S. Highway 101, about 400 feet east of entrance 

road to beach club, and about 40 feet south of Southern Pacific Railroad 

tracks, In wooden pump house painted green. Drilled public-supply well, 

diameter 10 Inches, reported depth 209 feet. Measuring point, top of hole 

In pump base at west side, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum and 7.50 

feet above preliminary sea-level datum of 1934.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Mar. 7 

Mar. 1

Water 

level

a 12.45 

ab 19.50

Date

June 5 

Sept .26

Water 

level

a 18.08 

ac 27.32

Date

Dec. 2 

26

Water 

level

a 32.65 

a 30.42

a Below mean sea level.

b Pumped recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

4/25-35B1 (#949, p. 195; 991, p. 146; 1021, p. 131; 1038, p. 147; 

1076, p 164). R. Nlchols.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

4 7' 

4

Water 

level

33.57 

34.04 

26.18

Date

May 

June 

AUK.

1 

5

1

Water 

level

a 33.39 

a 45.01 

a 66.08

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.26 

27

Water 

level

a 80.02 

a 78.99

Date

Dei. 2 

26

Water 

level

a 88.49 

a 84.66

a Nearby well pumping.

4/26-23A2. Prank Wymond. About 4 miles west-northwest of Carpinteria, 

0.25 mile north of U. S. Highway 101, 200 yards west of polo field, at 

north edge of walnut orchard, In wooden pump house. Drllle-J Irrigation 

well, diameter 10 Inches, reported depth 330 feet. Measuring point, top 

of hole In pump base on south side, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum and 

about 64 feet above mean sea level.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

4 

7

49.63 

49.61

Apr. 

May

4

1

49.21 

55.95

June 

Sept

5 

.26

58.55 

60.03

De?.. 2 

26

56.92 

53.87

4/26-24F2 (*949, pj 196; 991, p. 147; 1021, p. 131; 1028, p. 148; 

1076, p. 164). A. F. Thurmond.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar.

4 

7

Water 

level

9.93 

9.78

Date

Apr. 

Aug.

4

1

Water 

level

8.89 

ab 27.41

Date

Oct. 

Dec.

27 

26

ab 

ab

Water 

level

38.64 

33.15

a Below mean sea level, 

b Nearby well pumping.

Goleta Basin

4/27-6N1 (*949, p. 197; 991^ p. 147; 1021, p. 131; 102% p. 148; 

1076, p. 164). John McCaughy.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum. 1947 

Water TN _^_ Water ^_ ^. Water ~_^ Date Water 

level Date Water level Date Water 

level Date Water level

Feb. 4

Mar. 7

Apr. 4

91.07

91.05

91.15

June 5 

Aug. 1

91.92

93.27

Sept.26 

Oct. 27

92.67

92.92

De-i. 1

26

92.95

93.27

4/28-2N2 (*991, p. 147; 1021, p. 131; 1028, p 148; 1076, p. 164).

County of Santa Barbara, Tucker's Grove.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

18.70

19.43

22.23

May

June

AUK.

1

5

1

24.71

26.72

30.10

Sept

Oct.

.26

27

32

34

.73

.52

DC- " . 1

26

35.64

36.55
138 ifVATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

4/28-3E2 (#949, p. 197; 991, p. 147; 1021, p. 131; 1028, p. 148; 

1076, p. 165). Peter Cavalletto.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar.

4

7

Water 

level

13.68 

13.08

Date

Apr.

May

4

1

Water 

level

21.42 

14.64

Date

June 

AUK.

5

1

a 

a

Water 

level

28.32 

37.02

late

Sept .26

Water 

level

a 41.44

a Nearby well pumping.

4/28-3M2 (*949, p. 197; 991, p. 147; 1021, p. 132; 1C28, p. 148; 

1076, p. 165). L. W. Fowler. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 4, 102.53; Mar. 7, 99.88. Measurement? discontinued 

Mar. 7; replaced by well 4/28-3M3.

4/28-3M3. L. W. Fowler. About 1.8 miles northeast of Goleta, 150 

feet north of Cathedral Oaks Road, 80 feet east of Patters-on Avenue, 30 

feet north and 3 feet west of well 4/28-3M2, at north aide of dirt road. 

Abandoned drilled irrigation well, diameter 8 inches. Metsuring point, 

top south aide of outer casing, 0.30 foot above land-surfsce datum and 

118.70 feet above preliminary sea-level datum of 1934. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Dec. 26, 113.01.

4/28-3P1 (*94°, p. 197; 991, p. 148; 1021, p. 132; 1028, p. 149; 

10*76, p. 165). Joseph Sexton. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Feb. 4, 139.55; Mar. 7, 139.00; Apr. 4, 139.92; May 1, 

140.92. Measurementa discontinued.

4/28-3Q2 (#991, p. 148; 1021, p. 132; 1028, p. 149; 1076, p. 165). 

A. J. Haverland.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Apr.

4 

4

101.08 

102.48

May 

June

1 

5

alll.19 

a!09.38

Aug. 

Sept

1 

.26

a!15. 88 

112.82

Oct. 27 al!7.03

a Nearby well pumping.

4/28-4K4 (*949, p. 198; 991, p. 148; 1021, p. 132; 1028, p. 149; 

1076, p. 165). R. S. Rowe. Well destroyed, measurements diacontinued 

Dec. 1.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

17.51

18.71

18.13

May

June

1

5

18.07

a 27.15

Aug.

Sept

1

.26

25.12

36.67

Oct.

Dec.

27

1

26.69

26.11

a Nearby well pumping.

4/28-4Q2 (#949, p. 198; 991, p. 148; 1021, p. 132; 1028, p. 149; 

1076, p. 165). R. S. Rowe.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

68.52 

67.31

67.65

May 

June

AUK.

1 

5

1

a 70.38 

71.35

76.26

Sept 

Oct.

26 ab 

27

96.62 

83.35

Dec. 1 

26

ablOO.90 

84.43

a Nearby well pumping.

b Below preliminary sea-level datum of 1934.

4/28-5R4 (*991, p. 149; 1021, p. 133; 1028, p. 150; 1076, p. 166). 

E. J. Ewing, 

_________Water level, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1947_______

Feb. 

Mar.

50.05

49.26

May 

June

52.28

53.31

Aug. 1 

Oct. 27

55.16

55.68

Dec. 1

26

55.34

55.70

a Below preliminary aea-level datum of 1934.
CALIFORNIA, SAITTA BARBARA COUlfTY 139

4/28-8C2 (-1028, p. 150; 1076, p. 166). 

levels are below preliminary sea-level datura, 

on Dec. 21.

G. S. Cavalletto. All water 

Water-stage recorder removed

highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Date

Jan. 3

10

15

20

25

29

Feb. 5

10

15

20

25

28

Mar. 5

10

15

20

25

31

a

4/2

1028, p.

Water 

level

60.18

59.63

59.78

59.47

59.34

59.34

58.99

59.12

58.86

58.91

58.65

58.78

58 . 51

58.37

58.23

58.22

58.23

58.32

Date

Apr. 5

10

15

20

25

30

May 5

10

15

20

25

31

June 5

10

15

20

25

30

Nearby well pumping

8-9A3 (-::-941, p. 166

151; 1076, p. 166)

Water 

level

59.55

a 59.95

59.58

59.48

59.65

59.47

59.70

59.51

a 59.97

a 60.67

a 61.53

61.94

61.85

61.89

62.15

61.81

61.89

62.24

Date

July 5

10

15

20

25

31

Aug. 5

10

15

20

25

31

Sept . 5

10

15

20

25

; *949, p. 200; 991

. L. M. Cavaletto.

Water 

level

62.24

62.43

a 62.54

a 63.52

63.98

63.84

64.02

64.15

a 64.10

a 64.79

65.06

65.25

65.70

65.67

65.74

66.16

66.37

Date

Sept .30

Oct . 5

10

15

20

25

31

Nov. 5

10

15

20

25

30

Dec. 5

10

15

21

, p. 150; 1021, p.

Water 

level

66.42

66.09

66.05

65.91

65.91

a 66.71

66.32

a 66.65

a 67.08

67.26

67 .32

67.23

66.91

67.20

67.39

67.19

67.48

134;

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19^-7^/

Feb. 4

Mar. 7

50.53

52.08

50.53

50.22

50.59

50.48

49.93

Apr . 4

May 1

(From float gage)

51.35

49.96

49.72

52.24

51.95

50.50

52.67

June 5

Aug. 1

Sept .26

Oct. 27

52.18

52.18

55.16

57.85

57.85

60.58

58.71

Dec. 1

26

58.62

61.20

60.28

59.97

60.52

59.98

a Undated entries are highest and lowest levels between dates of 

observation.

4/28-9E1 (#991, p. 150; 1021, p. 134; 1028, p. 151; 1076, p, 

A. T. Spaulding.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

167) .

Feb. 4 

Mar. 7

43 . 02 

42.47

Apr. 

May

4 a 44.22 June 5 a 48.53 Dec. 1 a 50.34 

1 ab 48. OR Sept. 26 al» 50.41 26 a 50.61

a Pelow preliminary sea-level datum of 1934. 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/28-10A1 (*04P, p. 201; 9P1, p. 150; 1021, p. 134; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 167). C. C. Lee.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar.

4 

7

Water 

level

105.88 

108.67

Date

Apr. 

May

4

1

Water 

level

106.37 

al!4.30

Date

Dec. 1 

26

Water 

level

al!7.73 

120.30

Nearby well pumping.

4/28-10F1 (-*949, p. 201; 991, p. 150; 1021, p. 134; 1028, p, 

, p. 167). J. S. Edwards.

Water level.

1076

151;

Date

Feb.

Mar.

4 

7

Water 

level

71.77 

71.69

Date

Apr. 

June

4 

5

Water 

level

71.57 

74.39

Date

Aug. 

Oct.

1 

27

Water 

level

75.95 

78.35

Date

Dec. 1 

26

Water 

level

79.04 

78.69

930250 O 51 10
140 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWEST.'SRII STATES

4/28-10K2 (---949, p. 201; 991, p. 151; 1021, p. 134; 1028, p. 151 

1076, p. 167). Norman Troup.

Water level,

Date

Feb. 

Mar.

4 

7

a 

a

Wat er 

level

94.25 

93.72

Date

Apr. 

May

Water 

level

4 a 96.16 

1 ablOO.61

Date

Aug. 

Oct .

1 

27

Water 

level

abl!4.74 

a!07.51

Date

Dec. 1 

26

Water 

level

aloe. 25 

a!07.67

Below preliminary sea-level datum of 1934. 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/28-11K4. Giovanni Cavalli. About 2.7 miles nearly east of Goleta, 

0.1 mile west of entrance road to county hospital, and 150 feet north of 

U. S. Highway 101 along railroad tracks, open pump near southwest corner 

of walnut orchard. Drilled irrigation well, reported depth 297 feet, 

diameter 12 inches. Measuring point, hole in west side top of pump base, 

2.00 feet above land-surface datum, and about 69 feet abcve mean sea level,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

68.06

67.72

6R.06

May 1 a 70.07 Sept. 26 a 76.64 Dec. 1 a 81 . 58

June 5 a 71.38 Oct. 27 a 76.52 26 a 79.78

a Below mean sea level.

4/2R-12L4 (#941, p. 167; #949, p. 202; 991, p. 151; 1021, p. 135; 

1028, p. 152; 1076, p. 167). L. More.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

31

7

7

4^.26

47.09

52.23

Apr.

May

June

4

1

5

56.81

a 91.98

a 74.57

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

1

.26

27

a 88.88

a 87.21

a 91.19

Dec. 1

26

72.73

68.86

a Nearby well pumping.

4/28-15E1 (*949, p. 202; 991, p. 152; 1021, p. 135; 1028, p. 152; 

1076, p. 167). A. J. Hollcway.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

4

7

a 50.60 

a 50.36

Apr.

May

4 a

1 ab

49.82 

57.06

June 

AUK.

5 ab 

1 ab

60.68 

64.38

Sept 

Dec.

26 ab

26 a

61.64 

61.45

a Belov/ mean sea level, 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/28-16F2 (*991, p. 152; 1021, p. 135; 1028, p. 153; 1076, p. 168). 

John Begg.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

Apr.

4 

7

4

a 34.71 

a 34.36

a 34.33

flay 

June

Aug.

1 ab 

5 ab

1 ab

51.54 

49.89

76.70

Sept 

Oct .

26 ab 

27 ab

50.31 

48.30

Dec. 1 

26

a 49.86 

a 40.66

a Pelow mean sea level. 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/28-16F3 (#991, p. 152; 1021, p. 135; 1028, p. 153; 1076, p. 168). 

John Begg.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

13.33

13.25

13.48

May

June

Aug.

1

5

1

13.85

14.05

14.31

Sept

Oct.

26

27

14.52

14.72

Dec. 1

26

15.25

15.55

4/28-16R1 (#1028, p. 153; 1076, p. 168). Pacific Lighting Corporation. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr_._

4

7

4

13.47

12.60

11.96

May

June

AUK.

1

5 a

1 ab

14.21

28.40

33.97

Sept

Oct.

.26 ab

27

32.40

26.64

Dec. 1

26

23.84

25.75

Nearby well pumping. 

Below mean sea level.
CALIFORNIA, SA1ITA BARBARA COUNTY 141

4/28-17K3 (---941, p, 167; #949, p. 203; 991, p. 152; 1021, p. 135; 

102P, p. 153; 1076, p. 168). J. J. Mathews.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

4 

7 

4

'Vater 

level

5.27 

5.72 

5.82

Date

May 

June 

AUK.

1 

5 

1

Water 

level

6.51 

7.05 

7.75

Date

Sept 

Oct .

26 

27

V/ater 

level

8.19

8.38

Date

Dec. 1 

26

Water 

level

8.48 

8.64

4/28-17H11 (#941, p. 168; *P49, p. 203; 991, p. 153; 1021, p. 135; 

1028, p. 153; 1076, p. 168). Mrs. L. Uakley and Mrs. M. Bonetti. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19^7

Feb.

Mar .

Apr.

4

7

4

a 16.53

a 15.93

a 16.62

May

June

1 ab 24.21 Sept. 26 ab 27.58 Dec. 1 a 25.77

5 a 25.58 Oct. 27 a 25.98 26 a 23.75

Below mean sea level. 

Nearby well pumping.

4/28-18G2 (*949, p. 203; 991, p. 153; 1021, p. 136; 1028, p. 153;

1076, p. 168). T. B. Bishop Co.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb. 

Mar.

4 

7

a

b

a 23.52 

a 23.02

Apr. 4 a 

May 1 ab

Below mean sea level. 

Nearby well pumping.

23.47 

37.99

Sept 

Oct.

26 

27

a 

a

25.46 

25.14

Dec. 1 

26

a 

a

24.81 

24.50

4/2R-18N3 (#949, p. 204; 991, p. 153; 1021, p. 136; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 168). T. M. Storke.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

4

7

4

a 17.57

a 14.89

a 13.^8

May

June

Aug.

1 a

5 a

1 ab

13.86

13.70

16.24

Sept

Oct.

.26

27

a 15.19

a 16.46

Dec . 1

26

a 17.08

a 16.89

a Below mean sea level. 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/29-13K2 (#949, p. 204; 991, p. 153; 1021, p. 136; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 169). T. B. Biahop Co.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Feb.

Ma r .

Apr.

4 a

7 a

4 ab

43.67

43.28

45.02

Llay

June

AUK.

1 ab

5 ab

1 ab

46.75

46.87

48.50

Sept

Oct.

.26 ab

27 ab

48.60

49.06

Dec. 1

26

a 48.73

a 48.36

Below mean sea level, 

b Nearby well pumping.

4/29-14A3 (#949, p. 205; 991, p. 153; 1021, p. 136; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 169). Prank Baker.

Water level, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1947

154;

Feb.

Ma r .

Apr.

4

7

4

a 73.43

a 73.15

a 73.35

Hay

June

1

b

a 74.08

a 76.03

Aug.

Sept

1

26

a 75.74

a 76.48

Dec. 1

26

a 76.90

a 76.56

a Pelow mean sea level.

Santa Ynez, San Antonio, Santa Maria, and Cuyama Valleys

6/30-6A1 (#949, p. 205; 991, p. 154; 1021, p. 136; 1028, p. 154; 

1076, p. 169). Sam Torrence. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Jan. 31 

Mar. 10

Water 

level

55.25 

55.22

Date

Apr. 2 

Nov. 26

Water 

level

59.22 

65.50

Date

Dec. 30

Water 

level

66.56
142 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

6/30-7KL (#949, p. 205; 991, p. 154; 1021, p. 136; 1028, p. 154;

1076, p. 169). Mrs. W. Anderson. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 31 

Apr. 3

Water 

level

40.14 

40.39

Date

June 4 

July 30

Water 

level

a 41.44 

a 42.33

Date

Oct. 29 

Nov. 26

Water 

level

42.44 

42.65

Date

Dec. 30

Water 

level

39.63

a Pumping.

6/30-9N1 (#94^, p. 205; 9P1, p. 154; 1021, p. 136; 1028, p. 154; 

1076, p. 169). San Lucas Ranch. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 31 

Apr. 30

Water 

level

31.97 

32.12

Date

June 4 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

32.25 

33.14

Date

Nov. 26

Water 

level

31.38

6/30-29E1 (#949, p. 206; 991, p. 154; 1021, p. 137; Iu28, p. 155;

1076, p. 169). fiancho Juan yLolita. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface dat-qm, 1947

Date

Jan . 31 

Mar. 10

Water 

level

13.68 

13.10

Date

Apr. 30 

June 4

Water 

level

13.84 

1G.69

Date

July 30 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

20.12 

22.59

late

I'ov. 26 

lee. 30

Water 

level

22.97 

23.26

6/31-2K1. Sam de la Cuesta (Rancho Alamo Pintado). In Middle Santa 

Ynez Valley, about 0.5 mile south of Pallard, in valley of Alamo Pintado 

Creek, 230 yards east of paved road, 70 feet southwest of white stucco 

house, 10 feet west of motor house, in corral. Driller) domestic and irrigation well, diair.eter 10 inches, reported depth 75 feet. Measuring point. 

lower edfe of notch in top south side of casing, 1.00 foot above landsurface datum and about 628 feet above mean sea level.

'.Vater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 31 

Mar. 10

7/ater 

level

24.76 

24.14

Date

Apr. 30 

June 4

Water 

level

24.42 

a 26.84

Date

Dec. 30

Water 

level

28.55

a Pumped recently.

6/31-13D1 (#949, p. 207; 9P1, p. 155; 1021, p. 137; 1028, p. 155; 

1076, p. 139). Mrs. W. E. Parker. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan . 

Apr.

31 

3

107 

107

.49

.73

Sept 

Oct .

25 

29

109 

109

.30 

.43

Nov. 

Dec.

26 

30

109 

109

.50 

.51

6/3J-17F1 (#949, p. 208; 991, p. 155; 1021, p. 137; 1028, p. 155; 

1076, p. 169). J. R. Orton. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 31 

Mar. 10

Water 

level

17.31 

17.36

Date

Apr. 

June

3 

4

Water 

level

17.64 

a 18.57

Date

July 30 

Get. 29

Water 

level

b 20.33 

20.92

late

Fov. 26 

lee. 30

Water 

level

20.30 

19.02

a Pumped recently 

b Pumping .

6/31-21E2 (#991 , p 

Alisal Corporation. In

Jan . 

Mar. 

Apr.

Water level,

31 0.3R 

10 8.?0 

3 8.37

Apr . 

June 

July

. 155; 

Santa

1021, 

Maria

p. 137 

Valley

in feet below land

30 

4 

30

8.45 

8. 37 

8.75

Sept 

Oct.

; 1028,

-surface

.25 

29

p. 155; 1076, p.

datum, 1947

9.20 

9.44

Fov. 26 

Tec. 30

170

9. 

9.

24 

51
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 145

6/32-6K1 (---949, p. 209; 991, p. 156; 1021, p. 137; 1028, p. 155;

1076, p. 170). Mrs. M. Barker. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 6

Water 

level

16.56 

16.54

Date

Apr. 30 

July 31

Water 

level

a 20.60 

17.02

Date

Sept. 25 

liov. 28

Water 

level

19.60 

17 . 17

Date

Dec. 31

Water 

level

17.16

a Pumping.

6/32-9A1 (-"-Q49, p. 209; 991, p. 156; 1021, p. 137; 1028, p. 155; 

1076, p. 170). Owen Holllster. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 31, 30.42; Sept. 25, 

32.30; Nov. 28, 31.88; Dec. 30, 32,45.

6/32-12J2 (*941, p. 153; 949, p. 210; 991, p. 156; 1021, p. 138; 

1028, p. 155; 1076, p. 170). A. Bodlne. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Mar.

Apr.

31 

10

3

31.48 

32.03

32.19

Apr. 

June

July

30 

4

30

33.52 

30.95

34.16

Sept 

Oct.

.24

29

32.08 

31.48

Nov . 

Dec.

28

30

29.88 

34.30

6/32-16P3 (*949, p. 210; 991, p. 157; 1021, p. 138; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 170). Channlng Peake. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, IS 47

155;

Jan . 

Mar.

30 

10

45.29

45.37

Apr. 

Apr.

3 

30

45.59 

45.40

July 31 

Sept .25

47

47

14 

.61

Oct. 

Dec .

29

30

a 47.76 

46.89

a Pumped recently.

6/33-9P1 (*941, p. 154; *949, p. 211; 991, p. 157; 1021, p. 138; 

1028, p. 156; 1076, p. 170). Holllster Estate. In Lower Santa Ynez 

Jalley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947^7 

(From float gage)

Jan.

War.

30

10

38

38

38

?8

3P

38

38

.26

.54

.28

.11

.28

.13

.13

Apr. 3

Apr. 30

38.37

38.34

38.34

38.87

38.87

38.87

39.33

June

July

Sept

3

31

25

39.33

39.33

40.33

40.33

40.33

41.76

41.55

Get .

Nov.

Dec .

29

28

30

41.21

41.61

41.25

41.17

b 42.69

42.44

a Undated entries are highest and lowest levels between dates of 

observation.

b Float gage removed.

6/34-2A1 (-::-941, p. 154; #943, p. 212; 991, p. 158; 1021, p. 138; 

1028, p. 156; 1076, p. 170). C. Madsen. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. Ho 

measurements made In 1947.

6/34-4D1 (#949, p. 212; 991, p. 158; 1021, p. 138; 1028, p, 

1076, p. 171). Peter Tognattl. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Mar.

?0 

6

30.77 

31.07

Apr. 

June

3 

3

a 38.16 

36.97

Sept 

Oct.

25 

23

34.57 

34.45

Nov. 

Dec.

28 

31

37.04 

38.00

a Nearby well pumping.

6/34-602 (*991, p. 158; 1021, p. 139; 1028, p. 156; 107G, p. 171). 

ink of America. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Mar .

Apr.

6

3

30

a 58.26

b 59.78

b 65.60

June 3

July 31

a 65

a 64

.36

.75

Sept

Oct.

25

23

62.37

60.30

Nov.

Dec .

28

31

60.72

61.32

Pumped recently, 

llearby well pumping.
144 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

7/24-13C1 (#949, p. 237; 991, p. 158; 1021, p. 139; 1028, p. 156; 

1076, p. 171). Ventura County, Apache School District. In Cuyama Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Jan. 29

Mar. 18 

Apr. 23

Water 

level

8.68 

8.16 

8.17

Date

June 2 

July 29

Water 

level

8.47 

12.05

Date

Sept. 23 

Oct. 30

Water 

level

15.35 

16.56

Date

Nov. 25 

Dec. 29

Wat. er 

level

17.21 

16.69

7/31-23P1 (#949, p. 213; 991, p. 159; 1021, p. 139; 1028, p. 156; 

1076, p. 171). P. L. Mattel. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 31, 23.22; Mar. 10,.23.70; 

Oct. 29, 31.89; Hov. 26, 30.37.

7/31-25L1 (#949, p. 21?; 991, p. 159; 1021, p. 139; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 17l). Russell Smith. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

31 

10

65.52 

66.01

Apr. 

June

2 

4

a 67.34 

a 69.11

Oct.

NOV.

29 

26

70.15 

70.36

Dec. 30 72.37

a Pumped recently.

7/31-36G2. Laura Gross!. In Middle Santa Ynez Valley, about 1 mile 

northeast of Ballard, 0.5 mile south of Roblar Avenue, 50 feet east of 

Refugio Avenue, in field. Abandoned well, diameter 8 inches, reported 

depth 127 feet. Measuring point, top west side of 1-j-Inch threaded collar, 

2.40 feet above land-surface datum and about 733 feet above mean sea level. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

31

10

2

30.65

30.80

30.83

Apr .

June

July

29

4

30

31.45

31.75

32.63

Sept

Oct.

.24

29

33.24

33.32

Nov .

Dec.

26

30

33.63

33.48

7/S1-36L2 (#949, p. 213; 991, p. 159; 1021, p. 139; 1028, p. 157; 

1076, p. 171). D. B. Kilborune. Formerly o?jned by Dr. YJ. B. Swackhamer. 

In Middle Santa Ynez Valley. Measurements resumed December 1947. Measuring point No. 2, bottom of hole in northwest side of casing, 0.18 foot 

below measuring point No. 1, 0.82 foot above land-surface datum and about 

716 feet above mean sea level. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Dec. 30, 25.94.

7/33-30C1 (#949, p. 214; 991, p. 159; 1021, p. 140; 1028, p. 157; 

1076, p. 171). John Valla. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan .

Mar.

30 

6

150.91 

150.85

Apr.

July

30 

31

150.94 

151.17

Sept 

Oct.

25 

23

151.37 

151.37

Nov. 

Dec.

28

30

151.45 

151.48

7/34-14P1. Walter P. Ziesche. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 

3.Q miles west-northwest of Lompoc, 2 miles northerly from "four-corners" 

Intersection of State Highway 150 and paved road, up Purisima Canyon, 150 

yards north of the road and 75 yards east of valley side; open casing In 

field. Abandoned drilled well, diameter 12 inches, reported depth 250 

feet. Measuring point, top south side of casing, 1.50 feet above landsurface datum and 269.82 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 194.94; Nov. 28, 195.00; 

Dec. 30, 195.00.

7/34-22H1 (#949, p. 215; 991, p. 160; 1076, p.' 171). H. E. Harris. 

In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datuir, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

30

6

3

23.88

25.34

a 24.25

Apr.

June

July

30

3

31

24.98

25.69

24.74

Sept

Oct.

.25

23

24.58

24.28

Nov.

Dec.

28

30

24.19

24.02

a Pumped recently.
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BAR^KA COUNTY 145

7/34-22Q4, Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. A. Scolari property- In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 2.2 miles north-northeast of 

Lom'poc, 0.3 mile north of Rucker Crossing Road, at east side of North A 

Street (extended), 20 feet northeast of aite of well 7/34-22Q3, near edge 

of lower terrace by river channel at north edge of cultivated field. Bored 

observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth'24 feet. Unconfined water in 

Recent alluvial sand. Measuring point, top of coupling south side, 0.8 

foot above land-surface datum and 83.52 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Sept. 25, 17.52; 

Oct. 25, 17.89; 1'ov. 28, 17.94; Dec. 51, 17.96.

7/34-26A2 (*941, p. 155; *949, p. 216; 991, p. 161; 1021, p. 140; 

1028, p. 158; 1076, p. 172). K. McConnell. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 6 

Apr. 3

Water 

level

38.06 

37.74 

38.59

Date

Apr. 30 

June 3 

July 31

Water 

level

38.90 

39.00 

39.37

Date

Sept .25 

Oct. 23

Water 

level

39.66 

39.65

Date

Nov. 28 

Dec. 31

Water 

level

39.38 

39.43

7/34-27A4. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. L. H. Schuyler 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 2.1 miles north-northeast of 

Lompoc, 0.27 mile east of North A Street (extended), 170 yards west of 

Santa Ynez River, 20 feet south of center line of road, 19 fest east and 

4 feet south of fence corner post. Bored observation well, diameter 2 

inches, depth 30 feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial sand and 

gravel. Measuring point, top north side of coupling, 0.80 foot above landsurface datum and 79.99 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Sept. 25, 11.47; Oct. 23, 11.73; 

Nov. 28, 11.96; Dec. 31, 12.10.

7/34-27J3 (#991, p. 164; 1021, p. 144). Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of 

Interior. L. H. Schuyler property. In Cower Santa Ynez Valley. Deepened 

to 29 feet, and measurements resumed. Measuring point, top south side of 

casing, 1.96 feet above land-surface datum and 88.14 feet above sea-level 

datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datu-n, 1947: 

Sept. 25, 20.61; Oct. 23, 20.32; Nov. 28, 20.57; Dec. 31, 20.68.

7/34-27L1 (#949, p. 217; 991, p. 164; 1021, p. 145; 1028, p. 160; 

1076, p. 172). Mrs. Susan Van Clief. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Mar.

30 

10

31.72 

31.79

Apr. 

Apr.

3

30

33.70 

36.41

June 

Sept

3 

.25

34.59 

35.54

Oct.

Nov .

23 

28

35.85 

35.56

7/34-27P2 (*1021, p. 145; 1028, p. 160; 1076, p. 172). Geol. Survey, 

U. S. Dept. of Interior. Mary Skaarup property. In Lower Santa Ynez 

Valley. Casing pulled, measurements discontinued.

7/34-28A2. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. S. B. Westrope 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, nearly due north of Lo-npoc, about 

0.5 mile north of Central Avenue, 0.2 mile west of North H Street, near 

northeast corner of field, about 0.1 mile south of edge of alluvial plain, 

75 feet west of farm road along west side of eucalyptus row, 21 feet west 

and 5 feet north of irrigation well 7/34-28A1. Bored observation well, 

diameter 2 inches, depth 35.4 feet. Unconfined water in Receit alluvial 

sand and silt. Measuring point, top west side of casing, 3.50 feet above 

land-surface datum and 93.26 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 28.60; Nov. 28, 

28.56; Dec. 31, 28.78.

7/34-28H2 (#949, p. 217; 991, p. 165; 1021, p. 145; 1028, p. 160; 

1076, p. 172). T. M. Parks. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. Automatic waterstage recorder removed Feb. 28.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts until Feb. 28)

Jan.

Feb.

1

30

6

26.17

26.76

26.97

Feb.

Apr.

28

3

30

27.89

a 30.91

a 35.96

June 3

July 31

Sept .25

29

a 32

30

.63

.37

.03

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

23

28

31

29.57

29.46

a 31.59

a Nearby well pumping.
146 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

7/34-28R1 (#991, p. 165; 1021, p. 145; 1028, p. 160; 1076, p. 

A. C. Zvolanek. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

172) .

Date

Jan.

Mar.

30 

10

Water 

level

8.98 

9.41

Date

July

Sept

30 

25

Water 

level

14.64 

12.76

Date

Oct. 

NOV.

23 

28

Water 

level

12.01 

11.67

Date

Dec. 31

Water 

level

a 14.22

a Nearby well pumping.

7/34-28R2. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. A. C. Zvolanek 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. Deepened to 20 fe<?t in September 

1947. Measuring point after September, top west side of 2-inch coupling, 

1.03 feet above land-surface datum and 70.53 feet above sea-level datum 

of 1929.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

30 

10

7.40 

7.31

Apr. 3 

Sept. 25

a 6.65 

9.95

Oct.

Nov.

23 

28

9.08 

9.87

Dec. 31 9.72

a Nearby well -pumping.

7/34-29A3. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Charles Everett 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 1.2 miles northwest of Lonpoc, 

0.3 mile north of Central Avenue, 160 feet north of irrigation well 

7/34-29A1, and 18 feet west of center line of 13th Street, about at foot 

of terrace front at edge of Lompoc Plain. Bored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 24 feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial sand. 

Measuring point, top of 2-inch coupling west side, 0.70 foot above landsurface datum and about 71 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 15.41; Nov. 28, 

15.97; Dec. 31, 16.04.

7/34-29E4 (*1028, p. 160; 1076, p. 172). G. F. Sano-. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan .

Mar.

Apr.

30

10

3

24.37

23.15

a 27. P5

Apr. 30

July 31

a 32

27

34

75

Sept

Oct.

25

23

26.37

23.73

Nov.

Dec.

28

31

24.28

25.26

a Nearby well pumping.

7/34-29E5 (*1028, p. 161; 1076, p. 172). Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. 

of Interior. G. P. Sanor property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. Deepened 

to 27 feet in September 1947. Measuring point after September, top of 

casing south side, 2.02 feet above land-surface datum and 69.76 feet above 

sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum. 

1947: Oct. 23, 21.26; Nov. 28, 21.58; Dec. 31, 21.80.

7/34-30L2 U1028, p. 161; 1076, p. 173). Union Sugar Co. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Mar. 

Apr.

10 

3 a

22.60 

29.64

June 

July

3 

31

27.71 

26.72

Sept. 25 

Oct. 23

26.15 

23.31

Dec. 31 23.25

a Nearby well pumping.

7/34-30L3 (*1028, p. 161; 1076, p. 173). Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. 

of Interior. Union Sugar Co. property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. 

Deepened October 1947. Measuring point after October, to-? west side of 

2-inch coupling, 4.57 feet above land-surface datum and 63.36 feet above 

sea-level datum of 1929.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Mar.

30 

10

17.00 

17.47

Apr. 

A

3 

30

19.78 

22.70

June 

Oct.

3 

23

22,80 

19.85

Nov. 

Dec.

28

31

a 21.09 

21.03

a Pumping.
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 147

7/34-30R1 (*:>49, p. 218; 991, p. 166; 1021, p. 146: 102P, p. 

1076, p. 173). Mrs. E. Manfrina. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Apr.

30

3

Water 

level

18.71 

a 24.07

Date

July 

Sept

31 

.25

Water 

level

21.40 

21.42

Date

Oct.

Nov.

23 

28

Water 

level

21.45 

21.59

Date

Dec. 31

Water 

level

b 22.08

Pumping, 

b Nearby well pumping.

7/34-31C2. Union Sugar Co. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 2.6 

miles west-northwest of Lompoc, 0.5 mile north of Ocean Avenve, 50 feet 

west of center line of Leege Avenue, on west side of ditch, in corrugatediron pump house. Drilled irrigation well, diameter and depth unknown. 

Measuring point, lower edge of pump base north side over hole, 1.00 foot 

above land-surface datum and 65.72 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 2P, 25.84.

7/34-31C3. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Union Sugar Co. 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 2.6 miles west-northwest of 

Lompoc, 30 feet south of irrigation well 7/34-31C2 and 24 feet east-southeast of large concrete-tile standpipe. Bored observation well, diameter 

2 inches, depth 28 feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial clay and 

silt. Measuring point, top of 2-inch coupling, 0.70 foot above land-surface datum and 65.38 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 16.06; Nov. 2P, 16.18; 

Dec. 31, 16.77, nearby well pumping.

7/34-32A1. 0. P. Benn. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 1.5 miles 

northwest of Lompoc, 250 feet north of Pine Avenue and 45 feet v/est of 

13th Road, in corrugated-iron pump house. Drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 12 inches, depth 180 feet. Confined water in Recent alluvial 

gravel from 147 to 174 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of hand hole in 

east side of pump base over hole, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum and 

about 80 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 30.10; Nov. 88, 30.26; Dec. 31, 32.30, 

pumped recently.

7/34-32A4. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. 0. P. Benn. In 

Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 1.5 miles northwest of Lompoc, 21.5 feet 

south of well 7/34-32A1, and 2 feet southwest of northwest corner of corral 

fence. Bored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 51 feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial clav, silt, and sand. Measuring point, top 

west side of 2-inch coupling, 0-90 foot above land-surface datun anc1 about 80.18 

feet above gea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1047: Oct. 23, 25.64; TIov. 28, 26.50; Dec. 31, 24.21.

V/?4-32P5. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of .Interior. J. Bodger k Sons 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 1.5 miles west of Lompoc, 

37 feet north of State Highway 150 (Ocean Avenue), 22 feet west of Bailey 

Avenue, 5.5 feet north of Associated Telephone Co. pole, in corner of 

field. Eored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 37 feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial clay, silt, and sand. Measuring point, top 

east side of 2-inch coupling, 4.00 feet above land-surface dftum and 81.60 

feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 27.58; Nov. 28, 27.86; Dec. 31, 28.29.

7/34-34H1 (*949, p. 220; 991, p. 167; 1021, p. 147; 102P, p. 162; 

1076, p. 173). Mrs. M. Balaam. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Mar. 10 

Apr. 3

39.30 

41.26

June 3 

Julv 30

a 43.88 Sept. 25 44.48 Nov. 28 a 46.95 

43.52 Oct. 23 46.81 Dec. 31 44.65

a Nearby well pumping.
148 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTMESTHRH STATES

7/34-34H2 (#991, p. 167; 1021, p. 147; 1028, p. 162; 1076, p. 173). 

Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Mary Skaarup property. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley. deepened to 50 feet in September 1947. Measuring 

point, top east side of 2-inch coupling, 0.59 foot above land-surface datum 

and 112.54 feet above sea-level datura of 1929. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Sept. 25, 43.60; Oct. 23, 44.32; Nov. 28, 44.61, 

nearby well pumping; Dec. 31, 44.14.

7/34-35P2 (#891, p. 169; 1021, p. 149; 1028, p. 163; 1076, p. 174). 

Valla Bros. In Lewer Santa Ynez Valley.

?Jater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 6

'Water 

level

17.57 

17.75

Date

Apr. 3 

Sept .25

Water 

level

18.21 

26.84

Date

Nov. 28 

Dec. 31

Water 

level

a 27.84 

26.66

a Nearby well pumping.

7/34-35P6 (#991, p. 170; 1021, p. 150; 1028, p. 163; 1076, p. 174). 

Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. M. Schuyler property. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley. Deepened to 55 feet in September 1947. Measuring 

point, top south side of 2-inch coupling, 1.93 feet above land-surface 

datum and 121.39 feet above sea-level datum of 1929.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,. 1947

Jan . 30 

Apr. 3

39.13 

39.78

Sept. 25 

Oct. 23

a 47.02 

48.00

Nov. 28 

Dec. 31

a 48.41 

47.22

& Nearby well pumping.

7/34-35F16. M. Schuyler. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 1.4 

miles east-northeast of Lompoc, 0.27 mile east of north First Street, 150 

feet south of College Avenue extended, in unpainted frame pump house, 55 

feet west of edge of Lompoc Plain, and 30 feet west of site of destroyed 

well 7/34-35F5. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 173 

feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial sand and gravel. Measuring 

point, bottom of notch in casing south side, at land-surface datum and 

about 119.5 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: July 30, 47.56; Oct. 23, 49.02; Nov. 28, 

49.85; nearby well pumping; Dec. 31, 47.84.

7/34-35K2 (#949, p. 221; 991, p. 171; 1021, p. 150; 1028, p. 163; 

1076, p. 174). Mrs. M. McDonald. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 6 

Apr. 3

Water 

level

10.80 

10.72 

10.92

Date

Apr. 30 

June 3 

July 31

Water 

level

a 12.20 

a 13.83 

a 14.04

Date

Sept. 25 

Oct . 23

Water 

level

14.48 

14.30

Date

Nov. 28 

Dec. 31

Water 

level

13.69 

13.64

a Nearby well pumping.

7/34-35P1 (#949, p. 221; 991, p. 172; 1021, p. 152; 1028, p. 164; 

1076, p. 174). W. P. and N. L. Robinson. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947fL/ 

(From float gage until Apr. 5)

Jan. 30

37

37

37

37

.27

,P8

.97

.87

37

Mar. 6 37

37

38

.97

.90

.90

.37

Apr.

June

July

3

30

3

31

38

39

41

45

.37

.32

.92

.42

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.25

23

28

31

45.18

45.35

47.56

45.39

a Undated entries are highest and lowest levels between dates of observation.

7/35-18J1 (#941, p. 158; #949, p. 222; 991, p. 173; 1021, p. 153; 

1028, p. 164; 1076, p. 174). War Department, Camp Cooke Military Reservation. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan . 

Mar.

30 

6

1.79 

1.04

Apr. 

July

30 

31

1.61 

1.95

Sept 

Oct.

25 

23

2.04 

1.52

Dec. 31 + .36
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 149

7/35-20J1 (#949, p. 223; 991, p. 173; 1021, p. 153; 1028, p. 165; 

1076, p. 174). War Department, Camp Cooke Military Reservation. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

30 

6

3

Water 

level

8.69 

8.61 

8.87

Date

Apr. 

June 

July

30 

3 

31

Water 

level

9.83 

10.21 

10.65

Date

Sept 

Oct.

25 

23

Water 

level

10.38 

10.29

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

23 

31

Water 

level

10.00 

9.65

7/35-22F2. War Department, Camp Cooke Military Reservation. In 

Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 6 miles northwest of Lompoc, about 0.5 mile 

northeast of State Highway 150 (Ocean Avenue), opposite mouth of Lompoc 

Canyon, 240 feet north of east-west row of gum trees, 130 feet south of 

Santa Ynez River, at east side of gravel-surfaced road, Borei observation 

well, diameter 2 inches, depth 11 feet. Unconfined water in Recent 

alluvium. Measuring point, top west side of 2-inch coupling, 0.50 foot 

above land-surface datum and 19.62 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 5.37; 

Nov. 28, 5.13; Dec. 31, 5.26.

7/35-22J1 (*1028, p. 165; 1076, p. 175). Union Sugar Co. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

30 

6

11.98 

12.09

Apr. 

Sept

3 

.25

17.27 

14.84

Oct.

Nov.

23 

28

14.17 

16.35

Dec. 31 13.92

7/35-22M1. War Department, Camp Cooke Military Reservation. In 

Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 6.4 miles northwest of Lompoc, about 230 

yards northeast of railroad tracks, 300 yards northwest of gravel-surfaced 

road, in open brushy field, in small corrugated-iron pump house. Drilled 

irrigation well, abandoned, reported depth 180 feet. Measuring point, 

top west side of pump flange at air-line hole, 1.00 foot above landsurface datum and 29.84 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 11.36; Nov. 28, 11.96; 

Dec. 31, 11.26.

7/35-22M2. War Department, Camp Cooke Military Reservation. In 

Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 6.4 miles northwest of Lompoc, 27 feet east 

of well 7/35-22M1, and 2 feet east of 6-foot wooden post. Bored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 22.5 feet. Unconfined water in Recent 

alluvial sand and silt. Measuring point, top east side of 2-inch coupling, 

0.80 foot above land-surface datum and 29.00 feet above sea-level datum 

of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datura, 1947: Oct. 23, 

14.09; Nov. 28, 14.19; Dec. 31, 14.95.

7/35-23E2 (#949, p. 224; 991, p. 174; 1028, p. 165; 1076, p. 175). 

Union Sugar Co. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan. 

Mar.

30 

6

16.40 

16.50

Apr. 

June

3

3

19.06 

20.93

Sept 

Oct.

25 

23

19.17 

18.75

Nov . 

Dec.

28

31

19.49 

18.57

7/35-23E3 (-*1028, p. 165; 1076, p. 175). Union Sugar Co. In Lcwer 

Santa Ynez Va lley.

Water level, in feet below lancl-aurface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

30 

6

1^.21 

16.96

Apr. 3 

30

(a) 

(a)

June 

July

3

31

(a) 

(a)

Sept 25 (a)

a Dry. Destroyed Oct. 1947; replaced by 7/35-23E4, 2 feet northwest,

7/35-23E4. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Unioi Sugar Co. 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 5.5 miles west-nortlwest of 

Lompoc, 28 feet east-southeast of well 7/35-23E2, 12 feet southeast of 

abandoned irrigation well 7/35-23E1, S feet west-southwest of large silverpainted standpipe, and 2 feet northwest of site of destroyed well 

7/35-23E3. P-ored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 28.5 feet. 

Unconfined water in Recent alluvial sand. Measuring point,to-j north side 

of 2-inch casing, 1.86 feet above land-surface datum and 38.76 feet above 

sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Oct. 23, 19.57; Nov. 28, 19.79; Dec. 31, 19.32.
150 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

7/35-23J2. Union Sugar. Co. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.6 

miles northwest of Lompoc, 0.8 mile north of Central Avenue, 18 feet west 

of center line of Artesia Avenue, 25 feet north of long pump house painted 

red, 50 feet northeast of tank tower, in small corrugated-iron pump house. 

Drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, top of hole in pump base flange, 

south side, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum and 44.93 feet above sealevel datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Oct. 23, 18.05; Nov. 28, 26.34; Dec. 31, 17.14.

7/35-23J3. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Union Sugar Co. 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.6 miles northwest of Loiapoc, 

63 feet west of center line of Artesia Avenue, 45 feet west and 15 feet 

south of irrigation well 7/35-23J2, at east side of woode-> barn. Bored 

observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 32 feet. Unconfined water in 

Recent alluvial sand. Measuring point, top east side of 2-inch casing, 

1.00 foot above land-surface datum and 44.43 feet above sea-level datum 

of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 

19.87; Nov. 28, 19.24; Dec. 31, 19.00.

7/35-23N2 (#1028, p. 165; 1076, p. 175). Union Sugar Co. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

30 

6 

3

Water 

level

12.29 

12.33 

10.80

Date

Apr. 

June 

July

30 

3 

31

Water 

level

a 13.06 

a 13. OS 

a 14.22

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.25 

23

Water 

level

13.64 

13.49

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

28 

31

Water 

level

13.47 

13*. 47

a Nearby well pumping.

7/35-24J1 (#941, p. 159; #949, p. 224; 991, p. 174). T. M. Parks. 

In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. Measurements resumed Oct. 194-7. Measuring 

point, top of hole in southeast side of pump base, 1.65 feet above landsurface datum and 61.05 feet above sea-level datum of 192?. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 28.80; Dec. 31, 28.41.

7/35-24J2. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. T. M. Parks 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 3.9 miles northwest of Lompoc 

in fence line along west side of Douglass Avenue extended, 33 feet north 

and 16 feet east of irrigation well 7/35-24J1, 2 feet north of gatepost 

in fence. Bored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 33 feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial fine sand and clay. Measuring point, 

top east side of 2-inch casing, 0.80 foot above land-surface datum and 

59.78 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 26.13; Nov. 28, 24.93, nearby well 

pumping; Dec. 31, 25.74.

7/35-24K2 (#949, p. 225; 991, p. 175; 1021, p. 153; 10S8, p. 166; 

1076, p. 175). A. B. Henning. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. Well collapsed, 

measurements discontinued Sept. 25.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 10

Water 

level

19.60 

a 21.85

Date

Apr. 

June

3 

3

Water 

level

a 27.67 

27.22

Date

Sept .25

Water 

level

23.36

a Nearby well pumping.

7/35-24K3 (#1028, p. 166; 1076, p. 175). A. B. Henning. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley. Well destroyed Sept. 1947; measurements discontinued. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan.

Mar.

30 

10

Water 

level

20.66 

21.83

Date

Apr. 3 

30

Water 

level

(a) 

(a)

Date

June 

July

3 

31

Water 

level

(a) 

(a)

Date

Sept .25

Water 

level

(a)

Dry.
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBAEA COUNTY 151

7/S5-25F5 (-&1028, p. 166; 1076, p. 175). Union Sugar Co. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 10, 16.65, nearby well pumping; Apr. 50, 29.16, nearby veil pumping; 

Nov. 28, 22.56; Dec. 51, 16.51.

7/S5-25F6 (-*1028, p. 166; 1076, p. 176). Union Sugar Co. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 10 

Apr. 3

Water 

level

10.55 

7.89* 

a 8.44

Date

Apr. 30 

June 3 

July 31

Water 

level

8.07 

9.30 

10.13

Date

Sept. 25 

Oct. 23

Water 

level

12.16 

12.61

Date

Nov. 28 

Dec. 31

Water 

level

12.73 

15.07

a Irrigating in field near well.

7/35-26F1. Union Sugar Co. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.8 

miles west-northwest of Lompoc, 430 feet north of Central Avenue, 125 

feet west of Union Sugar Avenue, in silver-pointed iron pump house, west 

of residence. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 186 feet, 

Confined water in Recent alluvial sand and gravel. Measuring point, top 

edge of hole in east side pump base flange, 0.80 foot above land-surface 

datum and 57.64 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 12.17; Dec. 51, 10.58.

7/35-26F3. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Union Sugar Co. 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. About 4.8 miles west-northwest of 

Lompoc, on aide of shallow swale in Lompoc Plain, 33 feet north of irrigation well 7/35-26F2, 3 feet west of southwest corner of wooden shed. 

Bored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 18.5 feet. Confined 

water in Recent alluvial fine sand and clay. Measuring point, top north 

side of coupling, 2.00 feet above land-surface datum and 36.70 feet above 

sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Oct. 25, 10.44; Nov. 28, 11.01, nearby well pumping; Dec. 51, 10.23.

7/35-26J3 (*949, p. 226; 991, p. 175; 1021, p. 153; 1023, p. 166; 

1076, p. 176). Santa Barbara County. Artesia School District. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley. Automatic water-stage recorder removed Mar. 6. Destroyed; replaced by well 7/35-26.T4.

Water level at noon, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts until Mar. 6)

Jan. 1

5

7

15

20

7.95

7.85

7.80

7.84

8.76

Jan.

Feb.

25

30

4

11

28

10.24

9.20

14.39

10.70

12.03

Mar.

Apr.

June

6

3

30

3

26

10.15

a 28.66

a 24.57

19.61

22.25

July

Sept

Oct.

31

4

25

23

19.54

15.23

13.35

a 16.76

a Nearby well pumping.

7/35-26J4. Santa Barbara County. Artesia School District. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.3 miles west-northwest of Lompoc, 27 feet east 

of destroyed well 7/35-26J3. Drilled public-supply well, diameter,6 inches, depth 141 feet. Measuring point, top edge of hole in east side of 

pump base, 1.64 feet above land-surface datum (same as for well 7/35-26J3) 

and 42.50 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Nov. 28, 22.49; Dec. 31, 12.65.

7/35-27C2 (*941, p. 160; *949, p. 226; 991, p. 176; 1021, p. 154; 

1028, p. 167; 1076, p. 176). Southern Pacific Railroad. In Lower Santa 

Ynez Valley. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Jan. 30, 13.45; Apr. 30, 16.15.

7/35-35A3. Gus Aquistapace. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.2 

miles west-northwest of Lompoc; 185 feet north and 138 feet northwest of 

intersection of State Highway 150 (Ocean Avenue) and Artesia Avenue, 95 

feet north of railroad tracks, in corrugated-iron pump house. Drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 14 inches, depth 100 feet. Confined water in 

Recent alluvial sand and gravel. Measuring point, lower edgs of pump base 

flange southwest side over hole in concrete foundation, at land-surface 

datum and 45.58 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 13.98; Nov. 28, 12.88; Dec. 31. 

12.69. '
152 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

7/35-35A4. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Gus Aqulstapace 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.2 miles west-northwest of 

Lompoc, 30 feet southeast of well 7/35-35A3, and 6 feet southeast of power 

pole In field. Bored observation well, diameter 2 Inches, depth 23.5 feet. 

Unconflned water In Recent alluvial clay, silt, and sane1 . Measuring point, 

top north side of 2-lnch casing, 2.00 feet above land-surface datum and 

47.88 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, In feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 14.11; Nov. 28, 13.50; Dec. 31, 12.99.

7/35-35C2. War Department, Camp Cooke Military Reservation. In 

Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.8 miles nearxy west of Lompoc, 330 yards 

southwest of State Highway 150 (Ocean Avenue), between two farm roads on 

west side of drainage ditch, in corrugated-iron pump house. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 122 feet. Conflred water In gravel 

and sand of the Orcutt (?) formation. Measuring point, top of hole In 

pump base flange, south side, 0.50 foot above land-surfece datum and 36.87 

feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, In feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Nov. 28, 2.45; Dec. 31, 2.12.

7/35-35C4. War Department, Camp Cooke Military Reservation. In Lower 

Santa Ynez Valley, about 4.8 miles nearly west of Lompoc, 33 feet south of 

irrigation well 7/35-35C3, at vjest edge of ditch, and 1 foot west of fence. 

Pored observation well, diameter 2 Inches, depth 9 feet. Unconflned water 

in Recent alluvial clay. Measuring point, top south side of 2-lnch coupling, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum,and 37.68 feet above sea-level 

datum of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Oct. 23, 3.73; Nov. 28, 4.60; Dec. 31, 4.49.

7/35-36E3 (*9n l, p. 176; 1021, p. 154; 1028, p. 16V; 1076, p. 176). 

Southern Pacific Milling Co. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley. Measurements 

discontinued Sept. 25.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datun, 1947

Date

Jan . 30

Mar. 6

Water 

level

17.93 

17.69

Date

Apr. 3 

30

Water 

level

a 23.81 

a 25.16

Date

June 3 

July 31

Water 

level

24.12 

25.84

Date

Sept. 25

Water 

level

24.46

a Nearby well pumping.

7/35-36J6. Denholm Seed Co. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 3 

miles nearly west of Lompoc, 48 feet north and 28 feet west of centerllne 

Intersection of State Highway 150 (Ocean Avenue) and Douglass Avenue, in 

unpalnted wooden pump house. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 Inches, 

reported depth 102 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of cut-out over hole 

In pump base, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum and about 59 feet above 

sea level of 1929. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Oct. 23, 24.37; Nov. 28, 24.04; Dec. 31, 26.30.

7/35-36J7. Geol. Survey, U. S. Dept. of Interior. Denholm Seed Co. 

property. In Lower Santa Ynez Valley, about 3 miles neerly west of Lompoc, 

35 'feet north and 15 feet east of Irrigation well 7/35-?6J6, at edge of 

Douglass Avenue. Bored observation well, diameter 2 inches, depth 32.5 

feet. Unconfined water in Recent alluvial clay, silt, end sand. Measuring 

point, top east side of 2-lnch coupling, 1.03 feet above land-surface datum 

and about 59.53 feet above sea-level datum of 1929. Water levels, In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Oct. 23, 23.5; Nov. 28, 23.33; Dec. 31, 

24.86.

8/32-30K2 (*1021, p. 155; 1028, p. 167; 1076, p. 176). John Parma. 

In San Antonio Valley.

Water level, in feet with reference to land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

30

5

2

+ 0.65

+ ;97

+ .92

Apr.

June

July

29

3

30

+ 0.78

+ .02

-1.62

Sept

Oct.

.24

28

-2.72

-1.85

Nov.

Dec.

26

30

-1.41

-.98
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 153

8/33-20K1 (#1021, p. 155; 1028, p. 167; 1076, p. 176). Virginia 

Barca. In San Antonio Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 5 

Apr. 2

Water 

level

14.90 

14.83 

a 33.96

Date

Apr. 29 

June 3 

July 30

Water 

level

38.15 

a 40.08 

a 38.09

Date

Sept .24 

Oct. 28

Water 

level

21.59 

a 23.15

Date

Nov. 26 

Dec. 30

Water 

level

a 35.56 

20.56

a Nearby well pumping.

8/33-20R1 (#1021, p. 155; 1028, p. 167; 1076, p. 176). Virginia 

Barca. In San Antonio Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

30 

5

21.20 

a 21.28

Apr. 

June

2 ab 

3 c

36.24 

43.88

Oct. 

Nov.

28 

26

26.86 

33.48

Dec. 30 23.18

a Pumped recently.

b Nearby well pumping.

c Pumping.

8/34-23B1 (#1021, p. 156; 1028, p. 168; 1076, p. 177). Josephine 

Harris Estate. In San Antonio Valley.

Jan.

Feb.

Apr.

30

28

2

13.68

13 . 60

14.51

Apr.

June

July

29

3

30

14.27

15.57

16.20

Sept

Oct.

24

28

15.25

15.28

I Nov.

Dec.

)

26

30

a 15.54

15.41

a Nearby well pumping.

9/24-19Q1 (#941, p. 146; #949, p. 237; 991, p. 177; 1021, p. 156; 

1028, p. 168; 1076, p. ). W. C. Ramelli. In Cuyama Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

29

26

31

36.92

37.32

37.86

Apr.

June

July

21

2

29

38.86

a 39.59

a 40.82

Sept

Oct.

.23

30

42.03

42.78

Nov.

Dec.

25

29

43.45

44.08

a Pumped recently.

9/32-7N1 (#941, p. 147; #949, p. 228; 991, p 177; 1021, p. 156; 1028,

p. 168; 1076, p. 177). Valeric Tognazzini. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar .

1 

29

5

a 53.50 

53.88

54.72

Apr. 1 

2

29

a

b

55.40 

55.47

59.78

July 1 

Oct. 1

29

a 60.43 

a 64.45

64.80

Nov. 

Dec.

26 

29

65.30 

66.19

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

b Nearby well pumping.

9/32-17G1 (#949, p. 228; 991, p. 177; 1021, p. 156; 1028, p. 168; 

1076, p. 177). E. C. Lyman. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

29

b

2

33.23

34.12

a 36.84

Apr .

June

July

29

3

30

36.40

38.08

a 41.57

Sept

Oct.

24

29

42.75

42.70

Nov.

Dec.

29

29

43.14

43.70

a Pumped recently.

9/33-2A1 (#941, p. 147; #949, p. 229; 991, p. 178; 1021, p. 156; 

1028, p. 168; 1076, p. 177). Santa Maria Realty Co. In Santa Marie 

Valley.

Y/ater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

1

29

5

a 39.75

39.04

3Q.60

Apr.

July

1 a

2

1 ab

39.75

39.89

45.00

Sept

Oct.

.24

1

29

46.18

a 46.10

47.00

Nov.

Dec.

26

29

47.76

48.62

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District. 

Pumped recently.
156 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

10/53-27G1 (*949,-p. 230; 991, p. 179; 1021, p. 158; 1028, p. 169; 

1076, p. 179). W. C. Adam. In Santa Maria Valley. Measurements by Santa 

Maria Valley Water Conservation District. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 59.61; Apr. 1, 93.45, pumped recently; 

July 1, 78.45, pumped recently; Oct. 1, 76.70, pumped recently.

10/33-27K1 (*941, p. 149; *949, p. 230; 991, p. 179; 1021, p. 

1028, p. 169; 1076, p. 179). Newhall Land & Farming Co. In Santa 

Valley. Float gage removed July 30.

"Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19475/ 

(From float gage until July 50)

158; 

Maria

Date

Jan. 29

Mar. 5

Water 

leveL

57.33 

57.65 

57.44 

57.22 

57.83 

57.33

n . Water Date , , level

57.25 

56. 5b 

Apr . 2 58 . 50 

58.28 

60.30 

29 60.30

n 4-0 Water Date - - level

60.50 

62.69 

June 3 62 . 56 

62.56 

67.20

Date

July 50 

Sept .24 

Oct. 29 

Nov. 26 

Dec. 29

Water 

level

67.20 

68.50 

69.16 

69.82 

70.07

a Undated entries are highest and lowest levels between dates of observation.

10/53-28A1 (*949, p 250; 991, p. 179; 1021, p. 158; 1028, p. 170; 

1076, p. 179). Joe Scares. In Santa Maria Valley.

____Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947_________

Jan. 1

29

65.72

65.89

Apr. 

July

1 ab 68.55 

1 ab 69.80

Oct. 

Nov.

1 ab 82.47 

26 82.80

Dec. 29 82.78

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

b Pumped recently.

10/55-55H1. E. L. Sargent. In Santa Maria Valley, about 5.0 miles 

southeast of Santa Maria, 0.5 mile south of Sisquoc Road, 175 feet west of. 

Bradley Canyon Road, 75 feet south of red-painted tank and tower, beneath 

metal windmill tower at east edge of canyon. Drilled domestic and stock 

well, diameter 16 inches, depth 290 feet. Unconfined water in clay, sand, 

and gravel of the Paso Robles formation. Measuring point, top south side 

of casing, 1.00 fjot above land-surface datum and about 405 feet above mean 

sea level.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datun, 1947

Jan. 29 

Mar. 5 

Apr. 2

179.50 

179.92 

180.22

Apr. 29 

June 5

al80.97 

181.56

July 50 

Sept. 24

182.45 

183.59

Nov. 26 

Dec. 29

184.62 

185.05

a Pumped recently.

10/35-55BI (#1021, p. 159; 1028, p. 170; 1076, p. 179). Newhall Land 

& Farming Co. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level,, in feet below land-surface datug, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Mar.

29

5

Water 

level

59.94 

38.90

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.24 

29

Water 

level

45.95 

46.83

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

26 

29

Water 

level

47.55 

48.27

10/54-2R1 (#949, p. 231; 991, p. 179; 1021, p, 159; 1028, p r 171; 

1076, p. 180). Graclo Apalatequi. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datuir,, 1947

Date

Jan. 1 

29

Mar. 5

Water 

level

alOO.52 

101.10 

101.31

Date

Apr. 1 

29 

June 2

Water 

level

al03.10 

104.62 

104.31

Date

July 1 

Oct. 1 

29

Water 

level

a!05.02 

abl!2.93 

109.00

Date

Nov. 25 

Dec. 29

Water 

level

108.22 

108.10

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District. 

Pumped recently.
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 157

10/34-4R1 (#1028, p. 171; 1076, p. 180). Gerald Donovar. In Santa 

Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 30 

Mar. 5

Water 

level

84.82 

84.02

Date

Apr. 2 

|_ JulY 29

Water 

level

85.77 

92 .27

Date

Sept .24 

Oct. 29

Water 

level

93.51 

93.55

Date

Dec. 30

Water 

level

93.12

10/34-6N1 (*n49, p. 231; 991, p. 180; 1021, p. 159; 102E, p. 171; 

1076, p. 180). Grisingher & Signorelli. In Santa Maria Valley. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

1

30

5

a 56.90

57.10

57.30

Apr. 1

2

29

a 60.05

59.55

61.62

July

Sept

Oct.

1 ab

24

1 a

65.90

66.46

66.60

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

28

26

30

65.56

c 66.30

64.41

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District.

b Pumped recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

10/34-9P1 (#991, p. 180; 1021, p. 160; 1028, p. 171; 1076, p. 180). 

Mrs. A. E. Preisker. In Santa Maria Valley. Measurements by Santa Maria 

Valley Water Conservation District. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 82.35; Apr. 1, 84.37, pumped recently; 

July 1, 90.20, pumped recently; Oct. 1, 92.60, pumped recently.

10/34-14E3 (*941, p. 151; #949, p. 231; 991, p. 180; 1021, p. 160; 

1028, p. 171; 1076, p. 180). City of Santa Maria. In Santa Maria Valley. 

Measurements by city of Santa Maria, except as indicated. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,

Jan. 5

12

19

26

30

Feb. 2

9

16

23

28

Mar. 2

9

16

23

30

Apr. 2

108.54

108.58

108.61

108.65

al08.76

108.56

108.50

108.58

108.69

al08.73

101.21

108.98

108.92

109.21

109.29

a!09.44

Apr. 6

13

20

27

29

May 4

11

18

25

June 2

8

15

22

26

29

109.38

109.75

110.15

110.42

allO.50

110.81

110.92

110.96

110.88

al!2.19

112.54

112.67

113.21

a!13. 36

113.56

July 6

13

20

27

30

Aug. 3

10

17

25

Sept. 3

7

14

21

24

28

114.00

114.38

114.54

115.23

al!5.30

115.58

115.96

116.21

116.40

all6.55

116.67

116.88

116.98

al!6.93

117.08

Oct. 5

12

19

26

28

Nov. 9

16

23

25

30

Dec. 7

14

21

28

30

117.21

117.25

117.56

117.35

al!7.26

117.42

117.40

117.46

al!7.46

117.46

117.44

117.46

117.43

117.38

a!17.29

a By Geological Survey.

10/34-20H1 (#1021, p. 160; 1028, p. 172; 1076, p. 181). Ulisse 

Tognazzini. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Mar.

30 

5

74.10 

74.43

Apr. 

June

29 

3

77.52 

79.02

Sept 

Oct.

.24

28

82.12 

82.04

Nov. 

Dec.

26 

30

81.61 

81.04

10/34-22R1 (#949, p. 232; 991, p. 180; 1021, p. 160; 1028, p. 172; 

1076, p. 181). George J. Wheat. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet belov; land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

1

30

5

1

a!02.00

102.00

102.15

a!02.90

Apr.

June

July

2

29

2

1

103.04

104.28

105.80

alOS.10

July

Sept

Oct.

29

24

1

bl08.60

109.02

a!09.00

Oct.

Hov.

Dec.

29

26

30

109.22

111.42

109.17

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District. 

Pumped recently.
158 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

10/34-23KL (#949, p. 232; 991, p. 181; 1021, p. 161; 1028, p. 172; 

107C, p. 181). Marion B. Rice. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Mar.

1 

30 

5

Water 

level

al!7.00 

117.94 

117.58

Date

Apr. 

July

1 

2

1

Water 

level

allS. 50 

118.48 

ab!24.00

Date

Sept 

Oct.

24

1

Water 

level

123.59 

a!23.25

Date

Oct.

Dec.

29 

29

Water 

level

123,43 

125.67

Co.

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District. 

b Pumped recently.

10/34-31F1 (#1021, p. 161; 1028, p. 172; 1076, p. 18l) . Union Sugar 

In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

30

5

2

80.45

80. 2^

80.68

Apr.

June

29

3

81.67

83.75

July

Sept

30

.24

85.15

86.00

Nov.

Dec.

26

30

86.37

86.08

10/35-7F1 (#941, p. 152; #949, p. 232; 991, p. 181; 1021, p. 161; 

1028, p. 172; 1076, p. 181). M. J. Ellis. In Santa Maria Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

1

30

5

(ab)

2.30

c 6.15

Apr.

June

1 ad

29 c

3

13.95

9.00

9.09

July 1

30

a 12.10

12.70

Oct.

Dec.

1

30

a 11.60

6.89

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District.

b Well flowing.

c Nearby well pumping.

d Pumped recently.

10/35-703 (#949, p. 233; 991, p. 181; 1021, p. 161; 1028, p. 172; 

1076, p. 181). John Jenklns. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 19472/ 

(From float

Jan. 30

Mar . 5

6.92

b 16.56

11.31

7.67

b 18.43

12.63

11.01

b 19.15

Apr.

June

2

29

3

b

b

13.73

11.34

23.54

17.65

16.13

23.06

18.02

18.02

July 30

Sept .24

b

b

b

b

24.03

22.80

16.60

24.02

19.28

14.11

20.54

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

28

26

30

16.26

14.23

b 19.67

15.53

11.25

b 17.62

13.49

a Undated entries are highest and lowest levels between dates of observation.

b Nearby well pumping.

10/35-PF1 (-»-941, p. 152; #949, p. 233; 991, p. 181; 1021, p. 161; 

1028, p. 172; 1076, p. 182). Waller-Franklin Seed Co. In Santa Maria 

Valley.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

1

5

1

a 18.17

b 24.90

a 26.60

Apr.

June

2

3

b 24.07

b 30.45

July

Sept

1 ac

24

37.35

29.89

Oct. 1

28

a 31.33

b 31.49

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District,

b Nearby well pumping,

c Pumped recently.

10/35-9N1 (#949, p. 234; 991, p. 181; 1021, p. 162; 1028, p. 173; 

1076, p. 182). Agnes King. In Santa Maria Valley. Measurements by Santa 

Maria Valley Water Conservation District. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 17.72; Apr. 1, 32.70; July 1, 34.63; 

Oct. 1, 30.97.

10/35-12M1 (#949, p. 234; 991, p. 181; 1021, p. 162; 1028, p. 173; 

1076, p. 182). E. and G. LeKoy. In Santa ilaria Valley.
CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 159

10/35-12M1 Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum.

Date

Jan. 

Mar.

1 

30 

ft

Water 

level

a 54.85 

b 46.49 

46.37

Date

Apr. 

June 

July

1 ac 

3 c 

1 ac

Water 

level

54.10 

56.13 

60.90

Date

Oct. 1 

28

Water 

level

a 57.40 

56.64

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

26 'b 

30

Water 

level

55.66 

52.03

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

b Nearby well pumping, 

c Pumped recently.

10/35-21B1 (#949, p. 234; 991, p. 182; 1021, p. 162; 102P, p. 173; 

1076, p. 182). C. P. Mathison. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941"

Jan. 

Apr,

1 a 

1 a

11.80 

24.47

Apr. 

July

2 b 

1 ab

22.31 

33.90

July 30 

Oct. 1 a

31.03 

29.80

Dec. 30 21.66

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

b Pumped recently.

10/35-24B1 (#941, p. 152; *949, p. 234; 991, p. 182; 1021, p. 162; 

1028, p. 173; 1076, p. 182). Union Sugar Co. In Santa Maria Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 1 

30 

Mar. 5

a 48.40 

49.63

50.07

Apr. 

July

1 a 54.75 July 30 b 59.73 Oct. 28 b 59.77 

2 ab 53.45 Sept. 2 4 58.50 Nov. 26 b 59.65 

1 ac 61.70 Oct. 1 a 58.25 Dec. 30 55.26

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

b Nearby well pumping, 

c Pumped recently.

11/34-19Q1. Frank Silva. In Santa Maria Valley, about 5.3 miles 

north-northwest of Santa Maria, on upland 0.30 mile north of Santa Maria 

Plain, 115 feet west of Guadalupe-Nipomo road, 50 feet west-southwest of 

house, and 10 feet south of two water tanks, beneath steel windmill tower. 

Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches, depth unknown. Measuring point, 

top east side of casing, 1.30 feet above land-surface datum and about 306 

feet above mean sea level.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Mar.

30 

5

223.77 

224.21

Apr. 

June

2 

3

225.80 

a232.95

Oct.

Nov.

28 

26

235.75 

230.87

Dec. 30 228.63

a Pumped recently.

11/34-300,1 (#949, p. 235; 991, p. 1B2; 1021, p. 162; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 183). Mary Bolton. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datura, 1947

174;

Jan. 1 

30

a 54.60 

55.08

Mar. 

Apr.

5 55.07 Apr. 2 55.55 Oct. i -.b 62.17 

1 a 57.40 July 1 ab 60.67 Dec. 3C 61.99

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

b Pumped recently.

11/34-34J1. L. 0. Fox. In Santa Maria Valley, about 2.25 miles north 

of Santa Maria, 1.3 miles north of north city limit, 0.25 mile north of 

abandoned steel road trestle, 175 feet west of U. S. Highway 101, 40 feet 

northwest of house, beneath metal windmill tower. Drilled domestic and 

stock well, diameter 8 inches, depth unknown. Measuring point, top north 

side of casing, 2.00 feet above land-surface datum and about 211 feet above 

mean sea level.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Apr.

30

2

29

86.58

87.60

88.08

June

July

2

29

88.63

90.28

Sept

Oct.

24

29

92.07

93.03

Nov.

Dec.

25

29

96.40

95.47
160 WATER LEVELS A1ID ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SCTJTHVfSSTERr STATES

11/35-20E1 (*941, p. 153; #949, p. 235; 991, p. 182; 1021, p. 163; 

1028, p. 174; 1076, p. 183). Union Sugar Co. In Santa Maria Valley. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Date

Jan. 

Apr.

1 a 

1 ab

Water 

level

2.00 

30.50

Date

June 

July

3

1

b 

ab

Water 

level

15.20 

49.50

Date

Oct. 1 

28

Water 

level

ab 41.00 

6.77

Date

Nov. 26

Water 

level

8.51

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

b Pumped recently.

11/35-25H1 (#1021, p. 163; 1028, p. 174; 1076, p. 183). M. J. 

Mendoza. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

30 

5 

2

41.88 

41.98 

42. 38

Apr. 

June 

July

29

3 

30

42.62 

43.05 

44.54

Sept 

Oct.

.24 

28

45.60 

45. S8

Nov. 

D?c.

26 

30

a 46.29 

46.26

a Fearby well pumping.

11/75-26M2 (#1021, p. 163; 1028, p. 174; 1076, p. 183) Sam

Tognazzini. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

30

5

2

a 33.64

a 35.48

a 45.10

Apr.

June

July

29

3

30

a

- a

a

49.33

49.90

53.16

Sept. 24

Oct. 28

a 49.30

42.88

Nov.

Tec.

26

30

a 40.53

38.57

a Nearby well pumping.

11/35-28M1 (---949, p. 236; 991, p. 182; 1021, p. 163; 1028, p. 174; 

1076, p. 183). Union Sugar Co. In Santa Maria Valley. Veasurements by 

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 1, 14.40; Apr. 1, 26.00; July 1, 

32.83; Oct. 1, 25.35.

11/35-33G1 (*949, p. 236; 991, p. 183; 1021, p. 163; 1028, p. 

1076, p. 183). H. E. Pezzoni. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

1

30

b

a 21.00

23.56

25.74

Apr.

July

1 ab

2

1 ac

30.10

26.89

37.43

July 30

Sept. 24

Oct. 1

b

a

36.45

33.02

31.50

Oct.

Nov.

Pec.

28

26

30

31.54

30.23

27.88

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District,

b Nearby well pumping.

c Pumped recently.

ll/?5-35Al (*949, p. 236; 9->l, p. 183; 1021, p. 163; 1028, p. 174; 

1076, p. 183). Bello Estate. In Santa Maria Valley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

1

t>

i

a 40.65

41.73

a 43.40

Apr.

June

2

3

b 43.06

b 53.07

July

Oct.

1 ac

1 a

49.00

49.25

Nov.

Dec.

26

30

48.00

47.21

By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District. 

Nearby well pumping. 

Pumped recently.
HAWAII

By D. A- Davis 

PROGRAM OF WORK

Investigation of the geology and ground-water resources of the 

Hawaiian Islands was continued in 1947 in cooperation with the Hawaii 

Division of Hydrography. Systematic studies were continued on the island 

of Hawaii. Reports on the geology and ground-water resources of Molokai 

and Niihau and a bibliography of the geology and water resources of the 

island of Hawaii were published.

The total ground-water draft for the Territory of Hawaii during 1947 

was 189,876 million gallons. This amovmt is 19,894 million gallons 

greater than the draft for 1946- The increase is due, in part, to the 

fact that the draft reported for 1947 includes water from tunnels not 

previously reported in the total draft figures.

The well records in the accompanying tables show the measurements of 

artesian heads or water levels, in feet, with reference to both sea level 

and to land-surface datum. They are listed in two columns, designated A 

and B; those in column A are referred to mean sea level and those in column 

B to land-surface datum. The plus symbol in column B indicates that the 

artesian head or water level is above land-surface datum; no symbol indicates the water level is below land-surface datum. For some of the wells 

the figure given is the measured water level in the well; for tethers it 

is the height to which the water would rise in a casing as indicated by 

the shut-in pressure.

ISLAND OF OAHD

During 1947 the Geological Survey made 314 water-level measurements 

and 387 chloride determinations on 166 wells on the island of Oahu. 

Twenty-two of the wells were measured monthly. The Board of Water Supply, 

City and County of Honolulu made 52 measurements in 51 wells, 1 of which 

Was measured more than once. The Geological Survey maintaine-i 1 automatic

wp^r-stage recorder and the Board of Water Supply maintained 15.

161
162 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Although the rainfall during some months exceeded tl i normal, drought 

conditions of the last several years continued into 1947. The following 

table indicates the rainfall during each month of 1947 at 10 index stations 

in the Honolulu watershed area, expressed in percentage of the normal rainfall at the stations during the last 58 years. The data are from a table

I/ 

prepared by C K- Wentworth, geologist for the Honolulu Board of Water

Supply, who has listed the monthly and annual indices from 1890 through 

1947.

Rainfall in the Honolulu area in percentage of normal, 1946

- 4.^ Rain- Month fall

January 46 

February 10 

March 147 

April 59

Average for the year

Month

May 

June 

July 

August

Rainfall

148 

86 

73 

107

Month

September 

October 

November 

December

Rainfall

141 

61 

135 

106

93

The following table shows a comparison of the lowest heads in observation wells in 1926, 1946, and 1947. In artesian areas 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 

and 8 wells indicative of artesian conditions showed some gain during 1947 

in the lowest observed hsad, but the lowest heads in there areas still 

continued to be below those of 1926. In areas 1 and 12 water levels continued to be above the lowest values for 1926. During tho period December 

1946 to December 1947 all artesian areas showed a net rire in water level 

except areas 4, 6, 8, and 11, which showed in most wells, a net loss 

during the year.

In most of the artesian areas the chloride content of ths water was 

somewhat higher than during 1946.

Lowsst head and net change in head, in feet above sea level, 

in observation wells on Oahu in 1926 and 1947

Well 

No

2

83

132

T24

201

244

266

326

356

396

308

No.

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

12

Artesian area

Name

St. Louis Heights

Makiki -Pacific Heights

Kapalama

Moanalua

Pearl Harbor

Walalua

Kahuku

Mokuleia

1926

20.88

23.52

24.84

a24.00

17.09

17.27

15.75

10.34

13.05

18-78

17.55

Head

1946

22.14

22.14

21.63

19.60

14.18

14.92

12.84

9.19

9.43

16.88

17.89

1947

21-44

23.19

22.55

20.24

15.02

16.07

14.09

9.69

9.28

17.30

17.75

Net 

change

40.56

-.33

-2.29

-3.76

-2.07

-1.20

-1.66

-.65

-3.77

-1.48

+ .20

a Estimated from head in well 144. 

\/ Wentworth, C. K-, Board of Water Supply, City and County of 

Honolulu, llth Biennial Rept., 1945-46, p. 180, 1947.
HAWAII, ISLAND CF OAHU 163

Time of high and low heads in artesian areas and net gain or loss In 

static head, in feet, as shown by typical wells on the island of 

Oahu, 1947

Area

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Name

St. Louis Heights

Makiki -Pacific Heights

Ka pa lama

Moanalua

Wilhelmina Rise a

Pearl Harbor

Waialua

Kahuku

Kahana

Kaaawa

Gilbert

Mokulela

Well

2

83

132

T-24

Shaft 7

201

244

266

326

356

396

405

406

T5

286

308

High

December

December

January and

February

January

November

January

Janua ry

Janua ry

December

December

December

May and

November

December

October

December

December

Net gain 

"^ or loss

April

August

August

August

June

July

July

August

June

July

October

February and

September

February

August

February

April

+1.62

+ .51

+ .31

-.32

+ .13

.00

-.62

-1.32

+ .15

-.87

-.24

+ .68

+1.00

-.25

+ .24

+ .97

a Nonartesian, but indicative of artesian conditions.

Schofleld Barracks shaft 4 (*640, p. 59; 845, p. 56; 88f, p. 82; 911, 

p. 138; 941, p. 171; 949, p. 241; 991, p. 186; 1021, p. 166; 1028, p. 178; 

1076, p. 190). Static level determined when pumps were shut down. On all 

other days pumps operated continously.

Water level, in feet, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Date

Jan.

Feb. 

MarAprMay 

June 

July

1 

1 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1

A

274. 

274. 

274. 

274. 

274. 

274. 

274.

Water

57 

72 

65 

34 

23 

01 

04

leve]

575 

575 

575 

575 

575 

575 

575

B 

;43 

.28 

.35

.66 

.77 

.99 

.96

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

1 

. 1 

3

1 

2 

14

A

274. 

274. 

274. 

274. 

274. 

274.

Water

18 

36 

59 

65 

84 

99

level

575 

575 

575 

575 

575 

575

?82 

.64 

.41 

.35 

.16 

.01

Water levels In feet in four teat borings in 

the Pearl Harbor and Waialua areas, 1947

(Mean daily measurements furnished by Board of Water Supply, 

City and County of Honolulu, from recorder charts)

Area

Well

WaVi

Mar.

No.

1

R

15

?.?,

OQ

5

IP

1°

26

5

12

10

26

f

TJ

A

17 24

17-27

1 "7 1 ^

17.28

17.28

17.16

1 R QO

16.65

16.46

16.72

16.35

16.32

16.10

25

B 

7.16

7.13

7

0 R

7.12

7 12

7 P4.

7.48

7.75

"7 QA

7.58

8.05

8

f\Q

8.30

e

TJ

A

20.30

19 90

19.40

pn CtCt

19.10

18.45

18.40

T 7 Q^

T 7 Qf\

17.55

17.55

1 7 OK

26

B 

61.90

62.30

CO Qf\

62.20

63.10

63.75

63.80

64.35

64.25

64.65

64.65

64.95

(

TJ

A

18.23

18.08

18.10

18.26

18.10

1 "7 QQ

17.74

17.38

17 08

17 20

17.08

16.92

16.75

3 7

27a/ T28b/

OQ 

BAB rjrt

OQ QQ

OQ On

OQ rjA

Oo Ofi

OQ 19

OQ OR

QQ CO

OQ QO

OQ Qf\

OQ QO

30-08 ..... .....

30.25 ..... .....

* See footnotes at end of table.
164 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Water levels In feet In four teat borlnga In the Pearl 

Harbor and Walalua areaa, 1947 Continued

(Mean dally meaaurementa furnlahed by Board of Wrter Supply, 

City and County of Honolulu, from recorder charts)

Area

May

June 

July

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

g

g

16

O'Z

**n

7

14

21

on

4 

11 

18 

25 

2

g

Ifi

23 

30 

6

13

t>n

27

. 3

10 

17 

24

1 

8 

15

22 

29 

5 

12 

19 

26

3 

10 

17 

24 

31

(

T2i

A 

16.58

16.42

16.25

16.06

T ^ QQ

16.55

16.45

16.54

16.22

16.15 

15.80 

15.60 

15.59 

15.70

16.00

15.66

15.51 

15.40 

15.40

15.32

1 ^ "?O

15.70

1 R *JO

16.01 

16.45 

16.37 

16.13 

16.05 

16.03

15.82 

16.30 

16.14 

16.48

16.98

17.14 

17.18 

17.29 

17.38 

17-52

B

7

QO

"7 QQ

8

1 R

8.34

8 no

7

Q R

"7 QR

7

QC

8 1 Q

8.25 

8.60 

8.80 

8.81

8

ryr\

8.40

8.74

8.89 

9.00 

9.00

9 no

9 12

8

rtr\

8

CQ

8-39 

7.95 

8.03 

8.27 

8.35

S

Trr

8.58 

8.10 

8.26 

7.92

7 42

7.26 

7.22 

7.11 

7.02 

6.88

(

T2(

A 

17 40

17.50

16.95

16.65

1C OR

16.55

16.80 

15.90 

15.40 

15.35

15.40 

15.25 

15.15

15.15

15.20

15.20

15.65

15.80 

18.50 

17.60 

17.05 

16-35

15.60 

17.10 

16.20 

16.65 

18.35

1 D QA

17.45 

18.10 

18.45 

18.95 

19.20

B 

64.80

64.70

65.25

65.35

65.55

65.65

65.40 

66.30 

66.80 

66.85

66.80 

66.95 

67.05

67.05

67.00

67.00

66.55

66.40 

63.70 

64.60 

65.15 

65-85

66.60 

65.10 

66.00 

65.55 

63.85 

63.40

64.75 

64.10 

63.75 

63.25 

63.00

(

T2'

A 

16.96

17.04

n c QO

T A rrrt

n c co

16.84

16.90

n c Q>7

T a cc

16.67 

16.34 

16.09 

15.99 

i c r\o

16.30

16.06

15.13 

15.83 

T K r^Q

1 R 71

1 ^ 71

1 ^ QA

16.06

16.41 

17.05 

17.03 

16.80 

16-59 

16.40

16.23 

16.70 

16-59 

16.87 

17.44 

17.70

17.80 

17.80 

17.92 

18-12 

18.34

3

V

B 

30.04

PQ Qfi

30.18

30.30

30.38

30.16

30-10

30.13

30-34

30.33 

30.66 

30.91 

31.0(S 

30-90

30.70

30.94

31.07 

31.17

 z i oo

31.29

71 QQ

31.06

30.94

30-59 

29.95 

29.97 

30.20 

30.41 

30.60

30.77 

30.30 

30.41 

30.13 

29.56

OQ f.r\

29.20 

29.20 

29-08 

28.88 

28-66

r

T2£

A

9.77 

9.64 

9.59 

9.72

10.18

10.09

10.06 

10.00

10.39 

10.54 

10.49 

10.55 

10.47 

10.42

10.37 

10.33 

10.41 

10.33 

10.77

10.63 

10.68 

11.04 

10.97 

10.87

7

V

B

25.23 

25.36 

25.41 

25.28

24 82

O&. on

24.94 

25.00

24.61 

24.46 

24.51 

24.45 

24.53

VA. RO

24.63 

24.67 

24.59 

24.67 

24.23

24.37 

24.32 

23.96 

24.03 

24.13

a Test boring T-27. Board of Water Supply, Honolulu. At Pearl City 

on north aide Kamehameha Highway and about 800 feet weat of Walraano Home 

Road, latitude 21°23»55n N, longitude 157°58'55n W- Drilled December 1946, 

diameter 12 Inchea, depth 71 feet, upper 60 feet caaed. Uae, observation 

well.

b Teat boring Oahu T-28. Waialua Agricultural Co. In Halemano gulch, 

125 yarda north of Kamehameha Highway, 1 mile south of Haleiwa, latitude 

21°34'40n N, longitude 158°06'07B W. Drilled May 1947. Diameter 12 Inches 

depth 60 feet, upper 39 feet cased. Use, obaervation wall.
Artesian head, in feet in five wells and one test torin

(Mean daily measurements furnished by Board

Area

Well No.

Jan. 1

8

15

22

29

Feb. 5

12

19

26

Mar. 5

12

19

26

Apr 2

9

16

23

30

May 7

14

21

28

June 4

11

18

25

July 2

9

16

23

30

Aug. 6

13

20

27

1

2

A

23.72

23.79

23.77

23.40

23.13

.....

22.42

22.17

.....

.....

. . . . »

21.77

21.98

22.23

22.06

21.50

21.44

 . »

« « » * «

 

. »

. . . 

23.00

 < 

^3.07

 

23.42

23.31

22.76

22.64

22.17

 

22.22

22.73

B

13. *8

13.21

13.23

13.60

13.87

. . . ..

14.58

14.83

.....

 

.....

15.23

15.02

J.4.77

14.94

15.50

15.56

. 

.....

.....

.....

.....

14.00

 

13.93

.....

13.58

13.69

14.2-i

14.36

14.83

.....

14.76

14.27

2

83

A

 

25.70

25.83

25.84

25.80

25.73

25.59

25.53

25.46

25.25

25.15

25.07

25.10

24.98

24.91

24.91

24. H8

24.88

24.84

24.68

24.58

iS4.46

24.29

24.16

24.08

23. S7

23.84

23. 65

23.53

23.36

23.28

23.20

23.19

of Water Supply,

3

132

B

 

1.30

1.17

1.16

1.20

1.27

1.41

1.47

1.54

1.75

1.85

1.G3

1.90

2.02

2.09

2.u9

2.12

2.12

2.16

2.32

2.42

2.54

2.71

2.64

2.92

3.03

3.16

3.35

3.47

3.64

3.72

3.80

3.81

A

25.01

25.19

25.27

25.27

25.18

25.09

24.94

24.90

24.80

24.70

24 . 60

24.54

24.62

 d±.48

24.57

24.43

24.44

24.^6

24.16

24.04

24.01

23.83

23.63

22.51

23.41

23.27

22.23

22.99

2^.66

22.59

OO C. G. 

CiCj +OO

22.58

B

17.99

17.81

17.73

17.73

17.82

17.91

18.06

18.10

18.20

18.30

18.40

18.46

18.38

lb.5b

18.43

13.57

18.56

18.74

18.84

18.96

18.99

19.17

19.37

19.49

19.59

19 . 73

19. r 7

20.01

20.34

20.41

Of") A R £i\J T «J

20.42

City an

A

P9 RT <CC . OJ.

OO CO 

f-tC/» OC

22.56

22.42

22.52

22.41

22.26

22.00

21.88

21.73

21.77

21.62

21.56

21.56

21.61

21.46

2] .39

51.26

21.38

21.47

21.45

21.38

21.28

21.08

20.92

20.81

20.83

20.86

20.76

20.62

20.51

20.40

20.32

20.24

20.24
Artesian head, In feet in five wells and one test boring in 

(Mean daily measurements furnished ty Board of \\ater Supply, City an

Area 

Well

Sept 

Oct.

Nov. 

Dec.

No.

. 3

10 

17 

24 

1 

8 

15 

22 

29 

5 

12 

19 

26 

3 

10 

17 

24 

51

2

A 

. . 

. 

 

. 

 

 

. . . » 

23.68 

 » « 

24.13 

24.40 

 « . 

24.81 

24.91 

25.10 

25.22 

25.12

B

 

. . 

15.' 32

12.*87 

12.60 

. . . 

12.19 

12.09 

11.90 

11.78 

11.88

83

A 

22.35

83.59

24.06 

24.16 

24.24 

24.25 

24.31 

24. 3& 

24.54 

24.69 

24.89 

25.01 

25.21 

25.42 

25.61 

25.72 

25.91

B 

3.65 

3.41

2.94

2.84 

2.76 

2.75 

2.69 

2.61 

2.46 

2.31 

2.11 

1.99 

1.79 

1.58 

1.39 

1.28 

1.09

132

A

25.09 

23.44 

25.66 

23.69 

23.66 

23.68 

25.68 

23.86 

24.02 

24.16 

24.52 

24.48 

24.62 

24.83 

<i4.93 

25.07 

25.21

B

19.91 

19.56 

19.44 

19.51 

19.34 

19.32 

19.32 

19.14 

18.98 

18.84 

18.68 

18.52 

18.38 

18.17 

18.07 

17.43 

17.79

A 

20.37 

20.54 

20.80 

20.92 

20.92 

20.84 

20.82 

20.69 

20.84 

20.96 

21.07 

21.36 

21.59 

21.74 

21.87 

21.96 

22.08 

22.21
HAWAII, ISLAND OF OAHU 167

Artesian head, in feet, and chloride, in parts 

per million, in typical wells in Oahu, 1947

Well IBCarea 5) (#777, p. 50; B17, p. 37; 840, p. 56, 61; 845, p. 

886, p. 83; 911, p. 139; 941, p. 172; 949, p. 243; 991, p. 168; 1021, 

p. 167; 1028, p. 181; 1076, p. 191 ). Bishop Estate. On north side of 

Waialae Golf Links, Kaimuki.

57;

Date

Jan. 27 

Feb. 24 

Mar. 26 

Apr. 25 

May 28 

June 26

Head

A B 

7.72 10.50 

7.66 10.56 

7.58 10.64 

7.56 10.66 

7.54 10-68 

7.57 10-65

Chloride

224 

213 

242 

254 

220 

238

Date

July 24 

Aug. 28 

Sept .24 

Oct. 28 

Nov. 28 

Dec. 19

Head Chloride

A B 

7.66 10.56 243 

7.47 10.75 249 

7.79 30.43 228 

7.94 30-28 220 

7.98 10.24 209 

7.97 10.25 195

Well 9(area 1) (#777, p. 49; 817, p. 37; 840, p. 56, 62; 845, p. 57; 

886, p. 83; 911, p. 139; 941, p. 172; 949, p. 243; 991, p. 168; 1021, 

p. 168; 1028, p. 181; 1076, p. 191)- J. J- Oouveia. Kapahulu Road, 

Honolulu.

Jan. 24 23

Feb. 24 22

Mar. 26

Apr. 23

May 26

June 25

21

21

23

22

.37

.27

.68

.48

.29

.68

Well 81 (area

886, p.

p. 168;

Jan. 24

Feb. 24

Mar. 25

Apr. 23

May 26

June 25

83; 911, p.

1028,

25

25

24

24

24

23

Well 119

p. 57;

1021, p

Jan. 24

Feb. 27

Mar. 27

Apr. 28

May 26

July 1

886, p.

. 168;

23

23

22

23

Well 153

p. 58;

1021, p

Gardens

Jan. 24

Feb. 25

Mar. 27

Apr. 28

May 26

June 25

886, p.

. 168;

+7

+6

+5

+5

+7

+6

.29

.19

.60

.40

.21

.60

2) (*777, p.

139 ; 941, p

p. 182; 1076, p.

.63

.63

.94

.74

.55

.98

(area

83;

1028,

.77

.86

.86

.08

(area

83;

1028,

+7

+7

+6

+6

+6

+5

3 )

911,

P-

+19

+19

+18

+ 18

4)

911,

P-

.59

.59

.90

.70

.51

.94

( #777 ,

p. 139;

58

56

56

58

55

58

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec49; 817, p.

. 172; 949, p

22

27

23

27

25

19

23.09

22. B7

22.87

23.47

24.57

25.18

37; 840, p.

. 243 ; 991,

+7.

+6.

+6.

47.

+8.

+9.

56, 62;

p. 1ER;

01

79

79

39

49

10

845, p

1021,

56

58

57

56

56

59

. 57

191). A Young- Young Street, Honolulu.

35

37

38

37

40

37

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

p. 49; 817, p

941, p. 172;

182; 1076, p. 191)-

. . .

.55

.64

.64

 86

(#777, p

p. 140;

434

615

449

569

530

430

July

Aug.

Sept .

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

. 50; 817, p.

941, p. 173;

182; 1076, p. 191).

22

27

23

27

25

19

. 37;

949,

23.70

22.93

24.23

24.33

24.83

25.59

840, p

p. 243

Honolulu Gas

29

29

23

28

25

23

37;

949,

22.56

22.14

22-94

24.24

24.25

840, p.

p. 843

+5.

+4.

46.

+6.

+6.

+7.

66

89

19

29

79

55

37

36

35

37

44

53

. 56, 62; 845,

; 991, p. 188;

Co. Honolulu.

4-18.

+37.

+38.

+20.

+£0.

56, 62

; 993,

34

92

72

02

03

; 845,

p. 188;

418

411

429

414

390

407

S- Damon Estate. Moanalua

, Honolult) .

22

21

21

21

21

20

.50

.99

.27

.41

.49

.89

+2

+1

+

+1

+1

+

.12

.61

.89

.03

.11

.51

53

55

52

56

54

54

July

Sept .

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

24

4

29

29

25

19

20.66

20.47

20.95

20.87

21.54

22.11

40.

+ .

4-.

+ .

41.

41.

28

09

57

49

16

73

53

54

55

53

51

54
168 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Well 187B (area 6) (*817, p. 37; 840, p. 56, 62; 845, p. 58; 886,

p. 83; 911, p. 140; 941, p. 173; 949, p. 243; 991, p. 189; 1021, p. 169;

1028, p. 182 ; 1076, p. 191). 0. S- Navy. Near Aiea railroad station.

Date

Jan. 24

Feb. 24

Mar- 21

Apr. 23

May 26

June 23

July 22

Head

A B

19-28 +9.35

.18.50 +8.57

17.80 +7.87

17.74 +7.81

18.74 +8-81

17.35 +7.42

17.10 +7.17

Chloride

170

140

151

152

130

145

148

Date

July 28

Aug. 27

Sept .23

Oct. 27

Nov. 25

Dec. 19

Head

A B

17.20 +7.27

15.89 +5-96

16.52 +6.59

17.85 +7.92

18.79 +8-86

19.20 +9.27

Chloride

140

194

217

250

175

146

Well 190 (area 6) (*777, p. 51; 817, p. 37; 840, p. 57, 62; 84o, 

p. 58; 886, p. 83; 911, p. 140; 941, p. 173; 949, p. 243; 991, p. 189; 

1021, p. 169; 1028, p. 182; 1076, p. 192). C. B. Cooper. Half a mile west 

of Aiea.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

24

24

21

23

26

23

19

18

17

17

18

17

Well 193

886, Pp. 169;

Valley,

Jan.

Feb.

MarAprMay

June

July

24

24

25

23

26

23

22

A B

.20 3.53

.48 4.25

.83 4.90

.43 5.30

.26 4.47

.11 5.62

(area 6) (*777,

83; 911, p. 14O; 941

1028,

1 mile

a 18

a!7

17

16

a 17

16

16

p. 183; 1076,

northwest of

.60 a+5.55

.65 a+4.60

.12 +4^07

.88 +3.83

.53 a+4.48

.45 +3.40

.35 +3.30

165

159

164

166

152

148

July 22

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

p. 51; 817, p.

, p. 173; 949,

P- 192)- L. L.

Aiea.

165

163

180

183

177

187

177

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec27

.25

27

25

19

38;

PA

16.

17.

17.

17.

18.

19.

840, p.

244; 991

McCandless

27

.23

27

25

3

19

16.

17.

17.

bl8.

b!8.

B

73

38

88

18

82

21

57,

, P6.

5.

4.

5.

3.

3.

62;

189

Estfte.

75

21

15

70

60

+3

+4

+4

b+5

b+5

00

35

85

55

91

52

845, p

; 1021,

151

150

158

132

58;

In Waimalu

.70

.16

.10

.65

.55

186

186

193

168

153

a Estimated by comparison with well 194. 

b Estimated by comparison with well 195-

Well 201 (area 6) (#777, p. 52; 817, p. 38; 840, p. 57, 62; 845, 

886, p. 83; 911, p. 140; 941, p. 173; 949, p. 244; 991, p. 189; 1021, 

p. 169; 1028, p. 183; 1076, p. 192). Bishop Estate. In Pearl City.

p. 58;

Jan.

Feb.

MarApr.

May

June

24

24

25

23

26

23

17

16

15

15

15

15

Well 244

886, Pp. 169;

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

24

24

25

23

26

23

.17

.49

.83

.74

.87

.16

(area

84; 911, p.

1028,

19

18

17

17

17

16

+8.00

+7.32

+6.66

+6.57

+6.70

+5.99

6) (*777,

140; 941,

p. 183; 1076, p

.48

.32

.37

.22

.17

.14

+9.01

+7.85

+6.90

+6.75

+6.70

+5.67

724

730

651

712

640

635

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

p. 52; 817, p

p. 173; 949,

22

27

.23

27

25

19

. 38;

p. 244

15-02

15.11

15.93

15-73

16.70

16.97

840, p.

; 991, p

192)- Bishop Estate. In

118

117

115

117

118

114

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

22

27

.23

27

25

19

16.07

16.18

17.77

16.97

18.68

18.48

+5.

+5.

+6.

+6.

+7.

+7-

57, 62

. 189;

85

94

76

56

53

80

; 845,

1021,

585

526

621

559

662

721

p. 58

Waipahu-

+5.

+ 5-

+7.

+6.

+&.

+8-

60

71

30

50

21

01

110

112

114

112

112

115
HAWAII, ISLAND OP OAfflJ 169

Well 266 (area 6) (*777, p. 52; 817, p. 38; 840, p. 57, 62; 845, 

p. 58; 886, p. 84; 911, p. 140; 941, p. 173; 949, p. 244; 991, p. 190; 

1021, p. 170; 1028, p. 183; 1076, p. 192). Honoullull Ranch. 1.75 miles 

northeast of Ewa.

Date Head Chloride

A B

Jan. 24 18.77 +6.11 212

Feb. 24 16.85 +4.19 205

Mar- 25 15.62 +2.96 222

Apr. 23 15.31 +2.65 218

May 26 15.42 +2.76 220

June 23 14.12 +1.46 245

Date Head Chloride

A B

July 22 14.11 +1.45 260

Aug. 27 14.09 +1.43 258

Sept. 23 16.21 +'5.55 231

Oct. 27 15.26 +2.60 227

Nov. 25 17.51 +4.85 231

Dec. 19 17.06 +4.40 219

Well 276 (area 11) (*617, p. 38; 840, p. 57, 63; 845, p. 58; 886,

p. 84; 911, p. 140; 941, p. 174; 949, p. 244; 1021, p. 170; 1028, p. 183;

1076, p. 193). Ewa Plantation Co. 4.5 miles west of Ewa. Records furnished

by owner; figures are monthly averages.

Jan. 12.91 27.67 550

Feb. 12.53 28-05 562

Mar. 12.36 28.22 561

Apr. 12.44 28-14 559

May 12.13 28-45 560

June 12.02 28-56 563

July 11.73 21.85 561

Aug. 11.65 21.93 567

Sept. 12.24 27.34 551

Oct. 12.39 2^.19 570

Nov. 12.28 27.30 564

Dec. 12.23 27.35 565

Well 286 (area 12) (*777, p- 53; 817, p. 38; 840, p. 57, 63; 845,

p. 59; 886, p. 84; 911, p. 141; 941, p. 174; 949, p. 244; 991, p. 190;

1021, p. 170; 1028, p. 184; 1076, p. 193)- Walalua Agricultural Co- In

MokulelaJan. 27 16-92 +5-38 193

Feb. 25 16.65 +5-11 163

Mar. 26 16.73 +5-19 180

Apr- 22 16.96 +5-42 186

May 27 16.86 +5.32 187

June 27 16.87 +5-33 193

July 23 16.84 +5.30 200

Aug. 20 16.94 +5.40 200

Sept. 26 17.06 +5.52 214

Oct. 28 17.22 +5.68 203

Nov. 26 17.32 +5.78 218

Dec. 22 17.55 +6-01 219

Well 308 (area 12) (*777, p. 54; 817, p. 38; 840, p. 57, 63; 845,

p. 59; 886, p. 84; 911, p. 141; 941, p. 174; 949, p. 244; 991, p. 190;

1021, p. 170; 1028; p. 184 ; 1076, p. 193). J. F- Mendonc-? . 1.5 miles 

weat of Walalua Mill.

Jan. 27 17.95 +9.49 145

Feb. 25 17.84 +9.38 146

Mar. 26 17.85 +9-39 150

Apr. 22 17.75 +9.29 151

May 27 17.77 +9.31 152

June 27 17.87 +9.41 150

July 23 17.86 +9.40 121

Aug. 20 18.15 +9.69 100

Sept. 26 18-29 +9.83 107

Oct. 28 18.84 +10.38 112

Nov. 26 18.80 +10.34 106

Dec- 22 19.20 +10.74 115

Well 326 (area 7) (*777, p. 52; 817, p. 39; 840, p. 58, 63; 845,

p. 59; 886, p. 84; 911, p. 141; 941, p. 174; 949, p. 244, 245; 991, p. 190;

1021, p. 171; 1028, p. 134; 1076, p. 193). Walalua Agricultural Co. About

0.5 mile south of Walalua.

Jan. 27 10-59 +4.40 82

Feb. 25 10-12 +3.93 80

Mar. 26 9.74 +3.55 96

Apr. 22 9.85 +3.66 97

May 27 9-78 +3.59 82

June 27 9.69 +3.50 88

July 23 9.94 +7>.75 87

Aug. 20 9.91 +3.72 86

Sept. 26 10.53 +4.34 88

Oct. 28 10.44 +4-25 91

Nov. 20 10.91 +4.72 94

Dec- 22 10.99 +*.80 93
170 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAE PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Well 337 (area 8) (*777, p. 53; *817, p. 39; 840, p. 58, 63; 845, 

p. 59; 886, p. 84; 911, p. 141; 941, p. 174; 949, p. 245; 991, p. 190; 

1021, p. 171; 1028, p. 184; 1076, p. 193). Waialee Training School for 

Boys.

Date Head Chloride

A B

Jan. 27 12.00 9.45 90

Feb. 18 11.93 9.52 93

Mar. 26 11.75 9.70 87

Apr. 22 11.91 9.54 76

May 27 11.70 9.75 67

June 27 12-30 9.15 73

Well 356 (area 8) (*777, p. 53;

p. 59; 886, p. 85; 911, p. 141; 941,

1021, p. 171; 1O28, p. 184; 1076, p.

sugar mill in Kahuku.

Jan. 27 10.58 +1-75 202

Feb. 25 9.92 +1.09 260

Mar. 26 9-67 +.84 308

Apr- 22 9.77 +.94 330

May 27 9.66 +.83 352

June 27 9.43 +.60 425

Well 396 (area 8) (*777, p. 53;

p. 59; 886, p. 85; 911, p. 141; 941,

1021, p. 171; 1028, p. 185; 1076, p.

Hauula 

Jan. 27 18.65 +8.29 67

Feb. 25 17.66 +7.30 66

Mar. 26 17.79 +7.43 65

Apr- 22 18.28 +7.92 66

May 27 17.51 +7-15 64

June 27 17.32 +6.96 67

Well 405 (area 9) (817, p. 39;

Date Heid Chloride

A B

July 23 12.27 9.18 71

Aug. 28 12.42 9.03 60

Sept. 26 12.25 9.20 91

Oct. 28 12.15 9.30 90

Nov. 26 12.74 8.71 96

Dec. 22 12.35 9.10. 104

817, p. 39; 840, p. 58, 63; 845,

p. 174; 949, p. 245; 991, p. 191;

194)- Kahuku Plantation Co. At

July 23 9.28 +0-45 492

Aug. 28 10.35 +1.52 347

Sept. 26 11.21 +2.38 295

Oct. 28 10.43 +1-60 290

Nov. 26 11.59 +2.76 308

Dec. 22 11.61 +2-78 324

817, p. 39; 840, p. 58, 63; 845,

p. 174; 949, p. 245; 991, p. 191;

194)- Kahuku Plantation Co. In

July 23 17.37 +7.O1 68

Aug. 28 18.01 +7.65 69

Sept. 26 17.34 +6-98 69

Oct. 28 17.30 +6.94 68

Nov. 26 17.97 +7.61 69

Dec. 22 18.80 +8.44 70

840, p. 58, 63; 845, p. 59; 886, p. 85;

911, p. 141; *941, p. 174; 949, p. 245; 991, p. 191; 1021, p. 171; 1028,

p. 185; 1076, p. 194). M. E- Foster

Jan. 27 15.37 +9.61 41

Feb. 25 15.18 +9.42 41

Mar. 26 15.47 +9.71 38

Apr. 22 16.07 +10.31 41

May 27 16-44 +10-68 41

June 27 16.29 +10-53 39

Well 406 (area 10) (*777, p. 53

p. 59; 886, p. 85; 911, p. 141; 941,

102J, p. 171; 1028, p. 185; 1076, p.

Valley.

Jan. 27 13.07 +2.80 253

Feb. 25 13.01 +2.74 245

Mar. 26 13.31 +3.04 237

Apr. 22 13.33 +3.06 244

May 27 13.60 +3.33 223

June 27 13.67 +3.40 240

Estate. In Kahana .

July 23 16.38 +10-62 38

Aug. 28 16.16 +10-40 39

Sept .26 15.26 +9.50 39

Oct. 28 16.06 +10-30 38

Nov. 26 16-43 +10.67 38

Dec. 22 16.37 +10.61 39

; 817, p. 39; 840, p. 58, 63; 845,

p. 175; 949, p. 245; 991, p. 191;

194)- P- M. Swanzy. In Kaaawa

July 23 13.63 +3.36 229

Aug. 28 13.66 +3.39 231

Sept. 26 13.67 +3.40 242

Oct. 28 13.70 +3.43 222

Nov. 26 13.87 +3.60 231

Dec. 22 13.95 +3.68 235
HAWAII, ISLAND OP OAHO 171

Water levels, in feet, and chloride, in parts per 

million, in test borings in Oahu, 1947

Test boring Oahu Tl (tributary to area 12) (*645, p. 6C; 886, p. 85; 

911, p. 141; 941, p. 175; 949, p. 245; 991, p. 191, 192; 1021, p. 172; 

1028, p. 185; 1076, p. 194). Waialua Agricultural Co. In KAukonahua 

Gulch, 4 miles south of Waialua.

Date

Mar. 14 

Apr. 1 

30 

May 30 

July 2

Water level

14.83 258.78 

14.73 258.88 

15.83 257.78 

16.16 257.45 

15.38 258.23

Chloride

21 

42

31 

10 

31

Date

July 30 

Aug. 28 

Oct. 4 

Nov. 3 

Dec. 2

Water level

A B 

15.08 258.53 

14.98 258.63 

15.48 258.13 

15.78 257.83 

16.48 257.13

Chloride

52 

31 

31 

31 

21

Test boring Oahu T2 (tributary to area 7) (#845, p. 60; 886, p. 85; 

911, p. 142; 941, p. 175; 949, p. 245; 991, p. 192; 1021, p. 172; 1028, 

p.186 ; 1076, p. 195 ). Waialua Agricultural Co. Near Anahulu Canyon, 

3.5 miles east of Haleiwa.

Mar. 14

Apr. 1

30

May 30

July 2

5.81

4.61

5.83

4.78

7.18

336.07

337.2V

336.05

337.10

334.70

42

31

42

52

125

July 30

Aug. 28

Oct. 4

Nov. 3

Dec. 2

4.51

6.01

4.76

4.86

5.16

3^7.37

315. 37

3'57.12

3?7.02

3?6.72

125

62

104

125

31

Test boring Oahu T5 (tributary to area 11) (-*886, p. 84; 911, p. 142: 

941, p. 175; 949, p. 246; 991, p. 192; 1021, p. 172; 1028, p. 186; 1076, 

P. 195). Suburban Water Works, Honolulu. 5 miles west of f-"a on main 

highway 

Jan. 28

Feb. 26

Mar. 27

Apr. 24

May 28

June 24

4.47

4.16

4.02

3.92

3.95

4.05

74.66

74.97

75.11

75.21

75.18

75.08

72

87

128

159

200

265

July 24

Aug. 29

Sept .29

Oct . 29

Dec. 3

19

4.11

3.84

4.26

4.49

4.27

4.20

75.02

75.29

74.87

74.64

74.86

74.93

300

320

63

109

182

240

Test boring Oahu T15 (#911, p. 142; 941, p. 175; 949, p. 246; 991, 

p. 192; 1021, p. 172; 1028, p. 186 ; 1076, p. 195). Suburban Water Works, 

Honolulu. 1-8 miles above mouth of Nanakuli Gulch.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

28

26

27

24

28

30

1.86

1.93

1.72

1.86

2.00

1.74

476

476

476

476

476

476

.78

.71

.92

.78

.64

.90

91

90

92

93

92

92

Julv

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

24

29

.29

29

23

1.57

1.65

1.95

1.75

1.86

477

476

476

476

476

.07

.99

.69

.89

.78

91

90

92

88

92

Test boring Oahu T20 (a tributary to area 6) (*949, p. 246; 991, 

p. 192; 1021, p. 172; 1028, p. 186; 1076, p. 195). U- S- Nxvy. 2 miles 

northwest of Ewa, on main highway to Waianae.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

28

26

27

24

28

30

17.36

17.04

16.73

16.86

16.74

16.44

122

122

122

122

122

123

.14

.46

.77

.64

.76

.06

222

220

227

218

210

215

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

24

29

.29

29

3

19

16.03

15.98

16.67

16.68

17.03

17.09

123

123

122

122

122

122

.47

.52

.83

.82

.47

.41

216

210

205

202

200

209

930250 O 51 18
172 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

ISLAND OF MAUI

Iri three of the wells of the Hawaiian Commercial and Suo;ar Company the 

water levels showed a net rise in 1947, ranging from 0-04 to 0.25 foot. 

In the other five wells measured a decline occurred during the year, the 

maximum of.which was 0.30 foot. The net changes in the Maul Agricultural 

Company wells are not known owing to uncertainty of measurements during 

1946- In wells of the Pioneer Mill Company no measurements for December 

1946 are available for comparison.

During 1947, 74,117.00 million gallons of water was delivered to the 

Maul isthmus in East Haul Irrigation Company ditches. The cuantity is 

5,839 million gallons more than was delivered in 1946. Pumpige for the 

year on Maul was 52, 278 million gallons or 1,903 million gallons more than 

in 1946. Pumping at all wells of the Hawaiian Commercial ard Sugar Company 

began in January and continued through December. All Maui Agricultural 

Company pumps were started in January except pump 5 (U- S-G.S- well 30) 

which began in June, and all pumped throughout the year. All Pioneer Mill 

Company pumps were started in January except pumps A and P (U.S-G-S- wells 

9 and 12) which began in February, and all pumped until December, except 

pump A which was stopped in October.

Data in the following tables were furnished by R. E. Hughes, Ralph 

Bradley, and John T. Moir, Jr.

Chloride, in parts per million, and water levels and net gain or loss in 

static level, in feet above sea level on Maul, 1947

(«9D1, p. 143; 941. p. 176; 949, p. 247; 991, p. 193; 

1021, p. 174; 1028, p. 187; 1076, p. 196).

Location

Hawaiian Commericial 

and Sugar Co 

1 (Kihei) 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8(Mill) 

3 (Kihei)

Geol. Survey 

well No.

14 

25 

22 

24 

19 

18 

16 

17 

15

Chloride

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a

355 

353 

536 

448 

400 

288 

447 

415

Date

Dec. 

Dec. 

Dec. 

DecDec. 

Dec. 

DecDec.

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31

Water

Height

5.04 

3.73 

3.06 

3.96 

4.70 

5.14 

4.75 

6.23

level

Gain or 

loss

-.04 

+ .08 

-.08 

-.06 

-.30 

-.04 

+ .25 

+ .04

a Average for year.
HAWAII, ISLAND OP MAUI 173

Chloride, In parts per million, and water levels and net gain or loss in 

static level, in feet above sea level on Maul, 1947 Continued

Location Geol. Survey 

well No.

Maul Agricultural Co.

Lower Pa la (pumps 1,

5, and 6)

Kaheka (pumps 3 and 4)

Paia School (pump 7)

Mill (pumps 8 and 13)

Kuau (pump 12)

Maliko (pumps 10

and 11)

Pioneer Mill Co.

Kaanapali

"flhoma

tahaina

Mill

Olowalu

Ukumehame

30

27

28

29

31

32

3

5

9

7

10

12

Chloride

a

a

a

a

a

a

b

b

b

b

b

b

615

281

312

415

288

585

766

256

434

791

375

447

Date

Jan. 9,

1948

Jan. 10,

1948

Jan . 9 ,

1948

Jan. 10,

1948

Jan . 9 ,

1948

Jan . 9 ,

1948

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Doc. 31

Dec- 31

Water level

Height

3.45

6.31

3.95

3.92

3.74

3.69

1.75

2.50

2.75

3.50

3.35

5.48

Gain 

loss

. . .

...

or

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

a Average for year.

b Average for 9-month period, April to December.

Water levels, in feet, and chloride, in parts per

million, in test borings in Maul, 1947 

(Measurements furnished by Wailuku Sugar Co.)

Test boring Maul T102 (lao Valley) («911, p. 144; 941, p. 176; 949,

p. 247; 991, p. 194; 1021, p. 174; 1028, p. 188 ; 1076, p. 197). Geological

Survey, Dept. of Interior. In lao Valley, 1 mile west of Wailuku.

Date

«jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May 

June

Water level

17 

14 

14 

18 

16 

17

A 

28.43 

29.28 

29.21 

28.46 

28-52 

28-84

B 

425.47 

424.62 

424.69 

425.44 

425.38 

425.06

Chloride

18 

17 

18 

18 

18 

18

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept . 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

Test boring Maul T110 (Puu Hele) (*911, 

p. 247; 9"91, p. 194; 1021, p. 174, 175; 1028 

Wailuku Sugar Co. 2 miles north of Maalaea.

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May 

June

17 

14 

14 

18 

16 

17

6 

6 

6 

5 

6 

7

.70 

.62 

.59 

.99 

.82 

.00

305.97 

306.05 

306.08 

306-68 

305.85 

305.67

266 

247 

249 

256 

266 

291

July 

Aug. 

Sept . 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

15

13 

12 

16 

14 

16

Water

A 

29.45 

29.89 

30.18 

30.98 

30.64 

28.40

p. 143; 941,. 

, p. 188; 1076

15 

13 

12 

16 

14 

16

7.38 

7.74 

7.91 

8.55 

8.72 

6.40

level Chloride

B 

424.45 

424.01 

423.72 

422.92 

423.26 

425.50

17 

18 

19 

18 

20 

18

p. 177; 949, 

, E- 197).

305 

304 

304 

304 

303 

306

.29 

.93 

.76 

.12 

.95 

.27

278

257 

255 

246
174 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTEFN STATES

Teat boring Haul T112 (*1076, p. 

southwest of Wailuku.

197). Wailuku Sugar Co. 0.5 mile of

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Har. 

Apr. 

Hay 

June

Hill

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May 

June

Water level

17 

14 

14 

18 

16 

17

Test

17 

14 

14 

18 

16 

17

A 

29. 

29. 

28. 

29. 

29. 

29.

07 

09 

84 

06 

15 

56

boring Maul

18. 

18. 

18. 

18. 

18. 

18.

35 

02 

01 

48 

17 

03

B 

428.00 

427-98 

428.23 

428.01 

427.92 

427.51

T113

162.74 

163.07 

163 . 08 

162.61 

162.92 

163.06

Chloride

15 

15 

15 

16 

15 

11

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

(*1076, p. 19V).

105 

113 

110 

108 

112 

112

July 

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

15 

13 

.12 

16 

14 

16

Water

A

30.45 

30-15 

30.76 

51.55 

31.21 

29.43

Wailuku Sugar

15 

13 

.12 

16 

14 

16

18-21 

18.31 

18.45 

18.56 

18.64 

18.15

level

426 

426 

426 

425 

425 

427

Co.

162 

162 

162 

162 

162 

162

B 

.62 

.92 

.31 

.52 

.86 

.64

At

.88 

.78 

.64 

.53 

.45 

.94

Chloride

18 

19 

19 

25 

18 

12

Wailuku

111

ii4

105 

102

Shaft 33 (*1076, p. 

Wailuku.

198). Wailuku Sugar Co. 0.5 mile southwest of

Date

Jan. 17 

Feb. 14 

Mar. 14 

Apr. 18 

May 16 

June 17

Water level

A B 

26.45 373.55 

26.45 373.55 

26.18 373.82 

26.10 373.90 

26.05 373.95 

26.26 373.74

Date

July 15 

Aug. 13 

Sept . 12 

Oct. 16 

Nov. 14 

Dec. 16

Water level

A B 

26.20 373.80 

27.24 372.76 

27.62 372.38 

27.99 372.01 

27.80 372.20 

26-89 373.11

ISLAND OF MOLOKAI

Water-level measurements for test boring T-l are not included in the 

records for Holokai for 1947 owing to uncertainty of measurements. Accurate determinations of the altitudes of measuring points and refinement 

in method of measuring water levels in the Ualapue and Kamnlo wells during 

1947 have resulted in data which are not comparable with measurements of 

previous years.

Total pumpage for 1947 on Molokai was 17 million gallons. 11 million 

gallons more than was reported in 1946. The increase is due principally 

to pumpage by pineapple companies from new wells at Kualapuu and on West 

Molokai.
HAWAII, ISLAND OP LAHAI 175

Water levels, In feet, in observation wells in Molokal, 1947

Kamalo well (-*845, p. 63; 886, p. 87j 911, p. 144; S41, p. 177; 949, 

p. 248; 991, p. 195; 1021, p. 176; 1028, p. 189; 1076, p. 198). Half a 

mile northeast of Kamalo wharfDate

June 

Aug.

9 

3

A 

a3. 

4.

Water

43 

32

level

39 

38

B 

.80 

.91

Date

Sept 

Nov.

.21

7

A

a4. 

4.

Water

02 

44

level

39 

?8

B 

.21 

.79

a Pumping.

Ualapue well (*645, p. 63; 886, p. 87; 911, p. 144; 941, p. 177; 949, 

p. 248; 991, p. 195; 1021, p. 176; 1028, p. 189; 1076, p. 198)- 2.75 

miles east of Kamalo well.

June 9 

Aug. 3 

Sept.21

4.78

4.93

5.18

38.93

38.78

38.53

Nov. 7 

Dec. 19

5.04

5.06

3R.67 

38.65

Conant-Kawela well. Kolokal Ranch Co. 5 milea east of Kaunakakal, on 

west bank of Kawela gulch. Latitude 21°04'20" N, longitude 157°57'00" W. 

Maui-type well, dug In 1921, depth 38 feet, altitude of well curb, 38-24 

feet. Aquifer, east Molokal baaalt. Dnuaed. Measuring point Is 1.00 foot 

above land-surface datum.

June 8 

Aug. 3 

Sept.21

3.24

3.46

3.76

34.40

34.18

33.88

Oct. 

Dec.

26

19

3.61

3.97

34.03

33.67

Test boring Molokai T4. County of Maul. In Kaunakakal, 0.25 mile 

north of post office. Latitude, 21°05'42" N., longitude, 157°05'20" WDrilled In 1945, diameter 6 inches, depth 21 feet, cased to 5 feet, 

altitude 15 feet. Aquifer, east Molokai basalt. Measuring point Is 1.00 

foot above land-surface datum.

June

Aug.

2

8

3

2

2

2

.28

.07

.03

13

13

13

.10

.31

.35

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

.21

26

19

2

2

2

.50

.58

.48

12

12

12

.88

.80

.90

ISLAND OP LANAI

In Maunalei shaft 1 the water level ranged from a low of 2.46 feet 

above sea level to a high of 2-62 feet ebove sea level in October. During 

the year the net decline in water level was 0.04 foot. Construction of 

drilled well 1 waa completed and pumping of the well for domestic use was 

begun.

Maunalei shaft 1C«617, p. 41; 840, p. 65; 845, p. 63; 8?6, p. 87; 911, 

p. 144; 941, p. 178; 949, p- 249; 991, p. 195; 1021, p. 176; 

1028, p. 190; 1076, p. 199). 4 miles north-northeast of Larni City . 

Records furnished by the Hawaiian Pineapple Co.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

 53

.52

.46

.60

-49

.40

291

291

291

291

291

291

.47

.48

.54

.40

.51

.60

July

Aug.

Sept .

Oct.

Nov.

Dec .

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

48

 57

61

62

56

58

291

291

291

291

291

291

.52

.43

.39

.38

.42

.42
176 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN

ISLAND OP HAWAII

Water levels in the Olaa shaft varied from a high of 17.09 feet above 

sea level on January 5 to a low of 13.59 feet on August 3. Prom December 

1946 to December 1947 the water level showed a net decline of 1.40 feet. 

In the Ookala. shaft the water levels were generally higher throughout the 

year than in 1946 and showed a net rise of 2.08 feet. Accompanying the 

higher water levels was a slight drop in chloride content of the water.

In the Paaullo shaft of Hamakua Mill Company the water level was 2.5 

feet above sea level on December 31, 1.0 foot below the level of 

December 31, 1946- The average chloride content of the water during the 

year was 192 parts per million.

Total ground-water draft on the island of Hawaii during 1947 was 

8,854 million gallons, 5,560 million gallons more than was reported in 

1946. This increase is due, in part, to increased pumpage on all plantations and, in part, to the draft from wells at Pahala and Honuapo and the 

Honokane tunnel which has not been included in previous reports.

Olaa shaft (*817, p. 42; 840, p. 66; 845, p. 64; 886, p. 88; 911, 

p. 145; 941, p. 178; 949. p. 249; 991, p. 196; 1021, p. 177; 1028, p. 191; 

1076, p. 200).

Water level, in feet, 1947 

(Records furnished by George Duncan, Olaa Sugar Co., Ltd.)

Date

Jan.

Peb .

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

a

15

22

29

Water

A

17.09

16.78

16.36

15.88

15.81

15.53

14.94

14.57

14-59

14.71

14.88

14.53

14.51

14.53

14.44

14.36

14.36

14.46

14.26

14.34

14.27

14.14

14.09

14.05

13.89

13.96

level

B

202.91

203.22

203.64

204.12

204.19

204.47

205.06

205.43

205.41

205.29

205.12

205.47

205.49

205.47

205.56

205.64

205.64

205.54

205.74

205.66

205.73

205.86

205.91

205.95

206.11

206.04

Date

July 6

13

20

27

Aug. 3

10

17

24

31

Sept. 7

14

21

28

Oct. 5

12

19

26

Nov. 2

9

16

23

30

Dec. 7

14

21

28

Water

A

13.87

13.78

13.75

13.61

13.59

13.96

13.78

13.64

13.40

14.36

14.29

14.03

14.36

14.43

14.43

14.27

14.33

14.11

14.30

19.23

16.11

15.48

15.49

15.43

16.72

16.33

level

B

206 . 13

206.22

206.25

206.39

206.41

206.04

206.22

206.36

206.60

205.64

205.71

205.97

2O5.64

205.57

205.57

205.73

205.67

205.89

205.70

200.77

203.89

204 . 52

204.51

204.57

203.28

203 . 67
HAWAII, ISLAND OP KAUAI 177

Ookala shaft (-"-640, p- 66; 845, p. 64; 886, p. 88; 911, p. 145; 941, 

p. 178; 949, p. 250; 991, p. 196; 1021, p. 177; 1028, p. 191; 1076, p.200), 

All measurements In old (domestic supply) tunnel.

Water level, In feet, and chloride, In parts per million, 1947 

(Records furnished by David E. Larsen, manager, Kaiwik?. Sugar Co.)

Date

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

10

17

4

11

17

24

19

22

2

9

26

10

16

23

Water

A

5.17

4.33

4.R3

t

4.58

....

4.67

5.00

5.50

....

4.67

....

4.67

4.87

level

B

294.

295.

83

67

295 .17

?95.

295.

295.

294.

295.

....

295.

295.

42

.

33

00

50

33

« .

33

13

Chloride

29

28

43

COUiS

45

26

42

21

27

45

31

35

29

20

Date

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

14

21

1

13

25

9

15

22

29

21

14

27

Water

A

5.17

4.92

4.67

4.83

4.92

4.83

4.83

4.83

4.67

4.83

4.75

5.33

5.25

level

294

295

295

ocm £t<y\j

295

295

295

295

295

205

295

294

294

B

.83

.08

.33

.17

.08

.17

.17

.17

.33

.17

.25

.67

.75

Chloride

25

29

27

28

42

11

24

26

22

21

26

10

ISLAND OF KAUAI

In well 8 the artesian head showed a net rise of 1.00 foot for the 

year; in wells 2F and 14N the water levels dropped 0.29 foot and 0.55 foot, 

respectively. There was no appreciable change in chloride content of the 

water from the wells during the year.

Construction of a new shaft, approximately 2-jj miles northeast of 

Makaweli and at an altitude of 372 feet, for domestic water supply was 

completed by the Olokele Sugar Company. The shaft is inclined with a 

vertical depth of 355 feet. The water level in the well is 17 feet above 

sea level.

Ground-water draft on the island of Kauai was 4,276 million gallons 

during 1947, 247 million gallons more than in 1946.

Artesian head, In feet, and chloride, in parts per million, In 

typical artesian wells In Kauai, 1947

Well 2F («640, p. 67; 845, p. 65; 886, p. 89; 911, p. 146; 941, p. 179; 

949, p. 250; 991, p. 197; 1021, p. 178; 1028, p. 192; 1076, p. 20])- In 

Kealia. Records furnished by East Kauai Water Co.

Date

Jan. 20 

Feb. 27 

Mar. 25 

Apr. 29 

May 28 

June 30

Head

A B 

9.63 +1.58 

9.44 +1.39 

9.38 +1.33 

9.37 +1.32 

9.49 +1.44 

9.32 +1.27

Chloride

42 

44 

46 

45 

44 

42

Date

July 24 

Aug. 26 

Sept- 24 

Oct. 23 

Nov. 26 

Dec . 22

Head Chloride

A B 

9.34 +1.29 43 

9.70 +1.65 40 

9.74 +1.69 44 

9.92 +1.87 40 

9.83 +1.78 39 

9.78 +1.73 43
178 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Well 7 (*840, p. 68; 845, p. 65; 886, p. 89; 911, p. 146; 941, p. 179; 

949, p. 250; 991, p. 197; 1021, p. 179; 1028, p. 192; 1076, p. 201). In 

Wailua.

Date

Jan- 20 

Mar- 29 

June 4

Head

A B

Chloride

158 

155 

156

Date

July 16 

Nov. 19

He?d Chloride

A B 

.... .... 154 

.... .... 157

Well 8 (*840, p. 68; 845, p. 65; 886, p. 89; 911, p. 146; 941, p. 179; 

949, p. 250; 991, p. 197; 1021, p. 179; 1028, p. 192; 1076, p. 201). In 

Wailua.

Jan. 20

Mar. 29

June 4

10.07

9.96

10.23

1.88

1.99

1.72

117

102

105

July 16

Nov. 19

10.35

10.52

1.60

1.43

110

111

Well 14N (*840, p. 68; 886, p. 89; 911, p. 146; 941, p. 179; 949, 

p. 250; 991, p. 197; 1021, p. 179; 1028, p. 192; 1076, p. 201). In Koloa 

Records furnished by Koloa Sugar Co.

Jan. 28

Feb. 28

Apr. 19

May 6

June 10

July 2

30-77

30-77

alO.35

alO.77

29.02

a 8.22

55-25

55.25

a75.67

a75.25

a77.00

a77.80

41

41

42

41

43

42

Aug. 5

Sept. 3

Oct. 28

Dec. 3

31

a8.02

28.22

30.02

29.32

30.22

a78.00

57.80

56.00

56.70

55.80

42

42

41

41

a Pumping.

Artesian head, In feet, and chloride, In parts per million, In

the Kekaha Sugar Go's artesian wells, on Kaual, 1947

(Records furnished by Kekaha Sugar Co.)

Well 35 (*840, p. 68; 845, p. 65; 886, p. 89; 911, p. 146; 941, p. 179; 

949, p. 251; 991, p. 198; 1021, p. 179; 1028, p. 193; 1076, p. 202). Near 

Kekaha.

Jan . 1 5

Feb. 14

Mar. 15

Apr. 16

May 19

June 14

8.38

8.54

8.24

8.18

7.81

7.82

+0.56

+ .72

+ .42

+ .36

.01

.00

346

261

478

467

455

522

July 15

Aug. 15

Sept .16

Oct.

Nov.

Dec- 15

7.95

7.77

7-82

(a)

(a>

9.50

+0.13

.05

.00

(a)

(a)

+1.6B

509

491

522

(a)

(a)

370

a No record for October and November because of broken pipe.

Well 37 f*840, p. 68; 845, p. 65; 886, p. 89; 911, p. 146; 941, 

p. 179; 949, p. 251; 991, p. 198; 1021, p. 179; 1028, p..193; 1076, p. 202). 

4 miles northwest of Kekaha 

Jan . 15

Feb. 14

Mar. 15

Apr. 16

May 19

June 14

9.12

8.99

9.10

8.68

8.78

7.93

0.86

.99

.88

1.30

1.20

2.05

316

334

412

303

443

430

July 15

Aug. 15

Sept .16

Oct.

Nov.

Dec. 15

8.23

8.96

8.60

8.10

8.81

9.93

1.75

1.02

1.38

1.88

1.17

.05

400

291

273

406

316

218

No measurements were made in wells 43 and 56 in 1947 because of leaky 

casing.
HAWAII, PUMPAOE 179

PUMPAGE

The following table gives the draft from all large ground-water pumping plants and many individual wells in the Territory of Hawaii. The 

draft from all other drilled wells entering the main basalt aquifer of 

Oahu, which are not included, Is estimated to be about 30 million gallons 

a day. The wells represented include irrigation, domestic, and industrial 

wella. The numbers In parentheses in the records for Oahu and Maul are 

those used by the Federal Geological Survey.

Total draft during 1947 was 189,876 million gallons. This was 

19,890 million gallons more than was reported in 1946. An Increase in 

draft is shown on all the Islands. The Increase is due to Increased pumpage by plantations, the construction of new wells for domestic and Irrigation use, and the addition to the total for 1947 of draft from high-level 

water development tunnels. The Honolulu Suburban Water System received 

813 million gallons of spring and tunnel water by gravity flow from the 

Waianae powerhouse In Walanae Valley during the year. This quantity is 

not included in the table.

Ground-water draft, in millions of gallons, from wells and

tunnels in the Territory of Hawaii, 1947

(Data furnished by owners)

Island of Hawaii

Hamakua Mill Co.

Hawaiian

Agricultural Co.

Hutchinson Sugar 

Plantation Co. 

Honuapo well

Kalwiki Sugar Co. 

Domestic tunnel 

Cane cleaning 

plant tunnel

Kohala Sugar Co. 

Hoea pump 

Kohala pump 

Waikane pump 

Honokane tunnel

Olaa Sugar Co.

D. S- Navy

Hilo air station 

Total

54

434

a 646

95

a 828

488

1,483

2,844

1,666 5,952

822

25

8,854

Island of Kau-?I

County of Kauai 

Walmea water

works 

Hanapepe water

works

Kekaha Sugar Co. 

Well 9 

Wells K-l to

K-5 

Wells M-l to

M-12

Kekaha pump 

Mana pump 

Waiawa pump 

Well 16

Lihue Plantation Co. 

Domestic shaft 

Kealia wells 

Hanamaulu

Olokele Sugar Co. 

Domestic shaft 

Total

V

93

173 266

525

350

1,267

366 

92

471 

___3 3,073

499 

a 200 

a 10 709

228

4,276

 *See footnotes at end of table.
180 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTFRN STATES

Ground-water draft, in millions of gallons, from veils and 

tunnels in the Territory of Hawaii f 1947 'Continued 

(Data furnished by owners)

Island of Lanai

Hawaiian 

Pineapple Co. 

Tunnels 1 

and 2 " 77 

Shaft 2 125 

Well 2 86

Total 288 

Island of Maui

Hawaiian Commercial 

and Sugar Co. 

Pump 1 (14)(KIhei) 0 

Pump 2 (25) 2,653 

Pump 3 (22) 3,432 

Pump 4 (24) 1,943 

Pump 5 (19) 1,944 

Pump 6 (18) 4,163 

Pump 7 (16) 5,031 

Pump 8 (17) 4,217 

Pump 3 (15)(Klhei) 5,682 

Central power 

plant (20) 2,383 31, 448

Maui Agricultural Co. 

Lower Paia(20) 

'(pumps 1, 5 

and 6) 955 

Kaheka (27) 

(pumps 3 and 4) 1,971 

Pump 7 (28) 1,588 

Haliko (32) 

(pumps 10 and 11) 486 

Pump 12 (31) 438 

Mill (29) 

(pumps 8 and 13) 3,394 8,832

Pioneer Mill Co. 

Pump A (9) Lahaina 1,816 

Pump B(8) Lahaina 385 

Pump C(7) Hill 2,194 

Pump D(3) 

Kaanapali 1,728 

Pump P(2) 

Honokowai 1,001 

Pump G(4) Hahakea 748 

Pump H(3) 

Kaanapali 2,257 

Pump L(6) Wahikuli ..... 

Pump M(5) Kahoma 1,178 

Pump N(10) Olowalu 439 

Pump 0(11) Olowalu 106 

Pump P(12) 

Ukumehame 53 ell, 903

Maul Pineapple Co. 

Kahului cannery (13) a 95

U. S. Navy 

Puunene air base 

(shaft 33) (d) 

Total 52,878

Island of Molokai

County of Maul 

Kamakana well

California Packing Corp. 

Kualapuu

Libty, npNelll, & Libby 

West Molokai

Other wells 

Total

Island of Oahu

Ewa Plantation Co. 

Pump 1(268) 1,131. 

Pump 2(257) 758 

Pump 3(264) 3,824 

Pump 4(264) 3,082 

Pump 5(259) 2,249 

Pump 6(259) 2,885 

Pump 7(263) 2,276 

Pump 8(270) 735 

Pump 10(276) 2,550 

Pump 11(276) 1,576 

Pump 12(276) 1,312 

Pump 13(276) 33 

Pump 15 (shaft 3) 3,187 

Pump 16 (shaft 3) 3,461 

Pump 20 

(dug well 20) 618 

Pump 21 

(dug well 21) 382 

Pump 22 

(dug well 22) 257 

Pump 23 

(dug well 23) 2,624 

Pump 24 (254) 659 

Pump 25 349 33,

Hawaiian Avocado Co. 

Pupukea (335-4)

Hawaiian Electric Co. 

Wells and tunnel 

(199-1 &nd dhaft 8) 3,854 

Kaluaoopu Spring 2,920 e6,

Honolulu Board of Water Supply 

Kalihi station 

(shaft 6) 3,219 

Waialae station 

(shaft 7) 153 

Halawa station 

(shaft 12) 2,619 

Kaimuki station(7) 1,654 

Beretania station 

(88) 3,137 

Kalihi station 

(128) 1,828 12,

a 5 

8

3

~I7 a 1 

946 

27

774 

610

* See footnotes at end of table.
HAWAII, PTTOPAGE 181

Ground-water draft, in millions of gallons, from wells and

tunnels in the Territory of Hawaii, 1947--Continue'I

(Data furnished by owners)

Island of Oahu Continued

Honolulu Suburban Water System 

Aiea (190-1-B) 10 

Pearl City( shaft 9) 118 

Pearl City(202) 32 

Walpahu(241) 148 

Nanakuli 

(dug well 16) 14 

Lualualei( shaft 2) 0 

Waialua(well 333) 127 

Hauula (394) 19 

Kaaawa( shaft 10) 38 

Halku tunnel 707 

Luluku tunnel 141 

Kahaluu tunnel 312 

Waimanalo tunnel 87 1,753

Kaneohe Hospital -03

Kahuku Plantation Co. 

Pump 1 (353) 1,569 

Pump 2 (341) 3,576 

Pump 3 (362) 2,397 

Pump 5 (352) 2,874 

Pump 6(362-1) 817 

Pump 7 (363) 422 

Pump 8 (357) 418 

Pump 12 (361) 309 

Pump 14 (338) a 470 

Pump 15 (348) 205 

Pump 17 (362) 220 

Pump 20 (377) 1,171 

Pump 23 (387) 191 

Pump 25 (373) 193 

Pump 26 (392) 253 

Pump 27 (396) 667 

Mill pimp (355) a 714 16,464

Oahu Siigav Co. 

Walpahu Section 

Pump 1 (247) 1, 

Pump 2 (249) 1, 

Pump 3 (249) 

Pump 4 (248) 

Pump 4B (tunnel) 

Pump 5 (274) 1, 

Pump 6 (239) 1, 

Punp 6B (239) 

Pump 7 (246) 3, 

Pump 8 

(Walkele Spring) 1, 

Pump 9 

(Waiawa Spring)

Aiea Section f/ 

Pump 1 (185) 

Pump 2 (196) 

Pump 3 (186) 1, 

Pump 4 (197) 1, 

Pump 5 & 5B (189) 1, 

Pump 6 

(Ealawao Spring) 

Pump 16 (199-1) 

Pump 21 & 21B 

{shaft 13)

621 

459 

629 

915 

354 

596 

617 

592 

075

583 

253

(d) 

945 

327 

302 

212

700 

fg)

741 19,928

Island of Oahu Continued 

Private wells in Honolulu h?

U. S. Army 

Schofl,eld 

(shaft 4) 1,577 

Kahuku air base s 11 1

U- S. Navy 

Aiea (shaff 5) 1,884 

Red Hill (shaft 11) 3,096 

Barbers Point 

(shaft 14) 937 

Aiea wells (187) 0 

Wahlawa radio 

station (330-2) 87 

Moanalua (156) 0 

Pearl City wells 930 

Ewa Junction a 4 

Lualualei tunnel 14? 

Waiawa pump 246 7

Wahiawa Water Co. 

Deep well (330-3)

Waialee Training School 

Sunset Beach a 9 

(337-1 & 2) 

School pump a 30

V «JO / a. oc f-> 1

Waialua Agricultural Co. 

Pump 1 (321) 239 

Pump 2 (322) 4,717 

Pump 3 (331) 2,286 

Pump 4 (334) 1,563 

Pump 5 (285) 878 

Pump 6 (298, 

299, & 301) 187 

Pump 7 (324) 486 

Pump 8 (329) 399 

Pump 9 (327) 220 

Pump 10 (323) 1,333 

Pump 11 (296) 59 

Pump 12 (332) 262 

Pump 13 (328) 219 

Pump 15 (317) 70 

Pump 16 (316) 148 

Mill (319) 3,020 16,

Waianae Co. (j) 

Waimano home (196-1)

California Packing Corp. 

Kunia well (330-5) a

Total 124, 

Grand total 189,

,528 

,588

,326

17

39

086

77 

2

163 

876

* See footnotes at end of table.
182 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

a Estimated.

b McBryde Sugar Co. not included. Three pumps In Hantpepe Valley and 

one pump at Lawai Valley pump ground water and surface water. It is not 

possible to separate the ground-water draft from the surface water.

c Of this, 3,286 million gallons was wasted.

d Out of service.

e Of this, 2,498 million gallons was delivered to Oahu Sugar Co.

f Pumpage under Aiea section of Oahu Sugar Co. was previously reported 

under Honolulu Plantation Co., which was merged with Oahu Sugar Co. on 

Jan. 1, 1947.

g Pumpage from Pump 16 (199-1) included with that of Hawaiian Electric 

Co.

h Includes pumpage from wells belonging to military establishments 

in Honolulu.

J No pumping during 1947 owing to cessation of sugar planting operations "by the Waianae Co.
NEW MEXICO 

By C. S. Conover

INTRODUCTION 

PROGRAM OP WORK

Investigation of ground-water resources in various areas in New Mexico 

was continued in 1947 in cooperation with the State engineer of New Mexico. 

Studies of ground water in New Mexico have been largely confined to areas 

where it is used for irrigation and have been in progress in certain areas 

for many years. Reports on these investigations are listed in Part 1, 

general discussion, for each county.

Measurement of water levels or artesian head in observation wells constitutes an important part of the ground-water program, tfster levels in a 

large number of observation wells are measured in January or February each 

year when recovery from pumping effects of the previous pumping season has 

taken place and comparison with water levels in former years can best be 

made. Measurements are also made in selected groups of observation wells 

at approximately 2-month intervals in order to note seasonal changes in 

water levels caused by precipitation and changes in pumping schedules. 

Estimates of the amount of ground water pumped during the year in each area 

are made to determine the magnitude of the effect of artificial withdrawal 

on the yearly changes in water level.

In all, about 2,700 measurements of water level were made during the 

year in about 1,020 observation wells, ex^usive of Hidalgo County, and including auout 230 measurements of water level made in 29 of the observation 

wells that were equipped with water-stage recorders for which daily records 

are presented.

183
184 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

FLUCTUATIONS OF WATER LEVEL

By the end of 1947 water levels in areas in New Mexico where ground 

water is used for irrigation reached their lowest levels on record and the 

largest net annual declines in water level on record occurred in most of 

the areas of pumping. These record declines in water level exceeded those 

Df previous years because of the increased pumping which resulted from the 

deficient precipitation, high crop prices, and, in most areas, increased 

irrigated acreage.

In the 6-year period from January 1942 to January 1948 the water 

levels in the wells in the Roswell basin pumping from alluvium declined 

more than 10 feet over the major part of the irrigated area and more than 

30 feet in the heavily pumped areas northwest and southwest of Hagerman 

and Artesia. Net declines in water level in the Roswell basin in 1947 

amounted to more than 12 feet over an area of about 3 square miles and more 

than 4 feet over about 125 square miles whereas a decline of more than 4 

feet occurred over only 18 square miles in the preceding year.

Mean annual artesian pressures for 1947 in the deep aquifer in the 

Roswell basin exceeded previous Jiean annual lows in five of the six observation wells. In the Artesia well the mean annual press ire for 1947 was 

9 feet lower than the previous lowest level which was in 1946.

In the Portales Valley, water levels have declined from January 1942 

to January 1947 more than 16 feet over an area of about 3 square miles and 

more than 6 feet over nearly 80 square miles. Additional net declines in 

water level occurred in the Portales Valley in 1947 and amounted to more 

than 2 feet over about 66 square miles and more than 3 feet over about 36 

square miles.

In the House area water levels have declined an average of more than

1 foot a year from January 1942 to January 1948 over an area of more than

2 square miles while in 1947 the net decline of 1 foot occurred over an 

area of about 18 square miles.

Water levels in the Mimbres Valley near Doming have declined an average of more than 1 foot a year from January 1942 to January 1948 over an 

area of about 95 square miles while in 1947 the net decline of 1 foot occurred over an area of 157 square miles.
NEW J.CEXICO 185

In the Grants-Bluewater area declines of water level during the 3 

years of pumping of ground wnter have been quite large. The average net 

decline of water level in 14 wells was 5.88 feet in 1946 and 3.91 feet in 

1947.

WELL-NUMBERING SYSTEM

The system of numbering wells in- New Mexico, used in all counties except Hidalgo and Sierra, is baaed on the common subdivisions in sectionized 

land, and, by means of it, the well number, in addition to designating 

the well, locates its position to the nearest 10-acre tract in the land 

net. The number is divided into four segments by periods. The first segment denotes the township north or south of the New t/exico tase line; the 

second denotes the range east or west of the New I.'exico principal meridian; 

and the third denotes the section. In a county such as Roosevelt, where 

wells are situated both north and south of the base line, ar N is added to 

the first segment of the well number if the well is north of the base line, 

but no letter is added if the well is south of the base line. Sia.ilarly, 

in a county where wells are located both east and west of tire meridian, an 

E is added to the second segment of the well number of those wells east of 

the meridian. In counties in which no confusion can arise, the direction 

north or south of the base line or east or west of the meridian is not 

given.

The fourth segment of the number, which consists of thr-^e digits, 

denotes the particular 10-acre tract in which the well is situated. For 

this purpose, the section is divided into four quarters, nuirbered 1, 2, 3, 

and 4, in the normal reading order, for the northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast quarters,respectively. The first digit of the fourth 

segment gives the quarter section, which is a tract of 160 seres. Similarly, 

the quarter section is divided into four 40-acre tracts numbered in the 

same manner, and the second digit denotes the 40-acre tract. Finally, the 

40-acre tract is divided into four 10-acre tracts, and the third digit 

denotes the 10-acre tract. Thus, well 12.36.24.123 in Lea County is in the 

SW-jNE-fNW-j sec. 24, T. 12 S. , R. 36 E. If a well cannot be located accurately to a 10-acre tract, a zero is used as the third digit, and if it 

cannot be located accurately within a 40-acre tract, zeros sre used for 

both the second and third digits. If the well cannot be located more
186 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

closely than the section, the fourth segment of the well number is omitted. 

When it becomes possible to more accurately locate a well in whose number 

zeros have been used, the proper digit or digits are substituted for the 

zeros. In Vnater-Supply Paper 911 and earlier reports the digits corresponding to unknown 10-acre and 40-acre tracts were simply omitted, but 

this practice caused some confusion in cataloging the wells. In WaterSupply Paper 941 and subsequent reports, wells the last segment of whose 

numbers end in one or two zeros correspond to wells whose numbers in 

earlier reports are the same except for the omission of the last one or 

two zeros. Letters a, b, c, . . . are added to the last segment to 

designate the second, third, fourth and succeeding wells in the same 10- 

acre tract.

The following diagram shows the method of numbering the tracts within 

a section.

1

111 1 112 

---(D- - 

113 ' 114 .

1 r- 1 1] 

131 I 132 

(3) _ .

133 1 134 

I

311 | 312 

___(!)_ _.

313 ' 314 

I C- 1 Ll 

331 | 332

___(3)- --

333 | 354 

1

121 ! 122 

- - -(2)- - - 

123 ) 124

-J 1

141 1 142 

(4)

143 ] 144

 1 

321 | 322 

.__{2)__.

323 [ 324 

<fl ' SJ , 

341 | 342 

.__(4)---

343 | 344 

1

I 

211 ! 212 

--(!)---

213 1 214 i r. | L' 

231 1 232 

(3)

233 [ 234

 1 

411 1 412

, _ -(I)-- .

413 ' 414 

1 [«

431 | 432 

. -_(3)- - 

433 ' 434

221 | 22.2 

- -_(2)----

223 ' 224

>1 '

' J 1 

241 i 242

(4)

243 1 244

1 

481 i 422 

. __(2)__.

423 1 424

i] 'r441 1 442 

---(4)- --

443 ' 444 

i
NEW MEXICO 187

WELL DESCRIPTIONS, RECORDS OF ARTESIAN HEAD, AND WATER-LEVEL MEASUREMENTS

General discu33ion

Measurements for most of the observation, wells in New Mexico are 

listed under the counties in which the wells are sitiiated. Two groups of 

measurements those of artesian head in the Roswell artesian basin and 

those of water level in the artesian-intake area of that basin are listed 

under the common heading "Chaves and Sddy Counties (Roswell Basin)."

The data for Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Luna, Quay, Roosevelt, Sierra, and 

Torrance Counties are presented in five parta as outlined below. Part 1 

for Eddy County covers only areas in Eddy County other than the Roswell 

basin which is included in Part 1 for Chaves County. The five parts are 

as follows:

Part 1. General discussion.

Part 2. Water levels in January or February 1947, and 

highest and lowest recorded water levels in January or February, in feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or February 1946 to January or February 1947, in feet.

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface d"tum, 

showing seasonal changes during 1947.

Part 4. Highest daily water levels in wells equipped 

with automatic water-stage recorders.

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning; observation 

wells.

Part 1 for each county gives the number of observation w?lls, the 

number of measurements made on the wells during the year, the program of 

work, the amount of precipitation, the amount of pumpage, and a general 

discussion of the fluctuations of water level during the year. Also given 

is a list of water-supply papers in which records of water levels in observation wells in the particular county have been previously published. 

The descriptions of wells are, in general, given in the water-supply paper 

covering the year in which the record begins (next to last column in Part 

2)» In the case of a few wells whose records began in the latter part of 

a year, the descriptions have been published in the water-supply paper for 

the year previous to that given in Part 2 as the year when record began. 

Also, in a very few cases, the description of a well was published in the 

930850 O 51 13
188 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

water-supply paper for the year succeeding that given in Part 2 for the 

year when record began.

Part 2 lists the water levels in January or February 1947 for all observation wells, the change since the measurements of the preceding January, and 13»ats for comparison the highest and lowest recorded levels during 

January in past years, along with the length of record. For years in which 

January readings were not made, February readings were used if available. 

If any reading is used other than January or February, a footnote is added 

stating the month.

The lowest recorded level as published for a well is a nonpumping 

level, that is, a static level, as far as could be determined, except in 

a few instances where windmills were pumping and the water level was not 

lowered appreciably by the pumping. The year of beginning of record is 

considered as the first year in which a January or February measurement 

was made. The years of missing record are succeeding years in which a 

January or February measurement was not made or when the measurement made 

was affected by pumping to the extent that it would be the lowest recorded 

level. If a pumping measurement is recorded for the present year lower 

than a previous low, then the present year will not be reported as missing 

until the following year. In some cases a previous year will be reported 

as missing due to a low reading as a result of the effects of pumping, yet 

a yearly change will be shown. For wells having water-stage recorders, 

the highest and lowest reported levels are taken from the recorder record 

for the month of January when available, except in Torrance and Valencia 

Counties where the levels for February are used. However, for the wells 

equipped with water-stage recorders, the measurement reported for the 

present year and the yearly change are taken from the tape measurements in 

order to keep the records of these wells comparable with those of the other 

observation wells. The lowest reported level when taken from recorder records is the lowest of the highest daily water levels.

In Part 2 the years are all in the present century and the "19" of 

the year and also the apostrophe commonly used to indicate omission of the 

"19" are omitted for the sake of brevity. The year 1942, for instance, is 

shown simply as 42.
NEW J.{EXICO 189

This part of the report shows in clear form the current and past 

changes in the amount of water stored underground in the vicinity of the 

well. It presents the most critical data concerning the pumping district, 

that is, the current status of the ground-water reserve.

Part 3 gives the data for wells measured at fixed periods, generally 

bimonthly, throughout the year. The readings for January arc also given 

in Part 2. Only the last name of the owner is given in Part 3, but the 

full name may be found in Part 2. These records show the sergonal trend 

of water levels in the area.

Part 4 presents the data for the wells on which automatic water-stage 

recorders are maintained. These show the day-to-day fluctuation of typical 

wells. In some wells they serve to show the effects of precipitation in 

recharging the ground-water reservoir, in others the effects of transpiration, and in others the effects of nearby pumping.

Part 5 lists miscellaneous data concerning the observation wells, 

such as changes in ownership, descriptions of new wells and measuring 

points, and a few miscellaneous water-level records that do not conform to 

the other tables. Reference to Part 5 and to other parts is given in 

column 3 in Part 2.

In the following data on New Mexico, except for Hidalgo County, eight 

standard footnotes have been employed as followai

a Pumping.

b Pumping' recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

d Nearby well pumping recently.

e Dry at depth given.

f From recorder chart.

g Estimated.

h Tape measurement.

Records of mean monthly and mean annual artesian head in the Roswell 

basin are expressed as water level in feet above mean sea level. All other 

measurements are given in feet below a precisely established land-surface 

datum which approxinates closely the land surface at the well. Where 

measurements are made from a measuring point from which the tape cannot 

hang vertically, the correction to apply to the tape reading to reduce it 

to the land-surface datum is stated in the description of th<? measuring 

point; whereas, if the tape hangs vertically throughout the whole length, 

the distance of the measuring point above the land-surface d^tum is stated 

in its description.
190 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATE

CHAVES AND EDDY COUNTIES (ROSWELL BASIN) 

Part 1. General discussion

The program of maintaining records of water level ard artesian head 

In the Roswell basin was continued in 1947 in cooperation with the State 

engineer of.New Mexico. Most of the Roswell basin Is in Chaves County, 

but a considerable part lies in northern Eddy County.

The first intensive investigation by the Federal Geological Survey of 

the artesian-water resources of the Roswell artesian basin was begun by 

A. G. Fiedler and S. S- Nye in 1925, and an intensive investigation of the 

shallow-water resources was begun by A. M. Morgan in 193V. The findings 

of these investigations have been published in Geological Survey WaterSupply Paper 639 and in ths 7th to 13th biennial reports of the State engineer of New Mexico. A comprehensive report of the hydrology and agriculture: 

development of the Pecos Valley has been published by the National Resources 

Planning Board as part 10 of the Regional Planning series?, "The Pecos River 

Joint Investigation in the Pecos River Basin in New Mexico and Texas," 

1942. Data on artesian head and shallow-water levels have ,been published 

In past years In Geological Survey water-supply papers as follows:

Year of 

record

1 J. QO^ c7fcG 1 J. Q^c; c7OO

1936

1 J.yo QX7 t

1938

1926-1938

1939

1940

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

Water-Supply 

Paner

777

Q1 Ol 7 /

840

845

Rd^ O*xO

886

911

941

949

991

1021

1028

1076

Page 

Artesian head

i J-U*7 no iiA -L J.ft

1 -L57«J OR I -L Q7*7 1

oc:o PC:* £t\j& &\jt

P7Q-PRP £t 1 *7 £t\j£t

376-378

152-154

186-188

259-262

206-209

188-195

207-216

217-225

numbers 

Shallow-water levels

282-300

378-422

154-174

190-212

264-293

210-244

199-232

216-240

225-235

Shallow water-level measurements from 1926 to 1938, ffater-Supply Paper 

845, for Chaves and Eddy Counties are given in feet belor land-surface 

datum and not below measuring point as captioned.

Artesian wella

The continuous water-stage recorders on the six artesian observation 

wells reported in previous years were kept in operation in 1947 and the 

records obtained were used to compute the mean monthly and mean annual 

artesian heads, as has been done In previous years. The mean monthly head 

was computed by averaging the daily maximum and minimum 1 ^ads throughout
NEW MEXICO, CHAVSS AND EDDY COUNTIES 191

EXPLANATION

o Observation well

/

Line showing rise (-1-) or 

decline (-) of water level, 

/ in feet; interval two feet

Shading shows area in 

which wator level declined; density of shading increases with amount 

of decline

Figure 12. Map showing change in ground-water level in northern part of 

Roswell Basin, Chaves County, N. Hex., from January or February 1947 to 

January or February 1948.
192 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

the month. The mean annual head la the average of the mean monthly heads. 

Values for missing days were estimated by Inspection of the recorder 

charts where feasible, otherwise they were obtained by simple interpolation. A day of record is considered as one in which both a maximum and a 

minimum water-level reading were recorded or estimated. In the accompanying full-page table the mean monthly and mean annual water levels are given 

in feet above mean sea level in conformity with previously published reports but the daily maximum water levels are given in feet below landsurface datum.

Artesian-intake area wells

Measurements of water levels in the intake area of tie Roswell artesian basin were continued in 1947 to show the change in ground-water storage 

and the change in recharge to the artesian aquifer. A total of 35 measurements was made during the year on the artesian-intake wells, all of which, 

except those in September, were made by tr. N. Benge. Water levels in the 

intake area respond to changes in the rate of draft on the aquifer by the 

artesian wells many miles to the east as well as to changes in storage and 

rate of recharge.

Shallow wells

In order to show the yearly change in the shallow-water level caused 

by withdrawals for irrigation and additions by recharge, vater levels are 

measured in a large number of wells once a year usually ir January. Water 

levels were measured in 395 wells in January or February 1947, most of 

which had been measured in January 1946. In order to shov the trend of 

the water table throughout the year, water levels were measured in about 

47 of the wells at bimonthly intervals and water-stage recorders were 

maintained intermittently on 6 of the wells. A total of P81 measurements 

was made during the year on the shallow wells including 21.6 measurements 

made on the bimonthly observation wells and about 70 made on the recorder 

wells. Of the observation wells 271 are in Chaves County and 124 in Eddy 

County. All measurements were made by U. N. Benge, except those in September which were made by C. S. Conover, R. L. G'riggs, and R. S. Jones.
NEW MEXICO, GRAVES AND EDDY COUNTIES 193

Precipitation and pumpage

Variation in the amount of precipitation in the Roswell basin affects 

the water levels by changing the amount of pumping necessary for irrigation of growing crops and the amount of water that recharges the groundwater body, particularly that in the intake area of the artesian aquifer 

to the west. Years of deficient precipitation, such as 1947, are characterized by large declines in water levels, both during the pumping season 

and annually, while years of excessive precipitation, such BE- 1941, are 

characterized by net annual rises in water level.

The precipitation for 1947, as reported by the U. S. Westher Bureau, 

was below normal at all stations in the Roswell basin and lers than in the 

preceding year. The precipitation at Roswell was 55 percent of normal, at 

Artesia, 40 percent of normal, and at Carlsbad, 45 percent of normal. 

Precipitation during the main part of the growing season, April through 

September, was particularly deficient and amounted to 43 percent of normal 

at Roswell, 34 percent of normal at Artesia, and only 26 percent of normal 

at Carlsbad. The deficiency of precipitation in 1947 was about 38 percent 

greater than during 1946. Only in January was there above-normal precipitation at all stations in 1947.

Precipitation and departures from normal, in inches, at stations in 

Roswell basin and vicinity, 1947

Month

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Total

Apr.-

Sept.

T

Roswell

Precipitation

0.81

T

.35

.48

1.71

.56

.13

1.55

.39

.52

.93

.83

8.26

4.82

- Trace

Departure

0.28

-.59

-.39

-.41

+ .62

-1.11

-2.13

-.60

-1.72

-.90

+ .08

+ .17

-6.70

-5.35

Hage rman

Precipitation

....

....

....

.45

1.89

.46

.51

2.02

....

....

....

....

....

....

Departure

....

....

....

-.40

-.20

-1.51

-1.08

+ .24

....

....

....

....

....

....

Artesia

Precipitation

0.68

.00

.32

.25

1.10

.10

.15

1.09

.35

.32

.50

.20

5.06

3.04

Departure

+0.32

-.51

-.32

-.73

-.37

-1.18

-1.82

-.44

-1.36

-.92

-.07

-.38

-7.78

-5.90

Carlsbad

Precipitation

0.77

T

.63

.24

.66

.04

.13

1.13

.22

.97

.61

.56

T.96

2.42

Departure

+0.43

-.39

+ .08

-.56

-.53

-1.59

-2.02

-.67

-1.69

-.44

+ .08

-.02

-7.32

-7.06

The deficient precipitation during 1947 caused a large Increase in 

unit use of ground water for irrigation in the Roswell basin. A preliminary study of the records of power and fuel used in 1947 for 672 wells,
194 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Lake Arthur

EXPLANATION

Observation well

' Line showing rise (+) or 

decline (-) of water level, 

in feet; interval two feet

Shading shows area in 

which water level declined; density of shading increases with omounf of decline

R. 26 E.

Figure 13.--Map showing change in ground-water level in southern part of 

Roswell Basin, Ohaves and Eddy Counties, N. Mex., from January 1947 to 

January- 1946.
NEW MEXICO, GRAVES AND EDDY COUNTIES 195

for which comparable records were also available in 1946, indicates that, 

on the average, probably 12 percent more water was pumped in 1947 than in 

1946. It is probable, therefore, that about 224,000 acre-feet of artesian 

water and about 129,000 acre-feet of shallow water was used for irrigation 

in 1947. The large increase in pumpage for irrigation is apparently, in 

part, the result of the deficient precipitation. Also, a part of the increase may be due to a slight increase in actual irrigated acreage resulting from irrigation of nearly all of the land having a water permit because 

of high crop prices. In other words, very little permit land was fallow.

In the southern part of the Roswell basin the pumpage of ground water, 

on the basis of power records, was seemingly from 20 to 30 percent greater 

for comparable wells in 1947 than in 1946. This large increase of pumpage 

in the southern part of the basin apparently resulted from an increase of 

irrigated acreage and an increase in the percentage of crop land devoted 

to alfalfa as well as from the deficient precipitation. Mr. E. G. I.'inton, 

Jr., artesian well supervisor, estimates about 10 percent of the irrigated 

land in the southern part of the basin has no water right. 

Changes in artesian head and water level 

Artesian wells

The mean monthly water levels in the six artesian wells equipped with 

water-stage recorders were higher in January 1947 than in January 1946 and 

also somewhat higher than the average for the period of record for that 

month. This was mainly the result of the early ending of the pumping 

season in 1946 which gave a comparatively long ti;ne for recovery from the 

pumping effects of that pumping season.

However, water levels in the six artesian wells began declining in 

February as a result of pumping for irrigation. The decline continued, 

with the exception of May, until the low levels for the year were reached 

in August. In spite of the comparatively high artesian head in January, 

the amount of pumping was so large in the southern part of the basin that 

new mean monthly lows were recorded in the three southern artesian recorder 

wells, Orchard Park, Greenfield, and Artesia. The mean monthly level for 

August 1947 in the Artesia well was 13 feet lower than the previous monthly 

low of August 1946 and nearly 29 feet lower than the average August level 

for that well.
196 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Recovery of water levels after the end of the pumping season was less 

than the decline coring the pumping season with the result that the mean 

annual levels for 1947 were below average for all of the wells and lower 

than the mean annual levels of 1946. Mean annual water levels for 1947 

were less than previous mean annual lows in five of the six artesian observation well's. In the Artesia well the mean annual level fcr 1947 was 9 

feet lower than the previous mean annual low of 1946 and IP feet below 

average for the period of record. In the comparison of mem annual levels, 

it is apparent that a greater decline of head occurred in 1947 in the 

three southern wells than in 1946.

The difference in head between the seasonal high and low levels for 

the artesian wells for the last few years has steadily increased; in other 

words, the drawdown during the pumping season is getting progressively 

greater year by year. The use of artesian water has likewise increased 

annually during the last few years and such an increase is probably responsible in large part for the lowering summer levels, which may also, in 

part, be due to inatallation of pumps on wells that previously had been 

allowed to flow naturally. Installation of a pump on a flowing well lowers 

the head not only in that well but in nearby wells so that, in consequence, 

nearby wells decrease in flow. It is then necessary to install pumps on 

the nearby wells which in turn lowers the head in additional nearby wells 

and so on ad infinitum until most of the wells will necessarily be equipped 

with pumps.
Departure from average since beginning of record and change since 

levels in artesian wells In 1947, 

Name Berrendo Berrendo

Smith

Location

number

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Year

Beginning

of

re cord

10

9.

Ave .

to

1947

+0.4

+ .6

-.4

-1.2

-.2

-2.0

-3.0

-3.3

-3.5

-3.6

-2.2

-1.9

-1.7

June

.24.

330

1946-47

+0.12

+ .05

-.31

-.57

+ .74

-.52

-1.51

-.05

-1.60

-3.51

-1.89

-1.84

-.92

1926

10

21

Ave .

to

1947

-0.6

-.7

-1.4

-2.2

-1.1

-1.8

-3.5

-2.2

-3.4

-4.2

-3.2

-2.6

-2.8

June

.24-.

.212

1946-47

-0.02

-.58

-.35

-.36

+1.23

-.41

-1.78

+ .48

-2.27

-3.66

-2.45

-1.83

-1.00

1940

Mountain

View

11

29

Ave.

to

1947

-0.9

-1.2

-2.0

-3.0

-.9

-2.9

-4.3

-4.2

-5.1

-5.7

-4.2

-3.3

-3.1

July

.24.

.242

1946-47

+0.43

-.47

-.47

-.19

+2.03

+ .62

-1.25

-.08

-2.90

-4.74

-3.15

-2.18

-1.03

1940

O

Ave.

to

1947

+10.0

-1.9

-14.8

-19.1

-4.7

-19.3

-30.6

-27.6

-19.5

-12.2

-.8

+4.0

-11.3

Augu
Mean monthly and mean annual water levels In artesian wells

monthly water levels, in feet

In 1947 

above 

Name

Location

number

1947

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

..Uf.

Se^ t. .

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Mean

annual: ;

Mean

annual :

Highest

Lowest

Mean

monthly :

Highest

Lowest

Berrendo BerrendoSmith

10.24

Days

of

re cord

24

28

31

30

31

30 -

31

31

J 26

31

30

31

Z 353

Date

1942

1940

Date

Dec. '25

Aug. '40

.9.330

Water

level

3570.91

3570.89

3568.89

3566.31

3567.28

3565.24

3563.13

:*56'i . "

o563 ,£.'/

3565.12

3567.38

3568.42

3566.58

Water

level

3571.8

3563.0

Water 

level

3574.3

3560.0

10.24

Days

of

record

31

28

31

30

31

30

31

£3

OU

31

30

31

265

Date

1942

1947

Date

Tan. '43

Aug. '40

.21.212

Water

level

3570.96

3570.36

3567.95

3564.02

3566.23

3563.19

3560.84

0560.36

2>b61 .86

3564.60

3567.03

3568.37

3565.48

Water

level

3571.0

3565.48

Water 

level

Ov> / i. 1

3557.9

Mountain

View

11.24

Days

of

record

31

28

31

30

31

30

31

31

30

31

30

31

365

Date

1942

1947

Date

Jan. '43

Aug. '40

.29.242

Water

level

3569.30

3568.57

3565.61

3560.73

3563.12

3560.14

3557.14

oo54 ,bs

3556.26

3560.29

3563.95

3566.05

3562.17

Water

level

3569.6

3562.18

Water 

level

3573.7

3553.4

O

12.

Days

of 

recor

31 

28 

31 

30 

31 

23 

27 

g £l 

g 21 

26 

30 

27 

p 326 

Date 

1942 

1947 

Date 

Jan. '

July'

Beginning

of record June 1926 June 1940 July 1940 A

g A few days estimated.
NEW MEXICO, CHAVES AND EDDY COUNTIES 199

Records of artesian head

10.24.9.330. Berrendo well. Highest and lowest recorded water levels, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 29, 14.85; Aug. 16, 25.27. 

Maximum recorded dally fluctuation, 1947: Aug. 4, 3.13 feet.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 15.43 15.05 15.36 19.02 18.83 19.13 20.50 23.37 21.33 21.80 19.36 18.05

2 15.43 14.95 15.34 19.24 18.95 19.04 20.65 22.93 22.45 22.73 19.25 18.03

3 15.47 14.92 15.33 19.32 19.12 19.47 20.68 22.40 22.09 22.38 19.22 18.01

4 15.43 15.00 15.34 19.64 18.92 19.63 20.84 22.22 22.49 23.04 19.20 17.99

5 15.39 14.92 15.40 18.74 18.76 18.90 20.67 22.74 22.65 22.02 19.12 17.95

6 15.31 14.90 15.44 18.85 18.79 19.11 20.91 22.82 22.33 21.91 19.09 17.90

7 15.35 14.94 15.39 18.60 19.00 19.48 20.93 23.85 21.75 22.48 19.06 17.88

8 15.34 14.99 15.40 19.10 19.04 19.44 21.30 23.93 21.65 21.40 18.97 17.84

9 15.30 15.00 15.50 18.95 18.81 19.70 21.64 23.80 21.68 21.00 18.92 17.82

10 15.24 14.97 15.53 18.92 18.69 19.65 22.53 23.85 21.56 20.82 18.90 17.79

11 15.20 14.97 15.77 19.10 19.29 19.75 22.57 23.63 22.09 20.68 18.92 17.75

12 15.16 15.07 15.93 18.97 19.22 19.92 22.67 23.87 21.62 20.61 18.88 17.74

13 IS.09 15.09 15.87 18.79 19.10 20.00 22.40 24.05 21.50 20.35 18.77 17.67

14 15.U 15.10 16.04 18.57 18.23 20.00 22.20 24.04 21.37 20.28 18.72 17.60

15 15.13 15.09 16.63 18.42 18.07 20.12 22.62 24.39 21.29 20.24 18.68 17.63

16 ..... 15.05 16.25 18.79 17.89 19.91 22.68 25.27 21.71 20.17 18.64 17.60

17 ..... 15.02 16.17 18.95 17.76 20.16 22.80 23.12 21.84 20.04 18.60 17.52

18 ..... 15.15 16.85 18.96 17.64 20.02 22.90 22.83 21.75 20.00 18.53 17.55

19 ..... 15.18 17.01 18.85 17.55 20.15 23.02 22.87 21.87 19.90 18.49 17.55

20 ..... 15.28 16.57 18.73 17.50 20.19 22.82 23.46 22.72 19.86 18.44 17.55

21 ..... 15.31 16.43 18.57 17.45 20.12 22.77 23.31 22.65 19.82 18.42 17.45

22 15.05 15.32 16.52 18.63 17.40 20.07 22.32 23.50 22.82 19.83 18.39 17.45

23 15.00 15.30 16.55 18.74 17.41 19.90 22.03 23.74g22.93 19.82 18.33 17.47

24 1*.99 15.27 16.61 18.81 17.39 20.04 22.05 23.18 23.03 19.V9.18.29 17.45

25 14.yy 15.32 17.00 18.85 17.40 20.20 22.17 23.03 ..... 19.79 18.27 17.42

26 14.94 15.30 17.12 18.71 17.34 20.20 22.09 22.05 ..... 19.72 18.23 17.40

27 14.93 15.25 17.32 18.60 17.40 20.26 22.07 21.92 ..... 19.63 18.20 17.37

28 14.87 15.23 17.58 18.48 17.50 20.28 22.38 22.12 22.75 19.58 18.18 17.30

29 14.85 17.75 18.59 18.80 20.39 22.95 22.03 22.65 19.49 18.16 17.27

30 14.92 17.90 18.69 19.02 20.28 23.07 21.88 21.98 19.45 18.10 17.25 

51 14.95______17.82______19.10______25.55 21.45______19.44______17.24

g Estimated.

10.24.21.212. Berrendo-Smlth well. Highest and lowest recorded 

water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 29, 9.33; 

Aug. 16, 21.17. Maximum recorded dally fluctuation, 1947: July 28, 4.79 

feet.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947

_____(From recorder charts)_____________________

Day Jan.Feb.Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 

~19.939.71 10.40 14.50 15.12 14.24 16.77 19.60 16.80 17.82 14.32 12.68

2 9.92 9.60 10.25 14.81 15.25 14.05 17.41 19.86 17.26 17.fS 14.17 12.66

3 9.97 9.53 10.20 15.20 15.53 15.16 17.46 18.78 17.25 17.27 14.11 12.65

4 9.91 9.68 10.36 15.38 15.00 15.04 17.36 18.55 17.69 17.fO 14.13 12.63

5 9.92 9.62 10.46 15.30 14.75 15.13 17.18 20.11 17.72 17.C6 14.12 12.56

6 9.83 9.64 10.45 15.15 14.98 15.73 17.25 19.72 18.01 16.95 14.02 12.49

7 9.87 9.67 10.35 14.70 15.30 16.06 17.30 20.35 17.87 16.97 13.94 12.46

8 9.82 9.75 10.40 15.86 15.03 15.77 18.37 20.20 17.68 16.92 13.82 12.38

9 9.75 9.77 10.52 15.53 14.42 15.40 18.95 20.00 17.82 16.49 13.74 12.35

10 9.65 9.72 10.49 15.42 14.30 16.51 18.72 19.52 17.73 16. f 5 13.70 12.35

11 9.61 9.82 11.10 15.80 13.63 16.62 19.07 19.08 17.93 16.12 13.84 12.26

12 9.54 9.97 11.40 15.22 13.54 16.87 18.98 20.20 18.26 15.88 13.78 12.24

13 9.50 10.06 11.25 14.90 13.55 16.81 18.73 20.62 18.07 15.f9 13.58 12.18

14 9.56 10.14 11.59 14.84 13.42 16.63 18.40 20.05 17.71 15.47 13.48 12.08

15 9.57 10.13 11.45 14.29 13.34 16.47 18.70 20.53 17,48 15.41 13.47 12.15

16 9.73 10.10 11.75 15.28 13.16 16.19 18.38 21.17 18.60 15.24 13.40 12.13

17 9.68 9.99 11.66 15.55 12.94 16.65 18.92 19.15 18.73 15.15 13.35 12.11

18 9.54 10.27 11.56 15.60 12.84 16.33 18.99 18.73 18.17 15.14 13.25 12.08

19 9.45 10.20 11.85 15.13 12.72 16.55 19.08 18.94 18.72 15.C7 13.20 12.15

20 9.45 10.38 12.02 14.86 12.68 16.32 18.53 18.82 18.44 15.CO 13.15 12.18
200 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

10.24.21.212 Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface d«tum, 19.47 

____________________(From recorder charts)____________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. 0?.t. Nov. Dec.

219.57 10.40 12.60 14.59 12.69 16.39 18.68 18.84 17.89 14.99 13.14 11.99

22 9.50 10.33 12.83 14.93 12.65 15.99 19.07 19.05 18.34 15.06 13.10 11.93

23 9.47 10.37 12.52 15.29 12.74 15.80 18.78 19.02 18.82 15.00 13.01 12.10

24 9.45 10.28 12.37 15.47 12.71 16.20 18.69 18.39 18.36 14.94 12.94 12.07

25 9.45 10.41 13.40 15.05 12.64 16.42 18.92 18.16 18.65 15.02 12.90 12.00

26 9.42 10.34 13.46 15.03 12.57 16.38 18.53 17.57 18.60 14.79 12.88 11.93

27 9.45 10.30 13.75 14.93 12.92 16.26 18.15 17.43 18.59 14.72 12.82 11.93

28 9.38 10.28 14.07 14.45 13.31 16.50 17.83 17.64 17..89 14.70 12.84 11.88

29 9.33 14.30 14.85 14.09 16.53 18.80 17.56 17.72 14.51 12.83 11.81

30 9.58 14.45 14.86 14.43 16.25 19.03 17.53 17.98 14.38 12.74 11.80

51 9.58_____14.06______14.52_____19.50 16.98______14.40_____11.76

11.24.29.242. Mountain View well. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 29, 57.33; Aug. 9, 

73.15. Maximum recorded daily fluctuation, 1947: July 28, 1.61 feet.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

____________________(Prom recorder charts)____________________ 

Day Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May JuneJuly Aug. Sept. Cot.Nov.Dec.

1 58.20 57.78 59.24 64.82 66.11 63.97 67.73 72.02 70.13 6S.32 64.67 61.79

2 58.23 57.60 58.81 65.20 66.30 63.88 68.83 72.20 70.50 6S.32 64.44 61.79

3 58.31 57.53 58.76 65.52 66.34 64.78 68.65 71.79 70.63 6£.23 64.39 61.74

4 58.21 57.86 59.09 65.88 65.60 65.27 68.54 71.50 70.98 68.97 64.29 61.70

5 58.14 57.79 59.35 65.89 65.40 65.85 68.23 72.13 71.35 68.46 64.08 61.69

6 57.98 57.80 59.40 65.87 65.74 66.18 68.23 72.52 71.56 68.31 63.99 61.53

7 58.04 57.94 59.28 65.51 65.75 66.50 68.03 72.75 70.98 68,42 63.90 61.47

8 58.05 58.10 59.36 66.40 65.65 66.27 68.80 72.96 70.62 68,33 63.67 61.40

9 58.00 58.05 59.44 66.55 64.68 66.06 69.27 73.15 70.53 68.15 63.52 61.38

10 57.85 57.99 59.49 66.31 64.17 66.64 69.23 72.35 70.99 67.87 63.48 61.39

11 57.78 58.25 59.53 66.68 63.66 67.04 69.57 72.07 71.24 67.57 63.50 61.27

12 57.69 58.54 59.86 66.35 63.59 67.32 69.62 72.71 71.20 67.13 63.40 61.28

13 57.62 58.51 60.00 65.94 63.53 67.42 69.05 73.04 70.96 66.88 63.23 61.17

14 57.77 58.60 60.15 65.47 63.40 67.38 68.82 72.89 70.47 66.62 63.12 61.00

15 57.80 58.61 60.39 65.16 63.37 66.BO 69.47 72.89 70.22 66.40 63.13 61.06

16 57.97 58.49 60.36 65.95 63.10 66.62 69.98 72.95 70.47 66.26 63.02 61.03

17 57.89 58.47 60.35 66.15 62.83 67.17 69.81 72.13 70.82 66.12 62.95 61.00

18 57.69 58.69 60.79 66.13 62.56 67.31 70.00 71.65 70.78 6f.96 62.85 60.91

19 57.55 58.75 60.98 66.19 62.40 67.25 69.97 71.78 70.69 65.64 62.75 60.88

20 57.60 58.83 61.73 65.71 62.33 67.50 69.18 71.77 70.62 65.60 62.70 60.85

21 57.79 58.95 62.18 65.52 62.33 67.53 68.98 71.75 70.26 65.63 62.69 60.71

22 57.70 59.00 62.64 66.12 62.22 66.70 69.85 71.65 70.15 6f.59 62.50 60.71

23 57.60 59.03 62.52 66.34 62.17 66.52 70.00 71.90 70.43 65.55 62.39 60.73

24 57.56 59.00 62.49 66.48 62.21 66.97 70,25 71.05 70.53 65.54 62.37 60.67

25 57.55 59.20 63.35 66.39 62.11 67.19 70.62 70.80 7O.47 65*51 62.29 60.66

26 57.48 59.17 63.71 66.22 62.07 67.17 70.89 70.80 7Q.44 65.24 62.21 60.59

27 57.50 58.98 64.13 65.62 62.46 67.35 70.25 70.62 70.33 65.17 62.15 60.57

28 57.41 58.93 64.30 65.48 62.68 67.37 69.94 70.50 69.56 65*13 62*11 60.42

29 57.33 64.66 65.86 63.41 67.13 70.69 70.63 69.29 64.91 62.04 60.35

30 57.62 64.38 65.94 63.68 67.02 71.23 70.68 69.64 64.80 61.87 60.39

31 57.60_____64.15_____64.05______71.74 70.55_____64.85_____60.41

12.25.23.110. Orchard Park well. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 20, 1.38; Aug. 8, 

69.26. Maximum recorded daily fluctuation, 1947: May 9, 14.02 feet. 

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface eatum, 1947 

____________________(Prom recorder charts)______________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 

~1 3.47 8.59.27.37 52.23 49.78 31.43 55.85 67.GO~50.50 4?.18 20.26 gTiT

2 3.04 8.93 26.30 55.56 48.15 31.16 57.08 67.03g53.50 42.15 19.10 10.03

3 2.68 8.90 25.40 55.98 45.66 ..... 58.29 66.37 55.25 41.72 18.37 10.38

4 2.46 11.41 27.77 55.12 45.85 ..... 57.17 65.46 55.03 40.79 17.90 10.08

5 2.17 12.05 27.95 54.49 50.42 ..... 57.74 66.65 ..... 3?.70 16.95 10.20

6 1.98 12.22 25.62 52.36 49.90 ..... 58.75g57.75 ..... 3P.95 16.49 9.66 

g Estimated.
NEW MEXICO, GRAVES AND EDDY COUNTIES 201

	12.25.23.110 Continued.

	Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

____________________(From recorder charta)____________________ 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 

~72.46 13.72 24.44 50.21 49.50 49.44 5S.22 67.75 ..... 38.73 15.579.50

8 2.88 14.60 27.67 50.83 48.91 49.67 60.06 69.26 51.95 38.30 14.75 9.18

9 2.40 14.56 29.30 49.95 36.35 46.31 60.78 68.93 48.12 37.28 14.20 0.92

10 2.35 14%24 28.81 49.35 32.63 50.75 60.98 66.97 48.34 34.62 14.08 9.00

11 2.60 16.00 30.49 52.17 30.46 52.03 61.31 65.93 47.98 31.68 14.22 8.91

12 2.36 18.23 31.73 47.63 29.85 50.69 61.98 ..... 47.30 28.72 14.19 8.29

13 2.01 19.39 33.12 44.88 31.28 51.95 61.65 ..... 47.01 27.43 13.77 7.74

14 2.24 20.15 33.03 43.27 29.45 52.22 61.07 65.31 44.75 26.82 13.41 7.23

15 1.93 19.64 32.73 41.85 28.59 49.81 61.24 65.67 43.52 26.31 13.28 7.91

16 1.83 18.55 32.58 46.35 26.37 48.42 62.70 65.55 45.00 24.86 13.13 7.65

17 1.61 18.81 33.82 48.98 25.17 50.93 64.03 59.90 43.28 23.80 12.76 6.97

18 2.05 19.98 37.91 49.66 24.55 49.10 ..... 57.92 42.23 23.70 12.40 6.78

19 1.50 20.95 40.28 48.77 24.69 51.45 ..... ..... 41.59 22.88 11.91 ....

20 1.38 21.97 42.74 45.12 24.91 52.52 63.35 ..... 43.13 22.17 11.50 ....

21 2.04 22.77 45.42 44.43 25.49 54.14 61.95 ..... 42.53 22.56 11.48 5.90

22 3.32 23.30 45.58 47.45 27.55 52.47 63.42 ..... 42.57 22.93 11.43 5.82

23 2.80 21.25 43.32 50.65 29.99 51.50 64.25 ..... ..... 22.58 10.93 5.60

24 3.90 21.10 43.63 50.78 28.85 54.57 65.88 ..... ..... 21.77 10.50 5.44

25 3.71 22.93 47.06 50.84 28.69 ..'... 66.54 57.90 ..... 21.07 10.24 5.14

26 3.17 23.92 51.30 50.92 27.80 ..... 66.92 ..... ..... 20.53 10.05 5.05

27 3.36 24.50 52.57 51.95 27.20 55.72 66.53 57.62 ..... 20.43 10.08 ....

28 4.14 25.63 53.35 53.71 27.69 55.98 65.65 56.17 45.23 ..... 10.26 5.37

29 5.63 51.25 52.06 29.29 52.47 68.13g56.47 44.47 ..... 9.93 5.05

30 5.56 51.57 49.78 29.59 52.43 67.75 54.25 44.27 ..... 10.21 4.82

51 6.99______50.06______51.65 ._____66.95 52.50______....._______4.80

g Estimated.

13.25.27.211. Greenfield well. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet with reference to land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 20, 

+13.83; Aug 12, -65.15. Maximum recorded daily fluctuation, 1947: May 9, 

13.55 feet. 

Highest daily water level, in feet with reference to land-surface datum,

1947

____________________(From recorder charts)____________________ 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec_.

1 ..... +7.18-19.87-47.35-46.52-25.19 ......63.22-45.17-41.01 -9.92 +2.92

2 ..... +6.99-16.94-48.72-45.15-26.94 .....-64.10-49.27-40.10 -8.32 +3.40

3 ..... +7.38-17.01-49.25-42.98-33.04 ......61.33-49.92-40.38 -8.07 +3.57

4 ..... +5.37-19.27-50.23-39.45-36.75 ......59.72-50.28-40.03 -5.67 +3.51

5 ..... +2.84-19.63-48.08-39.07-38.60-54.92-62.13-53.15-38.61 -4.93 +3.37

6 ..... +1.28-15.88-48.05-39.64-43.70-52.67-63.28-54.61-37.46 -4.90 +4.02 

7+10.17 +1.43-14.87-45.92-39.84-44.06-53.18-62.55-46.57-35.72 -3.87 +3.87 

8+11.59 +1.57-21.94-49.99-35.13-44.95-55.66-60.96-41.58-34.02 -2.11 +4.03 

9+12.01 +2.52-20.33-44.43-28.18-43.27-55.75-62.28-40.17-33.35 -2.08 +3.94 

10+12.23 +.85-20.31-46.30-23.91-49.22-58^55-60.64-38.28-30.00 -2.50 +4.76 

11+12.07 -2.16-21.61-50.32-21.88-49.81-57.87-61.07-39.29-27.07 -2.19 +5.47 

12+12.47 -5.09-21.33-41.30-21.23-48.40-60.03-65.15-40.15-23.08 -2.63 +6.05 

13+13.08 -7.70-25.25-39.19-21.75-53.93-54.60-59.68-36.18-22.19 -1.58 +6.12 

14 +13.22 -10. 32 -27.61 -38.43 -20.73 -54.70 -53.77 -56. 35 -33.82 -21.48 -1.47 +6 .39 

15+12.80 -9.64-26.66-36.23-20.07-51.12-55.06-61.44-35.35-19.72 -1.50 +6.16 

16+12.95 -5.19-26.55-43.55-17.72-49.56-53.56-63.03-36.02-15.93 -1.14 +6.78 

17+13.23 -5.28-27.12-44.03-16.84-51.24-59.21-57.43-36.94-14.50 -.68 +7.21 

18+12.88 -8.65-30.33-45.51-16.20-40.17-60.18-55.97-36.35-14.15 +.28 +6.90 

19+13.81-11.70-30.32-45.48-16.97-53.16-59.69-61.79-35.76-13.64 +.80 +7.59 

20+13.83-14.77-31.41-40.45-17.31-53.44-60.59-61.82-41.08-13.03 +1.05 +6.44 

21+11.39-16.62-37.32-39.38-18.88-54.35-58.94-62.75-39.23-12.03 +1.10 +8.17 

22+12.09-16.35-39.63-45.63-19.17-55.80-61.04-62.60-38.04-11.82 +1.15 +8.18 

23+12.63-10.85-33.74-45.78-19.89-56.27-60.35-62.15-42.88-11.40 +1.63 +8.58 

24+11.12-12.39-35.15-44.79-19.57-52.93-63.37-54.23-43.36-10.76 +2.27 +9.72 

25+11.92-17.82-36.93-43.98-18.35-54.26-62.84-54.90-43.34-11.08 +2.57+10.07 

26+12.48-19.64-42.13-46.48-18.77-54.20-62.64-57.98-42.47-10.39 +2.74 +8.83 

27+11.28-19.43-44.46-38.15-18.88-37.15-61.20-55.27-43.94-10.65 +2.97 +7.75 

28 +11.62-20.74-46.00-31.74-22.28-39.75-60.48-53.27-40.68-11.94 +3.02 +8.73
202 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHEASTERN STATES

13.25.27.211 Continued. 

Highest dally water level, In feet with reference to land-surface datum,

1947

____________________(From recorder charts)____________________ 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

29 +8.80 

30 +9.37 

31 +8.02

-43.26-43.93-23.34 

-42.64-45.17-26.18 

-43.97 -27.85

-63.38-51.67-40.67-11.51 +3.30 +9.53 

-63.66-49.36-41.93-11.72 +2.53 +9.79 

-63.18-45.63 -10.77 +10.42

18.26.5.330. Artesla well. Highest and lowest recorded water levels, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 6, 5.00; Aug. 9, 55.54. 

Maximum recorded daily fluctuation, 1947: May 26, 3.59.

Highest dally water level, in feet below land-surface (?atum, 1947 

____________________(Prom recorder charts)____________________ 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept7~bct. Nov. Dec.

~15.499.92 15.43 32.42 33.03 35.05 46.30 53.75 49.32 40.61 26.10 19.07

2 5.43 9.35 14.17 33.04 33.97 34.87 46.80 53.82 49.98 40.23 25.00 19.09

3 5.57 9.05 13.80 33.78 33.86 36.04 46.87 53.15 50.05 39.30 24.71 18.80

4 5.37 9.72 ..... 33.96 31.75 37.28 47.50 52.59 51.17 38.55 24.50 18.62

5 5.23 9.83 ..... 33.87 30.59 38.35 47.28 51.63 51.73 37.65 24.18 18.49

6 5.00 10.65 ..... 33.81 30.64 39.43 46.45 53.80 52.75 37.21 24.13 18.29

7 5.31 11.47 ..... 32.02 31.01 39.81 45.50 54.76 52.20 36.78 24.11 18.16

8 .... 12.04 ..... ..... 29.90 39.40 46.53 55.12 50.84 36.53 24.03 17.92

9 .... 11.55 ..... ..... 29.03 38.68 46.73 55.54 51.78 36.53 23.74 17.75

10 .... 11.14 ..... 35.96 28.11 39.75 46.84 54.88 51.88 36.07 23.54 17.64

11 h6.03 11.65hl9.76 ..... 26.59 40.65 47.27 54.62 52.07 35.38 23.39 17.40

12 6.03 12.70 18.73 32.01 26.08 ..... 47.68 55.22 52.40 34.88 23.30 17.32

13 6.00 13.05 20.71 30.80 26.40 ..... 46.97 55.00 51.58 34.39 23.00 17.18

14 6.34 13.85 22.52 30.66 27.33 ..... 46.20 52.27 49.91 33.56 22.78 16.74

15 6.68 14.04 22.35 29.86 26.94 ..... 47.14 50.90 48.97 33.06 22.93 16.71

16 7.27 13.20 22.55 31.53 27.34 ..... 48.72 49.55 49.72 32.72 22.48 16.66

17 6.74 12.90 23.00 31.88 27.60 ...... 49.57 47.55 49.94 32.25 22.12 16.71

18 6.19 13.52 23.11 32.65 28.29 ..... 49.83 46.76 49.86 32.21 21.72 16.50

19 6.02 14.35 22.44 33.53 27.40 ..... 50.48 48.02 49.58 31.70 21.43 16.42

20 6.49 ..... 23.85 32.77 27.95 ..... 50.17 49.12 49.01 31.26 21.19 16.29

21 7.07 14.49 24.76 32.76 28.27 ..... 49.52 49.47 46.96 30.54 21.04 16.02

22 7.24 14.04 ..... 33.31 29.15 ..... 50.15 48.83 46.33 30.22 20.97 16.00

23 8.05 13.07 ..... 34.53 29.29 ..... 50.14 49.57 46.62 30.40 20.55 16.05

24 9.09 12.82 ..... 34.87 28.67 ..... 50.37 47.93 45.89 29.80 20.54 16.05

25 9.92 13.Q3 ..... 35.28 28.60 ..... 50.71 47.17 45.29 28.79 20.26 16.15

26 10.25 13.85g31.25 35.28 26.84 44.29 51.16 48.82 44.43 28.35 20.26 16.00

27 10.35 14.55g31.45 33.76 31.41 44.76 50.88 49.13 44.32 28.09 20.10 15.94

28 10.57 14.69 32.25 32.00 32.66 45.37 50.56 49.55 42.49 27.56 20.04 15.86

29 10.24 32.50 33.07 34.64 45.12 51.83 50.12 41.78 27.10 19.67 15.70

30 10.11 31.78 33.66 35.65 44.80 53.02 50.75 41.30 26.82 19.36 16.25

51 9.84______50.96______55.88______55.55 49.94______26.58______16.07

h Tape measurement. 

g Estimated.

Artesian-Intake wells

The water levels In the wells in the Intake area of the artesian 

baaln, as based upon bimonthly measurements, reached their highest levels 

In March and their lowest levels generally In September In response to the 

draft on the artesian aquifer by the artesian wells to the east. The decline from March to September In general was slightly greater than during 

the corresponding period In 1946 as a result of the greater pumpage In 1947 

than In 1946. Because of the small amount of precipitation In the fall of 

1947 as compared with the fall of 1946, recharge to the aquifer was less
NEW MEXICO, CHAVES AND EDDY COUNTIES 203

in late 1947 as compared with late 1946. This, coupled with the larger 

pumpage and later ending of pumping season, resulted in the r%ter levels 

rising less in 1947 following the pumping season than they did in 1946. 

The net declines in water levels in the intake area for 1947 were therefore 

greater than for 1946. The average net yearly declines for the four 

northern wells was about 2.8 feet in 1947 as compared with al -)ut 1.0 foot 

in 1946. Comparable readings are not available for the two southern wells, 

Clements and Coffin. The net yearly decline for the Diamond A Cattle 

Company well was 3.25 feet in 1947 as compared with 1.56 feet in 1946. 

Water levels in the wells in the intake area at the end of 1947 were still 

above the previous low levels ebserved in 1941 prior to the above-normal 

precipitation in late 1941 and early 1942.

Water levels in wells in artesian-intake area, in feet belor* land-surface 

datum, showing seasonal changes during 1947

Location 

No.

Owner

Jan. 15, 22, 23 

Mar. 14, 19 

May 14, 15 

July 14, 17 

Sept. 9, 12 

Nov. 5, 10

Change : 

Jan. 46-47 

Jan. 47-48

Highest and lowest

11.22. 

1.312 

H. L. 

Wood

256.41 

256.18 

b257.49 

259 . 42 

260.82 

260.53

-0.50 

-2.49

12.23. 14.23. 

5.320 8.340 

J. Diamond A. 

Herbst Cattle Co.

a236.47 261.29 

235.63 261.27 

a237.99 262.56 

b238.62 263.65 

240.09 265.04 

240.17 ai265.44

-1.07 -1.04 

J-2.35 -3.25

January water levels , in feet

16.23. 

15.323 

D. W. 

Runyan

215.51 

216.07 

216.85 

218.24 

219.43 

219.02

-1.56 

-3.26

below

18.23. 

5.333 

Joe 

Clenents

387.46 

388.82 

b390.81 

394.17 

396.93 

397.73

J-11.58

19.23. 

27.111 

C. R. 

Coffin

b372.33 

b371.52 

b373.03 

(a) 

1381.35 

372.40

-3.50 

J-1.77

land-surface datum

Well T« ,. « T Record Year No. Highest Year Lowest Year began mlsslng

11.22.1.312 

12.23.5.320 

14.23.8.340 

16.23.15.323 

18.23.5.333

19.23.27.111

253.75 

228.74 

258.00 

211.92

368.83

1945 

1943 

1945 

1945

1946

256.41 

243.33 

270.01 

225.70

379.30

1947 

1941 

1941 

1941

1941

1945 

1941 

1941 

1941 

1947

1941 1

 

945

a Pumping.

b Pumping recently.

i Measurement uncertain.

J Influenced by pumping.

18.23.5.333. Joe Clements. Used drilled stock well, diameter 6 inches, 

depth 420 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, west aide of well, 

0.40 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill beginning with 

measurement in March 1946.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1945-46

Date

July 21, 

Sept. 17 

Mar. 16,

1945 

1946

Water 

level

385.50 

388.03 

392.23

Date

May 

July

18, 1946 

15

Water

level

391.55 

392.84

Date

Sept. 9, 1946 

Nov. 18

Water 

level

394.14 

386.39

930250 O 51 14
204 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

X ,

' ' £./ V ROSWELL

Line showing rise (+) or 

decline (-) of wafer level, 

in feet; interval five feet

Shading shows area in 

which witer level declined; density of shading increases with omounf o* decline

Figure 14.--Map showing change in ground-water 

Roswell Basin, Chaves County, N. Mex. , from 

January or February 1948.

level in northern part of 

January or February 1942 to
NEW MEXICO, GRAVES A1ID EDDY COUNTIES 205

Shallow wells

In the 6-year period from January 1942, when water levels were generally at the highest levels on record, to January 1940, the water levels in 

the Roswell basin declined to the lowest levels on record over a major 

part of the area where shallow water is pumped for irrigation. In this 

period net declines of more than 10 feet have taken place over the major 

part of the irrigated area of the Roswell basin and declines of more than 

30 feet have occurred in the heavily pumped areas northwest and southwest 

of Hagerman and Artesia. Declines of water level of more then 10 feet occurred over about 200 square miles and more than 20 feet over about 65 

square miles. (See accompanying figures.)

In the northern end of the Roswell basin, near Roswell, the water 

levels have shown relatively small declines of 1 foot a year or less since 

1942. This is the area of natural ground-water discharge and1 the effetts 

of pumping are balanced somewhat by a decrease in natural discharge with, 

as a consequence, only small declines of water level.

The water table in the Roswell basin lowered from January 1947 to 

January 1948 over most of the area where appreciable amounts of shallow 

water were used for irrigation. The water table showed a net lowering of 

more than 2 feet over an area of about 263 square miles, more than 4 feet 

over about 126 square miles, and more than 6 feet over about 49 square 

miles. These areas are considerably greater than those in 1946 when the 

water table lowered more than 2 feet over an area of about 117 square 

miles, more than 4 feet over about 18 square miles, and more than 6 feet 

over about 3 square miles. The greatest declines occurred ir the southern 

t part of the basin, in Eddy County, where the greatest increase of pumpage 

occurred. A net lowering of water level of more than 10 feet occurred 

over an area of about 9 square miles during 1947. This excessive lowering 

took place mainly north and south of Artesia where net lowerings of only 

2 to 5 feet had taken place in the preceding year. The maximum observed 

decline from January 1947 to January 1948 was more than 14 feet and took 

place in a well at the northwest corner of Artesia.

Prom January 1947 to January 1948 the water table in Chrves County declined more than 2 feet over an area of about 110 square miles, more than 

4 feet over an area of about 45 square miles, and more than 6 feet over 

about 7 square miles. The declines were the greatest in the heavily pumped 

area southwest of Hagerman and north of Lake Arthur.
206 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

EXPLANATION

Observation we

Line showing rise (+) or 

decline (-) of water level, 

in feet; interval five feet

Shading shows area in 

which water level declined; density of shading increases with a- 18 

mount of decline

Figure 15.--Map showing change in ground-water level in southern part of 

Roswell Basin, Chaves and Eddy Counties, N- Vex., from January 1942 to 

January 1948.
NEiV MEXICO, CRAVES COUNTY 207

In the Eddy County part of the Roswell basin the water table declined 

more than 2 feet over an area of about 150 square miles, more than 4 feet 

over about 80 square miles, and more than 6 feet over about 42 square miles. 

In three areas totaling nearly 9 square miles, the water table declined 

more than 10 feet. The maximum declines of water level occurred in the 

heavily pumped areas northwest and southwest of Artesia and north of Lakewood.

The continued yearly declines in water level over the prat years have 

resulted in large pumping lifts in certain areas and may cause abandonment 

of some wells when farm profits decline.
Part 2. Water levels in January or February 1947 and highest and low

in feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Febru

feet

Location 

number

10

10

11 

11

.24.8.111 

8.333 

15.342

16.133 

17.111 

17.122 

18.424 

20.344-

22.322 

27.111 

32.111 

33.244 

34.333 

36.222 

.25.17.344 

18.222 

IS. 331 

29.222 

.23.1.433 

12.221

.24.6.243 

6.311 

6.433 

6.444 

S.122 

10.114 

10.224 

10.321 

13.144 

14.313b

15.421

See Water

Owner also Jan. 1947 Change 

Part Level Day 1946-47

0. S. Stockton 

Ira Lee 3 

Vii . G. Grawford

G. D. Perrine 

C. C. Henry and G. P. Mabry 

Mr. Howard 

L. T. Lewis 

Clyde Elackwell

A. B. Carpenter 

Jack Taylor 

F. W. Lewis 

J. Westover 

Elmer Butler 

State of New Mexico 

P . E . Cannon 

J. R. Pendergrass 

P. G. Smith, Jr. 

U. S. Government 

S. M. Wiggins 

S, P. Hannifin

J. A. Moore (iieasurements 

R. B. V.irtz 

Mr. Y.atkins 

Morrie Huff 

Raymond KoCutchen 

Claude Hobbs 

C. E. Smith 

G. A. Oney 

Frank Peters 

J. F. luartln Filling Station

M. L. Barnett

5 

3

3

3 

5

3 

5

5

42.44 i 5 

5 40.67 i 5

24. 3S i 5 

39.23 i 5 

27.56 i 5 

a 38.15 15

13.80 i 5 

18.13 i 5 

28.45 i 5 

e 6.0 i 5 

4.48 i 5 

2.13 15 

6.62 i 5 

7.83 i 5 

34.06 i 5 

1.21 i 5 

57.67 i 4

discontinued, well 

(a) i 4 

35.38 14 

35.53 i 4 

32. S3 i 3 

20.54 i 3 

13.64 i 3 

a 25.68 13 

13.82 i 3 

(Measurements disc 

well dry] 

b 33.81 i 4

-1.42

+ .07 

-.31 

-.21 

-.25

+ .41 

+ .1S 

-.97

-.03 

+ .05 

+ .35 

+ .56 

+ .34 

-.24

plugged

-.26 

-.33 

-.04 

+ .11 

+ .19 

-.48

ontlnued

+ .52

« See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels in January or February 1947 and highest and lo

in feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Febr

feet Continued

Location 

number

11.24.15.431

17.121a

18.333

22.333

23.411a

23.433

23.433a

28.113

29.144

29.333

34.411b

36.133

36.211

36.333

11.25.6.123a,

6.421a

22.333

28.234

28.244

28.333

29.111

29.343

29.444

30.333

31.223

31.433a

31.433b

31.433o

32.333

12.24.13.111

23.Mla

l!i.25.2.Lot 3

2. Lot 4

3.334

7.144a

See

v*ate

Owner also Jan. 1947 Change 

Part Level Day 1946-47

M. L. and S. Barnett

D. H. Johnson

G. V. Coker

John Tweedy

H. E. Babcock, Jr.

Tweedy Gin (Measurements

do

Rocky Arroyo School

Belle Hurst

F. W. Clow

Belle Hurst

Vi'iley Grizzle

Russell Smith

ttiley Grizzle

J. P. White & Co.

do

Mrs. T. E. V.hitney

E. Whitney

'R. 0. Whitney

Unknown

Farmers Incorporated

Albert Hobson

Glenn Wheeler

J. P. White & Co.

Ruby Brown

Albert Watson

do

do

George Bogart

Leora Newman

Monte Goodln

B. F. Heine

V. H. Hodges

J. W. Young

Olivia Etz

5

5

5

.

.

34.69

53.23

84.10

44.22

c 11.80

discontinued

.

3

.

.

.

.

.

.

3

.

.

.

.

.

.

4

.

5

.

.

5

3

.

.

.

.

20.40

61.79

80.23

85.84

44.61

28.25

19.02

30.68

C 24.93

6.59

7.85

8.70

8.15

9.77

8.30

7.55

8.96

13.23

13.13

.....

28.24

27.31

o 24.29

65.85

78.52

16.29

13.84

30.47

40.48

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 4

, well

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 4

i 3

i 3

i 3

i 3

i 3

i 3

i 3

i 3

6

i 3

i 3

.

i 3

i 3

i 3

i 3

i 3

31

31

31

31

+0.55

-.43

-.09

+ .21

filled)

-3.97

+ .31

-.66

-.46

-1.19

-.33

-.46

-9.96

-.56

-.06

-2.08

-1.50

-.79

-.55

-1.11

+ .29

-.05

-.60

.....

-.57

+1.03

-.02

+ .12

+ .20

+ .50

-.98

-.33

* See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels in January or February 1947 and highest and lo

In feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Febr

feet Continued

Location 

number

12.25.9 .422

13.111

16.111

16.222

22.231

25.413

26.311

27.211

30.222

33.112

34.211

34.431

35.111

35.131

35.311a

35.311b

35.311C

35.411a

36.133

36.142

36.211

36.313

12.26.7.421

18.221

18.221a

29.333

30.213

13. 25.X. Ill

1.331

3.111

5.111

6.333

8.133

10.344

11.111

Se

Owner al 

Pa

Cumberland townsite

1C. E. Col clazier

Ernest Nelson

State of New Mexico

Mi . T . Clardy

Ann E. Freeman

J. K. Murphey

V. . T. Clardy

Ivy Woodman

H. D. iftager

Donald Corn

Jack Mask

C. E. Smith

do

H. G. Moberly (Measurements

do

Jack Mask

A. C. Stone 3

H. Kuykendall

0. B. Berry

Unknown

M. L. Kuykendall

Cecil Johnson

do

do

T. S. Lawing

Lowman V.'iley

M. L. Knykendall

Will Schaaphok

Grace Stanley

W. H. Belcher

R. L. Lowe

IN. H. Jef fries

H. 'A. Reinlcke

Kermit Southard

3

.

.

.

5

.

.

.

.

.

5

.

5

.

5

.

*

5

3

3

.

.

.

.

.

.

3

.

e

so "Jan. 15)47 

rt Level Day

4-»%35

15.86

33.18

57.04

80.89

36.25

66.95

76.21

80.19

88.10

65.43

62.97

57.30

59.95

discontinued,

56.90

5 57.33

a 80.93

32.72

a 47.67

44.06

1.43 1

b 24.25 1

15.09 i

16.19 1

23.83

22.94

24.17

68.98

62.21

80.87

62.74

(a)

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

Wate

Change 

1946-47

-1.67

+2.29

+ .30

-1.84

-3.18

-3.29

-3.66

-3.23

-.14

-3.95

-3.93

-3.66

-3.60

-3.19

well dry)

31

31

31

31

-Z1

OX

31

3

3

3

3

31

C3Q

29

30

30

30

30

30

-9.13

-40.98

-7.36

+1.14

-.14

+1.79

-.74

+9.85

-2.99

-3.56

+ .75

+ .14

+2.99

* See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. V»ater levels in January cr February 1947 and highest and lo

in feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Febr

feet Continued

Location 

number

13.25.11.343

11.433

12.133

12.311

13.113

13.131

13.133

13.233a

13.233b

13.311

13.433

14.131

14.231

15.311

15.422

17.411

23.111

24.333

26.211

26.222

27.111

27.211b

32.411

34.433a

35.311a

35.322

36.421a

36.4210

13.26.5.111

5.231a

5.231b

5.231c

Owner s 

a

P

J. E. Brockman

do

M. E. Colclazier

do

IK. F. Kerr

Fletcher Bros.

do

Vt. F. Kerr

do

Fletcher Bros.

Mrs. J. VV. Weir

M. C. Conn

Vvilliam Zappe

Rex Richmond

do

R. Thaman

I. F. Wortman

Hal Bogle

Belle Hurst

do

Hal Bogle

do

William Brashler

Vi. F. Kerr (Measurements

Vi. F. and L. D. Kerr

W. F. Kerr

R. M. V.'are

do

R. H. Aston

C. P. Sterrett (Measurements

do

do

ee

VJate

Iso Jan . 1947 

art Level Lay

59

5 50

5 37

34

3 46

45

. a 66

34

35

. a 73

37

64

57

81

64

73

5 49

5 53

60

53

74

. e 80. _

.95

.94

.00

.88

.73

.29

.94

.55

.25

.42

.69

.48

.80

.94

.90

.26

.76

.48

.85

.80

.93

.2

discontinued) .. .....

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

29

29

29

30

PQCt V

Change 

1946-47

-0.65

-.23

+2.69

-1.03

+ .64

-17.25

+ .78

+ .98

-20.83

+1.56

+ .95

+ .05

-1.88

+1.30

-10.11

+10.23

+2.92

+3.08

+2.83

-2.23

74

71

54

55

15

.63

.78

.30

.24

.64

discontinued

14

5 18

.01

.39

29

29

29

29

29

+ .07

+ .68

+1.14

+2.22

-.31

, well dry)

29

29

-.40

* See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels in January or February 1947 and highest and lo

in feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Febr

feet Continued

Location 

number

13.26.5.331

7.333

7.433

8.332

14.331

16.114a

16.114b

16.114C

17.321

17.443

17.444

18.311

19.222

19.333

19.343

19.432

20.113

20.333

22.331

23.111

28.111

28.121

28.221

28.221b

28.311

29.111

29.113

29.211

29.333

31.241

31.311

33.421

34.313

34.431

Owner

IV. 'JV. Harris

Howard Amason

See Y.'ate

also Jan. 

Part Level

5

4

18.27

14.00

J. E. Sinn (Measurements discontinued,

G. 11. Sterrett

G. C. and H. E. Saunders

U. S. Government (fish

hatchery)

do

do

Leo Nowak

H. Vandenbout

do

VV. F. Kerr

A. T. Stone

Hal Bogle

do

Tom Bogle

A. T. Stone

Mrs. 0. W. Lockhead

G. C. Saunders

G. C. and H. E. Saunders

Joe Nowack

Geo. Grassie

Hal Bogle

do

Joe Giles and Anna Heinzel

J. H. Reid

Kermit 0. Southard

J. H. Reid

M. Y. Monical

Hal Bogle

t . 0 . Ivloore

E. P. Kalone

Elton Lankford

Mrs. Klizabeth Cole

.

3

.

.

.

3

.

.

.

.

.

.

5

5

.

3

5

5

.

.

..

.

.

.

8.33

c 9.98

11.72

8.33

8.76

b 19.33

13.96

13.87

a 22.81

21.38

p 18.20

26.40

13.85

17.85

S on . a\J

a 33.93

19.98

19.87

9.76

13.44

14.18

18.48

18.25

52.12

19.92

12.27

20.55

1947 

Day

29

6

well

29

28

29

29

29

30

28

28

29

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

Change 

1946-47

-3.74

+1.69

filled)

-2.56

-6.65

-3.02

-2.91

-2.89

-7.70

-.94

-1.27

-1.16

-t-1.45

+15.12

+1.28

+1.09

-27.16

-6.00

-3.54

-2.60

-2.88

-1.29

-.39

+ .86

-3.75

-2.91

 -- See footnotes at end of table,
Part 2. Water levels in January or February 1947 and highest and low

in feet belov« land-surface datuc, and change from January or Febru

feet Continued

Location 

number

14.25.1.112

1.343

1.344

2.233a

2.431

2.444

8.411

11.333

12.133a

12.133b

12.313

12.314

13.213

13.311a

14.131

20.443

24.133

25.111

25. Ilia

25.221

36.111

36.211

14.26.3.111

3.243

3.413

3.442

4.133a

4.141

4.231

5.131

5.211

5.243

5.433

5.433a

6.111

Owner

See ftater 

also Jan. l«47 

Part Level Day

P. R. Fuller (Measurements discontinued,

A. V< . Langnegger

V. F. Flores

L. T. Lewis

J. V. Thomas

do

Ray Mathes

do

C. H. Whitman

do

L. T. Lewis

do

Calvin Graham

E. 0. Moore

Ray Mathes

Breeb Hurst

E. 0. Moore

J. K. Norris

do

do

C. H. Foster

do

Flora Y»est

Mary Brown

Howard Menefee

John Langnegger

W. E. Jacob s on

Roy Lockhead

G. E. Wade

L. lil. Harter

M. D. Henoud

J. D. S. McKinistry

D. L. Newsom

J . D . Jone s

Wiley Grizzle

3,5 65

3 72

87

. a 95

102

83

. e 83

87

85

82

89

104

3 75

5 80

77

74

. n 59

68

71

15

. a 16

11

19

23

24

5 21

5 33

29

25

. n 34

5 34

33

.98

.65

.42

.68

.33

.84

.0

.57

.19

.40

.13

.06

.17

.00

.95

.92

.93

.31

.80

.83

.80

.81

.38

.95

.66

.66

.01

.65

.76

.79

.62

.18

well

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

24

24

24

24

24

24

30

26

26

26

26

26

26

25

26

26

27

27

26

Change 

1946-47

dry)

-4.42

-.91

-2.92

-.10

-3.34

-3.42

-3.47

-3.57

-3.59

4.29

-3.76

-3.97

-3.00

-.49

-3.27

-3.77

-3.43

-4.15

-2.76

-2.72

-4.43

-5.51

-5.13

-4.34

-4.97

-4.51

-6.11

4.43

* See footnotes at end of table 
Part 2. 'Water levels in January or February 1947 and highest and low

In feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Febru

feet- Continued

Location 

number

14.26.6,142

6.211

6.232

6.241

7.443

8.112

8.243

8.312

8.433a

9.143

9.434

9.442

10.121

10.221

1C. 244

11.111

11.121

11.322

11.444

12.131

12.433b

12.121

14.212

14.421

14.441

14.443

15.113

15.333

15.333

17.122

17.211a

17.444

16.113

18.131

18.131a

19.211

Owner

W . L. Heitmann

Wiley Grizzle

Tom Andrews

do

W. W. Adams

G. L. Trultt

P. Flores, Jr.

N. C. Newsom

Tom Fergus on

V. R. Barnett

Cave Bros .

Oscar Cave

S. ','. Smith

John Langnegger

do

do

H. A. Kiper

See 

also 

Part

.

.

3

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

5

.

.

.

Water 

Jan. 1947 

Level Day

34.02

39.72

53.26

38.68

38.20

64.54

67.15

31.22

21.23

18.67

13.25

14.65

17.82

17.57

Larle Stewart (Measurements discontinued,

ft. E. Utterback

do

W. N. Olive

L. M. Lang

B. L. Barnett

Jim Michelet

do

Unknown

State of New Mexico

F. H. E"ans

E. D. Kenoud

R. A. and T. A. Bledsoe

M ill lam Salomon

Pearson Bros.

R. G. Campbell

William Cooke

do

Pearson Bros.

.

3

.

.

.

.

.

5

.

3

3

11.61

22.00

16.50

17.38

13.23

13.01

15.14

12.93

21.06

13.13

30.97

26

26

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

26

26

26

26

well

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

36

26

Change 

1946-47

-1.01

-1.77

+2.49

-3.25

-3.44

-3.61

-4.12

-1.67

-4.05

-3.59

-1.93

-3.14

-3.30

-2.23

filled)

-.69

+ .02

-.67

-.73

+12.01

+ .27

+ .34

-1.11

-5.38

-3V53

-6.53

(Measurements discontinued)

.

5

.

5

66.32

64.45

74.36

 74 OP i ^t <yd

67.27

27

27

25

25

25

-3.98

-5.47

-3.71

-3.97

* See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. '.,'ater levels in January or February 1947 and highest and l

in feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Feb

feet--Continued

Location 

number

14.26.19.242

19.311

19.444

20.143

20.334

20.343

21.333

22.141

23.131

23.214a

23.413

27.111

27.424a

28.111

28.114

28.211

28.423

29.112

29.213

29.441a

29.441b

32.131a

32.331

35.344

15.24.23.344

27.344

28.244

32.211

34.341

35.143

36.243

15. 25. 12. Ilia

12.212b

12.421

24.111

24.211

0«<ner

Oscar H. Pearson

W. C. V^est

E . E . Lane

Pearson Bros.

E. Langnegger

do

G. E. V/ade

Vn'ayne .Adams

E. A. White

F. E. Pilley

E. A. White

J. L. Ogle

M. D. Brown

Y» ill lam Langnegger

do (Measurements

L. T. Lewis

do

P. E. Stoes

do

J. W. Viiggins

do

B. F. Knoll

B. E. Spencer

J. 4' Mitchell

Carroll Jackson

S. A. Lanning

State of New Mexico

Carl Kangum

S. A. Lanning

E. P. Malone

State of New Mexico

Jack Palmer

Unknown

C. H. Foster

Hal Bogle

do

See Yi'a

also Jan. 1947 

Part Level Day

4

.

.

.

.

.

5

.

.

.

.

.

5

79.31

n 66.03

76.59

80.99

85.99

57.69

33.82

14.13

14.38

14.60

17.61

25.40

c<7.98

discontinued,

5

.

5

5

.

.

5

3

3,5

.

5

.

3

.

.

a

.

5

5

.

40.22

22.78

89.09

79.52

56.68

b 56.25

72.50

57.03

69.64

a 66.75

58.80

88.40

a 41.40

33.23

22.66

(a)

50.49

53.89

13.01

16.30

7

25

24

25

24

24

26

26

26

26

25

25

24

well

24

25

24

24

24

24

24

24

25

16

16

16

16

16

16

23

23

23

23

23

Change 

1946-47

-5.76

-7.55

-4.06

-7.78

-4.84

-6.49

-3.54

-.78

+ .58

+ .55

-1.96

+ .17

-8.57

filled

-4.34

-1.55

-4.86

-4.94

-5.18

-5.09

-2.17

-12.30

-.55

+ .60

-.31

+8.79

-1.79

+1.72

-.68

. . . . .

-1.89

-2.55

+ .19

+ .22

* See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels In January or February 1947 and highest and lo

In feet below land-surface datum, and change from January or Febr

feet Continued

Location

number

15.25.26

27

28

28

33

35

*ZC

oo

35

36

15.26.4.

5.

5.

6.

7.

8.

8.

9.

14

17

18

19

T Q.LS7

20

20

%Q

30

30

30

31

31

32

a

b

c

.423

.321

.331

.331a

.112

.111

.3-lla

.333

444

121

142

311

312

411

413

133

.222

.211

.112 '

.211

.442

.144

.431a

.111

.131

.224

.411

.111

.333

.231

Owner

R. T. Spence

Pearson Bros.

T. C. Sexton

do

Carroll Jackson

M. M. Spence

2. C. Robinson

do

J. M. Norrls

Harry Cowan

B. E. Spencer

A. Russell Estate

Calvin Graham

C. H. Foster

E. M. George

do

do

Breeb Hurst

E. M. George

R. T. Spence

Lake Arthur Cemetery

Paul Robinson

J. \V. Webb

Unknown

E. C. Jackson

Paul Robinson

1st Nat'1 Bank, Artesla

J. B. Crook

E. J. Gromo

B. E. Spencer

Mrs. H. C. Evans

See

also

Part

.

.

.

.

.

3

5

5

3

3

.

5

5

.

.

5

.

.

.

3

5

.

.

.

.

.

.

, .

Pumping. e Dry at depth

Pumping recently. f From

Nearby

recorder

Jan.

Level

3.65

30.20

32.34

39.71

21.28

29.23

40.74

31.61

28.62

40.19

51.82

45.13

48.20

49.02

29.59

29.13

22.10

6.83

25.44

42.01

35.65

28.73

19.48

8.37

7.46

11.51

14.87

12.53

17.65

9.26

given.

chart.

well pumping. 1 February.

1947

Day

17

17

16

16

16

17

17

17

17

24

24

24

23

23

24

24

24

24

24

23

23

17

17

23

17

17

17

17

17

17

J

k

m

'Wate

Change

1946-47

+1.29

-4.86

+1.89

-7.00

+2.90

+ .33

-2.56

+ .90

-.76

-1.16

-2.09

-5.41

-2.92

-6.86

-6.65

-.01

+ .12

-4.68

-2.09

-.30

-1.20

-.79

-1.23

+ .21

-.06

+ .20

+ .94

+ .50

+ .18

Also 194

Also 194

Flowing 
KEY!' MEXICO, CHAVES COUITTY 217

Part 3. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, showing 

seasonal changes during 1947

Location 

number 

Owner

10.24.

8.333

Lee

10.24. 10.24. 

17.111 32.111 

Henry Lewis 

and

Mabry ___

10.25. 11.24. 11.24. 11.25. 12.24.

19.331 10.224 28.113 6.421a 13.111

Smith Smith School White Newman

Feb. 3-5 40.67 39.23 28.45 34.06 13.64 61.79 5.59 65.85

Mar. 12, 15 41.52 40.10 28.07 34.34 b!8.92 60.79 9.36 6G.45

May 12-14 43.59 42.14 29.45 33.73 19.44 66.74 7.26 a75.13

July 11, 14 a65.09 ..... 30.28 a35.18 28.23 ..... 11.03 874.30

Sept. 9, 10 46.92 ..... 32.10 34.76 27.35 b72.69 10.70 76.08

Nov. 4, 5 45.16 45.75 52.16 b54.96 b!6.51 b70.78 8.70 72.85

Location12.25.12.25.12.26.12.26.13.25.13.25.13.26. 13.26.

number 9.422 35.411a 18.221a 29.333 8.133 13.113 14.331 17.321

Owner Town- Stone John- Law- Jeff- Kerr Saun- Nowak

site son j. ng ries ders

Jan. 28,30, 49.35 57.33 16.35 62.74 46.73 c.9.98 b!9.33

31

Feb. 3

Mar. 15 

May 13 

July 12, 15 

Sept. 8, 9 

Nov. 4,6,7

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 25-28 

Mar. 15,17 

May 13,14 

July 15,16 

Sept. 9,11, 

12 

Nov. 6, 7

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 16,17, 

23-25 

Mar. 17 

May 16 

July 16 

Sept. 11 

Nov. 7

48.94 

51.85 

53.21 

55.54 

54.40

13.26. 

28.121 

Grassie

19.87 

23.24 

17.94 

24.35 

26.47

b22.06

14.26. 

32.331 

Spencer

57.03

59.11 

51.83 

52.23 

50.10 

53.45

63.10 

61.13 

C72.80 

67.62 

60.64

14.25. 

1.344 

Flores

65.98 

66.05 

155.61 

71.54 

75.93

75.03

14.26. 

35.344 

King

69.64

a70.38 

69.63 

70.16 

70.23 

70.52

15.09 

014.75 

14.62 

15.33 

15.73 

C16.02

14.25. 

2.233a 

Lewis

72.65

76.22 

b83.63 

b83.35

82.33

15.24. 

32.211

Man gum

a41.40

a42.59 

a43.60 

a45.72 

a46.81 

45.52

16.

16. 

16. 

17. 

17. 

17.

19 

57 

08 

43 

09 

25

14.25. 

20.443 

Hurst

75. 

75. 

75. 

75. 

75.

75.

17 

36

55 

65 

79

90

15.25. 

35.111 

Spenoe

29.

27. 

t>28. 

b29. 

b32. 

30.

23

34 

14 

43 

36

45

65 

75 

77 

79 

78

.93

.68 

.80 

.85 

.06

14.26. 

7.443 

Adams

53

b55 

a53 

b41

b48

.26 

.78 

.60 

.40

.59

15.26. 

4.444 

Cowan

40

41 

41 

42 

42 

42

.19

.45 

.33 

.74 

.52 

.38

53.94 

C64.27 

C72.95 

C75.93 

58.03

14.26. 

12.131 

Utterback

22.00 

21.87 

21.34 

21.18

ell. 

6. 

11.

95 

19 

20

34.26. 

15.322

Evans

12.

10. 

a!5. 

b!4.

15.

13.

13 

37 

81 

77 

35

38

b!7.93 

b20.97 

b24.78 

b24.31 

13.60

14.26. 

15.333

Menoud

30.97 

31.23 

33.29 

36.26 

b45.85

34.73

15.26. 15.26. 

5.121 19.211 

Spencer Cemetery

51.82

51.91 

52.04 

52.17 

52.70 

52.41

?5.

35. 

37. 

38. 

39. 

40.

65

26 

23 

63 

85 

18

Pumping.

Pumping recently. 

Nearby well pumping^ 

Rainwater ran into well.

Part 4. Highest daily water levels in wells equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorders

11.25.29.444. Glenn Wheeler. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 15, 7.67; Oct. 7, 

13.65.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day Jan.

1 .... 

2 .... 

3 .... 

4 ....

Feb.

9.43 

9.38 

9.38 

9.45

Mar.

10.98 

10.59 

10.52

11. or

Apr.

8.92 

9.21 

9.37 

9.15

May

8.88 

8.92 

9.45 

9.83

June

9.74 

9.60 

9.78 

9.59

July

12.46 

12.48 

12.80 

12.96

Aug.

12.24 

12.22 

12.28 

12.04

Sept.

11.75 

12.09 

12.48 

12.53

. Oct.

12.48 

12.89 

13.17 

13.32

Nov.

10.51 

10.45 

10.43 

10.47

Dec.

10.56 

10.57 

10.58 

10.59
218 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

11.25.29.444 Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Dey

5

6 t

7

8

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Jan.

....

iC.96

9.01

9.08

9.08

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

9.27

9.30

9.33

9.30

9.32

9.30

9.28

9.37

9.38

Feb. Mar.

9.37 11.40

9.38 11.16

9.43 10.67

9.45 10.58

9.48 10.95

9.45 10.68

9.47 10.84

9.52 11.40

9.52 11.35

9.52 11.59

9.52 11.62

9.52 11.04

9.51 12.04

9.54 12.17

9.54 12.24

9.57 12.32

9.59 12.34

9.59 12.43

9.59 12.04

9.59 11.73

9.61 11.14

9.97 10.62

10.45 10.10

10.74 9.38

8.39

8.26

8.56

Apr.

8.70

8.41

8.19

8.01

7.89

7.88

7.80

7.80

7.73

7.69

7.67

7.73

7.68

7.63

6.41

8.79

9.05

9.30

9.13

9.15

8.76

8.57

8.74

8.85

9.34

9.04

May

10.13

9.96

10.15

10.36

9.48

8.77

8.51

8.32

8.25

8.21

8.17

8.19

8.17

6.15

8.14

8.50

8.46

8.69

9.17

9.53

9.80

9.80

10.04

9.92

10.22

9.97

9.71

June

9.48

9.97

10.48

10.92

1 XX 1 * ORCO

11.55

11.66

11.78

11.77

11.81

11.90

11.98

11.98

11.89

12.08

12.32

12.50

12.65

12.70

12.74

12.69

12.67

12.73

12.69

12.59

12. GO

July

13.10

13.10

13. OS

13.13

1 XO "^ OO££

13.28

13.36

13.47

13.46

lb.54

13.59

13.25

12.69

12.49

12.26

12.05

12.26

12.39

12.54

12.79

12.99

13.14

13.18

13.14

13.11

12.72

12.26

Aug.

11.97

12.05

12.30

12.47

12.64

12.75

12.80

12.83

12.93

12.66

12.82

12.75

12.26

12.26

12.40

12.66

12.86

12.82

12.82

12.91

13.05

13.04

12.56

12.19

11.98

11.71

11.58

Sept.

12.55

12.75

12.50

11.98

11.83

11.65

11.56

11.67

11.42

11.32

11.25

11.54

12.15

11.87

11.39

11.00

10.89

11.34

11.80

12.10

12.32

11.82

11.64

11.98

12.40

12.20

. Oct.

13.44

13.60

13.65

13.13

.....

.....

12.52

12.37

12.64

12.99

.....

12.90

12.57

12.13

11.67

11.25

11.03

10.66

10.60

10.59

10.57

10.60

10.60

10.57

10.58

10.57

Nov.

10.44

10.44

10.50

10.48

10.48

10.50

10.51

10.52

10.54

10.54

10.58

10.59

10.61

10.62

10.62

10.62

10.64

10.64

10.62

10.62

10.62

10.61

10.61

10.61

10.61

10.60

Dec.

10.58

10.56

10.57

10.57

10.57

10.61

10.61

10.62

10.62

10.57

10.59

10.65

10.65

10.64

10.64

10.69

10.62

10.63

10.69

10.69

10.70

10.68

10.69

10.85

11.06

11.65

11.81

h Tape measurement.

13.26.7.333. Howard Amason.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Date

Jan. 6

7

8

9

10

11

12

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Feb. 1

6

7

8

Water 

level

h 14.00

14.00

14.01

14.02

14.03

14.02

14.00

13.97

13.97

13.97

13.97

13.98

13.99

13.98

13.99

13.98

13.98

13.98

13.99

14.00

14.01

14.02

14.03

14.06

14.10

h 14.31

14.32

14.35

Date

Feb. 9

10

11

12

13

18

19

20

21

22

Mar. 11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Water 

level

14.40

14.44

14.46

14.46

14.47

14.43

14.42

14.40

14.38

14.34

h 13.77

13.76

13.76

13.76

13.76

13.77

13.77

13.76

13.74

13.74

13.74

13.77

13.92

14.00

14.09

14.18

14.30

14.43

Date

Mar. 29

30

31

Apr. 1

2

3

4

5

6

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

May 13

14

15

16

July 12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Water 

level

14.56

14.65

14.76

14.81

14.90

14.99

15.05

15.11

15.18

h 14.82

14.84

14.90

14.96

14.97

14.98

14.93

14.90

14.47

14.37

14.30

14.23

h 15.46

15.44

15.41

15.39

15.39

15.43

15.50

Date

July 19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

Sept. 5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Nov. 5

6

Water 

level

15.60

15.69

15.75

15.04

15.94

1G.04

16.16

16.27

16.35

16.38

16.38

16.98

17.06

17.14

17.21

17.25

17.18

17.11

17.05

16.99

16.93

16.87

16.82

16.80

16.79

16.78

h 16.15

16.17

h Tape measurement.
NEW MEXICO, CHAVES COUNTY 219

13.26.7.333--Continued.

Highest dally water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Date

Nov. 7

8

9

10

11

12

Dec. 5

6

7

Water 

level

16.19

16.25

16.29

16.31

16.33

16.35

16.57

16.57

16.56

Date

Dec. 8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Water 

level

16.56

16.56

16.56

16.57

16.57

16.58

16.58

16.58

Date

De c . 16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

Water 

level

16.58

16.58

16.58

16.58

16.59

16.59

16.58

16.57

Date

Dec. 24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Water 

level

16.56

16.55

16.54

16.51

16.48

16.44

16.40

16.37

14.26.19.242. Oscar H. Pearson. Recorder removed. 

Richest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

(From recorder charts)

1947

Jan. 1 

2

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

23

24

25

26

27

28 

29

30

Feb. 6 

7 

8

9

79.79 

79.79

79.28

79.26

79.16

79.09

79.06

79.05

79.00

78.98

h 78.62 

78.68

78.80

78.93

79.00

79.12 

79.11

79.27

80.08 

80.09 

80.26

80.36

Feb. 10 

11

12

13

14

15

16

18

19

20

21 

22

23

24

25

Mar. 11

12

13

14 

15 

16

80.44 

80.50

80.54

80.51

80.53

80.62

80.65

h 80.83

80.85

80.86

80.89 

80.90

80.93

80.98

80.98

h 81.02 

81.05

81.20

81.22 

81.37 

81.43

Mar. 17 

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27 

28

29

30

31

Apr. 1 

2

3

4 

5 

6

81.45 

81.53

81.64

81.80

81.90

82.05

82.20

82.39

82.52

82.59

82.73 

82.93

83.06

83.31

83.43

83.68 

83.81

83.91

84.01 

84.09 

84.16

Apr. 7 

8

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

May 14 

15

16

17

18

19 

20

21

July 15 

Sept. 11 

Nov. 7

84.26 

84.33

h 86.93

86.97

87.07

87.15

87.23

87.33

87.43

87.54

h 87.27 

87.29

87.34

87.41

87.30

87.16 

87.10

87.06

h 90.32 

h 93.15 

h 89.61

h Tape measurement.

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation wells

10.24.8.111. Stockton. Reference point established Feb. 5, 1947, 

top of concrete well curb, 0.60 foot below land-surface datum.

10.24.8.333. Lee. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 13 inches, depth 

181 feet. Measuring point, top of casing west side of well, 0.50 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1946: Sept. 4, 46.99; Nov. 13, 42.32.

11.23.1.433. Wiggins. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 14 inches. 

Measuring point, lower inside edge of rectangular opening in north side of 

pump case, 0.80 foot above concrete pump base, 1.60 feet abovg land-surface 

datum. Equipped with turbine pump. 'Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1947: Sept. 11, 65.03; Nov. 4, 61.63.

11.24.13.144. Peters. Old measuring point destroyed, p'imp changed. 

Reference point established Feb. 3, 1947,top of casing, 0.50 foot below 

land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths of a foot between present and previous land-surface datum.

11.24.15.421. Barnett. Measuring point beginning Feb. 4, 1947, lower 

edge of 4- by 4-inch timber across concrete well curb, 0.36 foot above 

land-surface datum. Equipped with small pressure pump.

11.24.15.431. Barnett. Measuring point beginning Feb. 4, 1947, lower 

inside edge of rectangular opening in north side of pump case, 0.80 foot 

a.bove concrete pump baae, 1.16 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped 

wi th turbine pump.

930250 O 51 15
220 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

11.24.17.121a. Johnson. Casing extended 2 feet. Measuring point 

beginning Feb. 4, 1947, top of casing, 1.80 feet above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

11.24.18.333. Coker. Measuring point beginning Feb. 4, 1947, lower 

inside edge of rectangular opening in west side of pump base, 0.78 foot 

above concrete base, 1.10 feet above land-surface datum.

11.25.31.223. Brown. Reference point established Feb. 3, 1947, top 

of casing at north side, 0.37 foot below land-surface datum.

ll.25.31.433c. Watson. 90 feet north of well 11.25.31.433a. Drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 12 inches. Reference point, top steel channel 

over well, at land-surface datum. Measuring point, top of 12jf-inch collar 

on 12-inch casing, 0.05 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

12.25.22.231. Clardy. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1947: Nov. 4, 93.98.

12.25.34.211. Corn. Formerly owne^ by Mack Sharp.

12.25.35.111. Smith. Reference point established Jan. 31, 1947, top 

surface at northwest corner of concrete discharge box, 4.75 feet above 

land-surface datum.

12.25.35.311c. Mask. At southwest corner of earthen reservoir. 

Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 195 feet, drilled July 

1945. Measuring point, top of casing east side of well, 0.50 foot below 

land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

12.25.35.411a. Stone. Artesian well, 75 feet west of observation 

well, was plugged because of leakage September 1946.

12.26.7.421. Johnson. Measuring point beginning Feb. 3, 1947, top 

of casing, east side of well, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Possible 

discrepancy of a few hundredths of a foot between present and previous 

land-surface datum.

13.25.11.433. Brock.nan. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1947: Mar. 15, 56.60, dry at depth given.

13.25.12.133. Colclazier. Measuring point beginning Jan. 30, 1947, 

outer edge of J-inch hole in base of pump. Subtract 0.4C foot from tape 

measurements to reduce to top of concrete pump base, 1.1C feet to reduce 

to land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few terths of a foot between present and previous land-surface datum. New turbine pump Installed,

13.25.23.111. Wortrnan. Water from nearby artesian well flowing 

around observation well Jan. 30, 1947.

13.25.24.333. Bogle. Measuring point beginning Jar. 29, 1947, lower 

inside edge of rectangular opening in south side of pump case, 0.70 foot 

above top of casing, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

13.26.5.231c. Sterrett. 30 feet west and 75 feet rorth of house. 

Drilled domestic well. Measuring point, top ,Inside edge of pipe clamps, 

0.75 foot above top qf casing, 0.50 foot abo*Ve land-surfece datum. 

Equipped with pump arid windmill.

13.26.5.331. Harris. Well abandoned, pump removed. Measuring point 

beginning Jan. 29, 1947, top of concrete pump base, 0.30 foot above landsurface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths of e foot between 

present and previous land-surface datum.

13.26.19.432. Bogle. New turbine pump installed, 14-inch steel casing set inside of old galvanized casing. Reference point established 

Jan. 28, 1947, top edge of steel casing, 0.63 foot above land-surface datum.

13.26.22.331. Saunders. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 14 inches, 

depth 226 feet. Measuring point, top inside edge of casing, at north side, 

0.45 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.
NSW MEXICO, CRAVES COU1ITY 221

13.26.28.221b. Bogle. Middle well of 3 in north-south line, 150 

feet apart. Drilled irrigation well. Reference point, top of concrete 

pump base, 0.30 foot above land-surface datum. Eciuipped with turbine 

pump.

13.26.29.113. Southard. Formerly owned by J. H. Reid.

14.25.1.344. Plores. Formerly owned by A. \V. Langnegger. Windmill

and pump removed. Measuring point beginning Sept. 11, 1947, top of casing,

east side of well, 0.19 foot above land-surface datum.

14.25.24.133. Moore. Measuring point beginning Jan. 24, 1947, lower 

inside edge of rectangular opening in west side of pump case. Subtract 

1.35 feet from tape measurements to reduce to land-surface datum.

14.26.4.231. Wade. Measuring point beginning Jan. 26, 1947, top 

edge of opening in basal plate, inside of pump case, level with concrete 

pump base, 0.32 foot above land-surface datum.

14.26.5.131. Harter. Reference point established Jan. 26, 1947, top 

of concrete pump base, 0.09 foot above land-surface datum.

14.26.5.433a. Jones. 185 feot north of well 14.26.5.433. Drilled 

irrigation well. Reference point, top of upper surface of concrete base, 

at land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump with base of pump 

counter-sunk into concrete base.

14.26.10.121. Smith. Formerly owned by Levi Barnett.

14.26.14.443. Unknown. Pump lowered into dug pit. Reference point 

established Jan. 26, 1947, top of casing, 0.57 foot below lan-1-surface 

datum. Measuring point beginning Jan. 26, 1947, top of opening in basal 

plate of pump, inside of pump case, 0.50 foot below land-surface datum. 

Possible discrepancy of a few hundredths of a foot between present and 

previous land-surface datum.

14.26.17.444. Pearson. Measuring point beginning Jan. 23, 1946, top 

edge of 3/4-inch hole in base plate of pump inside of pump case, 0.13 foot 

above top of casing, 0.45 foot above land-surface datum.

14.26.18.131a. Cooke. 90 feet west of well 14.26.18.131. Drilled 

abandoned well, diameter 14 inches. Measuring point, top of casing north 

side of well, at land-surface datum. Equipped with pressure pump.

14.26.22.141. Adams. Formerly owned by J. E. Lusk.

14.26.28.111. Langnegger. Middle well of 3 wells in east-west line. 

Measuring point beginning Jan. 24, 1947, top edge of opening in basal plate, 

inside of pump case, 0.16 foot above concrete pump base and "land-surface 

datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths of a foot between present and 

previous land-surface datum.

14.26.28.211. Lewis. Measuring point beginning Jan. 24, 1947, top 

edge of opening inside of pump case, 0.16 foot above concrete base, 1.44 

feet above land-surface datum. New turbine pump installed.

14.26.29.112. Stoes. Previously reported as P. E. Stokes.

14.26.29.213. Stoes. Previously reported as P. E. Stokes. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 24, 1947, top edge of opening inside of pump case,

0.06 foot above top of casing, 0.26 foot above land-surface datum. New 

turbine pump installed.

14.26.32.131a. Knoll. Reference point established Jan. 24, 1947, 

top of concrete pump base, 0.35 foot above land-surface datuir. Possible 

discrepancy of a few hundredths of a foot between present and previous 

land-surface datum.

14.26.35.344. Kitchell. Measuring point beginning Nov. 7, 1947, top 

inside edge of 6-inch steel casing, east side of well, 2.30 feet above 

lancl-surface datum.

15.24.27.344. Lanning. Well not in use, measuring point destroyed, 

casing extended. Measuring point beginning Jan. 16, 1947, top of casing, 

1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths 

of a foot between'present and previous land-surface datum.
222 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

15.25.12.421. Poster. Reference point established Jan. 23, 1947, 

top of casing, 0.45 foot above land-surface datum.

15.25.24.111. Bogle. Measuring point beginning Jan. 23, 1947, top 

of casing, 0.67 foot above land-surface datum.

15.25.35.311. Robinson. Formerly owned by Paul Robinson. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 17, 1947, top edge of opening in basrl plate, inside 

of pump case, 0.06 foot above concrete base, 0.76 foot above land-surface 

datum. New turbine pump installed.

15.25.36.333- Norris. Pump removed, well abandoned. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 17, 1947, top of concrete pump base, 0.50 foot above 

land-surface datum.

15.26.6.311. Graham. Reference point established Jfn. 23, 1947, top 

of casing, 0.73 foot below land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a 

few tenths of a foot between present and previous land-surface datum.

15.26.7.312. Poster. Measuring point beginning Jan. 23, 1947, top 

edge of opening in basal plate, inside of pump case, 0.25 foot above' landsurface datum. New turbine pump installed.

15.26.9.133. George. New concrete pump base. Reference point established Jan. 24, 1947, top of concrete base, 0.30 foot above land-surface 

datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths of a foot between present and 

previous land-surface datum.

15.26.19.442. Robinson. Formerly owned by J. F. Frfzier.

EDDY COUNTY

Part 1. General discussion 

Roswell basin

The general discussion of water-level changes in the Eddy County 

portion of the Roswell basin has been included with Part 1 for Chaves 

County as the areas are part of one ccntinuous hydrologic area and cannot 

coherently be discussed separately.

Carlsbad area

During construction of the Carlsbad Army Air Base in early 1942 at 

the site of the City Airport, about 4j miles southwest of Carlsbad, three 

wells were drilled at the airport to furnish water for the base. A typewritten" report on the possibilities of obtaining water at this site was 

prepared by rf. E. Hale and C. V. Theis of the Geological rurvey "Memorandum 

on ground-water conditions in the vicinity of the City Airport southwest of 

Carlsbad, New Mexico." A report "Ground-water conditions in the vicinity 

of Carlsbad, New Mexico" was prepared in 1945 by W. E. Hale of the Geological Survey in cooperation with the State engineer of New Mexico. This 

report will be published in a forthcoming biennial report of the State 

engineer of New Mexico.
NEW MEXICO, EDDY COUNTY 223

A program of measuring water levels at regular intervals in the three 

airfield wells has been maintained in cooperation with the State engineer 

of New Kexico since their completion. Beginning in June 1944, water levels 

in two additional wells northeast of the airfield wells have been measured 

at bimonthly intervals. (See part 3.) Descriptions of the W'Blls are 

given in part 5.

The airfield wells are in the alluvial fill and on the east side of 

Dark Canyon, which has water only during floods. It is believed that the 

comparatively ;;ood quality of water obtained in the airfield wells is derived from recharge to the aquifer from the infrequent flood flows in Dark 

Canyon. Water of poorer quality occurs in the aquifer a short distance 

eastward toward the Pecos River. This poorer water is believed to be derived in part from leakage from the Southern Canal that carries surface 

water for irrigation of the lands of the Cerlsbad Irrigation Project of the 

Bureau of Reclamation.

Because of the poorer quality of water east of the airfield wells and 

the small easterly gradient of the water table of about 3 feet to the mile, 

excessive pumping of the airfield wells could draw in this poorer water if 

a decided relative lowering of water level occurred between the airfield 

wells and the water table to the east. The continued measurement of water 

levels in these wells is useful because of this condition and in determining the adequacy of the wells.

During the war the airfield wells were pumped at a rate varying from 

about 4 million gallons a month during the winter to more thai 16 million 

gallons a month during the summer. Since deactivation of the air base the 

wells have furnished water to a government-housing project at the field. 

The reported rate of pumping during 1947 varied from about 2 million 

gallons a month during the winter to about 5jj? million gallons a month during the summe r.

The water levels in these wells have shown a seasonal fluctuation. 

During operation of the air base the highest levels usually occurred during November and the lowest levels during June or July. During 1947, since 

cessation of air-force operations at the air base, the highest level occurred in March and the lowest level in early September. This change in 

the ti-ie of the seasonal high and low levels has apparently b?en brought
224 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

about mainly by the response of the water levels to the effects of pumping 

of ground water for irrigation on the farmlands to the east. Prior to 

1947, there were only a few irrigation wells in operation. During 1947, 

because of the shortage of surface water, a large number of irrigation 

wells were put in operation.

There has been an annual net decline of water levels since observations began in 1942. This annual decline in airfield,well 3, based upon 

readings from November to November, was 2.0 feet in 1943, 2.3 feet in 1944j 

0.6 foot in 1945, 1.8 foot in 1946, and 15.54 feet in 1947. During 1943 

and 1944 there were full-scale activities at the air base which were curtailed somewhat late in 1945 and in late 1946 water began to be furnished 

to the housing project. Large-scale pumping for irrigation was begun on 

the farms to the east in 1947. The greatest decline of water levels has 

occurred at the time of the large increase of pumpage for irrigation, that 

is, during 1947.

The decline of water levels during 1947 resulted in such a lowering 

of water levels that airfield well 1 had to be deepened and well 3 redrilled. Continued declines at the same rate as occurred1 in 1947 will endanger the water supply for the airfield and the housing project.
Part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 t

Location 

number

c

Owner 

lee

j 

I

'Wate

ilso Jan. 1947 

3 art Level Day

Change 

1946-47

Roswell basin

16. 25.1. Lot 3

l.Lot 13a

1.344

2. Lot 9

2. Lot 15

4. Lot 12

5. Lot 4

5. Lot 5

5. Lot 13

5.443

6. Lot 4

6.313

8.111

10.333

10.334

11.133

11.233

12.124

12.412

13.211

14.213

15.233

15.331

24.212

16. 26. 5. Lot 3

5. Lot 4

5.331

6. Lot 2

6. Lot 4

6. Lot 4a

6.333

7.121

7.321

8.111

15.333

Pear son Bros.

Charles Buck

Buck Bros.

Ralph Pearson

do

J. E. Taylor

E. P. Malone, Jr.

do

Fred Groom

«. j,;. Auit

F. 1.1. Nelson

Frank Childress

Pearson Bros.

Orval Gray

do

J. J. Terry

Iloah Buck

Buck Bros.

T. J. Terry

do

L. T. Lewis

J. H. Everest

do

Monroe Howard

Ed Taylor

H. V. Parker

Nancy Eipper

H. V. Parker

do

do

Scott Meyer (Measurements

L. T. Lewis

T. J. Frink

Ira S. Heser

Carl Manda

5 14

18

3 b 13

. a 18

5 19

12

10

10

3

12

3 12

4 28

. a 26

. a 69

51

37

34

19

5 15

27

38

78

94

41

5 29

33

IS

32

34

. -iO

.82

.58

.12

.27

.79

.58

.06

.63

.12

.43

.78

.74

.14

.37

.96

.28

.68

.86

.46

.47

.92

.30

.11

.27

.12

.00

.38

.11

.58

.22

discontinued,

14

10

17

12

.38

.44

.68

.04

16

16

15

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

15

16

15

14

14

16

16

16

14

17

17

15

17

16

15

well

15

14

15

14

-0.86

-.30

+ .53

+1.22

+ .53

+ .51

+ .09

-.41

+ .33

+6.23

+1.78

+1.08

-.81

-8.89

+ 1.29

-1.04

-1.06

-.26

+ .65

-1.27

-2.23

-1.69

+ .68

-.21

-.16

-.65

-.05

-.15

-.23

filled)

-.80

-.03

-1.21

+ .16
Part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to J

Location 

number

Owner

See 

als 

Par

V.at

o Jan. 1947 

* Level Day

Change 

1946-47

Roswell basin Continued

16.26.16.313

17.311

17.331

18.331

18.411

19.113

19.133

19.211

19.411

21.333

28.333

28.431

31.413

32.231

32.411

32.421

35.113

17.25.13.131

22.223

22.224

24.433

26.222

35.411

17.26.2.133

3.231

3.333

3.433

4.121

V. L. Sates

W. R. Roberta

Elzie Swift

llonroe Howard

Ira S. Reser

H. E. Hall

E. Jeffers

H. V. Parker

E. Jeffers

J. H. Everest

Irvin Dixon

R. E. Goleman

T. F. V/ilson

E. E. Green

do

W . 'M . Parker

J. T. Fulton

L. G. Monsehke

(Incorrect designation

J. M. Jackson

do

Mildred and M. L. Doss

Ed Kis singer Estate

Fred Savoie

H. R. Rogers

A. T. Woelk

Mrs. R. W. Box

.

5

.

9

.

5

.

3,5

.

3

.

.

.

.

5

5

.

used

5

.

5

3

5

.

^

8.00

28.04

15.99

24.70

25.52

27.02

27.98

19.71

34.16

8.93

18.50

16.70

49.11

29.63

25.60

C 32.30

12.12

103.22

previously

b 155.68

b 99.12

1OQ 44 J.w«7 . ^*±

122.49

9.65

10.49

10.38

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

15

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

11

for

11

11

11

11

14

14

14

-1.57

-1.60

-1.25

-1.25

+4.96

+ .30

+ .74

+3.02

-.20

-2.60

-1.97

-1.77

-2.43

-2.25

-12.03

-2.58

-4.87

well 17.2

-3.20

+7.47

-3.69

-.46

-.88

-.30

State of New Kexico (Measurements discontinued, well

filled)

4.121a

4.331a

4.331b

4.413

5.422

do

Howard Stroup

do

Fred Grawford

Joe Lu ce

5

.

.

16.60

13. 4i

17.48

15.47

14

13

13

13

-3.0±

-.34

-1.79

See footnotes at end of table.
NEW MEXICO, EDDY COUNTY 227

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Part 2. water levels in January 1947 and hiyheat and lowest recorded 

______land-surface datum, anc. change from January 1946 to Ja

Location 

number

18.26.7.234a 

7.234c 

9.133 

9.311 

10.233 

15.133 

15.311 

18.241 

18.323 

21.344 

22.314 

23.213 

24.131 

24.223 

28.132 

28.143 

33.111 

19.26.12.323 

12.323a 

12.333 

13.211a 

13.344 

14.431a 

14,431b 

27.233 

28.334 

28.441 

33.412 

20.26.6.431 

7.122 

7.421

8.112 

17.231 

17.411

Owner

See 

also 

Part

R< 

C. H. Hutaonpillar 4 

do 

Martin Yates, Jr. 

C. T. McCauley 

Charles Rogers 

J. D. Terry Eatate 

Charlea Martin 

W. B. McCrary 

do 

Town of Dayton 4 

Kra. V.'. D. Eads 

A. W. Eoyce 

B. G. Goodwin 

P. R. Ramuz 5 

Dayton School (Measurements di 

Town of Dayton 5 

Thelma Yates 

Forreat Lee 

do (Meaaurementa dis< 

Ollie Banks 3 

R. L. Houae 5 

R. ft. Rankin 3 

Albert Lee 

do 3,5 

Lakewood School 3 

Frank Howard . 

D. D. Sullivan 

J. H. Everest . 

J. G. Moutry & Sons 

P. S. Campbell 3 

E. Kanthei .

J. G. lloutry I. Sona . 

J. E. Howell 5 

J. H. -Angell 5

Viate

Jan. 1947 

Level Day

Change 

1946-47

>swell baain Continued 

56.47 7 -2.90 

56.58 11 -1.70 

37.03 10 -2.62 

36.76 10 -2.41 

15.92 10 -3.31 

24.33 10 -2.76 

21.69 10 -1.37 

51.32 11 -2.38 

56.68 11 -2.14 

45.37 9 -2.39 

14.85 10 -1.25

22.77 10 

5.25 10 

Lscontinued) 

52.87 9

27.33 

continued 

32.76 

19.10 

11.36

16.43 

49.51 

57.57

50.55 

52.15 

51.62

37.84 

55.50 

44.98

9 

, well 

9 

9 

9

9 

9 

9

9 

9 

9

9 

10 

10

-5.36 

41.22

+ .24 

filled) 

-.11

4.63

44.94 

43.97

-2.26 

-3.17 

-2.30

-.63

* See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to Ja

Location 

number

Owner

See _______________V.ater 

also Jan. 1947 Change 

Part Level Day 1946-47 

20.26.21.112 Jianuel Hernandez

Roswell basin--Continued 

17.31 10 +3.66

Carlsbad area

22.26.25.432

35.222

36.111

36. Ilia

22.27.30.133

R. V. Barfield

Carlsbad Airfield 3

do 1

do 2

'(V. H. Merchant

3,5

3,5

3,5

3,5

3,5

111.84

13S.34

139.24

138.91

99.06

i

i

i

i

i

6

7

7

7

6

-.01

-.31

-.26

-.26

+ .21

a Pumping,

b Pumping recently,

c Nearby well pumping,

f From recorder chart

i February.
230 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, showing seasonal 

changes during 1947

Roswell basin

Location

number

Owner

Jan. 11,

Mar. 17,

May 16,

13-16

18

17

July 16-18

Sept. 11,

Nov. 7,

Location

number

Owner

12

8,10,11

Jan. 9-11. 13

Mar. 18,

May 17

July 18

Sept. 12

Nov. 8,

Location

number

Owner

July 22,

Aug. 19

Sept. 17

Oct. 14

Nov. 11

Dec. 18

Feb. 13,

Mar. 18

Apr. 15

May 15

June 22

July 22

Aug. 14

Sept. 15

Oct. 27

Nov. 18

Dec. 30

Feb. 25,

Mar. 29

Apr. 22

May 24

June 22

July 25

Aug. 31

Sept. 19

Nov. 24

Jan. 22,

Mar. 30

May 24,

July 25

Sept. 21

Nov. 20

Feb. 4,

Mar. 20

May 22

July 16,

Sept. 12,

Nov. 20,

19

10,11

1942

1943

1944

1945

25

1946

17

13

21

16.25

1.344

Buck

Bros.

b!3.12

b20.19

b30.50

b33.56

b32.76

a!8.44

17.26.

24.333

Yates

3.15

2.50

3.03

5.26

5 PP CO

5.09

. 16.25. 16.26.

6. Lot 4 19.411

Nelson Jeffers

12.78 34.16

11.68 34.48

10.88 32.57

11.39 31.66

11.47 28.28

13.48 30.79

18.25. 18.26.

23.111 4.111b

Phelps Watkins

103.37 28.42

116.61 29.98

121.73 32.49

136.42 37.68

137.41 b46.05

120.35 34.52

Carlsbad

22.26.

35.222

Airfield

134.56

134.13

132.84

132.53

132.95

134.23

135.70

136.41

137.27

b!37.87

b!38.40

136.79

137.64

137.59

b!35.72

134.99

135.26

137.19

138.75

139.69

140.10

b!41.85

141.11

b!40.78

138.88

137.33

ail43.5

141.73

142.82

143.65

142.05

137.93

139.03

139.77

140.75

141.46

142.85

139.73

16.

28.

26.

333

Dixon

18.

26.

28.

32.

34.

31.

19.

12.

50

03

88

34

17

90

26.

333

Banks

32.

32.

34.

e38.

e38.

area

76

32

28

62

62

17.25.

35.411

Kissinger

122.49

122.92

126.70

128.82

130.86

130.61

19.26.

13.344

Rankin

11.36

17.

7.2

26.

44

Sccg17.26.

10.333

Gate a

glns

50.

55.

60.

66.

69.

62.

19.

14.

43

16

97

73

12

93

26.

9.89

18.97

(a)

(a)

(a)

12.07

19.26

17.26.

16.333

Cemetery

19.27

31.51

32.29

47.15

51.25

26.49

.20.26.

27.233 7.122

433 b

Lee

16.

10.27ac31.

10.57 20.

15.18ac34.

e!6.03 c

22.26.

36.111

Airfield

133.95

133.13

132.09

131.81

b!32.30

133.09

135.09

135.83

136.68

b!37.28

b!37.83

136.18

137.14

137.09

b!35.26

134.54

134.89

136.86

138.48

139.47

139.87

b!41.60

141.02

C140.54

138.84

137.39

141.85

142.91

143.56

141.81

137.88

138.98

139.72

140.68

141.41

143.35

139.62

'26!

43

07

26

95

65

04

School Camp49.51

53.40

53.53

b62.91

a65.07

60.47

bell

51.62

a50.35

54.48

60.25

ftp OC Qfi I7O

61.91

22.26.

36. Ilia

Airfield

134.10

133.22

131.91

131.50

131.96

132.78

134.75

135.48

136.35

d!36.97

d!37.55

135.89

136.81

136.76

d!34.94

134.22

134.48

136.49

138.07

139.09

139.51

C141.29

140.64

C140.28

138.47

137.55

cl39 19

141 '.57

142.68

143.39

141.63

137.54

138.65

139.37

140.35

141.08

143.03

139.30

* See footnotes at end of table.
NEW MEXICO, EDDY COUNTY 231

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, shewing seasonal 

changes during 1947 Continued

Carlsbad area Continued

Location

number

Owner

Feb. 6,7, 1947

Mar. 20,21

May 20

July 24

Sept. 6

Nov. 14

Location

number

Owner

June 22, 1944

July 25

Aug. 31

Sept. 19

Nov. 24

Jan. 22, 1945

Mar. 30

May 24,25

July 25

Sept. 21

Nov. 20

Feb. 4, 1946

Mar. 20

May 22

July 16, 17

Sept. 12, 13

Nov. 20, 21

Feb. 6, 7, 1947

Mar. 20,21

May 20

July 24

Sept. 6

Nov. 14

a Pumping.

b Pumping recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

22.26.

35.222

Airfield

139.34

139.34

142.85

150.32

156.10

155.27

22.26.

25.432

Barfield

112.13

112.17

111.82

110.58

109.45

111.41

113.92

114.68

115.43

114.28

110.73

111.83

112.57

113.30

114.16

115.39

112.14

111.84

111.83

115.32

123.76

127.78

127.03

22.26.

36.111

Airfield

139.24

139.25

142.77

150.18

154.95

154.70

22.27.

30.133

Merchant

99.02

98.86

98.57

97.60

96.80

98.94

101.42

101.68

102.04

101.03

98.15

99.27

100.05

100.50

101.80

103.07

99.53

99.06

98.95

102.24

111.97

115.15

113.95

d Nearby well pumping

e Dry at depth given.

i Air-gage reading.

22.26.

36. Ilia

Airfield

138.91

138.94

142.44

149.90

155.13

154.31

recently.

Part 4. Highest daily water levels in wells equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorders

16.25.6.313. Frank Childress.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Date

Jan. 1

2

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

16

17

18

Water 

level

28.55

28.55

h 28.54

28. §6

28.60

28.39

28.31

28.28

28.22

28.27

28.71

28.61

28.46

Date

Jan. 19

20

21

22

Feb. 18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Mar. 11

12

Water 

level

28.26

28.26

28.52

28.44

28.22

28.16

28.18

28.03

28.26

28.25

28.23

28.00

28.00

Date

Mar. 13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Water 

level

28.24

28.28

28 -28

28.07

28.06

28.03

28.04

28.09

28.08

27.93

27.97

28.07

28.14

Date

Mar. 26

27

28

29

30

31

Apr. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Water 

level

27.94

27.95

27.96

27.97

27.93

27.91

27.95

27.92

27.92

27.85

27.94

28.10

28.07

h Tape measurement.
232 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

16.25.6.313--Continued.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Date

Apr. 8

9

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

May 16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

July 16

Water 

level

28.00

2.7. 77

27.94

27.94

28.11

28.13

27.93

27 . 87

27.88

27.92

27.94

27.92

27.93

27.87

27.82

27.81

27.84

27.85

27.90

28.44

Date

July 17

18

19

20

21

22

23

Sept. 8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Oct. 28

29

Water 

level

28.46

28.55

28.55

28.46

28.48

28.41

28.43

28.68

28.62

28.63

28.67

28.84

28.67

28.66

28.80

28.71

28.72

28.75

28.64

28.56

Date

Oct. 30

31

Nov. 1

2

3

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Dec. 5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Water 

level

28.57

28.67

28.72

28.47

28.42

h 28.68

28.55

28.42

28.45

28.52

28.51

28.48

28.44

h 28.40

28.27

28.27

28.31

28.30

28.40

28.37

D-te

D'C. 12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Water 

level

28.37

28.36

28.12

28.13

28.28

28.34

28.25

28.25

28.40

28.22

28.22

28.30

28.35

28.44

28.34

28.24

28.10

28.05

28.03

28.03

h Tape measurement.

18.26.7.234a. C. H. Hutsonpillar.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Jan. 1

2

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

31

Feb. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

18

19

20

21

22

23

, 24

25

Mar. 11

12

13

14

56.63

56.63

56.47

56.46

56.43

56.37

56.32

56.28

56.24

56.24

56.24

56.26

56.23

56.20

56.02

56.06

56.01

56.01

56.00

55.98

55.98

55.98

56.21

56.21

56.21

56.25

56.26

56.28

56.29

56.32

h 56.74

56.75

56.83

56.85

Mar. 15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Apr. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

56.91

56.95

56.95

57.00

57.02

57.10

57.15

57.23

57.32

57.43

57.54

57.61

57.70

57.83

57.88

58.01

58.07

58.18

h 58.37

58.42

58.52

58.62

58.73

58.83

58.92

59.00

h 60.34

60.37

60.46

60.53

60.59

60.62

60.63

60.65

May 15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

July 16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

, 28

29

Sept. 8

9

10

11

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Nov. 8

h 60.89

60.90

60.92

60.91

60.91

60.91

60.91

60.94

h 63.36

63.38

63.43

63.48

63.53

63.58

63.63

63.68

63.73

63.78

63.83

63.88

63.93

63.98

h 65.83

65.84

65.87

65.89

65.96

65.98

65.99

65.99

65.98

65.98

65.98

64.20

Nov. 9

10

11

12

13

14

15

1*0. 5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

29

30

31

64.15

64.10

64.03

63.97

63.90

63.85

63.79

62.61

62.55

62.49

62.43

62.39

62.34

62.28

62.26

62.17

62.10

62.06

62.03

61.96

61.91

61.85

61.81

61.72

61.69

61.66

61.61

61.57

61.51

61.45

61.31

61.26

61.24

h Tape measurement.
NEW MEXICO, EDDY COUNTY 233

18.26.21.344. Town of Dayton. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 13, 14, 45.27; 

Sept. 12, 13, 50.97.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

______________________(From recorder charts)_______________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 45.42 45.35 45.58 46.47 47.37 47.84 48.55 49.53 50.64 50.69 50.85 50.59

2 45.44 45.32 45.56 46.50 47.37 47.85 48.58 49.58 50.67 50.68 50.88 50.55

3 45.43 45.33 45.60 46.54 47.38 47.87 48.61 49.64 50.70 50.67 50.91 50.52

4 45.40 45.35 45.58 46.57 47.40 47.91 48.65 49.67 50.73 50.66 50.91 50.52

5 45.40 45.33 45.60 46.62 47.41 47.93 48.69 49.71 50.77 50.66 50.92 50.50

6 45.36 45.34 45.65 46.65 ..... 47.96 48.72 49.75 50.79 50.65 50.93 50.49

7 45.38 45.34 45.65 46.67 ..... 47.98 48.75 49.80 50.82 50.64 50.94 50.47

8 45.37 45.33 45.66 46.71 ..... 47.99 48.77 49.83 50.85 50.62-50.94 50.46

9 45.34 45.33 45.67 46.72 ..... 48.00 48.79 49.84 50.87 50.62 50.92 50.46

10 45.33 45.28 45.69 46.78 ..... ..... 48.81 49.92 50.91 50.63 50.91 50.43

11 45.31 45.30 45.70 46.80 ..... ..... 48.86 49.97 50.95 50.62 50.88 50.40

12 45.29 45.28 45.72 46.87 ..... ..... 48.91 50.00 50.97 50.58 50.88 50.41

13 45.27 45.28 45.75 46.86 ..... ..... 48.93 ..... 50.97 50.59 50.86 50.38

14 45.27 45.30 45.73 46.89 47.45 ..... 48.99 50.05 50.93 50.61 50.85 50.34

15 45.28 45.29 45.80 46.90 47.47 ..... 49.01 50.10 50.93 50.63 50.85 50.35

16 45.32 45.30 45.78 46.97 47.49 ..... 49.04 50.13 50.92 50.63 50.84 50.34

17 45.32 45.31 45.80 46.98 47.49 ..... 49.08 50.15 50.90 50.64 50.83 50.31

18 45.31 45.34 45.83 47.00 47.49 ..... 49.13 50.18 50.89 50.63 50.82 50.27

19 45.28 45.36 ..... 47.04 47.51 ..... 49.16 ..... 50.87 50.64 50.81 50.27

20 45.33 45.39 ..... 47.07 47.53 ..... 49.19 ..... 50.83 50.66 50.79 50.25

21 45.35 45.44 ..... 47.09 47.55 ..... 49.20 ..... 50.81 50.69 50.77 50.20

22 45.33 45.46 ..... 47.11 47.56 ..... 49.21 ..... 50.81 50.70 50.76 50.21

23 45.33 45.50 ..... 47.15 47.59 ..... 49.26 ..... 50.80 50.71 50.73 50.19

24 45.35 45.51 ..... 47.18 47.62 48.30 49.28 ..... 50.77 50.74 50.71 50.17

25 45.33 45.55 46.02 47.23 47.63 46.37 49.33 ..... 50.76 50.75 50.71 50.15

26 45.31 45.55 46.16 47.25 47.66 48.40 49.34 50.44 50.75 50.76 50.67 50.13

27 45.32 45.55 46.20 47.26 47.67 48.44 49.37 50.49 50.73 50.77 50.68 50.10

28 45.31 45.55 46.26 47.28 47.69 48.46 49.40 50.53 50.71 50.79 50.63 50.06

29 45.29 46.31 47.32 47.74 48.49 49.43 50.57 50.70 50.81 50.64 50.05

3"0 45.33 46.35 47.34 47.77 48.51 49.46 50.59 50.70 50.83 50.59 50.02

31 45.55______46.59______47.80______49.50 50.61______50.82______50.03

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation walls 

Roswell basin

16.25.1.Lot 3. Pearson. Well casing apparently cut off. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 16, 1947, top of casing, 1.10 feet above land-surface 

datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths of a foot between present and 

previous land-surface datum.

16.25.2.Lot 15. Pearson. Pump removed, well abandoned. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 16, 1947, top of casing, 0.05 foot below land-surface 

datum. Possible discrepancy of a few hundredths of a foot between present 

and previous land-surface datum.

16.25.12.412. Terry. Measuring point beginning Jan. 14, 1947, top 

of casing, at land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few hundredths 

of a foot between present and previous land-surface datum. New turbine 

pump Installed.

16.26.5.Lot 3. Taylor. Measuring point beginning Jan. 17, 1947, top 

inside edge of rectangular opening in pump case, 0.64 foot above landsurface datum.

16.26.17.311. Roberts. Reference point established Jan. 14, 1947, 

top of concrete pump base, 0.04 foot above land-surface datum.

16.26.19.133. Jeffers. Formerly owned by P. M. Privett. ' 

16.26.19.411. Jeffers. Formerly owned by P. M. Privett.

16.26.32.421. Parker. Pump removed, well abandoned. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 14, 1947, top of casing, 1.00 foot below land-surface 

datum.
234 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTH.YESTE1N STATES

16.26.35.113. Pulton. Pump removed, well abandoned* New irrigation 

well with pump drilled 28 feet south of observation well.

17.25.22.224. Jackson. Previously designated incorrectly as 

17.25.22.223.

17.25.26.222. Doss. Windmill, tower removed from well. Measuring 

point beginning Jan. 11, 1947, top inside edge of tee collar on casing 

1.60 feet above land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few hundredths of a foot between present and previous land-surface datum.

17.26.2.133. Savoie. Reference point established Jai. 14, 1947, top 

east edge of east 6- by 6-inch north-south timber pump support, 2.69 feet 

below land-surface datum.

17.26.4.121a. State of New Mexico. About 150 feet south of well 

17.26.4.121. Dug domestic well. Measuring point, top edg^ of Geological 

Survey washer in 2- by 6-inch board across top of well cov?r, at center of 

well, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with Jrmd pump.

17.26.10.433. Sullivan. Reference point established Jan. 13, 1947, 

top of concrete pump base, 0.33 foot above concrete slab, 0.30 foot above 

land-surface datum.

17.26.15.211. Vogel. Reference point established Jan. 13, 1947, top 

of concrete pump base, 0.32 foot above land-surface datum.

17.26.17.423. Denton. Measuring point beginning Jan. 11, 1947, top 

inside edge of 8-inch steel casing, at north side, 1.20 fe«t above landsurface datum. Pressure pump and storage tank installed.

17.26.18.433. Baca. Reference point established Jan. 11, 1947, top 

of concrete pump base, 0.70 foot above land-surface datum. New turbine 

pump installed.

18.26.24.223. Ramuz. Formerly owned by Angeline Mackey.

18.26.28.143. Town of Dayton. Southeast of Dayton school. Drilled 

well, diameter 8 inches. Measuring point, top of steel collar on casing, 

at land-surface datum.

19.26.13.211a. House. 156 feet east of well 19.26.13.211. Drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 14 inches. Measuring point, bas«» of pump, west 

side of well, level with top of casing, 0.60 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

I9.26.14.431b. Lee. 10 feet northwest of irrigation well 19.26.14.431. 

Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 132 feet. Reference 

point, top of steel collar on casing, 0.30 foot above top of casing, 0.60 

foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump In 1947. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: July 16, 29.67, nearby 

well pumping; Sept. 10, 23.13; Nov. 18, 17.90.

20.26.17.231. Howell. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 14 inches. 

Measuring point, top of casing, 1.30 feet above land-surface datum.

20.26.17.411. Angell. Measuring point beginning Jan. 10, 1947, 

lower inside edge of rectangular opening in east side of pump case, 0.82 

foot above base of pump and land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a 

few tenths of a foot between present and previous land-surface datum.

Carlsbad area

22.26.25.432. Barfield. Unused drilled well, depth 140 feet. About 

15 feet west of east entrance road to airfield. Measuring point beginning 

Sept. 21, 1945, top edge of concrete well curb, 1.34 feet above top of 

casing, at land-surface datum. Equipped with hand pump prior to July 1945.

22.26.35.222. Carlsbad airfield well 3. In shed No. T-405, 612 feet 

west and 32 feet north of well 1. Used drilled domestic well, diameter 12 

inches, original depth 256 feet, cleaned to 200 feet August 1947. Equipped 

with turbine pump. Reference point, top of concrete pump base, 0.50 foot 

above concrete floor of pumphouse, 0.70 foot above land-surface datum.
NEW MEXICO, HIDALGO COUNTY 235

22.26.36.111. Carlsbaa airfield well 1. In shed No. T-403. Used 

drilled domestic well, diameter 12 (?) inches, deepened from 164 feet to 

194 feet in July 1947. Reference point, top of -concrete pump base, 0.35 

foot above concrete floor of pumphouse, 0.55 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

22.26.36.Ilia. Carlsbad airfield well 2. In shed No. T-404, 421 feet 

west and 108 feet north of well 1. Used drilled domestic well, diameter 

12 inches, original depth 260 feet. Reference point, top of casing, level 

with concrete floor of pumphouse, 0.30 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

22.27.30.133. Merchant. 50 feet east of U. 3- Highway £2, 50 feet 

north of east-west road, about 15 feet south of steel storage tank. Unused 

drilled well, diameter 6 inches, depth 207 feet. Measuring point beginning 

Nov. 20, 1946, top of concrete well curb, west side of well, C.35 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill prior to November 1946. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1942: Feb. 1J", 91.03; 

Mar. 9, 91.97.

HIDALGO COUNTY (VIRDEN VALLEY)

The Virden Valley is the New Mexico portion of the Duncar-Vlrden 

Valley, which lies along the Gila River in Greenlee County, Arizona, and 

Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Water-level fluctuations in typical wells in 

the Duncan-Virden Valley are compared with precipitation and pumpage in 

the Greenleo County, Arizona, section of this paper.

During 1947, 10 water-level measurements were made in 6 veils in the 

Virden Valley.

Well descriptions and water-level measurements

181 (*911, p. 75; 941, p. 213; 949, p. 294; *991. p. 246; 1021, 

p. 236; 1028, p. 243; 1076, p. 262). P. Lunt. SWiNWi sec. 32, T. 18 S., 

R. 21 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 194": Mar. 12, 

41.03; July 23, 44.56.

185 (*911, p. 175; 941, p. 213; 949, p. 294; *991, p. 246; 1021, 

p. 236; 1028, p. 243; 1076, p. 252). J. Pierce. SE^SE^ sec. 32, T. 16 S., 

R. 21 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947>: Mar. 12, 

31.42; July 23, 34.26.

201 (*911, p. 175; 941, p. 213; 949, p. 294; *991. p. 246; 1021, 

p. 236; 1028, p. 243; 1076, p. 252). J. E. Payne. NW^SEi sec. 2, T. 19 S., 

R. 21 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 

45.26; July 23, 48.16.

202 (*991. p. 246; 1021, p. 236; 1026, p. 243; 1076, p. 252). Byron 

Echols. SW^SWi sec. 2, T. 19 S., R. 21 W. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 12, 15.14; July 23, pumping.

217 (*911, p. 176; 941, p. 213; »949, p. 294; *991, p. 246; 1021, 

p. 236; 1028, p. 243; 1076, p. 252). Nancy 0. Pace. NE^SE-i sec. 12, 

T. 19 S., R. 21 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 12, 17.02; July 23, 22.65.

232 (*911, p. 177; 941, p. 214; 949, p. 294; *991. p. 246; 1021, 

p. 236; 1028, p. 244; 1076, p. 252). Ployd Johns. NEiNWi sec. 16, 

T. 19 S., R. 20 W. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: 

Mar. 12, pumping; July 23, 55.00, nearby we13 pumping.

930850 O 51 16
236 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTK.VESTERN STATES

LEA COUNTY (TATUt.:-LOVINGTON-HOBBS AREA)

Part 1. General discussion

Investigation of the ground-water resources of the part of Lea County 

in which ground water is used for irrigation was continued in 1947 in 

cooperation with the State engineer of New Mexico, primarily by measuring 

water levels in the system of observation wells. Results of this investigation, which began in 1929, have been published in the 9th to 13th biennial reports of the State engineer and results for the years 1938 to 1941 

are to be published in a forthcoming report of the State engineer. Records 

of water levels in past years in L&a County have been published in the 

following Geological Survey water-supply papers:

Year of record VJater-Supply Paper Page Hos.

1929-40 911 177-200

1941 941 214-227

1942 949 294-302

1943 991 247-255

1944 1021 236-245

1945 1028 244-252

1946 ' 1076 253-261

Water levels are measured in a large number of wells each January, 

when the residual drawdown of the water levels, due to the effects of the 

previous year's pumping, is slight, in order that the net yearlv change in 

water levels can be determined. (See part 2.)

Water levels are also measured at 2-month intervals in a selected 

group of wells to determine the seasonal fluctuations caused by the combined effects of pumping and precipitation. (See part 3.)

Water levels were measured in 94 wells in January 1947 and in about 

26 in March, May, July, September, and November. Two water-stage .recorders 

were in operation during the year. (See part 4.) A total of 228 measurements of water level was made during the year including 12 tape measurements made upon the recorder wells. All water-level measurements were 

made by U. N. Benge, except those in January which were made by C. S. 

Sonover and those in September which were made by R. S. Jones. 

Precipitation and purapage

Precipitation causes changes in the water levels by changing the 

amount of recharge to the ground-water body and by changing the amount of 

discharge from the ground-water body by pumping for irrigation. At times 

of near-normal or above-normal precipitation, the amount of pumping of
NEW MEXICO, LEA COUNTY 237

ground water for irrigation Is reduced and the amount of recharge directly 

from precipitation to the ground-water body Is increased. The net effect 

at such ti.nes Is a rise in water levels.

The precipitation for 1947, as reported by the U. S. Weather Bureau, 

was 8.33 inches at Lovington, 6.60 inches below normal, 8.82 inches at 

Pearl, 4.86 inches below normal, and about 11 Inches at Hobbs, July records 

for Hobbs not being available. Tne precipitation in 1947 was considerably 

less than In 1946 when above-normal amounts were recorded at these stations. 

Precipitation during the growing season of 1947 was also below normal with 

the exception of May when 7 inches of rain fell at Hobbs, 5.6 Inches above 

normal for May. The heavy precipitation In May coupled with good rains In 

March provided ample soil moisture and delayed the beginning of the pumpIng season to near the latter part of May, about 2 months later than usual.

The acreage of land served by pumps In Lea County increased greatly 

during 1947. The acreage of land irrigated in 1947 Is roughly estimated 

by W. E. Flint, county agricultural extension agent, at 9,300 acres, an 

Increase of 4,300 acres over 1946. The greater part of the Increased acreage has been planted to cotton of which about 5,300 acres was Irrigated In 

1947. Acreages of grasses for permanent pasture and alfalfa increased to 

about 2,000 acres In 1947. The greater part of the remaining acreage was 

planted to row feed crops. The exact number of pumps used for Irrigation 

in 1947 Is not known but was probably at least 150.

It is estimated that about 19,000 acre-feet of water was pumped for 

irrigation in 1947 In addition to about 8,000 acre-feet pumped for stock, 

municipal, and Industrial use.

Fluctuations of water level

The distances between observation wells In Lea County are so great 

that the relationship of the fluctuations of water level In different observation wells Is not always readily apparent. The water levels In observation wells which are at some distance from pumping wells show the effects 

of precipitation. Those In observation wells In lightly and sporadically 

pumped areas show varying fluctuations. Other observation wells, in the 

more heavily pumped areas, show mainly the effects of pumping.
238 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Water levels In January 1947 were at relatively high levels as a result of the above-normal precipitation in 1946. Because of the belownormal precipitation and the increase In pumping in 1947 water levels 

showed a decline from January 1947 to January 1948 in most of the observation wells. The declines were greater In the pumped areas than in outlying nonpumped areas. Also in the pumped areas, the net yearly declines 

were generally greater than for any previous year because of the Increased 

pumping of ground water for irrigation.

In the pumped area surrounding Lovington the water levels declined 

generally more than 2 feet from January 1947 to January 1948 with a maximum observed net decline of 6.64 feet In an irrigation well about 2 miles 

northeast of Lovington. In the pumped area near McDonald and Prairievlew 

the water levels declined generally from 1 foot to 2 feet from January 

1947 to January 1948, whereas, in the preceding year the water levels 

showed small rises In some wells and declines In others. In the lightly 

pumped area near and east of Humble City water levels declined In all wells 

and In a well a mile east and north of Humble City, declined 2.2 feet.

The water level In the artesian well of W. 0. Dunlap, 12.37.20.331, 

east of Tatum, declined 7.3 feet from January 1947 to January 1948 and 

6.4 feet in the preceding year. This large decline seems to have occurred 

because a large number of holes drilled Into the confininnr bed around Tatuui 

for geophysical prospecting allowed the artesian water to escape into the 

shallow-water body.

Water levels at the end of 1947 were generally above the previous low 

levels reached in early 1941 but In the pumped area aroun-i Lovington they 

were at their lowest recorded level. With the increase In the number of 

pumps, the general tendency in succeeding yaars in the pu-nped areas willDO a gradual net annual lowering of water levels except In years of abnormal precipitation. The magnitude of the annual declines in water level in 

particular areas will depend mainly upon the spacing of the wells and the 

amount of water pumped. Close spacing and large pumpage will result in 

large declines of water levels in some areas.
Part 2. V.ater levels In January 1&47 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January or Feb

Location 

number

12

12

12

13

13

13

13

14

14

14

.36.19.223

24.434

25.222

27.212

29.110

29.111

29.122

.37.20.331

.38.4.312

.35.11.222

19.211

.36.6.221

9.111

33.321

35.323

.37.3.131

3.133

7.121

7.234

13.132

28.230

28.413

.38.6.341

.35.30.141

33.433

.36.2.410

6.420

9.111

9.210

13.211

14.121

.37.3.113

14.112

16.421

20.410

20.412

Owner

0. V. Fisher

Jerry Clay

State of New Mexico

do

E. D. Holt

do

do

VJ. 0. Dunlap

G. G. Cope land

Ashley Green

Clara Elkins

R. VV. Dun can

Bob Baxun

Lewis Seaman

M. J. fccClish

J. K. Simpson

do

W. 0. Barrow (Measureme

iV. D. Pat ton

A. M. Brownfield

A. F. Hight

Mr. Dorn

Opal Fulton

VV. A. Andersen

do

C. M. King

See

also Jan. 1947 

Part Level Day

9

.

3

3

5

3

C »0

4,5

.

5

.

.

5

.

.

.

ints d

3,5

3

.

.

.

3

.

S. A. and Vii. B. Richardson.

A. C. Drake

Buford Rankins

Mat tie Chambers

V. M. Chambers

Lois C. Hobbs

R. W. Smith

School land

(Incorrect designation

Doyle Hudgens

.

.

3

.

.

3

.

used

5

a 26.67

b 5.74

20.18

33.14

29.63

30.72

27.88

+7.36

40.30

29.63

44.82

33.45

38.18

40.16

36.77

37.74

34.13

is continued)

29.61

28.53

32.90

43.94

46.57

40.06

39.71

39.27

39.36

40.76

35.77

40.79

31.98

34.56

29.45

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

16

15

15

15

15

19

16

16

16

15

16

16

16

15

15

16

15

15

15

16

16

16

16

16

previously for

33.93 16

V.at

Change 

1946-47

-0.27

+5.31

+ .75

+2.46

-.25 

-6.35

-.49

+1.79

-.07

+ .23

+ .15

-.10

+1.12

+ .64

-.21

-.58

-.38

-.63

+ .02

-.41

-.03

-.93

.00

-.03

-.04

+ .60

+ .06

-.31

well 14.37

-.40

 * See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. V.'ater levels in January 1S47 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January or Februa

Location 

number

14 

14

15 

15

15

15 

16

16 

16

.37.23.213 

23.232 

27.130 

.38.27.233 

27.240 

28.120 

.35.35.112 

.36.8.131 

14.131 

28.133 

29.410 

29.441 

33.211 

.37.10.113

21.330 

27.110 

27.111 

.38.22.441 

.36.1.400 

4. Lot 

4. Lot 

5. Lot 

5. Lot 

5.321 

5.411 

8.424 

10.233 

15.940 

27.133 

.37.19.200 

33.110 

.38.25.144 

28.444 

34.131 

35.110

 «- See

Owner

See

also Jan. 1947 

Part Level Day

Lee Whitman 

(Incorrect designation used 

J. fl. Fort ' 3 

1/i. LI. Gaines 

do 

Ilia Cox 3 

Will Gorrell 

Grren Eeatty 3 

Ben Graham 

J. R. Hale 5 

D. A. Hudgens 

H. R. Fleming 

Spencer Nymeyer 5 

ft. A. Simps on

R. V.'. Lean 3 

(Incorrect designation used 

C. L. Naul 5 

J. VV. Ivlotsenbocker . 

Lorene Easley . 

2 V(. L. Barbee 5 

12 E. H. Byers 4 

10 Mrs. Mary Coxey 

14 ;, . B. Phillips 5 

J. T. Gwinn . 

Mrs. E. J. Robinson . 

E. B. Yarbo 

J. E. Sinnons 

-T. C. Griffin 

State of New Mexico 

H. T. luontieth 

Elbert Shipp 

J. S. and Rose Eaves . 

J. L. Williams (Measurement 

Ralph Koe 3,5 

Mrs. P. S. Bennett .

footnotes at end of table.

33.90 

previously 

36.14 

36.17 

38.05 

25.50 

39.98 

39.93

44.53 

44.38

49.14 

34.91

b 30.17 

previously 

31.23 

31.67 

41.93 

46.59 

45.74 

46.82 

49.64 

48.36 

50.18 

51.79 

51.99 

48.59 

49.33 

30.32

16 

for 

16 

16 

16 

16 

15 

IS

19

19

16 

16

16 

for 

16 

19 

18 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

17 

18 

18 

18 

18

32.65 19 

s discontinued) 

35.39 18 

35.17 19

v'.'a

Change 

1946-47

+0.05 

well 14.3

+ .02 

-.77 

-1.25 

-.10 

-.24 

+ .16

-.22

-.81 

well 15.3

-1.10 

-.11 

+ .81

-.94 

-.42 

-.98 

-.28 

-.31 

-.58 

+ .30 

-.13 

+ .05 

-.52

.00

+ .18
Part 2. '.ater levels In January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and cnange from January or Februar

Location 

number

17.34.35.130

17.35.35.120

35.^13

17.36.3.333

17.37.13.310

26.333

34.441

36.141

17.38.27.133

30.113

30.312

34.113

18.36.27.111

18.38.2.131

4.232

15.241

22. ill

22.412

23.131

26.343

30 . 200

19.35.13.211

24.222

19.36.19.113

19.411

32.111

16.36.32.321

32.323

19.37.1.231

32.241

19.38.2.122

2.242

2.424

20.35.1.222

See

Owner

Phillips Petroleum Co.

(Incorrect designation

Phillips Petroleum Co.

State of New Mexico

John Catchings

lira. L. B. IVilhoit

B. J. Csudill

State of New Mexico

Vi . E . Ivlanni ng

>. . H. Martin

C. y. Hawkins

11. E. Eusby

State of Mew Mexico

Sam Dalmont

J. R. Isaacs

7.. L. Ore ebon

0. L. Key

to. C. Younger

Charles Mills

J. F. Mattox

fcrs. Sadie Da vis

Clara Fowler

F. K. Turner

L. S. Evans

C. K. Jordan

S . P . Jordan

E. T. Childers

do

Hobbs Country Club

Mrs. L. A. Andersen

A. C. Cheser

J. E. NIxson

A. G. Cheser

J. L. Viood

also Jan. 1947 

Part Level Day

3

used

3 >

3

.

.

.

.

.

3

.

3

.

3

3

.

m

3

3

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

j

.

5

.

3

80.08

previously

5 38.64

42.11

26.54

27.15

25.17

25.55

25.62

28.08

25.34

39.49

28.32

23.07

27.60

34.63

42.10

23.31

19.07

17.78

15.06

16.35

15.29

ii4.29

23.91

24.75

12.07

47.09

44.76

43.09

c 21.05

17

for

17

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

V.ate

Change 

1946-47

+0.60

well 17.35

+ .48

+ .27

+ .13

+ 3.47

+ .73

+ .52

+ .26

+ .31

+ .47

+ .13

+ .30

+ .48

+ .37

+ .71

+ .36

+ .64

+3.16

+1.74

+1.47

+ .22

+1.51

+2.48

+ 2.27

+ .58

+ .22

+ .92

+1.66

+ 1.79

-.38

iee footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Yi'ater levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datura, and change from January or Februa

Location 

number

20 .37.9.110 

9.110a

Owner

<A'. H. Laughlin 

do

See 

also 

Part

3 

3

'Aat

Jan. 1947 

Level Day

29.44 

28.65

17 

17

Change 

1946-47

-0.44 

+ .05

a Pumping. 

b Pumping recently. 

c Nearby well pumping. 

f From recorder charts. 

i Also 1937 

J Mar. 30. 

k Also 1946.
SEW MEXICO, LEA COUNTY 243

Part 3. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, shoring seasonal 

changes during 1947

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 15, 

Mar. 25, 

May 22 , 

July 26 

Sept. 10, 

Nov. 15

Location 

number 

Owner

16 

27 

23

11

Jan. 16-19 

Mar. 25-27 

May 22,23 

July 25-27 

Sept. 11, 12 

Nov. 14,15, 

17

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 17, 

Mar. 26 

May 21 

July 25 

Sept. 12 

Nov. 14,

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 17 

Mar. 26 

May 21 

July 25 

Sept. 12 

Nov. 17

a

b 

c

i

18 

17

12.36. 

25 . 222 

State 

of N.M.

20.18 

20.23 

20.13 

20.19 

20.45

14.37. 

27.130 

Port

36.14 

36.14 

36.10 

36.33 

36.59 

36.76

17.38. 

30.312 

Hawkins

28.08 

28.29 

28.39 

28.72 

129.48 

28.93

20.37. 

9.110 

Laughlin

29.44 

29.08 

28.90 

29.71 

30.19 

30.44

12.36. 

27.212 

State 

of N.M.

33.14 

33.31 

33.54 

33.91 

34.22 

34.34

14.38. 

28.120 

Cox

25.50 

25.38 

25.68 

(a) 

27.92 

26.94

18.36. 

27.111 

State 

of N.M.

39.49 

39.48 

39.57 

39.70 

39.92 

39.78

20.37. 

9.110a 

Laughlin

28.65 

28.30 

28.19 

28.91 

29.39 

29.58

12.36. 

29.111 

Holt

30.72 

30.69 

31.10 

(a) 

31.21 

C31.25

15.36. 

8.131 

Beatty

39.93 

39.96 

39.95 

39.97 

40.00 

40.17

18.38. 

4.232 

Isaacs

23.07 

23.12 

23.25 

23.89

23.56

13.37. 

7.234 

P&tton

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29

.61 

.56 

.57 

.57 

.57 

.56

15.37. 

21 . 330 

Dean

b30 

a30 

a31 

a31 

b30 

b30

.17 

.66 

.63 

.95 

.03 

.03

18.38. 

15.241 

Greebon

27 

28 

27 

a43

28

.60 

.85 

.80 

.41

.45

13137. 

13.132 

Brownfield

28. 

28. 

28. 

28. 

28. 

28.

16. 

34. 

Moe

35. 

35. 

35. 

b46. 

b47. 

37.

53 

57 

56 

61 

62 

59

38. 

131

39 

09 

06 

15 

09 

73

18.38. 

30 . 200 

Da vis

23. 

23. 

23. 

23.

23.

31 

22 

37 

12

01

14.35. 

33.433 

Ander3 on

40.06 

40.03 

40.00 

39.99 

39.96 

39.93

17.34. 

35.130 

Petroleum

90.08 

89.97 

89.98 

89.97 

89.93 

90.00

19.35. 

13.211 

Powler

19.07 

19.38 

19.65 

20.01

20.55

14.36. 

13.211 

Chaml srs

35.77 

35.77 

35.76 

35.75 

35.76 

35.75

17.35. 

35.213 

Petroleum

38.64 

38.65 

38.70 

38.70 

38.70 

38.72

19.37. 

32.241 

Anderson

12.07 

12.18 

12.11 

12.25 

12.04 

12.18

14.37. 

14.112 

Smith

34.56 

34.55 

34.67 

34.87

35.37

17.36. 

3.333

State 

of N.M.

42.11 

42.07 

42.12 

42.27 

42.30 

42.26

20.35. 

1.222 

Wood

C21.05 

20.93 

20.77 

20.55 

20.48 

20.52

Pumping. 

Pumping recently. 

Nearby well pumping. 

Measurement uncertain.

Part 4. Highest daily water levels in wells equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorders

12.36.29.122. E. D. Holt. Highest and lowest recorded riter levels 

in feet below land-surface datum: Mar. 25, 1946, 27.84; Sept. 19, 1946, 

28.64; Mar. 26,28, 1947, 27.77; Out. 6-7, 1947, 28.66

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946 

(Prom recorder charts)

Day I

1

3

4

5

lar. A

P7

97

27

. . . . 27

. . . . 27

pr.

RQ

.RR

.RP

.90

.09

May

OQ r\r\

28.02

28.03

28.04

28.05

June

OQ Ol

OQ OO

Oft O**

PP. OA

28.24

July

od **e

Oft *znf

OQ f.a

28.36

Aug.

28.44

28.45

28.45

OQ AfZ

28.46

So

28

OQ

28.

OD

PR.

pt.

R'7

^1

CP7

5fi

Oct.

op CQ

OQ CP7

28.56

28.55

28.54

Nov.

Oft Oft

oft 07

OQ Oft

28.30

20. 2B

Dec.

OQ no

28.07

28.07

28.06

28.05
244 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

12.36.29.122 Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1946 

(From recorder charts)

Day

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31

Mar.

27 

27 

27 

27 

27 

27 

27 

27 

27 

27

.85 

.86 

.85 

.84 

.87 

.88 

.86 

.87 

.88 

.89

Apr.

27.90 

27.90 

27.90 

27.90 

27.91 

27.92 

27.93 

27.93 

27.93 

27.93 

27.94 

27.94 

27.95 

27.95 

27.95 

27.95 

27.95 

27.97 

27.97 

27.97 

27.98 

27.98 

27.98 

27.99 

28.00

May

28.06 

28.07 

28.08 

28.08 

28.09 

28.10 

28.11 

28.10 

28.10 

28.10 

28.11 

28.11 

28.10 

28.12 

28.12 

28.13 

28.12 

28.13 

28.15 

28.17 

28.17 

28.17 

28.17 

28.18 

28~. 19 

28.20

June

28.24 

28.24 

28.24 

28.24 

28.24 

28.24 

28.25 

28.26 

28.27 

28.28 

28.28 

28.29 

28.30 

28.30 

28.32 

20.33 

28.34 

28.35 

28.35 

28.36 

28.35 

28.36 

28.36 

28.36 

28.36

July

28.35 

28. 35 

28.35 

28.34 

28.34 

28.35 

28.35 

28.34 

28.34 

28.34 

28.34 

28.34 

28. 35 

28.36 

28.39 

28.39 

28.40 

28.40 

28.41 

28.41 

28.42 

28.42 

28.43 

28.43 

28.43 

28.43

Aug.

28.47 

28.47 

28.47 

28.48 

28.49 

28.49 

28.50 

28.50 

28.50 

28.52 

28.53 

28.54 

28.55 

28.56 

28.55 

28.55 

28.55 

28.56 

28.57 

28.58 

28.58 

28.55 

28.57 

28.59 

28.58 

28.57

Sept.

28.56 

28.57 

28.59 

28.59 

28.60 

28.62 

28.62 

28.60 

20.62 

28.63 

28.63 

28.63 

28.63 

28.64 

28.62 

28.61 

28.61 

28.62 

28.62 

28.61 

28.59 

28.59 

28.59 

28.61 

28.59

0-st.

28.54 

28.48 

28.43 

28.41 

28.41 

26.42 

28.40 

28.40 

28.39 

28.38 

28.36 

28.35 

28.34 

28.34 

28 . 33 

28,32 

28.31 

26.29 

28.28 

28.27 

28.26 

28.26 

28,25 

28.24 

28.25 

28.27

Nov.

28.26 

28.25 

28.23 

28.22 

28.22 

28.22 

28.22 

20.21 

28.18 

28.18 

28.18 

28.19 

28.17 

28.16 

28.14 

28.14 

26.14 

28.11 

28.10 

28.10 

28.11 

28.11 

28.09 

28.08 

28.08

Dec.

28.04 

28.04 

28.04 

28.04 

28.01 

28.01 

28.01 

28.00 

28.00 

28.00 

28.01 

28.00 

27.98 

27.97 

27.97 

27.97 

27.97 

27.97 

27.96 

27.96 

27.94 

27.93 

27.92 

27.95 

27.94 

27.93

Highest daily water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

______________________(From recorder charts)______________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 27.92 27.87 ..... 27.79 27.95 27.92 28.19 28.31 28.40 28.66 28.67 28.51

2 27.92 27.85 ..... 27.80 27.94 2Y.y2 28.21 28.31 2ti.40 28.64 28.64 28.51

3 ..... 27.83 27.85 27.81 27.93 27.92 28.22 28.32 28.41 28.64 28.63 28.50

4 ..... 27.85 27.84 27.81 27.91 27.94 28.21 28.34 20.43 28.66 28.63 28.50

5 ..... 27.82 27.84 27.84 27.91 27.94 20.22 28.34 28.46 28.68 28.62 28.49

6 ..... 27.82 27.86 27.89 27.92 27.96 20.22 28.35 28.46 28.68 28.60 20.48

7 ..... 27.02 27.85 27.89 27.94 27.97 28.21 28.37 28.48 28.68 26.62 28.47

8 ..... 27.83 27.84 27.89 27.95 27.98 28.22 28.39 28.49 28.67 28.60 20.47

9 ..... 27.83 27.84 27.85 27.96 27.98 28.22 28.39 28.49 28.66 28.59 28.47

10 ..... 27.81 27.83 27.87 27.96 27.99 28.23 28.39 28.49 28.65 28.60 28.48

11 ..... 27.81 27.81 27.87 27.95 28.00 28.24 28.39 28.50 28.65 28.60 28.47

12 ..... 27.83 27.81 27.89 27.96 28.02 28.24 28.41 28.51 28.65 28.60 28.47

13 ..... 27.82 27.82 27.90 27.94 28.06 28.26 28.42 28.52 28.67 28.60 28.47

14 ..... 27.82 27.81 27.88 27.92 28.08 28.27 28.42 28.52 28.64 28.58 28.47

15 27.88 27.84 27.83 27.87 27.93 28.09 28.28 28.41 28.54 28.63 28.59 .....

16 27.90 27.85 27.81 27.88 27.93 28.11 28.29 28.41 28.54 28.61 28.59 .....

17 27.90 27.83 27.80 27.86 27.93 28.11 28.29 28.40 28.55 28.61 28.59 .....

18 27.88 27.86 27.80 27.83 27.92 28.12 28.30 28.40 28.57 28.61 28.57 .....

19 27.85 27.88 27.80 27.84 27.90 28.14 28.28 28.40 28.59 28.60 28.57 .....

20 27.86 27.89 27.80 27.84 27.90 28.13 28.26 28.41 28.60 28.59 28.56 .....

21 27.89 27.92 27.80 27.83 27.94 28.12 28.25 28.43 28.61 28.57 28.55 .....

22 27.88 27.91 27.78 27.82 27.94 ...... 28.23 28.44 28.62 28.57 28.55 .....

23 27.86 27.91 27.78 27.84 27.95 ..... 28.22 28.44 28.62 28.59 28.53 .....

24 27.86 27.91 27.80 27.87 27.96 ..... 28.23 28.45 28.62 28.61 28.53 .....

25 27.86 ..... 27.80 27.91 27.95 28.12 28.22 28.45 28.64 28.63 28.52 .....

26 27.84 ..... 27.77 27.94 27.94 28.13 28.22 28.46 28.65 28.65 28.53 .....

27 27.84 ..... 27.78 27.94 27.92 28.13 28.22 28.46 28.66 28.65 28.53 .....

28 27.82 ..... 27.77 27.93 27:91 28.13 28.24 28.46 28.66 28.64 28.54 28.42

29 27.81 27.78 27.93 27.94 28.15 28.25 28.46 28.67 28.64 28.53 28.41

30 27.85 27.78 27.94 27.92 28.17 28.27 28.42 28.67 28.65 28.53 28.40

31 27.85 27.78 27.91 28.29 28.39 28.67 28.40
NEW MEXICO, LEA COUNTY 245

16.36.4.Lot 12. E. H. Byers. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 24, 28-30, 44.90; 

Sept. 12, 14, 48.10.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface dafom, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day Jan.

1 46.20

2 46.16

3 46.11

4 46.06

5 46.02

6 45.99

7 45.96

8 45.93

9 45.88

10 45.84

11 45.81

12 45.79

13 45.77

14 45.75

15 45.72

16 45.69

17 45.67

18 45.64

19 45.63

20 45.61

21 45.59

22 45.57

23 45.56

24 45.54

25 45.52

26 45.51

27 45.48

28 45.46

29 45.44

30 45.44

31 45.42

Feb.

45.41

45 ..40

45.39

45.38

45.36

45.35

45.35

45.34

45.33

45.32

45.31

45.30

45.29

45.29

45.27

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

Mar.

.....

.....

. ' . . .

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

 ....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

45.01

45.00

44.99

44.97

44.97

44.96

44.95

Apr.

44.95

44.94

44.94

44.93

44.93

44.94

44.93

44.93

44.91

44.92

44.92

44.92

44.92

44.92

44.92

44.92

44. 92

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.90

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.90

44.90

44.90

May

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.91

44.92

44.92

44.92

44.91

44.91

44.91

44. 91

45.04

45.11

45.14

45.16

45.15

45.14

45.13

45.12

45.12

45.21

45.36

45.54

45.68

45.79

June

45.91

45.96

46.06

46.10

46.08

46.12

46.20

46.27

46.31

46.39

46.48

46.59

46.67

46.77

46.86

46.90

46-. 97

47.03

47.07

47.11

.....

47.11

47.05

46.98

46.97

47.02

.....

.....

.....

.....

July

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

47.12

47.06

47.02

46.98

46.93

46.90

46.96

47.08

.....

.....

47.36

47.38

47.34

47.33

47.40

47.43

Aug.

47.47

47.50

47.47

47.40

47.31

47.29

47.39

47.50

47.55

47.58

47.56

47.61

47.64

47.67

47.68

47.71

47.71

47.68

47.75

47.78

47.81

47.76

47.81

47.80

47.67

47.56

47.53

47.57

47.64

47.72

47.77

Sept.

47.73

47.81

47.85

47.85

47.88

47.91

47.96

48.00

48.03

48.06

48.09

48.10

48.09

48.10

48.00

47.89

47.80

47.70

47.62

47.51

47.45

47.39

47.31

47.25

47.24

47.31

47.43

47.53

47.54

47.65

Oct.

47.71

47.91

47.82

47.73

47.80

47.77

47.83

47.90

47.9?

47.83

47.83

47.74

47.65

47.57

47.50

47.48

47.43

47.41

47.46

47.41

47.34

47.29

47.2^

47.35

47.43

47.54

47 . 50

47.45

47.36

47.23

47.22

Nov.

47.16

47.09

47.04

47.00

46.95

46.92

46.88

46.84

46.81

46.77

46.74

46.70

46.67

46.66

46.63

46.61

46.58

46.56

46.56

46.55

46.50

46.47

46.45

46.43

46.43

.....

.....

.....

.....

46.33

Dec.

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

46.20

.....

.....

.....

46.17

.....

.....

46.13

.....

.....

.....

.....

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.....

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation walls

12.36.29.110. Holt. Equipped with turbine pump in fall of 1946.

12.36.29.111. Holt. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches. 

Measuring point beginning Nov. 15, 1947, top west edge of east 6- by 5-inch 

timber pump support, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths of a foot between present and previous land-surface 

datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1946: Sept. 25, 31.59; Nov. 26, 30.98.

12.36.29.122. Holt. Abandoned drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 

inches, depth 75 feet. Measuring point, top of casing level with concrete 

pump base, 0.25 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with an automatic 

water-stage recorder Mar. 22, 1946. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1945: Sept. 24, 27.43.

13.35.11.222. Green. Measuring point beginning Jan. 15, 1947, top 

of wooden well flooring, 1.10 feet above land-surface datum.

13.36.9.111 t Baum. Drilled Irrigation well. Measuring point, top 

of concrete pump base, 0.30 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

13.37.7.234. Patton. Drilled stock and domestic well. Measuring 

point, top edge of 3-Inch windmill pipe, 2.68 feet above 4-Inch pipe clamps, 

3.03 feet above land-surface datum.
246 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

13.37.7.234 Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1945-46

Date

May

July 

Sept.

27, 1945 

28 

24

Water 

level

30.03 

30.07 

30.09

Date

Nov. 

Mar. 

May

22, 

22, 

24

1945 

1946

Water 

level

30.08 

30.08 

30.11

Date

July 

Sept. 

Nov.

23, 1946 

25 

26

Water

level

30.14 

30.10 

29.70

14.37.20.412. Hudgena. Previoualy designated incorrectly aa 

14.37.20.410.

14.37.23.213. Whitman. Previoualy deaignated incorrectly aa 

14.37.23.232.

15.36.28.133. Hale. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 13^ inchea. 

Reference point, top of casing level with concrete pump baae, 0.50 foot 

above land-aurface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. V'»ter level, in 

feet below land-aurface datum, 1946: July 22, 44.23.

15.36.33.211. Nymeyer. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 110 feet. Reference point, top of concrete pump baae, 0.56 foot 

above land-aurface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. F*ter level, in 

feet below land-aurface datum, 1947: May 23, 79.92, pumping.

15.37.27.111. Haul. Previously designated incorrectly aa 15.37.27.110

16.36.4.Lot 2. Barbee. Drilled irrigation well. Meaauring point, 

top of concrete pump baae, 0.70 foot above land-aurface datum. Equipp*'' 

with turbine pump.

16.36.5.Lot 14» Phillips. Old meaauring point and reference point 

deatroyed. New concrete pump baae 2i by 2& feet. Reference point beginning Jan. 15, 1947, top of concrete pump baae, 0.40 foot above land-aurface 

datum. Poaaible diacrepancy of a few tentha of a foot between present and 

previoua land-aurface datum.

16.38.34.131. Moe. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inchea, 

depth 140 feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete pump baae, weat 

side of well, 0.65 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine 

pump.

17.35.35.213. 

aa 17.35.35.120.

Phillipa Petroleum Co. Previoualy deaignated Incorrectl

19.38.2.242. Nixon. Formerly given aa Nickaon. Reference point beginning Jan. 17, 1947, top edge of concrete weir box, 10 feet south of 

well, about 200 feet west of road, 2.48 feet above land-aurface datum.

LUNA COUNTY (MIMBRE3 VALLEY)

Part 1. General diacaaalon

The Mimbres Valley, in which ground water is uaed extensively for 

irrigation, la in the aouthwestern part of New Mexico near Doming. Inveatigation of the ground-water reaources of thia area wna continued in 

1947 In cooperation with the State engineer of New Mexico. Data on early 

development of the area are contained in Geological Survey Bulletin 618 

and Water-Supply Paper 345c. Reaults of continuation studiea have been 

publiahed in the 8th to 13th biennial reporta of the State engineer of New 

Mexico. Reaulta for the years 1938 to 1941 are to be published in a forthcoming report of the State engineer. Records of water levels in past years
NEW MEXICO, LUNA COUNTY 247

In Luna County have been published In the following Qeologltal Survey 

water-supply papers:

Year of record Water-Supply Paper Page No3.

1927-39886 423-449

1940 911 200-217

1941 941 228-243

194fi 949 302-313

1943 991 256-266

1944 1021 245-262

1945 1028 252-267

1946 1076 261-275

The water levels In the Mimbres Valley generally continue to decline 

every year as a result of the continued pumping of ground water from storage. Careful study of the changes In the water level Is essential as the 

major decline which has occurred over a period of years makes the recovery 

of water for Irrigation costly.

Most of the development at the present time consists of deepening 

present wells In order to tap additional aquifers. As the water In the 

deeper aquifers Is under pressure, deepening of wells tends to temporarily 

reduce the pumping lift to a small extent. However, as all of the water 

appears to be part of the same hydrologlc system, tapping of the deeper 

aquifers does not tap a new source of supply but does partially relieve 

the draft upon the shallow aquifers In the vicinity of the deeoer well. 

Some new development has been allowed In the area south of Doming. A larga 

part of this new development has been by transfer of water rights from 

areas of concentrated development, such as from east of the Florida 

Mountains.

Water levels <vere measured In 135 wells distributed throughout the 

area In January 1947 by which time the major part of the recovery from the 

preceding summer's pumping had occurred. Comparing January readings from 

year to year gives the net annual change In water level. (See part 2 and 

the accompanying map.) Water levels were also measured In abo'it 63 of 

these wells in March, May, July, September, and November In orier to observe the varying seasonal fluctuations caused by pumping and the sporadic 

recharge from the Mimbres River. (See part 3.) Water-stage recorders 

were operated throughout the year on the same four welle as in preceding 

years and part of the year on another well. The dally readings obtained 

(see part 4) are helpful In completing the picture of the changing water 

levels. A total of 451 water-level measurements was made during the year
Figure 16. Map of I.iimbres Valley, Luna County, K. Ilex., showing 

January 1947 to January 1S48
HEW MEXICO, LUNA COUNTY 249

on the observation wells, including 30 tape measurements made on the recorder wells. All measurements of water level were made by G. R. Chenot 

except part of those in January which were made by C. S. Conover and those 

in November which were made by C. R. Murray.

Precipitation and pumpage

Precipitation falling on the Mimbres Valley, particularly on the 

headwaters of the Mimbres River, is the ultimate source of the water stored 

in the aquifer and also furnishes part of the water requirement of the 

crops and consequently at such times reduces the amount of punping necessary. 

In 1947 the precipitation at Deming, as reported by the U. 3. Weather 

Bureau, was 5.46 inches, 4.25 inches below normal and 2.33 inches less 

than in 1946. The precipitation at Columbus, near the Mexican border, was 

5.64 inches, 4.05 inches below normal, while that at Mimbres ranger station 

in the area of the headwaters of the Mimbres River, was 10.59 inches, 5.46 

inches below normal. The precipitation at both Gage and Florida was less 

than 6 inches, about 4 inches below normal. As precipitation during the 

main part of the growing season, April to September, amounted to only 3.19 

inches, 3.20 inches below normal, practically all the water requirements 

of the crops was furnished by irrigation.

The acreage irrigated in the Mimbres Valley has continued to increase 

year by year, with an estimated 19,000 acres being irrigated in 1947, an 

increase of about 1,000 acres over 1946. The increased acreage and the 

high price obtained for crops, as well as the deficient rainfrll, caused 

an increase in the amount of water pumped. On the basis of tl-o power records for 174 comparable pumps, it is estimated that about 10 percent more 

water was required for crops in 1947 than in 1946 and that about 47,000 

acre-feet of water was pumped for irrigation in 1947. An-additional 2,300 

acre-feet is estimated to have been used for domestic and industrial purposes, a slight increase from 1946 as a result, mainly, of increased use 

for the Deming swimming pool.

Fluctuations of water level

The ground-water levels in the Mimbres Valley, from Janurry 1947 to 

January 19.48, showed the largest net annual decline on record. The areas 

of decline are shown on the accompanying map. The ground-water levels declined more than 1 foot over all of the irrigated area except a small area
252 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Water levels in observation wells near the Mimbres R'ver about 13 

miles northwest of Deming showed declines of from 0.8 to more than 1 foot 

from January 1947 to January 1948. One well near the Mimbres River where 

the river leaves the hills and enters upon the alluvial plain showed a 

decline in water level of more than 5 feet. These declines indicate deficient recharge from the Mimbres River during 1947.

The increased area of decline of water levels in 1947 which resulted 

from the increased pumpage and deficient recharge is shown by the following table which gives the comparative areas for preceding years:

Area, in square miles, in which water levels showed a net decline

of more than:

Year 1 foot 2 feet 3 feet

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

36

41

100

23

133

147

157

5

4

10

4

9

29

63

1

0

1

1

1

1

19

In the 6-year period from January 1942 to January 1948 the water 

levels in the Mimbres Valley declined an average of more than 1 foot a 

year over an area of about 95 square miles. (See accompanying map.) This 

decline was confined to three areas wherein the greatest pumping has occurred. The largest area of decline of more than 6 feet over about 79 

square miles covered mainly Tps. 24 and 25 S., R. 9 W., south of Deming. 

The other areas of decline of more than 6 feet occurred over about 10 

square miles in the irrigated area northwest of the Little Florida Mountains and over about 6 square miles in the irrigated area northeast of the 

Little Florida Mountains.

Tho maximum observed declines from January 1942 to January 1948 were: 

11.2 feet in a well in the irrigated area 6 miles south of Deming; 10.40, 

13.5, and 17.0 feet in three wells from 3 to 5 miles west of Deming; 9.8 

fset in a well 5 miles east of Deming; 17.7 feet in a well on the east side 

of the underground dam that extends northward from the Little Florida 

Mountains; and 7.1 feet in a well 5 miles east of the Little Florida 

Mountains.

The large observed decline of 17.0 feet west of Deming occurred in 

the State engineer test well that was drilled in 1941 to a depth of 1,000 

feet in order to test an available water supply in the deeper aquifers.
NErt MEXICO, LUNA COUNTY 253

The original water level in this well in January 1942 was 57.9 feet below 

the land surface, about 15 feet above the general water level in nearby 

shallow wells. The water level in this well, which has been pumped since 

1944, has declined at a rate in excess of that in the nearby shallow wells 

so that by the end of 1947 the water level in this well was cnly about 7 

feet above that in nearby shallow wells.

Other deep wells drilled in the "irabres Valley have alsc exhibited a 

greater rate of decline of water level than in nearby shallow wells. Drilling of the deeper wells results in a temporary rise of water level in the 

particular well because of the greater hydrostatic pressure in the deeper 

aquifer and results in an increase in discharge of the well. The shallower 

aquifers surrounding the deepened wells also are generally replenished 

somewhat by the flow of water from the deeper aquifers. However, the ultimate effect of deepening wells will be t? bring the water in the lower 

aquifers to the same hydrostatic head as that in the upper aquifers. Until 

such time as this occurs the water levels in the deeper wells will decline 

at a greater rate than in the shallower wells.

The effect of recharging the shallower aquifers by leakage from the 

deeper aquifers through the medium of deep wells and the larger decline of 

the water level in the deep wells from January 1942 to January 1948 is 

shown on the accompanying map. A number Of wells have been deepened during this time in the irrigated area west of Demlng. The over-all decline 

of shallow-water level of about 6 / ^ in this area during this time is 

apparently less than would otherwise have occurred with the amount of water 

that has been pumped. Declines in water level of as much as 10 feet occurred 2 miles farther west where the amount of pumping has been less. 

Observed declines of water levels in two deep wells in this area, sees. 6 

and 7, T. 24 S., R. 9 W., during this period, however, are quite large, 

13 and 17 feet.

As the water pumped in the Mlmbres Valley is being taken from groundwater storage the water levels will continue to decline from year to year 

and result in increased pumping lifts. If the amount of pumping is not increased, the rate of decline will gradually decrease as the effects of 

pumping reach greater and greater areas.
Part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 

Location 

number

21 

21

22 

22

23 

23

.10.6.112 

.ll.13.411c 

.35.310 

.10.18.121 

20.210 

.11.2.210 

13.122 

13.221 

13.411 

14.222

23.222

24.211 

.7.17.242 

21.311 

30.433 

30. Lot 16 

31.111 

31. Ilia 

31.132 

31.133 

33.211 

.8.3.322 

13.411

25.311 

26.131

28.231 

28.241 

29.433 

30.133 

32.323 

33.221 

34.111

Owner

Tom Tigner 

Claude Irwin 

State of New Mexico 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do 

do

do

do 

Jack Smyer 

Unknown 

John Kelly 

H. T. Foster 

William Hass 

do 

do 

do 

Lev/is and R. S. Smyer 

U. S. Government 

E. P. Peoples

Ed Remondini 

Geo. Snyder

C. R., Lewis, Jr. 

do 

E. Krenek 

Lee Wilkerson 

H. H. Holiday 

Geo. Dowdle 

do

See 

alsc 

Par1

3 

3 

3 

3

3 

3 

3 

5 

3

3 

5 

3

3 

3 

5

3,*5 

3

3 

3)5

Wat

> Jan. 1947 

' Level Day

9.76 

44.68 

33.67 

76.20 

92.29 

34.07 

68.09 

74.70 

76.30

54.89

77.05 

a 97.27 

70.96 

65.24 

28.70 

56.54 

55.95 

58.80 

48.86 

a 68.62 

132.70

23.81 

(0

50.52 

49.93 

51.67 

49.56 

e 45.8 

42.98 

40.62

7 

7 

7 

9 

7 

7 

9 

6 

9

6

6 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

8

12 

12

12 

12 

12 

13 

11 

12 

12

Change 

1946-47

-1.03 

-5.91 

-2.79 

-1.05 

-.57 

-2.19 

-1.16 

-1.00

-1.19

-2.98 

-.58 

-.94 

-.66 

+2.97

+8.23

-3.42 

-.42

-1.07

-1.85 

-1.89 

-1.23 

-1.11 

-1.0+ 

-1.71 

-1.55

See footnotes at end of table,
Part 2. Y/ater levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to 

Location 

number

23

23

23

24

24

.8.34.211

35.233

.9.7.240

22.213

25.311

26.410

27.142

27.221

30.142

31.110

.10.25.242

.6.29.300

30.111

.7.3.311

4.424

5.211

8.212

9.111

9. Ilia

9.241

9.241a

10.111

10.211

11.111

13.212

13.311

14.221

14.331

15.129

16.211b

21.222

24.111

24.312

26.113

Owner

E. B. Law

Joe Remondini

R. M. Wilson

Roy Perkins

Albert Ernst

H. H. Ruebush

H. J. Thomas

J. D. McLaniels

J. M. Kazac

Glen Neighbors

J. !.,. Llazac

Bill Birchfield

do

G. D. Hatfield

do

R. M. Williams on

J. K. 1,-cDougall

Smyer Bros.

do

G. IJ. Hatfield

do

do

Fred Hassman

Edith E. Pollard

Myrtle Franklin

Robert Eggleston

J. H. Winslow

Catherine Nordhaus

Fred Abrahm

Geo. Snyder

C. Vi . Gevrin

Jasper Wilson

Bill Birchfield

do

See Wate

.also Jan. 1947 

Part Level Day

3

.

.

3

3

.

3

3

5

5

.

3

3

3

.

3

3,5

3,4

.

3,5

3

.

.

.

4

.

.

3

.

3

3

3

39.07

29.47

100.10

64.53

58.55

58.38

63.58

60.56

83.39

76.12

82.84

b 68.02

a 69.10

10.74

89.87

b 86.74

84.97

86.27

38.22

91.53

J 28.5

20.73

92.35

89.18

72.18

79.34

83.62

82.23

89. IS

87.69

78.41

77.15

73.39

72.22

12

12

9

9

12

9

9

8

9

9

9

11

11

11

11

12

11

11

11

11

12

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

Change 

1946-47

-1.46

+ .11

-.88

-.49

-.65

-.77

-.71

-1.07

-2.18

-.37

-.50

-3.38

-.50

-1.37

-1.80

-1.61

-.04

-6.2

-1.17

+1.31

-.26

-.47

-1.05

+ .47

+ .25

-.83

-.63

-.66

-.60

-.59

 * See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. V;ater levels In January 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datura, and change from January 1946 to 

Location 

number

24.8.1.333b

4.111

5.111

6.112

7.431

8.121

11.221

24.9.1.211

1.222

2.421

3.121

3.122

6.311

6.431

7.211

7.331

8.112

8.441

9.411

12.111

13.111

15.221

18.311

19.111

21.131

22.311

23.211

24.421

26.211

28.221

32.311

34. Ilia

24.10.1.311

3.411

Se 

Owner al

Fa

F. K. Kretek

Foy Riley

R. A. Hackebeil

Dewing Air Base

Paul Hrna

Mrs. J. F. Holiday

F. K. Kretek

Deming Air Ease

do

Roscendo Trujillo

Jim Swartz

Unknown

J. B. Vuells

State of New Mexico

Kuanuel Vocale

S. R. 1/ioir

B. F. Jones (Measurements

F'. A. Bredecko

Joe Clary

K. H. Hatcher

i'..ary E. Barrett 3

Joe Lutonsky

Chas. Peter

Francis Ligocky

L. L. Gaskill

Joe Hrna

3

4

.

3

.

.

3

3

3

3

5

3

.

3

.

3

.

,

.

.

3

3

.

Emanuel Vocale 3,

'.V. F. Roberts

Unknown ,'.

John Hrna

D. D. Roderick

V. V. Norwood

R. V. Griggs

Jodh Bryan

.

5

.

.

e '.V

3 ° Jan. 1947 

rt Level Day

19.55

40.43

46.81

53.24

43.84

45.99

18.96

58.83

55.88

a 58.48

62.42

80.10

70.10

ra 71.30

80.43

discontinued

75.52

71.03

58.88

5 52.98

67.40

78.40

79.39

77.26

73.35

5 73.33

63.18

69.45

74.65

77.86

68.23

3 83.91

3 91.65

11

11

11

13

13

13

11

13

13

12

9

9

7

7

8

, well

9

9

12

12

10

8

9

13

10

10

12

12

10

10

10

9

8

Change 

1P46-4

-2.01

-1.04

-.67

-.13

+ .55

-1.41

-1.59

-.07

-.07

-.77

+ .26

-3.84

+ 3.89

-2.28

dry)

-1.76

-1.53

-1.13

-20.64

-1.23

-1.72

-1.55

-2.19

-2.22

-1.10

-1.28

-2.25

-2.16

-2.29

-2.43

-2 . 68

-« See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. 'Water levels In January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to Ja

Location 

number

24

24

25

25

25

26

.10.3.411b

10.311

12.111

12.431

12.432a

12.432b

22.211

29.222

.11.1.333

.8.18.111

19.331

.9.4.211

6.111

6.421

11.111

12.311

14.311

15.211

18.211

18.412

19.111

21.311

24.222

24.222a

25.111

27.422

28.121

30.111

30.222

35.211

.10.15.422

36.111

36.222

.9.2.221

4.331

Owner

Josh Bryan

John Tilch

Morgan Garret t

Steve Hrna

do

do

E. F. Hurt

State of New Mexico

J. D. Smith

Spencer tylcCann

Unknown

Val Miller

P. M. Yates

Roderick & Wheeler

J. B. Anderson

Jo V/illa Cheek

C. \\. Gaines

C. H. Paulk

S. P. talker

Tom Marcak

do

A. W. Speir

D. J. Schmelzla

do

Alan Crotchett

H. A. Gray

Leonard Zumwalt

M. M. Robert son

Ernest Welch

JOR Marcak

C. H. Graves

State of New Maxico

do

T. R. Taylor

R. E. Smyer

See 

alsc 

Part

3

3

4

.

.

3

3

.

3

3

4

.

3

3

.

.

.

5

5

3

.

.

.

3

.

5

3

.

3

.

3

Water 

? Jan. 1947 

' Le ve 1 Day

83.34

85.36

85.42

82.76

82.97

83.29

72.99

65.81

100.35

55.92

63.05

73.30

70.69

75.17

69.11

62.92

63.47

67.57

74.30

rfz 'irj I O O (

69.81

53.74

53.43

51.81

59.06

72.37

65 . 60

67.67

53.10

60.15

65.53

67.12

43.09

(a)

8

9

9

9

8

8

9

9

9

11

11

13

10

10

11

11

13

11

10

10

10

11

11

11

11

11

10

11

11

10

10

10

11

11

Change 

1946-47

-1.94

-1.44

-1.15

-2.04

-1.95

-1.13

-.60

-.24

-1.13

-1.25

-2.52

-1.37

-2.34

-1.66

-1.32

-1.42

-1.65

-1.96

-1.57

-1.28

-1.20

-1.20

-2.12

-3.15

-1.15

-.35

-1.43

-2.22

-.77

f 

* See footnotes at end of table,
Part 2. VJater levels In January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to J

Location _ _

number °wner

See Vvate

* l3 ° Jan. 1947

r "r " Level

26

26

27

£7

29

29

.9.11.211 State of New Mexico

.10.1.310 Theo. Eisen

.8.8.411 Bill Birchfield

.9.12.111 'naterloo School

.7.18.211 R. K. Marshall

.8.12.244 A. G. Anderson

13.111 L. L. Burkhead

a Pumping.

b Pumping recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

e Dry at depth given.

f Prom recorder charts.

I N ar ch .

J Measured by air gage.

m Measurement uncertain.

3 40

63

3 23

3 27

2

7

6

.48

.13

.96

.43

.85

.48

.68

Day

11

10

13

13

13

13

13

Change

1946-47

-0.58

-1.49

-.17

-.31

+3.50

4.07

+ .04
NEW MEXICO, LUNA COUNTY 259

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, showing seasonal 

changes -during 1947

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 6,7,9 

Mar. 20 

May 20 

July 28 

Sept. 9 

Nov. 8

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 6,8,12 

Mar. 19-22 

May 19,20 

July 28-30 

Sept. 8,9 

Nov. 5,7,8

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 8,9, 

11,12 

Mar. 19,22 

May 19-21 

July 29,30 

Sept. 8-10 

Nov. 6-8

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 11 

Mar. 19 

May 19 

July 30 

Sept. 8 

Nov. 7

Location 

number 

Owner

Jan. 7,8, 

11-13 

Mar. 20,21 

May 20,21 

July 28-30 

Sept. 8-10 

Nov. 6-8

21.10. 

6.112 

Tigner

9.76 

9.40 

9.97 

10.40 

8.70 

9.80

22.11. 

23.222 

State

of N.M.

54.89 

55.16 

55.35 

55.53 

55.50 

55.50

23.9. 

22.213 

Perkins

64.53

64.52 

65.12

66.08 

66.91 

65.64

24.7. 

?. Ilia 

Smyer 

Bros.

38.22 

37.46 

(a) 

(a) 

(c) 

(a)

24.8. 

1.333b 

Kretek

19.55

19.45 

a28.10 

a30.02 

a30.82 

22.21

21.11. 21.11. 

13.411C 35.310 

Irvvin State

of U.K.

44. GC 

45.25 

46.10 

B86.36 

a85.G5 

(a)

23.7. 

21.311 

Unknown

70.96 

71.08 

70.75 

71.22 

71.30 

71.40

23.9. 

25.311 

Ernst

58.55

59.84 

60.18 

61.82 

60.92 

59.90

24.7. 

9.241 

Hatfield

91.53 

90.93 

88.56 

90.83 

b91.48 

90.22

24.8. 

6.112 

Air 

Base

53.24

53.17 

53.42 

53.77 

54.00 

54.35

33.67 

34.07 

34.42 

34.72 

29.18 

33.56

23 . 7 . 

30.Lotl6 

Poster

28.70 

28.62 

29.75 

30.06 

29.70 

29.69

23.9. 

27.142 

Thomas

63.58

64.24 

B64.67 

64.60 

64.23

24.7. 

10.111 

Hatfield

20.73 

23.11 

73.38 

(a) c 

B199.31 

69.01

24.8. 

11.221 

Kretek

18.96

18.76 

19.47 

20.31 

20.78 

20.86

22.10. 

18.121 

State

of N.M.

76.20 

76.44 

76.58 

76.79 

76.82 

71.95

22.11. 

2.210 

State

of N.M.

34.07 

34.47 

34.72 

35.07 

33.09 

34.55

23.7. 23.8. 

31.133 3.322 

Hass U. S. 

Gov't

48.86 

49.06 

50.00 

50.84 

51.14 

50.82

23.9. 

27.221 

McDaniels

a60.56

60.20 

60.28

a61.48 

59.87 

60.68

24.7. 

10.211 

Hassman

92.35

91.19

101.50 

C99.65 

94.49

24.9. 

1.211 

Air 

Base

58.83

58.81 

58.99 

59.39 

59.60 

59.88

132.70 

132.72 

132.82 

132.82 

132.94 

132.98

24.7. 

3.311 

Hatfield

10.74

(a) 

22.11

C30.21 

29.46

24.7. 

16.211b 

Snyder

87.69 

87.85 

88.02 

a88.45 

88.32 

88.48

24.9. 

1.222 

Air 

Base

55.88

55.86 

56.07 

56.46 

56.65 

56.98

22.11. 

13.122 

State 

of N.M

68.09 

68.35 

68.46 

68.70 

68.63 

68.74

23.8. 

26.131 

Snyder

(c) 

42.80 

C93.28 

(c) 

(c) 

45.25

24.7. 

4.424 

Hatfield

89.87

B89.61 

a92.84 

94.98 

B97.24 

92.03

24.7. 

24.111 

Wilson

77.15 

77.04 

77.25 

77.65 

78.45 

78.42

24.9. 

2.421 

TruJillo

a58.48

58.27 

C64.42 

65.86 

C65.50 

59.61

22.11. 

13.221 

State

. of N.M.

74.70 

75.00 

75.16 

75.34 

75.35 

75.42

23.8. 

34.111 

Dowdle

40.62 

(a) 

b49.65 

a94.10 

(a) 

(a)

24.7. 

5.211

Williams on

136.74

R87.55 

F88.22 

87.58 

R88.60 

t 87 . 86

24.7. 

24.312 

Birchfield

73.39 

73.50 

73.55 

73.65 

73.78 

73.90

24.9. 

6.431 

State 

of N.M.

70.10

72.56 

al!9.90 

al!9.45 

a].04.70 

76.53

22.11. 

14.222 

State

of N.M.

59.68 

59.80

23.8. 

34.211 

Law

39.07

45.36 

a66.54 

a66.44 

b57.07

24.7. 

9.111 

Smyer 

Bros.

86.27

87.83 

(a) 

a99.91 

a97.61 

C89.72

24.7. 

26.113 

Birchfield

72.22 

a78.58 

73.10 

a74.38 

a72.82 

72.80

24.9. 

7.331 

Moir

80.43

80.90 

d85.18 

C91.50 

d92.50 

83.87

See footnotes at end of table.
260 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, showing seasonal 

changes during 1947 Continued

Location

number

Owner

Jan. 8-10,

12,

Mar. 20,

May 20 ,

July 28,

13

21

21

29

Sept. 8-10

Nov. 5,

Location

number

Owner

6,8

Jan. 9-n

Mar. 20,

May 20 ,

July 28,

Sept. 8,

Nov. 5,

Location

number

Owner

Jan. 10,

Mar. 21

May 21

July 29

Sept. 9

Nov. 6

21

21

29

g

6

11,13

24.9.

9.411

Clary

71.03

71.14

c76.66

C84.62

83.11

74.05

24.10.

10.311

Tilch

85.36

85.60

86.02

C93.06

c92. 20

86.63

25.9.

28.121

Zumwalt

72.37

r/O CQ f & oy

a85.60

a85.18

(a)

79.00

24.9.

13.111

Barrett

52.98

52.64

a81.44

a84.72

a92.64

58.56

24.10.

22.211

Hurt

72. 99

73.13

74.58

74. 29

74.46

74.40

25.9.

35.211

Marcak

53.10

c-z 171 OO / J_

b54.68

66.02

55.12

55.02

24.9.

19.111

Ligocky

79.39

79.13

81.58

84.14

85.19

83.24

24.10.

29.222

State

of N.M.

65.81

65.84

65.94

66.10

66.36

25.10.

36.111

State

of N.M.

65.53

a87.35

89.90

a89.70

68.93

24

21

.9.

.131

Gas1^4 * y 

23.211

Vocale

24

1.

.1C .

311

Griggs

24. 1U.

3.411

Bryan

24. 1U.

3.411b

Bryan

kill

77

77

d82

c87

d88

80

25

18

.26

.23

.41

.98

.21

.80

.8.

.111

McCann

55

55

c67

58

26

2.

. 92

.76

.89

.31

.9.

221

Taylor

43

4 ^

b44

44

a51

44

.09

.15

.03

.02

.10

.57

73.33

b75.07

b79.70

(a)

(a)

77.19

25.8.

19.331

Unknown

63.05

63.02

a64.50

a65.50

C DO R QQy <,

a65.36

26.9.

11.211

State

of N.M.

40.48

40. 54

4o!eo

40.78

40.92

41.08

83

c94

c99

c!03

c!03

86

25

6.

.91

.8?

.7£

.5C

.77

.7£

.9.

421

Wheeler

75/

a92Q"2!

a95

80

27

8.

.17

a)

.ee

.85

.14

.3C

.8.

411

Birchfield

23

n z

23

24

22

23

.96

 QCyo

.94

.10

.5C

.69

91.65

90.97

C95.69

C121.74

92.61

92.48

25.9.

11.111

Anderson

69.11

69.38

a94.45

Q QQ p^

(a)

72.94

27.9.

12.111

83.34

83.70

a!07.95

alll.80

86.92

84.90

25.9.

21.311

Speir

78.58

89.96

a88.61

75.50

Waterloo

School

27.43

PV SO

27.55

27.87

27.97

27.85

a Pumping.

b Primping recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

d Nearby well pumping recently.

Part 4. Highest daily water levels in wells equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorders

24.7.9.241. G. D. Hatfield.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Date

Jan. 11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

Water 

level

h91.53

91.50

91.50

91.55

91.56

91.58

91.53

91.50

91.44

91.52

91.55

91.46

91.42

91.44

91.45

91.37

91.38

Date

Jan. 28

29

30

31

Feb. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Water 

level

91.35

91.32

91.39

91.39

91.43

91.32

91.35

91.35

91.27

91.31

91.26

91.27

91.29

91.23

91.29

91.29

Date

Feb. 13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Mar. 19

May 19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Water 

level

91.24

91.24

91.19

91.15

91.14

91.14

91.16

91.14

h90.93

88.51

88.62

88.73

88.87

88.98

89.09

89.05

Date

May 26

27

28

29

30

31

J-.me 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

J'.ily 30

S<?pt. 8

Nov. 7

Water 

level

89.23

89.27

89.37

89.49

89.53

89.59

89.66

89.68

89.69

89.79

89.87

89.88

89.89

h90.83

h91.48

h90.22

h Tape measurement.
NSiV L'lEXICO, LTUTA COUTTTY 261

24.7.14.221. J. II. WInslow. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Apr. 18, 21, 22, 82.69; 

Nov. 17, 86.16.

Highest daily water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

______________________(From recorder charts)_____________________ 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 83.67 83.38 83.04 82.76 82.95 83.63 83.80 84.63 85.12 85.58 86.00 85.91

2 83.68 83.35 83.02 82.75 82.99 83.62 83.83 84.66 85.13 85.60 86.00 85.90

3 83.67 85.35 83.01 82.75 83.02 83.61 83.85 84.68 85.15 85.61 86.01 85.88

4 83.65 83.34 83.00 82.74 63.07 83.61 03.89 84.70 85.16 85.63 86.04 85.86

5 03.64 83.32 82.99 82.75 83.10 83.61 83 92 84.71 85.18 85.63 86.04 85.83

6 03.63 83.32 62.98 82.75 83.14 83.60 C3.97 84.73 85.19 85.64 86.05 85.81

7 83.63 83.29 C2.97 82.74 83.19 83.59 84.00 84.75 85.21 05.65 86.07 85.79

8 03.62 83.29 82.97 82.73 83.23 83.57 84.03 84.77 85.23 85.67 86.07 85.75

9 83.62 83.28 82.95 82.71 83.28 83.56 84.05 84.79 85.25 85.69 86.07 85.74

10 83.61 83.26 82.93 82.74 83.32 83.54 84.08 84.80 85.26 85.70 86.09 85.71

11 83.60 83.26 82.92 82.72 83.37 83.54 84.11 84.82 85.28 85.72 86.09 85.69

12 83.61 83.25 82.93 82.73 83.42 83.53 84.14 84.84 85.30 85.73 86.11 85.68

13 83.60 63.24 82.91 82.72 83.46 83.50 84.18 84.85 85.31 85.76 86.12 85.65

14 83.59 83.23 82.89 82.72 83.50 83.49 84.21 84.87 85.33 85.76 86.14 85.62

15 83.59 83.21 82.89 82.71 83.55 83.48 84.24 84.89 85.35 85.78 86.14 85.61

16 83.58 83.19 82.87 82.71 83.60 83.46 84.27 84.90 85.36 85.79 86.15 85.59

17 83.57 83.17 82.86 82.70 83.63 83.44 84.30 84.92 85.38 85.81 86.16 85.56

18 83.55 83.16 82.86 82.69 83.66 83.46 04.33 84.93 85.40 85.83 86.15 85.53

19 83.54 83.16 82.85 82.70 83.69 83.46 84.36 84.94 05.42 85.85 86.14 85.52

20 83.54 83.14 82.84 82.70 83.71 83.46 84.38 84.95 85.42 85.85 ..... 85.50

21 83.53 83.14 82.84 82.69 83.72 83.47 84.40 84.96 85.44 85.86 ..... 85.47

22 83.50 83.13 82.83 82.69 83.73 83.50 84.42 84.98 85.46 85.87 ..... 85.46

23 83.48 83.11 62.82 82.70 63.74 85.53 84.44 85.00 85.46 85.83 86.09 85.44

24 83.47 83.09 82.82 82.71 83.74 83.55 84.46 85.01 85.48 85.91 86.07 85.42

25 83.47 83.08 82.81 82.73 83.73 83.57 84.49 85.02 85.50 85.92 86.06 85.40

26 83.44 83.08 82.79 82.77 83.71 83.61 84.51 85.03 85.51 85.93 86.03 65.38

27 83.42 83.05 82.80 82.79 83.69 83.64 84,53 85.04 85.52 85.95 86.02 85.35

28 83.41 83.06 82.79 82.82 83.69 83.69 84.55 85.06 85.54 85.95 85.99 85.33

29 83.40 82.78 82.85 83.67 83.72 84.58 85.07 85.55 85.96 85.97 85.30

30 83.39 82.77 82.90 83.65 83.77 84.60 85.09 85.57 85.97 85.94 85.28

51 83.39______82.77______85.64______84.62 85.10______85.99______85.28

24.8.4.111. Foy Riley. Highest and lowest recorded viator levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 4-9, 40.21; Nov. 9, 42.74.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datMm, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

R

g

10 

11

13

14

15

16

17

1R

20

22

23

P,4

Jan.

40.47 

40.47 

40.47 

40.47 

40.45 

40.45 

40.45 

40.45

40.45

40.43 

40.44

An A'2;

40.42

40.42

40.42

40.42

40.41

40.41

40.39

40.39

40.39

40.38

40.38

40.37

Feb.

40.32 

40.31 

40.30 

40.29 

40.28 

40.28 

40.27 

40.27

40.26

40.25 

An PR

An PR

40.25

An PR

40 24

40.23

40 22

40 22

40.22

40 22

40 22

40.24

40.28

Mar.

40.24 

40.22 

40.22 

40.21 

40.21 

40.21 

40.21 

40.21

40.21

40.24 

40.25

40.27

40.31

40.32

40.33

40.34

40.35

40.35

40.37

40.37

40.38

40.39

40.40

40.41

Apr.

40.49 

40.50 

40.51 

40.51 

40.53 

40.54 

40.55 

40 54

An RP

40.53 

40 54

40.54

40.55

40.55

40.56

40.57

40.58

40.60

40.61

40.63

40.64

40.65

40.66

40.68

May

40.79 

40.81 

40.81 

40.83 

40.83 

40.85 

40.85 

40.86

40.87

40.88 

40.89

40.90

40 91

An QT

An Q "^

40.94

40 94

AC\ QC.

AC\ QR

40.96

40.96

July

.....

.....

41.66

41.67

41.68

41.69

41.69

41.70

Aug. Sept. Nov.

41.81 ..... ..... 

41.85 ..... ..... 

41.86 ..... ..... 

41.89 ..... ..... 

41.91 ..... ..... 

41.93 ..... ..... 

41.95 ..... ..... 

41 96 42 73

41 97 42 74

..... h42.34 .....

h Tape measurement.
262 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

24.8.4.111 Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day

o^

?,fi

27

oo

OQ

30

31

Jan.

40.36

40.34

40.34

40.32

40.31

40.32

40.32

Feb.

40.27

40.26

40.24

40 24

Mar.

dCl A"*i

40.43

40.44

40.45

40.46

40.47

40.47

Apr.

40.70

40.72 /in ^^

/in *7 c\

40.76

40.78

May July Aug. Sept. Nov.

41 72

..... 41.73 ..... ..... .....

..... 41.74 ..... ..... .....

..... 41.76 ..... ..... .....

..... 41.77 ..... ..... .....

..... 41.78 ..... ..... .....

..... 41.80 .....

24.10.12.431. Steve Hrna. Highest and lowest recorded water levels, 

In feet below land-surface datura, 1947: Mar. 22, 81.96; fept. 6, 87.57.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

______________________(From recorder charts)_____________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 82.95 82.18 82.48 82.16 83.72 64.17 85.81 86.75 87.48 ..... ..... 85.29

2 ..... 82.13 82.41 82.22 63.69 84.10 85.85 86.76 G7.50 ..... ..... 85.26

3 82.93 82.11 82.39 82.31 C3.67 C4.20 05.90 86.01 87.50 ..... ..... 85.24

4 82.09 02.11 82.34 02.39 C3.6C 04.24 05.94 86.83 87.53 ..... ..... 05.20

5 82.85 82.08 82.32 02.52 03.68 04.27 85.97 OS.86 87.56 ..... 86.15 05.15

6 02.80 82.08 82.31 82.60 83.60 04.31 06.00 86.88 87.57 ..... 86.13 85.13

7 82.79 82.07 82.28 82.65 83.70 84.36 86.02 86.91 ..... ..... 80.10 85.10

8 82.70 82.08 02.21 82.71 83.70 84.41 86.O4 86.93 ..... ..... 86.06 85.06

9 82.74 82.11 02.22 82.70 83.71 84.46 86.07 86.96 ..... £7.07 86.02 85.04

10 82.70 82.12 82.17 82.98 83.71 84.53 86.10 86.98 ..... 87.04 85.99 84.99

11 02.66 82.18 82.14 83.09 83.73 84.60 86.15 87.01 ..... £7.00 85.96 84.90

12 82.61 82.16 82.16 83.18 83.73 84.67 86.18 67.03 ..... 66.97 05.93 84.94

13 82.57 82.29 02.12 83.25 83.74 84.75 86.22 07.07 ..... 66.94 85.89 84.88

14 82.58 82.35 02.07 63.29 83.77 84.03 66.27 07.1C ...... £6.90 85.87 84.86

15 82.56 82.40 82.07 83.34 83.81 64.90 86.31 87.13 ..... £6.67 85.84 84.83

16 82.55 82.40 82.05 83.39 83.83 84.96 86.36 87.14 ..... 86.63 85.81 84.82

17 82.57 82.41 82.01 83.42 63.85 85.03 86.40 87.17 ...... £6.60 85.78 04.79

18 82.49 82.44 82.01 83.40 63.88 85.09 06.44 87.19 ..... 86.76 85.75 84.76

19 82.44 82.46 82.00 83.45 83.92 85.16 86.48 87.20 ..... £6.74 85.71 84.74

20 82.44 82.48 81.99 83.50 83.95 85.22 86.50 87.22 ..... £6.70 85.67 84.70

21 82.43 82.49 81.98 87>.52 83.97 05.29 86.51 87.26 ..... 86.66 65.65 84.67

22 82.38 82.48 81.96 63.57 83.98 85.37 86.52 87.27 ..... £6.63 85.60 84.65

23 82.34 82.47 81.99 83.64 03.99 85.41 86.53 87.29 ..... 86.61 85.59 84.63

24 82.33 82.46 82.00 83.69 84.02 65.47 86.52 87.31 ..... £6.58 85.54 84.60

25 82.32 82.48 81.99 83.76 84.03 85.52 86.51 87.32 ..... £6.54 85.52 84.58

26 82.26 82.52 01.97 83.76 84.03 85.58 86.52 87.34 ..... £6.51 85.48 84.55

27 82.23 82.47 82.03 83.75 84.02 85.63 86.54 87.36 ..... 86.48 85.46 84.52

28 82.19 82.48 02.04 83.74 84.04 85.69 86.60 87.38 ..... 66.45 85.41 84.47

29 02.20 82.06 83.73 04.07 85.74 86.65 87.41 ..... £6.41 85.39 84.43

30 82.16 82.07 83.72 84.10 85.70 86.68 87.43 ..... ..... 85.34 84.39

51 82.17______82.11______64.13_____86.72 87.46______. . ...______84.58

25.9.4.211. Val Miller. Highest and. lowest recorded water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Jan. 18, 19, 23, 27-31, 73.26; 

Dec. 31, 76.19.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

______________ _______(From recorder charts)_____________________

Day Jan. Feb. l!ar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 ..... 73.29 73.33 73.42 73.71 74.00 74.43 74.90 75.34 75.71 ..... 76.08

2 ..... 73.29 73.32 73.42 73.71 74.01 74.4-1 74.91 75.3E 75.71 ..... 76.09

3 ..... 73.29 73.33 73.43 73.72 74.02 74.46 74.93 75.37 75.73 ..... 76.09

4 ..... 73.29 73.33 73.43 73.73 74.03 74.40 74.95 75.38 75.73 ..... 76.09

5 ..... 73.29 73.33 73.44 73.74 74.05 74.40 74.96 75.39 75.74 ..... 76.10

6 ..... 73.29 73.33 73.44 73.74 74.07 74.51 74.98 75.41 ..... 76.00 76.10

7 ..... 73.29 73.34 73.45 73.74 74.09 74.53 75.00 75.42 ..... 75.98 76.11

8 ..... 73.29 73.34 73.45 73.74 74.10 74.55 75.00 75.44 ..... 75.90 76.11

9 ..... 73.29 73.34 73.46 73.75 74.12 74.56 75.02 75.46 ..... 75.99 76.11

10 ..... 73.30 73.34 73.47 73.76 74.13 74.57 75.03 75.47 ..... 76.00 76.11
NEW f'EXICO, LUNA COUNTY 263

25.9.4.211--Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

_____________________(From recorder charts)_____________________ 

Day JanTFeb. Mar. Apr. May JuneJulyAug.Sept. Oct. Nov.Dec.

11 ..... 73.30 73.34 73.47 73.76 74.15 74.58 75.05 75.49 ..... 76.00 76.12

12 ..... 73.30 73.34 73.50 73.76 74.17 74.60 75.07 75.50 ..... 76.00 76.12

13 73.30 73.30 73.34 73.50 73.76 74.18 74.61 75.09 75.51 ..... 76.00 76.13

14 73.30 73.30 73.34 73.50 73.76 74.21 74.63 75.10 75.53 ..... 76.01 76.13

15 73.29 73/30 73.36 73.50 73.78 74.22 74.65 75.12 75.55 ..... 75.02 76.13

16 73.30 73.30 73.36 73.50 73.79 74.22 74.67 75.13 75.56 ..... 76.03 76.14

17 73.30 73.30 73.36 73.54 73.60 74.23 74.68 75.14 75.58 ..... 76.03 76.14

18 73.26 73.31 73.36 73.54 73.81 74.25 74.71 75.16 75.60 ..... 76.04 76.14

19 73.28 73.31 73.37 73.56 73.82 74.27 74.72 75.17 75.61 ..... 76.04 76.15

20 73.30 73.31 73.37 73.57 73.83 74.28 74.72 75.18 75.62 ..... 76.04 76.15

21 73.29 73.31 73.37 73.59 73.84 74.29 74.74 75.20 75.63 ..... 76.05 76.16

22 73.29 73.31 73.37 73.60 73.85 74.31 74.76 75.21 75.64 ..... 76.06 76.16

23 73.28 73.31 73.38 73.62 73.86 74.31 74.78 75.23 75.64 ..... 76.06 76.15

24 73.29 73.31 73.38 73.63 73.87 74.32 74.79 75.24 75.65 ..... 76.06 76.16

25 73.29 73.31 73.38 73.65 73.88 74.34 74.82 75.25 75.66 ..... 76.07 76.16

26 73.29 73.32 73.38 73.66 73.90 74.36 74.83 75.26 75.67 ..... 76.07 76.17

27 73.28 73.32 73.39 73.67 73.92 74.37 74.84 75.26 75.67 ..... 76.07 76.17

28 73.28 73.32 73.39 73.68 73.93 74.39 74.85 75.27 75.69 ..... 76.07 76.18

29 73.28 73.39 73.69 73.94 74.40 74.86 75.31 75.70 ..... 76.08 76.18

30 73.28 73.40 73.70 73.96 74.41 74.87 75.31 75.71 ..... 76.08 76.18 

51 75.28______75.41______75.97______74.88 75.52______.. ...______76.19

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation wells

22.11.15.411. State of New Mexico. Drilled well, no equipment. 

Measuring point, surface of concrete well curb west side of well, at landsurface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum: May 22, 

1946, 75.64; Hov. 8, 1947, 76,85.

22.11.24.211. Stater of Mew Mexico. Drilled well, no equipment. 

Measuring point, surface of concrete well curb, north side of well, at 

land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum: 

May 22, 1946, 76.39; Nov. 8, 1947, 77.66.

25.7. 51.Ilia. Haas. About 50 feet east of well 25.7.51.111. 

Drilled well, no equipment, diameter 14 inches, depth 250 fe?t. Measuring 

point, top of casinr, south side, 1.25 feet above land-surface datum.

25.7.51.133. Haas. Drilled well, no equipment, diameter 14 inches, 

depth 450 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 14-inch casing, 1.50 feet 

above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1946: Aug. 9, 49.20; Sept. 25, 50.08, nearby well pumping; Nov. 7, 49.29.

23.8.54.111. Dowdle. Measuring point beginning May 19, 1947, top 

edge of rectangular hole in northwest side of basal flange of pump, 1.95 

feet above land-surface datum. Pump reinstalled prior to Mar. 21, 1947.

25.9.50.142. Kazac. Drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, top 

edge of -| inch hole in air-line flange support, 0.45 foot above northsouth pump support, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

25.10.25.242. Mazac. Drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, top 

edge of jj-inch hole in north side of base of pump, 0.07 foot above eastwest 4- by 4-inch pump supports and. concrete base. Subtract 0.37 foot 

from tape measurements to reduce to concrete base, 1.00 foot to reduce to 

land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

24.7,9.Ilia. Smyer. About 15 feet north of well 24.7.9.111. Drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 14 inches, depth 285 feet. Reference point, same 

as for well 24.7.9.111. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.63 foot above 

steel rim around well, 0.60 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine r-ump. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: 

Mar. 27, 56.41; Nov. 6, 59.64.
264 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

24.7.10.111. Hatfield. Measuring point beginning May 19, 1947, top 

edge of 3/4-inch hole in north side of basal flange of newly installed 

turbine pump, 0.54 foot above top edge of casing, 0.89 foot above landsurface datum.

24.9.3.122. Unknown. About 10 feet east of elevated water tank, 

about 50 feet south of road. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches. 

Measuring point, top edge of casing, east side of well 0.05 foot above 

motor supports, 0.75 foot atove land-surface datum. Equipped with pump 

jack.

24.9.13.111. Barrett. Large yearly change in water level due to 

perforated casing opposite upper stratas in 1946 thus allowing water under 

pressure from lower strata to drain into upper strata.

24.9.23.211. Vocale. Formerly owned by C. R. Isbell.

24.9.26.211. Unknown. At northeast corner of earthen tank. Dug and 

drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, top of concrete well curbing, 

east side of well at chisel mark, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

25.9.18.211. Walker. At northeast corner ofe arthen tank. Drilled 

irrigation well. Measuring point, top of casing, east side of well, 3.50 

feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine puim.

25.9.18.412. Marcak. At northeast corner of earthen tank. Drilled 

irrigation well, depth about 300 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 

north side of well, 1.75 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

25.9.30.222. Welch. Dug and drilled irrigation well. Measuring 

point, top of concrete well curb, at land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

QUAY COUNTY (HOUSE AREA) 

Part 1. General discussion

The investigation of the ground-water resources of the House area, in 

Quay County, was continued in 1947 in cooperation with th<5 State engineer 

of New Mexico. Records of water levels in observation wells in the House 

area have been published in the following Geological Survey water-supply 

papers:

Year of record Water-Supply Paper Page Nos.

1940-41 941 243-250

1942 949 314-318

1943 991 269-276

1944 1021 262-272

1945 1028 267-275

1946 1076 276-284

The letter N was added to the first segment of the w-311 numbers in 

reports prior to 1945 but the distinguishing letter has b?en omitted in 

subsequent reports as all wells are north of the New Mexico base line.

Water levels are measured once a year, in January or February, in a 

large number of wells in the House area many of which are also measured at 

bimonthly intervals. The water levels obtained at the first of the year, 

after recovery from the effects of pumping of the previous year has taken 

place, show the net yearly change in water levels. (See Part 2 and
NEW MEXICO, QUAY COUNTY 265

accompanying map.) The measurements of water level observed tImonthly 

show the varying fluctuations during the year resulting from changes In 

the rate and amount of pumping and precipitation. (See Part 3.) Water 

levels were measured In 70 wells In January 1947 of which about 22 were 

measured at bimonthly intervals. Water-stage recorders were operated on 

two of the above wells in order to obtain a continuous record of the water 

level. A total of 187 measurements of water level was made during the 

year including 12 tape measurements made on the recorder wells. Measurements of water level In January were made by C. S. Conover and G. R. Chenot, 

in September by R. L. Griggs, and In the remaining months by U. N. Benge. 

Precipitation and pumpage

Fluctuations of the water level In the House area are the result mainly 

of pumping of ground water for irrigation. As precipitation reduces the 

amount of pumping of ground water for Irrigation and, In periods of excessive rainfall, recharges the water table, the net effect Is a rise In water 

levels. On the basis of an Incomplete report at Hassell, about 8 miles 

northwest of House, the precipitation during 1947 was less than 9 inches, 

more than 7 Inches below normal, and during the growing season, April to 

September, was only 5.77 inches, 6.56 Inches below normal. Only in Kay was 

the precipitation above normal when it amounted to 2.85 inches at Hassell.

The pumping of ground water for Irrigation in 1947 began about midMarch, about 3 weeks later than In 1946. Because of the rains In May some 

decrease In pumping occurred after which Intensive pumping was resumed. 

Deficient precipitation the rest of the year lengthened the pumping season 

to the end of October, about 6 to 8 weeks later than in 1946. It Is estimated that about 3,100 acres were Irrigated in 1947. The pumpage per acre 

In 1947 probably exceeded that In 1946 because of less precipitation. It 

Is probable that about 7,750 acre-feet of water was pumped for Irrigation 

In 1946, the largest since development of ground water began. The amount 

of land 'irrigated has increased gradually since 1939 and, In general, each 

year there has been an Increase In the amount of water used. However, the 

amount used per acre varies from year to year dependent upon the amount of 

precipitation In a particular year and the type of crops grown.
Figure 18.--Map of House area, ^uay County, N. Hex., showing change of 

January 1948.
NEW MEXICO, QUAY COUNTY 267

Fluctuations of water level

Fluctuations of water level in the.House area in 1947 followed the 

general pattern of former years with declines occurring throughout the 

summer pumping season and rises occurring during the winter nonpumping 

season. Because of pumping, water levels began declining about mid-March, 

about 3 weeks later than in 1946 and about 1 month earlier than average. 

With the exception of slight general rises in V&j, as a result mainly of 

a decrease in pumping, the water levels continued to decline until the end 

of the pumping season, the last of October, about 2 months later than 

average.

Because of the deficient rainfall, the longer pumping season, and the 

gradual increase in irrigated acreage, the water levels showed record net 

annual declines. The water levels declined more than 1 foot from January 

1947 to January 1948 over an area of about 18 square miles aid more than 

2 feet over an area of about 3.4 square miles as compared with like declines 

in 1946 of 6 square miles and less than 1 square mile, respectively. The 

area of decline of more than 1 foot encompassed all of the area in which 

ground water was pumped for irrigation and extended along th<3 valley from 

about 7 miles north and west of House to about 6 miles east of House and 

had a maximum width of about 4 miles near House. The area of maximum observed decline, more than 3 feet over an area of about a quarter of a mile, 

occurred north of House in sections 17 and 18. (See accompanying map.)

In the 6-year period from January 1942, when the water levels in most 

of the wells were at their highest, to January 1948 the water levels declined more than 6 feet, an average of more than 1 foot a year, over an 

area of 2.4 square miles. This area coincides closely with the area of 

heavy pumping and extends in an elliptical pattern from about half a mile south 

of House to 2g- miles north of House and has a maximum width of about 1 

mile. (See accompanying map.) The maximum observed decline, 8.76 feet, 

occurred in one of the oldest irrigation wells in the area, a quarter of a 

mile north of House.

In this 6-year period the water levels declined more th<5 n 2 feet over 

about 23 square miles, comprising mainly the western half of T. 5 N. , 

R. 29 E., and the southwestern corner of T. 6 N., R. 29 E., and encompassed 

nearly all of the irrigation wells. A decline also occurred in the lightly

930250 O 51 18
19. };.ap oi' House ureu, ^uay <jounty, I . Lex., sho.vinr .:hun(-;e of 

January 1&48.
NEW MEXICO, QUAY COUNTY 269

pumped area 6 miles east of House. The maximum decline in this area was 

7.17 feet in a windmill well and was mainly the result of a natural decline 

from the excessively high water level in 1942 along the lower part of 

Alamosa Creek.

In a few outlying wells, removed from the effects of pumping, the 

water levels at the end of 1947 were still higher than in 1942 although a 

progressive small decline has taken place in these wells since the high 

levels reached between 1943 and 1945.

The water levels at the end of 1947 were below the previous low levels 

observed in early 1941 prior to the heavy rains in late 1941 rnd early 1942 

except in a very few outlying wells. Water levels will continue to fall 

year by year as long as the present amount of water is pumped except in 

years of heavy precipitation. Additional pumps will accelerate the rate of 

decline somewhat. Slight rises may occur in a particular year due to a decrease in pumping as a result of either unfavorable economic conditions or 

near or above-normal precipitation. However, as most of the vater is being 

taken from ground-water storage, the long-term trend will be a decline of 

water levels as long as ground water is pumped.
Part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from February 194

Location 

number

5.28.1.212

1.S21

5.29.5.211

5.231

5.312

5.321

5.341

5.342

5.411

5.413

6.144

6.222

6.422

7.141

7.142

7.143

7.221

7.242

8.114

8.232

8.412

8.422a

9.400

13.121

13.131

13.243

13.421

14.300

11.321

15.311b

15.331

17.133

17.331

18.213

18.223

18.233

Owner

D. C. Wyatt

do

R. H. Currence

do

Troy Pendergrass

J. F. Wallace

William Martin

do

A. R. Wallace

do

F. I. Austin

L. L. Poe

do

D. L. Birch

do

do

C. P. KcBride

do

J. C. Davenport

G. Vii . Turner

W. Yi. Kuykendall

Bill Dwight

W. Y. Head

W. F. and Wylie Hudman

do

H. S. Crosby

W. F. and 'Wylie Hudman

(Incorrect designation

R. A. Tullis

do

do

W. W. Kuykendall

M. U. McEndree

Dayton Harris

Carl Johnson

M. R. Wallace

Sec 

al£ 

Pai

> Wat

\° Jan. 1947 

Level Day

(Measurements

3,£

.

5

.

4

.

.

.

3

.

3

.

> 46.93

51.57

45.37

42.76

42.49

34.62

34.89

42.07

35.60

25.79

52.37

38.85

33.19

18.67

(Measurements

.

.

.

3

.

.

3

3

.

.

.

used

5

3

.

4

.

.

.

29.73

20.38

27.44

38.76

32.49

33.85

23.50

77.15

57.34

50.31

47.59

previously

37.38

20.43

a 36.12

35.30

38.63

39.12

33.92

48.85

Change 

1946-47

discontinued

24

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

24

25

25

25

25

-1.44

-1.53

-1.79

-1.41

-1.54

-1.63

-1.73

-.34

+ .31

+ .14

-.51

+ .16

discontinued

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

24

24

24

24

for

21

24

24

25

24

24

24

24

-.16

+ .01

-.94

-1.51

-1.19

-1.17

+ .47

-.21

+ .05

.00

-.03

well 5.29

-.63

+ .02

-1.34

-1.42

-1.69

-1.50

-1.30

-1.95

* See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels In January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from February 1946 to 

Location 

number

5

5

6 

6

7

.29.18.245 

18.455 

18.444 

19.244 

20.151a 

20.131b 

20.133 

20.514 

20.433b 

27.112 

29.111 

36.242 

.30.18.323 

18.331 

19.132a 

19.515 

20.333 

31.442 

.28.13.252 

25.112 

24.253 

24.423 

25.411 

.29.19.315 

27.552 

50.112 

50.115 

50.412 

30.424 

31.114 

31.122 

32.111 

35.151 

35.314 

.28.9.342 

35.355

Owner

L. M. Bright 

Frank Da vis 

L. V. Vaughn 

Lester kcCasland 

J. K. Thompson 

do 

'.'Belt on Henry 

Stanley Elliott 

D. J. Speed 

E. D. Gallehon 

C . A . Morrow 

State of New Mexico 

Jerry Thompson 

do 

Ralph Hendrlx 

do 

Arthur Shaddon 

T. VV. Coleman 

Irwin Estate 

William Upton 

Byers Irwin 

R. J. Ferry 

R. A. Davenport 

R. Vt'. Dean 

J. D. Green 

L. M. JicDaniels 

do 

R. W. Dean 

do 

Clyde Kuykendall 

G. H. Grlggs 

Sam Morrow 

Frank Morrow 

P. R. Gates 

v\. B. Giles 

Dayton Harris

see 

also 

Part

3

3)5 

3 

5

3

5 

5

5J5 

5,5

3

3 

5

5J5

3 

3

3

Wate

Jan. 1947 

Level Day

37.20 

54.02 

42.30 

51.14 

52.62 

52.85 

50.54 

55.08 

49.96 

70.88 

67.44 

94.98 

39.84 

34.96 

27.55 

18.78 

25.06 

98.95 

60.90 

74.35 

78.95 

64.00 

55.58 

55.80 

43.84 

49.92 

53.13 

73.85 

80.42 

39.90 

56.23 

73.75 

54.65 

38.46 

27.17 

129.38

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

25 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25

Change 

1S46-47

-1.76 

-1.75 

-1.59 

-.98 

-1.02 

-1.98 

-.99 

-.40 

-.29

-.51

-.11 

-.16 

-.42 

-.05 

-.83 

+ .20 

+ .SO

-.65 

-.43 

-.50 

-.30 

+ .09 

-.15 

-.13

-2. IS 

-.47 

-1.53 

-2.76 

-.25 

-.10

-.06

a Pumping. c Nearby well pumping. e Dry at depth given
272 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, showing seasonal 

changes during 1947

Location 

number

Owner

Jan. 24,

Apr. 1

May 30

Aug . 1 ,

Sept. 18

Nov. 24,

Location

number

Owner

Jan. 24

Apr. 1

May 30

Aug. 1

Sept. 17,

Nov. 24,

Location

number

Owner

Jan. 24,

ADP 1

May 30

Aug.. 1 ,

Sept. 17

Nov. 24,

a

Part

25

2

25

18

25

25

2

25

5.28. 

1.221

Wyatt

46.93

47.04

47.15

47.23

47.40

47.48

5.29.

27.112

Gallehon

70.88

71.48

71.15

71.57

71.4*4

71.19

6:29.

27.332

Green

43.84

4.^ ^o 70 t y

43.81

43.80

43.75

43.79

5.29. 

6.222

Poe

52.37

53.28

52.56

54.99

55.09

53.71

5.29.

29.111

Morrow

67.44

67.77

67.54

67.73

72.72

67.62

6.29.

30.112

McDaniels

49.92

50.98

50.90

51.55

51.09

5.29. 

7.141

Birch

33.19

33.44

33.00

34.02

34.60

35.05

5.30.

18.331

Thompson

34.96

34.92

35.03

35.00

37.47

38.89

6.29.

30.412

Dean

73.83

"7-z c-z t O UO

73.98

73.95

74.87

74.89

5. 

8.

29. 

232

Turner

38

39

a65

a65

43

40

5.

20

.76

.71

.15

.43

.97

.88

30.

.333

5.29. 

9.400

Head

23.50

23.59

23.57

24.23

a52.80

a25.45

5.30.

31.442

Shaddon Cole23

a23

a23

23

a24

23

6.

33

.06

.71

.03

.30

.77

.86

29.

.131

Morrow

54

54

54

54

55

55

.65

.77

.55

.52

.24

.45

man

98.95

99.04

99.03

99.25

99.17

99.09

6.29.

35.314

Gates

38.46

oo ^P . t./t PA

38.38

a49.22

(a)

40.54

5.29. 

13.121

Hudman

77.15

77.43

77.74

77.38

.....

77.81

6.28.

23.112

Up ton

74.35

75.25

79.34

74.40

74.29

74.25

7.28.

35.333

Harris

129.38

129.34

129.36

129.37

129.40

129.48

5.

15.

29.

311b

Tullis

20

20

20

20

20

20

6.

24

.43

.53

.46

.67

.82

.93

28.

.233

Irwin

78

80

80

81

84

82

.95

.22

.56

.53

.29

.01

5.29. 

18.444

Vaughn

42.30

44.06

45.40

49.58

. . . . 

6.28.

25.411

Davenport

53.38

58.19

54.03

54.17

53.85

53.71

Pumping.

4. Highest daily water levels in wells equ!Lpped with automatic

water-stage recorders

5.29.5.342. William Martin. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 16, 34.55; Nov. 6, 

38.07.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day Jan.

1 35.02

2 35.07

3 35.05

4 35.03

5 35.02

6 34.95

7 35.04

8 35.02

9 34.97

10 34.93

11 34.93

12 34.92

13 34.89

14 34.95

15 34.95

16 34.98

17 34.94

18 34.87

19 34.83

20 34.91

21 34.92

22 34.86

Feb.

34.85

34.83

34.83

34.83

34.77

34.77

34.78

34.79

34.83

34.78

34.78

34.84

34.77

34.79

34.74

34.74

34.75

34.76

34.74

34.74

34.74

34.74

Mar.

34.69

34.64

34.64

34.64

34.65

34.66

34.65

34.61

34.61

34.61

34.60

34.61

34.62

34.62

34.63

34.55

34.57

34.57

34.58

34.58

34.61

34.61

Apr.

35.09

35.12

35.12

35.12

35.12

35.19

35.09

35.07

34.94

35.04

35.02

34.98

34.97

35.04

34.94

34 . 94

34.97

34.97

34.97

34.97

May

35.14

35.10

35.09

35.10

35.10

35.14

35.17

35.19

35.16

35.17

OO ^R. ^ .L Qc>

GO z c ol . &±.

35.17

35.11

35.14

35.18

35.17

35.15

35.08

35.10

35.08

35.09

June

35.25

35.31

35.34

35.35

35.42

35.46

35.49

35.53

35.55

35.56

35.58

3 *J R Oi7 ^Q 

35.70

35.68

35.74

35.74

35.71

35.76

35.70

35.80

35.81

35.89

July

36.19

36.22

36.25

36.27

36.32

36.37

36.40

36.40

36.41

36.47

36.47

36.49

36.52

36.53

36.54

36.58

36.61

36.65

3d. 64

36.64

36.65

36.64

Aug.

36.83

36.87

36.88

36.93

36.94

36.96

36.98

36.98

36.99

36.99

OD zC « QQyy

37.00

37.00

37.05

37.05

37.14

37.15

37.19

37.19

37.20

37.20

37.20

Sept.

37.40

37.40

37.40

37.40

37.45

37.46

37.49

37.53

37.55

37.56

 zr» cr-f O I O i

37.65

37.65

37.69

37.74

37.76

37.79

37.80

37.79

37.80

37.82

37.80

Oct.

37.97

37.98

38.00

3S.01

38.04

38.04

38.03

38.02

38.02

37.99

Of. zr» Q£ yo

37. 97

37.94

37.89

37.80

37.87

37.87

37.84

37.83

37.79

37.78

37.78

Nov.

38.01

37.99

38.00

38.05

38.05

38.07

38.03

37.97

37.94

37.94

Or« 217 on yu 217 on Of* yu

37.83

37.82

37.79

37.78

37.76

37.73

37.71

37.71

37.70

37.63

Dec.

37.45

37.45

37.41

37.42

37.38

37.33

37.33

37.32

37.30

37.30

o ^7 f oa&o

O ?7 QQ / &O

37.20

37.16

37.19

37.17

37.14

37.13

37.12

37.10

37.05

37.06
NEW MEXICO, QUAY COUNTY 273

5.29.5.342--Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Day Jan.

23 34.84 

24 34.85 

25 34.86 

26 34.85 

27 34.85 

28 34.79 

29 34.79 

30 34.85 

31 34.85

Feb.

34.74 

34.74 

34.71 

34.71 

34.64 

34.64

Mar.

34.69 

34.85 

34.91 

34.91 

34.91 

34.91 

34.96 

35.02 

35.03

Apr.

34.97 

34.97 

35.02 

35.00 

34.98 

34.98 

34.98 

35.00

May

35.12

35.11 

35.05 

35.04 

34.99 

34.99 

35.11 

35.14 

35.20

June

35.91 

35.91 

35.93 

35.96 

35.98 

36.00 

36.07 

36.11

July

36.65 

36.65 

36.65 

36.69 

36.71 

36.71 

36.74 

36.76 

36.80

Aug.

37.20 

37.22 

37.27 

37.28 

37.32 

37.32 

37.32 

37.33 

37.39

Sept.

37. SO 

37 . 82 

37.84 

37.86 

37.87 

37.92 

37.92 

37.93

Oct.

37.79 

37.80 

37.84 

37. 8P 

37.93 

37.98 

38.01 

38.03 

38.05

Nov.

37'. 60 

37.59 

37.59 

37.57 

37.56 

37.53 

37.52 

37.47

Dec.

37.06 

37.04 

37.02 

37.01 

36.98 

36.95 

36.94 

36.93 

36.93

5.29.17.133. W. rf. Kuykendall. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 16, 35.56; Oct. 30, 

31, Nov. 1, 39.34.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Day Jan.

1 35.96

2 35.97 

3 ..... 

4 .....

5 35.95

6 35.93

7 35.93 

8 35.93 

9 35.91 

10 35.89 

11 35.89 

12 35.87 

13 35.86

14 35.86

15 35.86 

16 35.87 

17 35.85 

18 35.84 

19 35.82

on "Z.C; QO

21 35.82 

22 35.82 

23 35.80 

24 35.80

OC ZC <JQ

26 35.77 

27 35.77 

28 35.75 

29 35.73

30 35.75 

31 35.74

Feb.

 2C r? c

35.73 

35.72 

35.73 

35 70

 =;R 70

35.70 

35.69 

35.69 

35.68 

35.68 

35.68 

35.67

35.67

35.65 

35.65 

35.64 

35.65 

35.63 

35.64

35.64 

35.63 

35.63 

35.63 

35.62

35.62

Mar.

35.62

35.61 

35.61 

35.59 

35.60

35.61

35.58 

35.58 

35.57 

35.57 

35.58

35.57

35.58 

35.56 

35.57 

35.57 

35.57 

35.58

35.58 

35.57 

35.58 

35.60 

35.62

35.60 

35.61 

35.63 

35.65

35.66 

35.67

Apr.

35.69

35.69 

35.69 

35.70 

35 70

35.75

35.75 

35.75 

35.77 

35.79 

35.82 

35.84

35.90

35.90 

35.94 

35.97 

35.98 

36.02 

36.04

36.04 

36.06 

36.07 

36.09 

36.10

36.12

.....

May

.....

36.35 

36.39 

36.42 

36.45 

36.47

36.49

36.51 

3S.53 

36.55 

36.56 

36.57 

36.58

36.58 

36.59 

36.60 

36.61 

36.62

36.63 

35.64 

36.64 

36.67

36.68 

36.70

June

36.72

36.73 

36.74 

36.74 

36.75

36.76

36.77 

36.79 

36. El 

36.83 

36.86 

36.88 

36.93

36.96

37 '.32 

37.36 

37.40 

37.44

37.47 

37.49 

37.51 

37.55

37.58

July

37.61

37.63 

37.65 

37.67 

37.67

37.68

37.69 

37.70 

37.72 

37.73 

37.75 

37.78 

37.80

37.82

37.84 

37.86 

37.89 

37.93 

37.95 

37 97

38.00

38.01 

38.03 

38.07

38.11 

38.13 

38.15 

3S.17

38.19 

38.21

Aug.

 zp oo

38.23 

38.25 

38.27

 ZQ QQ

38.31

38.34 

38.37 

38.39 

38.41 

38.44 

38.46 

38 49

38.51

38.54 

38.55 

38.56 

38.56 

38.56

 zo [TC

38.57 

38.59 

38.60 

38.62 

38.64

38.65 

38.67 

38.68 

33.69

38.71 

38.72

Sept.

 zo rr "z

38.73 

38.74 

38.75 

38 75

38.76

3b.77 

38.79 

38.81 

38.82 

38.84 

38.86 

38.87

38.91

38.92 

38.93 

38.95 

38.96 

39.00 

TO no

39.03 

39.04 

39.04 

39.05 

39.06

39.06 

39.06 

39.07 

39.08

39.09

Oct.

 ZQ T n

39.10 

39.11 

39.12

 ZQ T 0

"Z-Q 1 ^

39.14 

39.12 

39.03 

39.03 

39.05 

39.08 

39.12

39.14

39.16 

39.18 

39.19 

39.21 

39.21

-ZQ QT

39.24 

39.26 

39.27 

39.29

 ZQ -zn

39.31 

39.32 

39.33

TQ TT

39.34 

39.34

Nov.

39.34

39 . 33 

39.33 

39.33

-ZQ -ZO

39.31

39.31 

39.29 

39.28 

39.28 

39.26 

39.25 

39.24

39.23

39.22 

39.21 

39.19 

39.18 

39.17 

39.16

39.14 

39.13 

39.12 

39.10

 Z.Q HQ

39.08 

39.07 

39.06 

39.04

39.02

Dec.

^Q nn

38.99 

38.98 

38.97

t,P, QR

38.93

38.93 

38.91 

38.90 

38.89 

38.87 

38.86

3ei74

38.72 

38.71 

38.70 

38.69 

38.67

38.66 

38.64 

38.62 

38.61

38.59

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation wells

5.28.1.221. Wyatt. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 133 feet. Reference point, top of caaingj^level with top of concrete 

pump base, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. ^Equipped with turbine pump.

Water level, in feet below land-surfade datum, 1946

Date

Mar. 29 

May 31

Water 

level

46.63 

46.73

Date

July 31 

Oct. 2

Water 

level

47.68 

47.39

Date

Dec. 3

Water 

level

46.99
274 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

5.29.5.312. Pendergrass. Drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, 

top edge of 3/4-inch hole in south side of base flange of pump, 0.12 foot 

above concrete pump base, 0.37 foot above land-surface detum. Water level, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 30, 41.24.

5.29.14.321. Tullis. Previously designated incorrectly as 

5.29.14.300.

5.29.27.112. Gallehon. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 152 feet. Measuring point, lower inside edge of rectangular opening 

in west side of pump case, 0.80 foot above circular concrete pump base, 

1.80 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbire pump.

5.29.36.242. State of New Mexico. Measurements resumed Jan. 24, 

1947. Measuring point beginning Jan. 24, 1947, top edge of hole In east 

wooden pipe clamp, 0.35 foot above top of 6-inch galvanized casing, 1.00 

foot above land-surface datum.

G.28.23.112. Upton. Drilled Irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 122 feet. Measuring point beginning Jan. 24, 1947, top edge of 

1-inch hole in north side of pump base flange, 0.12 foot above concrete 

pump base, 0.62 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. 

'Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: Dec. 3, 74.48.

6.28.24.233. Irwln. Measuring point beginning Aug. 1, 1947, same 

description as before but raised to 1.21 feet above land-surface datum. 

Concrete slab placed on top of old pump base.

6.29.30.412. Dean. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 inches, 

depth 122 feet. Measuring point, top of casing east side of well, 0.12 

foot above circular concrete pump base, 0.87 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1946: July 30, 74.54; Oct. 3, 74.15; Dec. 3, 74.01.

ROOSEVELT COUNTY (PORTALES VALLEY)

Part 1. General discussion

The investigation of the ground-water resources of Portales Valley, 

which began in 1931, was continued during 1947 in cooperation with the 

State engineer of Hew Mexico. Results of the investigation for the years 

1931 to 193C have been published In the 10th to 13th biennial reports of 

the State engineer, while results for the years 1938 to 1941 are to be 

published in a forthcoming report of the State engineer. Records of water 

levels in observation wells In Roosevelt County have been published in 

Geological Survey water-supply papers as follows:

Year of record Water-Supply Paper Page Nos.

1931-38 845 245-278

1939 806 449-467

1940 911 217-235

1941 941 251-270

1942 949 319-336

1943 991 276-295

1944 1021 272-290

1945 1028 276-289

1946 1076 285-300

Water levels are measured In a large nuniber of observation wells in 

Portales Valley once a year, usually In January, when moit of the recovery 

from the effects of pumping of irrigation ..ells In the preceding year has 

taicen place. These measurements are given IP Part 2 and show the net
KEVV MEXICO, ROOSEVELT COUNTY 275

yearly chances in water level. (See accompanying map.) Water levels are 

also measured in a number of wells at bimonthly intervals in crder to 

determine the varying seasonal trends caused by pumping and precipitation. 

(See Part 3.) In January 1947, 183 wells were measured. Of these, about 

52 were also measured in March, May, July, September, and November. Waterstage recorders were operated on four wells during 1947 in order to obtain 

a continuous record of water levels. (See Part 4.) A total cf 443 measurements of water level was made during the year, including 25 tape measurements made on recorder wells. All measurements were made by U. N. Benge 

except those in January which were made by C. S. Conover and G. R. Chenot 

and those in September which were made by R. L. Griggs. 

Precipitation and pumpage

The fluctuations in water level in Portales Valley are the result 

primarily of variation in the amount and time of pumping which in turn is 

affected by the amount and time of precipitation occurring throughout the 

year. Fluctuations in water level also result from recharge to the water 

table in periods of excessive precipitation such as occurred in late 1941. 

The precipitation in the Portales Valley for 1947 was considerably less 

than in 1946 and averaged approximately 60 percent of normal. The precipitation at Ployd was 9.04 inches, 6.29 inches below normal; at Portales 

Evaporation Station, 9.69 inches, not including missing record for July; 

at Portales, 10.27 inches, not including missing record for July; and at 

Arch, 6.93 inches, 9.57 inches below normal. The deficiency of precipitation during the growing season, April through September, was nearly as 

great as for the year as a whole. Precipitation was particularly deficient 

in June, August, and September.

The amount of ground water pumped for irrigation in Portrles Valley 

in 1947 was somewhat greater than in the preceding year. The increase in 

pumping was caused by the deficient rainfall and an increase in irrigated 

acreage. On the basis of electric power records for 137 comprrable wells, 

it is estin.ated that about 5 to 10 percent more water was required per 

acre in 1947 than in 1946. The acreage irrigated in 1947 is estimated as 

about 27,500 acres, an increase of 3,000 acres over 1946. The pumpage in 

1947 is estimated as 44,500 acre-feet, an increase of 7,500 acre-feet over 

1946.
R.33 E. R.33E. R.34E. 

Line showing decline (-) of 

.¥ water level, in feet, interval 

one foot

Shading shows area in which 

water level declined ; density 

of shading increases with 

amount of decline

:¥N Sand dune areas

Figure 20. Map of Portales Valley, Roosevelt County, T-J. Mex., showin

1947 to January 1948
NEW MEXICO, ROOSEVELT COUNTY 277

A large part of the increase in irrigated, acreage in the later years 

has been planted, to row crops that require legs water than truck crops. 

The over-all average water pumped per acre irrigated has therefore shown a 

tendency to decrease in the later years. As row crops are grown successfully in years of normally distributed precipitation without the aid of 

irrigation, the actual acreage irrigated and amount of water pumped vary 

widely from a dry year to a normal year.

Fluctuations of water level

The ground-water levels in Portales Valley declined from January 1947 

to January 1948 in an elliptical area extending along the axis of the 

valley as shown by the accompanying map. The areal distribution of the 

decline was similar to that of preceding years, the areas of largest decline generally coinciding with the areas of greatest pumping. The magnitude of the net declines from January 1947 to January 1948 was greater 

than for the preceding year as a result of the increase in pumping in 1947 

and the deficient recharge from precipitation. The ground-water level in 

Portales Valley showed a net decline from January 194V to January 1948 of 

more than 1 foot over an area of about 160 square miles, more than 2 feet 

over an area of about 66 square miles, more than 3 feet over an area of 

about 36 square miles, and more than 4 feet over an area of nearly 10 

square miles. The area of greatest decline, more than 5 feet over an area 

of 2.3 square miles, was centered near the southeast corner of Portales.

In the 5-year period from January 1942, when the water levels were at 

or near their highest recorded levels, to January 1947 the water levels in 

the Portales Valley lowered more than 6 feet in an elliptical area of 

about 68 square miles that extends along the axis of the valley from about 

14 miles northwest of Portales to about 6 miles southeast of Portales and 

has a maximum width of 4.5 miles near Portales. The water level also declined more than 6 feet in a nearly circular area of about 10 square miles 

that has its center about 1 mile west of Arch. In this 5-year period the 

water levels declined more than 16 feet in two areas, one of about 2 square 

miles centered about 1 mile northwest of Portales and one of more than 1 

square mile centered about 1 4nile southeast of Portales. It is in these 

areas of large decline where the greatest concentration of pumps occurs 

and also where pumping has been practiced the longest.
R. 32 E. R. 33 E 

Line showing decline (-) of 

,£ woter level, in feet, interval 

two feet

Shading shows oreo in which 

water level declined'.density 

of shading increases with 

amount of decline

k ;-::M Sand dune areas

21.--Map of Portales Valley, Roosevelt County, N. Hex., showing d

1942 to January 194R
NEW MEXICO, ROOSEVELT COUNTY 279

The water levels at the end of 1947 reached their lowest levels on 

record in the major pert of the irrigated area ayound Portales and exceeded 

the previous low level in 1941 by more than 6 feet in many wells near 

Portales. However, the water levels in wells outside the heavily pumped 

areas have nejt yet fallen very far below the previous low levels of 1941. 

The slope of the cone of depression in the water table developed since 

1941 is thus steeper than the cone of depression developed prior to 1941.

It is expected that water levels will usually continue to decline 

from year to year in Portales Valley as long as the present amount of pumping continues. A slight rise of water level may occur in a particular 

year due to a reduction in the amount of pumping that would result from 

either unfavorable economic conditions or a year of heavy precipitation. 

However, as the pumpage of ground water is mainly from ground -water storage, 

the long-term trend will be a decline in water level.
Part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 

Location 

jrvsibei'

IN. 32

IN. 33

IN. 34

1.31.

1.32.

1.33.

.7.300

30.421

32.133

.16.100a

16.1000

26.120

36.400a

36.400b

.29.444

33.224

35.432

1.222

3.440

10.331

1*.432

15.111

5.432

7.111

7.211

8.112

8.311

9.111

9.442

10.211

10.313

10.313a

11.312

12.144

13.111

13.431

14.131

14. S?"

14.331

14.3310

14.421a

Owner

W. J. Crenshaw

A. R. Dillard

Virgie Hawkins

Mr. Hardwick

do

Mary E. Miller

A. C. Woodburn

do

J. N. Tefertiller

Mrs. Lee Garrett

Earl McCollum

L. H. Lee

M. Nail

J. R. Meadows

Robert Morrison

See

also Jan. 1947 

Part Level Day

3 16.10

5 57.95

5 65.41

24.68

7.68

4 2.98

3 6.47

15.93

17.60

18.97

3,5 74.98

3 32.57

3,5 45.23

3,5 44.94

15

15

15

19

19

23

23

22

22

22

24

15

15

15

Mrs. J. P. Nash (Measurements discontinued,

Clay Jones

E. L. Sisk

A. 4. Smith

do

E. E. Marcus

Earl Plank

John Adams

0. B. Sherman

Jim Alien (Measurements

do

C. P. Williams

A. C. Woodburn

E. Elkins

Buddie Black

J. V. Miller

Claude Elder

do (Measurements

J. E. Stacey

Adolph Pinkart

19.93

3,5 18.79

18.85

19.04

20.19

20.40

20.98

24.32

discontinued,

3,5 22.49

24.34

3 33.70

25.53

(Measurements

25.02

23.90

discontinued,

3 24.56

26.38

15

15

23

15

15

15

15

17

well

15

17

17

17

Wate

Change 

1946-47

+0.20

-2.13

-1.74

-.13 

-.20

-.34

+ .44

+ .22

-.84

-.80

well dry

-2.53

-1.49

-1.71

-2.96

-3.51

-2.68

-1.70

-1.73

filled)

-1.39

-1.56

-1.32

discontinued)

17

17

well

17

17

-1.49

-1.43

dry)

-1.45

-1.85

* See footnotes at end of table.
part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to 

Location 

number

1.33.15 

16 

17 

17 

22 

23 

23 

24 

24 

26 

26 

27 

27 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

31 

33 

34 

36 

1.34.8. 

13 

15 

17 

17 

17 

17 

18 

18 

19 

19 

21 

21 

22 

22

.212 

.222 

.211 

.221 

.111 

,311a 

.433 

.111 

.433 

.221 

.331 

.311 

.411 

.421 

.311 

.333

.244 

.313 

.211 

.211 

.131 

434 

.412 

.131 

.111 

.122 

.233 

.241 

.133 

.343

!341 

.121 

.141 

.131 

.222

Owner

See 

alsc 

Par1

0. D. Minick 

Bethel Church 3 

Bertha Campbell 3,5 

R. F. Campbell (Measurements 

Mrs. E. J. Smith 5 

D. H. Smith 

H. A. Miller 

J. E. Dictson 

J. E. Jones 

D. E. Thomas 

C. G. Norton 

J. A. Henley 

\\ . Yi. McClary 

Luther Cooper 

J. J. Spires 3 

M. H. Rea 3 

J. S. Lewis (Measurements di 

Luther Cox 5 

Webbie Starr 5 

W. R. McAffee 5 

R. T. Bilberry 3 

Edwin Johnson 5 

Bob Ledbetter 

Ben Donathan 3 

E. R. Kemp 3 

W. D. Ware 

Bob Ledbetter . 

L. E. Allison . 

B. F. Ray 

J. E. Tucker 

J. W. Terry (Measurements di 

A. K. Keswater 

Floyd Home 

L. H. Lee 

R. L. Ledbetter 5 

Mrs. W. E. Jergins 

Mrs. A. J. Goodwin 3

Wat

I Jan. 1947 

' Level Day

20.04 15 

20.66 15 

discontinued, we 

22.49 17 

27.36 16 

25.90 16 

31.43 17 

27.98 16 

25.72 16 

30.33 16 

43.06 16 

34.49 16 

30.98 16 

44.57 16 

a 33.59 15 

scontlnued, well 

44.61 16 

58.07 16 

39.11 16 

26.84 16 

38.52 16 

33.04 17 

52 . 73 20 

50.56 19 

34.50 17 

33.38 17 

33.52 17

33.63 

3 continued, 

33.21 

30.61 

39.99 

40.84 

40.13 

41.55

17 

well 

17 

16 

17 

17 

17 

18

Change 

1946-47

-2.16

11 fill

-1.75 

-1.24 

-1.82 

-1.46 

-1.05 

-1.36

-1.66 

-1.68 

-1.19 

-.97 

filled)

-1.45 

-1.56 

-.80 

-.71 

-1.31 

-1.34 

-.96 

-1.23

-1.72 

filled) 

-'J.50 

-2.10 

-2.72 

-3.52 

-2.28 

-.81

See footnotes at end of table.
Fart 2 . v'.'ater levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to 

Location 

number

1.34.22

22

23

23

23

23

23

24

24

24

25

25

26

27

27

27

27

27

28

28

28

29

30

33

33

34

34

34

35

36

36

36

.421

.443

.211

.311

.313a

.422

.442a

.112a

.243

.312a

.200

.211

.313

.211

.331

.341 '

.412

.444

.111

.133a

.211

.211

.121

.223a

.431

.143

.232

.322

.312

.324

.333

.421

Owner

R. C. Grunig

Mable Jernigan

Pope Long

See

'.'.a

also Jan. 1947 

Part Level Eay

40.28

38 . 88

4O.1.5

IB

20

19

Change

-1.6G

-2.16

J. R. Mahaffey (Measurements discontinued, well fille

R. t. McDonald

E. L. Yandell

S. E. Fletcher

J. A. Pinson

J. T. Gorrell

ii . A. Cuinmings

J. B. H. Young and Smith

Feed Pens

J. B. H. Young

U nkn own

J . F . Bowman

Lewis Kirby (iieasurements

B. F. Smith

J. E. Plurmr.er

;,'.r. Huffman (Iileasurerr.ents

G. C. Morris

Lee Daniels

G . B . Thorns on

J. v;. King

K» A. Pember

W. W. Blake ley

W . A . lioore

 T. A. Sanrtfirs

J. '/;. Owens

T. E. LCears

Eastern N. kex. College

Mr. Disney (Measurements

Jim Land is s

harl fccCollum

37.75

5 32.96

35. £0

5 37.41

47.27

34.47

58.48

3,5 40.24

5 36.52

37.39

discontinued

35.47

36.41

discontinued

34.57

36.37

36.36

33.85

29.34

31.54

3 19.34

36.79

3^.13

35.35

35.11

di scontinued ,

34.23

34.86

18

19

20

IS

20

20

23

20

20

20

, well

20

20

, well

19

19

19

16

16

21

21

21

21

21

22

-1.78

-.47

-1.63

-1.40

-1.53

-2.24

-2.20

-2.63

dry)

-3.C5

-2.80

dry)

-2.77

-2.69

-2.84

-2.25

-1.91

-2.70

-2.34

-3.03

-2.96

-3.10

-3.23

well dry)

22

22

-2.81

36.443 Foy Williams 35.76 -2.56 

"< See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. ftater levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest 

land-surface datum, and change from January

recorded 

1946 to J

Ul

g Location 

g number

91 1.35.2.300 Ul

1 6.141 

i 6.400 

10 11.241 

19.33ii 

19.411 

27.344a 

28.143 

29.111 

29.142 

50.111 

30.343 

30.441 

31.122 

31.231 

31.331 

31.331a 

31.342 

31.412 

32.111 

3ii.212 

3ii.311 

32.332 

32.413 

33.331 

1.36.5.300 

6.100 

16.100 

2.33.1.422 

5.113 

7.232 

2.34.1.114 

1.133 

1.221 

2.235

0\mer

Eastern N. Mex. State 

Park 

Aubrey Ellis 

J. C. Brown 

Eunice McPherson 

S. L. Foreman 

E. T. Hensley 

:1. J. i'lcCroary 

J.irs. Albina Krivanck 

Clara Kullmeyer 

R. E. Lee 

E. F. foreman 

T. E. Livingston 

J. ti. Ere shears 

Mary M. Kenyon 

'.'. . R. ttcCollum 

R. A. Young (Measurements 

do 

E. F. Koore 

Henry Eeebe 

Alvin George 

R. H. Green 

0. '/;. Doak 

C. E. Lane 

4. L. Hanies 

L. C. Green 

V i . H. J.IcDaniel 

0. V(. Bivine 

State of New Mexico 

W. B. and H. R. Skeen 

Kenneth Nunn 

John Morgan 

E. C. Murrill 

H. K. Knox 

Foy Williams 

Louisa Trout

See 

alsc 

Part

'.Vat

> Jan. 1947 

Level Lay

3 44.47 

3 6.08 

3 10.74 

5 15.48 

45.40 

4,5 47.30 

3,5 30.42 

3 46.72 

40 . 36 

5 58.9V 

40.48 

55.73 

5 35.21 

35.79." 

3U.81 

discontinued , 

5 34.31 

34.56 

32.86 

30.50 

27.15 

30.47 

31.26

5 

5

5

f»

4

23.95 

a 33.97 

(a) 

b 19.10 

26.93 

53.04 

49.56 

34.55 

33.15 

35.46 

48.50

22 

22 

22 

22 

20 

23 

20 

20 

20 

23 

20 

20 

23 

21 

22 

well 

22 

21 

21 

23 

21 

21 

21

21 

22 

22 

22 

21 

16 

16 

2<i 

21 

22 

23

Change 

1946-47

-0.52 

-.19 

-.53 

-.34 

-2.50

-1.27 

-1.88 

-1.56 

-2.42 

-2.26

-2.15 

-1.18 

filled)

-2.46 

-3.19 

-I.b6 

-2.66 

-2.66

-1.19 

-.53

-.35

+ .58 

-2.64 

-c.59 

-2.61

-2.90

-::- See footnotes at end of table.
Fart 2. "later levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to 

Location 

numbei*

2.34.4.441

6.112

10.524

10.343

11.122

13.133

14.113

14.443

^.35. 4.111

5.511

5.341

6.121

5.213

6.31£a

6.331

6.411

6.443

7.124

7.311

7.312

8.531

S.122

y.211

9.333

10. 211

14.213

11.414

35.131

16.111

16.333

16.211

1';. .134

25.114

25.123

ki6.ll!

 =.'..16.7.332

Owner

Maud Wallace

Clyde Collis

Jim Cooper

J. E. Eollen

D. W. Bedinger

L. \i . i'l.cB arland

J. F. Tarlton

J. I,;. Shim

Vi . L. l.'.unsey

K. C. Lale

H. R. Sadler

Dollie Clark

Beulah Ownby

C. H. Lawdy

J. a., Akens

f . H. Jewell

Cra Johnson

A . -L . r. e 1 1 y

(Incorrect c.es I rnaticn us

" . 5.. Elliott

D. L. Ray

L. L. Griffith

Joe I'.axwell (Measurements

C. t. Clark

3. H. Hare

1st Mat'1 Bank, Portales

do

do

Robert Stokes

*. J. Cline

State of New Mexico

hoy haircloth

h . C . . atkins

iiee 

els 

Par

3

5

3

.

.

3

.

.

3

5

.

3

5

5

.

.

ed

3,5

 z c

rti

.

.

3

3

3

5

3

3

3,5

^ F>

L. C. Euchanan (Measurements

T. L. . L.cCrary

Loren Johnson

.

3

Wat

? Jan. 1947 

Level Day

5.24

2B.56

^4 . 78

^,.&5

31.85

'^ <i.B2

ct..44

35. £1

ii4.ki5

iiy.46

27.94

33.28

33.23

% 1 £Q O-L ^ I?

26.98

30.66

27.92

35.53

previously

18.18

28.90

20.57

s continued

27.76

18.40

10.72

2.55

Z. 64

24.52

H.30

5.86

27.55

yd. s^ &*± . \JO 

22

21

V.Z

£2

23

22

22

as

21

23

23

23

23

OT 

iCO

23

23

23

22

 

for

21

22

23

Change 

1946-47

-1.38

-1.33

-.36

-1.97

-1.94

-1.18

-1.02

-1.30

-ki.H6

-2.30

-2.62

-1.18

-2.94

-2.51

-1.80

well 2.35

-1.71

-i.t>8

, well dry)

23

23

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

discontinued,

31.39

18. Ski

21

21

-1.6R

-1.15

-.37

-.59

-.65

-.32

-.91

well dry)

-.42

-.81

 > See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels in January 1947 and highest and lowest recorded 

land-surface datum, and change from January 1946 to 

Location

number

2.36.8.

9.

18

19

20

21

25

26

26

26

27

27

27

27

28

28

28

28

30

34

34

34

34

35

2.37.19

19

21

a

b

f

432

431

.341

.113

.321

.432

.112

.131

.311

.423

.111

.131

.211

.311

,114b

.411

.421

.441

.111

.111

.222

.341

.421

.212

.331

.341

.312

Pumping.

Pumping

Owner

S. \'i . Davis

T. E. Polly

Bob Stokes

E. 0. Hobbs

U . 0. Davis

C. 0. Statts

V.'. D. Pate

L. L. Bugg

J. S. Riley

V*. B. Cox

E. L. Kennedy

do

M. C. Pate

J. K. Riley

Morgan Trammell

C. A. Tevis

do

E. C. Sanders

L. B. Thornton

D. J. Fatten

VV. H. Davenport

Vi . J. laurrill

F. F. Dacua

A. E. \Vhltehead

V.'. H. McDougal

G. 'R. Anderson

0. E. Pattison

recently.

See

also

Pn-ntr ai If

3

.

3

.

3

.

.

3

.

.

.

.

.

3

4

.

.

.

3

5

3

.

3

3

.

Vi'at

Jan. 1947

Level

18.65

19.62

14.98

21.81

14.53

15.80

13.47

12.39

11.96

13.97

14.13

14.32

13.15

14.71

15.28

14.94

15.92

16.64

4.00

15.48

9.90

18.88

9.77

9.03

16.62

16.67

13.42

Day

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

 21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

Change

1946-47

-0.87

-.73

-.94

-.94

-1.26

-.95

+ .49

-.31

-.34

+ .28

-.85

-.99

-.45

-.90

-1.09

-1.03

-.75

-.91

-.86

-.81

-.51

-.73

-.45

-.01

+ .47

+ .47

-.56

From recorder charts.

ahnvfi land-surface datum, well inaccessible. 

Also 1941.
288 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

1.35-19.411. E. T- Hensley. Highest and lowest recorded water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1947; Apr. 9, 47.08; Sept. 10, 51.39. 

Highest daily water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1946 

(Prom recorder charts)

Date

Lee. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

a

Water 

level

47.62

47.60

47.60

47-58

47.57

47 . 56

47.54

47.55

Date

Dec. 9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Water

level

47.54

47.52

47.51

47.52

47.52

47.51

47.51

47.51

Date

Dec. 17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Water 

level

47.53

47.50

47.49

47.50

47.49

47.48

47.49

47.49

Date

Dec. 25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Water 

level

47.47

47.43

47.46

47.44

47-45

47.45

47-44

Highest daily water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

CFrom recorder charts)

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Jan.

47.43

47.45

47.43

47.43

47.41

47.40

47.42

47.41

47.41

47.39

47.38

47.37

47.35

47.37

47.37

47.39

47.38

47.35

47.34

47.37

47.37

47.34

47.30

47.30

47.30

47.28

47.30

47.20

47.26

47.31

47.30

Pet.

47.32

47.29

47.28

47.29

47.27

47.28

47.27

47.28

47.27

47.25

47.26

47.27

47.26

47.27

47.25

47.24

47.23

47.24

47.22

47.24

47.24

47.24

47.23

47.22

47.21

47.21

47.19

47.20

Mar.

47.22

47.18

47.20

47.18

47.19

47.20

47.19

47.18

47.18

47.18

47.17

47.16

47.18

47.17

47.19

47.16

47.16

47.16

47.16

47.15

47.16

47.13

47.13

47.16

47.16

47.13

47.15

47.10

47.12

47.09

47.10

Apr 

47.11

47.11

47.10

47.09

47.11

47.14

47.12

47.12

47.08

47.12

47.11

47.14

47.14

47.12

47.12

47.15

47.12

47.10

47.13

47.13

47.12

47.11

47.12

47.12

47.17

47.16

47.14

47.14

47.15

47.15

May

47.17

47.18

47.17

47.18

47.18

47.15

47.20

47 . 20

47.21

47.21

47.21

47.24

47.24

47.20

47.23

47.25

47.26

47.24

47.24

47.25

47.25

47.26

47.25

47.27

47.26

47.25

47.23

47.23

47.26

47.26

47.25

June

47.28

47.27

47.26

47.28

47.28

47.30

47.30

47.30

47.20

47.30

47.30

47.33

47.34

47.33

47.34

47.35

47.33

47.33

47.36

47.34

47.36

47.40

47.40

47.39

47.40

47.41

47.40

47.42

47.44

47.45

July

47.46

47.46

47.46

47.47

47.48

47.49

47.50

47.49

47.48

47.49

47.51

47.53

47.80

48.18

46.69

48.86

49.29

49.49

49.91

49.75

49.68

50.28

50.83

50.34

50.07

49.88

49.72

49.50

49.47

49.37

49.29

AH?.

49.28

50.10

50.14

50.60

50.58

50.80

50.48

50.25

50.09

49.94

49.82

49.72

49,64

49.56

49.50

49.43

49.37

49.37

49.88

49.72

49.62

49.54

49.46

49.40

49.36

49.32

49.36

49.71

50.35

50.85

50.58

Sept.

50.36

50. 19

50.13

50.60

50.09

50.79

50.68

50.82

51.27

51.39

51.04

50.82

50.64

50.52

50.37

50.26

50.18

Nov.

.....

50.llh49.31

50.01

49.96

49.92

.....

49.28

49.26

49.25

49.27

49.35

49.30

49.29

49.26

49.25

49.23

49.23

49.32

Dec.

49.28

49.24

49.20

49.20

4S.18

49.16

49.17

49.26

49.23

49.20

49.16

49.16

49.12

49.11

49.17

49.14

49.10

49.08

49.07

49.05

49.00

49.00

49.14

49.10

49.06

49.04

49.02

49.00

49.03

49.01

49.00

h Tape measurement.

2.34.2.233. Louisa Trout. Highest recorded water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1947: Feti. 16, 48.40.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder cherts)

Day

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11

Jan. Feb. A"ar.

..... 48. 

..... 48. 

..... 48. 

. ..... 48. 

..... 48. 

..... 48. 

..... 48.

..... 48. 

..... 48. 

..... 48. 

..... 48.

52

48 

48 

52 

48 

45 

46 

50 

43 

42 

49

48.64 

48.55 

48.66 

46.66 

4L.6G 

4C.63 

4L.63 

46.56 

48.54 

4L.53 

48.53

Apr.

49.57 

49.55 

49.53 

49.56

49.60 

49.72

May

50.43 

50.43 

50.46 

50.59 

50.67 

50.77 

50.64 

50.57

June

50.65 

50.94 

51.08 

51.08

51.50 

51.78 

51.79 

51.67 

51.65 

51.92 

51.91

July

53.08 

53.18 

53.27 

53.26 

53.19 

53.18

Aug.

54.29 

54.33 

54.32

54.67 

54.65 

54.73 

54.80 

54.76 

55.00 

55.00 

55.05

Sept. Nov.

56 

56 

56 

56 

56 

56 

56 

56

56 

56

.75 .....

^iA

.44 ..... 

.35 ..... 

.25 ..... 

.17 ..... 

.17 .....

.17 .....

.16 ..... 

.15 .....

Dec.

54.57 

54.55 

54.52 

54.51 

54.46 

54.40 

54.37 

54.35 

54.33 

54.29 

54.25
2.34.2.233 Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

______________________(From recorder charts)______________________

Day______Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Kay June July Aug. Sept. Nov. Dec.

12. .... 48.4G 48.57 40.66 50.55 5? . 03 ..... 55.14 56.77 ..... 54.25

13 ..... 48.46 48.53 49.63 50.52 52.09 ..... 55.13 5C.91 ..... 54.20

14 ..... 48.44 48.52 49.58 50.46 52.22 ..... 55.05 ..... ..... G-1.15

15 ..... 48.42 48.55 49.62 50.48 52.16 ..... 55.06 ..... ..... 54.16

16 .'.... 48.40 48.51 49.57 50.47 ..... ..... 55.10 ..... ..... 54.14

17 ..... 48.48 48.48 ..... 50.45 52.38 ..... 55.30 ..... ..... 54.10

18 ..... 46.42 48.46 ..... 50.45 52.50 ..... 55.30 .:... 55.18 54.08

19 ..... 46.42 48.51 ..... 50.33 52.40 ..... 55.53 ..... 55.12 54.06

20 ..... 46.46 48.52 ..... 50.32 52.37 ..... 55.34 ..... 55.00 54.03

21 ..... 48.47 48.54 50.00 50.64 52.53 ..... 55.35 ..... 55.02 53.95

22 ..... 48.46 46.57 50.42 50.82 52.47 ..... 55.37 ..... 54.95 53.97

23 48.55 46.46 48.60 50.42 50.70 52.48 ..... 55.39 ..... 54.91 53.95

24 48.55 48.54 48.64 50.42 50.65 52.73 ..... 55.55 ..... 54.85 53.92

25 48.55 48.66 48.72 50.42 50.60 52.85 ..... 55.94 ..... 54.63 53.91

26 48.50 48.68 46.79 50.42 50.49 52.85 ..... ..... ..... 54.7& 53.69

27 48.52 48.63 48.60 50.42 50.47 52.75 ..... ..... ..... 54.76 54.11

28 48.49 48.69 48.90 50.42 50.47 52.76h54.02 ..... ..... 54.71 54.35

29 48.47 48.93 ..... 50.52 52.85 53.89 ..... ..... 54.70 54.27

30 48.50 49.03 ..... 50.53 ..... 54.25 ..... ..... 54.62 54.15

Zl______48.52______.... .______50. 51______54.17 . . . . .___________54.06

h Tape measurement.

2.36.28.114b. Morgan Trammell. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 16-19, 15.07; Oct. 12, 

18.31.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 15.37 15.24 15.12 15.26 15.19 15.29 16.20 16.93 17.56 16.14 17.93 17.56

2 15.36 15.22 15.10 15.30 15.19 15.33 16.24 16.94 17.58 18.14 17.91 17.55

3 15.37 15.21 15.11 15.32 15.17 15.34 1G.2& 16.95 17.60 16.14 17.90 17.54

4 15.35 15.22 15.10 15.34 15.17 15.34 16.31 16.95 17.62 16.18 17.69 17.53

5 15.34 15.21 15.10 15.36 15.17 15.35 15.34 16.97 17.65 16.25 17.87 17.52

6 15.33 15.21 15.11 15.40 15.18 15.36 1G.3& 16.98 17.68 18.26 17.86 17.50

7 15.33 15.21 15.10 15.42 15.22 15.37 16.41 16.99 17.71 18.26 17.85 17.49

8 15.34 15.20 15.10 15.42 15.23 15.38 16.44 17.00 17.74 18.26 17.84 17.48

9 15.33 15.20 15.08 15.39 15.25 15.40 16.46 17.01 17.77 16.27 17.61 17.48

10 15.31 15.19 15.08 15.40 15.24 15.44 16.48 17.02 17.80 16.26 17.80 17.47

11 15.30 15.19 15.08 15.38 15.24 15.47 16.50 17.04 17.83 18.28 17.76 17.46

12 15.29 15.19 15.08 15.39 15.24 15.49 16.52 17.06 17.87 18.31 17.77 17.46

13 15.28 15.18 15.06 15.37 15.23 15.53 16.55 17.07 17.89 18.30 17.75 17.45

14 15.29 15.19 15.07 15.34 15.21 15.56 16.57 17.08 17.92 16.29 17.74 17.43

15 15.29 15.17 15.09 15.33 15.21 15.59 16.60 17.10 17.94 18.28 17.73 17.43

16 15.30 15.16 15.07 15.32 15.22 15.62 16.62 17.11 17.95 16.27 17.72 17.42

17 15.29 15.15 15.07 15.29 15.21 15.66 16.60 17.13 17.97 16.26 17.71 17.42

18 15.29 15.15 15.07 15.27 15.20 15.71 16.69 17.16 17.99 16.24 17.70 17.41

19 15.27 15.14 15.07 15.27 15.20 15.76 16.72 17.19 16.01 16.21 17.69 17.40

20 15.27 15.15 15.08 15.25 15.20 15.80 16.74 17.22 18.04 18.21 17.68 17.40

21 15.28 15.14 15.09 15.24 15.21 15.65 16.77 17.25 18.06 18.19 17.67 17.38

22 15.27 15.14 15708 15.23 15.20 15.90 16.76 17.28 16.07 18.18 17.65 17.38

23 15.26 15.14 15.08 15.22 15.22 15.93 16.79 17.32 18.09 18.17 17.64 17.38

24 15.26 15.14 15.10 15.23 15.23 15.94 16.81 17.35 18.10 18.17 17.63 17.37

25 15.26 15.14 15.10 15.23 15.22 15.95 16.82 17.38 18.10 18.05 17.62 .....

26 15.23 15.13 15.08 15.22 15.23 15.97 16.63 17.41 18.11 18.04 17.61 .....

27 15.24 15.12 15.09 15.20 15.23 16.02 16.85 17.44 16.11 16.02 17.61 .....

28 15.23 15.11 ..... 15.19 15.24 16.OG 16.86 17.47 16.12 18.01 17.59 .....

29 15.22 ..... 15.19 15.25 16.10 16.66 17.50 18.13 17.98 17.56 .....

30 15.23 ..... 15.19 15.25 16.15 16.90 17.52 16.13 17.96 17.57 .....

31 15.23 15.21 15.26 16.92 17.54 17.94 .....
290 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation wells

IN.32.30.421. Dillard. Drilled irrigation well, dirmeter 12 inches, 

dspth 14B feet. Reference point, tor of concrete pump base, 0.30 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. \Vster level, in 

feet below land-surface i_atum, 1947: ray 27, 60.11.

IN.32.32.133. Hawkins. Drilled irrieation well, dirmeter 12 inches, 

depth 14£ feet. Measuring point beginning Jan. 15, 1947, top edge of 

south J-inch hole in east side of base of pump. Subtract 0.43 foot from 

tape measurements to reduce to top of concrete base and 1.18 feet to reduce 

to land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water level, In feet 

below land-surface dabum, 1946: June 13, 65.46.

1.31.1.222. Lee. treasuring point beginning July 31, 1947, top of 

concrete pump base, 0.76 foot above land-surface datum. Pump removed.

1.32.10.331. Meadows. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, 

depth 122 feet. Measuring point, top of casing level with top of concrete 

v/ell curb, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1946: July 29, 45.35; Sept. 30, 45.80; Nov. 29, 

45.33.

1.32.14.432. Morrison. ,<ell abandoned prior to measurement on 

May 29, 1947. Pump removed to new drilled Irrigation well about 150 feet 

east.

1.33.7.111. SIsk. Correction made in reference point, May 29, 1947; 

concrete pump base Is 0.09 foot above land-surface datum, rather than 0.50 

foot as stated in Water-Supply Paper 911, p. 223. Measuring point beginning May 29, 1947, lower outer edge of mouth of discharge pipe. Subtract 

3.45 feet from tape measurements to reduce to top of concrete pump base, 

3.54 feet to reduce to land-surface datum.

1.33.10.313a. Alien. 25 feet northeast of observation well 

1.33.10.313, which has been filled. Drilled Irrigation well. Measuring 

point, lower outer edpe of base of pump, at southwest side of well. Subtract 0.39 foot fromtape measurements to reduce to top of casing, 0.89 

foot to reduce to land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water 

levels, in feet belotf land-surface datum, 1946: July 29, 44.26, pumping; 

Sept. 30, 25.22; Nov. 29, 23.06.

1.33.17.211. Campbell. Drilled Irrigation well, diameter 14 Inches, 

depth 102 feet. Measuring point, top of casing west side of well, level 

with concrete pump base, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

 Vater level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1945-46

Date

Aug. 

Mar.

1,

26,

1945 

1946

tVater 

level

17.29 

16.33

Date

May 

July

29, 1946 

29

Water 

level

a39.96 

a39.45

Date

Sept 

Nov.

.30 

29

Water 

level

23.26 

20.89

a Pumping.

1.33.22.111. Smith. Drilled irrigation well. Reference point, top 

of concrete pump base, 0.45 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

turbine pump.

1.33.31.244. Cox. Drilled Irrigation well, diameter 12 Inches, depth 

103 feet. Reference point, top of concrete pump base, 0.50 foot above 

land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. ,7ater level, In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1945: Nov. 2G, 43.90.

1.33.31.513. Starr. Drilled domestic well, diameter 14 inches. 

Measuring point, top edge of casing south side of well, 1.30 feet above 

land-surface datum.

1.33.33.211. ;i. R. ',:cAffee. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 14 

inches, depth 136 feet. Reference point, top of concrete pump base, 0.70 

foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water level, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Kay 29, 44.8G.
NEW MEXICO, ROC3E/ELT COUNTY 291

1.33.36.131. Johnson. Measuring point beginning Jan. 16, 1947. top 

edge of Geological Survey washer in top west inside edge of 5^-- by 5g-inch 

tiniber across east side of well, 0.11 foot below land-surface datum. Pump 

removed.

1.34.21.141. Ledbetter. Formerly owned by Douglas Owen.

1.34.23.422. Ysndell. Measuring point beginning Jan. 19, 1947, top 

edge of north -g-inch hole in east side of pump base. Subtract 0.19 foot 

from tape measurements to reduce to top of concrete pump base and landsurface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few tenths of a foot between 

present and previous land-surface datum. New pump and pump base. Reference point destroyed.

1.34.24.112a. Pinson. Drilled irrigation well. Measuring point beginning Jan. 19, 1947, top of concrete pump base level with top of casing, 

at land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

1.34.25.211. Young. Turbine pump on well Inarch and May 1947.

1.34.26.313. Unknown. Measurements resumed Jan. 20, 1947. Irrigation well. Measuring point beginning Jan. 20, 1947, top ed,-e of 5--inch 

hole in north side of base of pump, 0.77 foot above old automobile frame 

pump support and 1.51 feet above land-surface datum. Reference point, 

established Jan. 10, 1940, top edge of Geological Survey washer in south 

side of power-line pole about 15 feet west of well, 1.96 feet above landsurface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

1.35.19.411. Hensley. Drilled well, about 400 feet west of irrigation well, diameter 18 inches. Measuring point, top edge of casing at 

lowest point, 0.02 foot above concrete pump base, 1.52 feet above landsurface datum. Equipped with water-sta^e recorder Nov. 2b, 1946. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface uatum, 1946: June 7, 51.71, nearby 

well pumping; Nov. 29, 47.62.

1.35.27.344a. McCroary. Drilled domestic well, diameter 4 inches. 

Reference point, same as tliPt for well 1.35.27.344, top of 2- by 2-inch 

stake, 1 foot west of center of tree, which is 40 feet southeast of well 

1.35.27.344, and 20 feet north of house, 0.35 foot above land-surface 

datum. Measuring point, top of 4-inch casing level with concrete base 

around casing, 3.23 feet above land-surface datum of well 1.35.27.344. 

Equipped with pump and windmill.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1945-46

Date

Sept.

Nov. 

Mar.

26, 

24 

27,

1945 

1946

Water 

level

29.81 

29.90 

a43.14

Date

May 

July

27 

26

Water 

level

30.30

a37.50

Date

Sept

Nov.

.27, 1946 

27

Water 

level

30.49 

30.46

Pumping1.35.29.142. Lee. Measuring point beginning Jan. 23, 1947, top of 

concrete pump base, at land-surface datum. Pump removed.

1.35.30.441. Breshears. Abandoned drilled irrigation well, no equipment, diameter 12 inches. Measurements resumed July 26, 1946. Measuring 

point, top north edge of Geological Survey.washer, nailed in south 6- by 

8-inch timber for pump support, 1.25 feet above top of casing, at landsurface datum. Possible discrepancy of a few hundredths of a foot between 

present and previous land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1946: July 26, 35.75.

1.35.31.331a. Young. About 15 feet south of previous observation 

well 1.35.31.331 which has been filled. Drilled irrigation well. Reference point, top of concrete pump base, 0.83 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

1.35.31.412. Beebe. Measuring point given in Water-Supply Paper 

1076 is at land-surface datum.

2.33.5.113. Nunn. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 103 feet. Measuring point beginning Jan. 16, 1947, lower edge of 

discharge pipe. Subtract 4.38 feet from tape measurements to reduce to 

land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum: Nov. 25, 1945, 49.87; May 29, 1947, 52.97.
292 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

2.34.6.112. Collis. Drilled irrigation well. Measuring point inside 

edge of oval hole in south side of pump case, 1.10 feet below top of southwest corner of concrete weir box to north of pump, 0.25 foot above landsurface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

2.35.5.311. Dale. Formerly owned by H. G. Black. 

2.35.6.312a. Dawdy. Formerly owned by Hugh Brassell.

2.35.6.331. Akens. New concrete base poured upon old base. Reference point beginning Jan. 24, 1947, top of new concrete puTip base, 0.92 

foot above land-surface datum.

2.35.7.312. Elliott. Previously designated incorrectly as 2.35.7.311.

2.35.9.122. Griffith. 140 feet southwest of house. Drilled irrigation well. Reference point, top of concrete base and top of casing, 0.25 

foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: May 27, 20.45; July 26, 21.20, 

nearby well pumping; Sept. 20, 21.OB; Nov. 27, 20.64.

2.35.16.111. Stokes. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 12C feet. Measuring point, top of casing at south side of well, 

1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. V«ater 

levels, in feet below land-surTace datum, 1945: Apr. 5, 21.21; June 9, 

21.11.

2.35.19.134. Faircloth. Drilled irrigation well, no equipment, 

diameter 10 inches. Measuring point, top of concrete pump base, south 

side, level with top of casing, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Reference point, top surface at southwest corner of concrete weir box, just 

north of well, 1.27 feet above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1946: June 12, 27.13; July 25, 27.22; Sept. 20, 

27.40; Nov. 27, 27.47.

2.35.25.114. Catkins. Dug and drilled irrigation well. Measuring 

point, top edge of Geological Survey washer nailed in southwest edge of 

northeast horizontal timber support for vertical pump shaft, 0.40 foot 

north of northeast vertical upright, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with centrifugal pump. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1946: July 25, 24.32; Sept. 28, 24.53; Nov. 30, 24.45.

2.36.34.111. Patton. Formerly owned by !'. F- Riley. 

SIERRA COUNTY (HOT SPRINGS AREA) 

Part 1. General discussion

Water levels were measured in the observation wells at Hot Springs 

during 1947 in cooperation with the State engineer of New Mexico. These 

measurements continue the record begun in 1939 when the investigation of 

the thermal wells and springs was started under the cooperative program. 

A report covering the general phases of the investigation was prepared in 

1941 and is to be published in a forthcoming biennial report of the State 

engineer. \Vater-level measurements made in past years hav3 been published 

in the following Geological Survey water-supply papers:

Year of record Water-Supply Paper

1939-1940 911

1941 941

1942 949

1943 991

1944 1021

1945 1028

1946 1076
HEW iVEXICO, ROOSEVELT COUNTY 293

Water levels are measured periodically so as to detect any changes 

that may occur which might indicate a change in the amount of thermal 

water available. A few measurements of the temperature and dissolved 

mineral content of the thermal water are also made durin,_ the year to detect any changes which nil;ht occur in tha characteiistics of the water. 

Water levels were measured in 13 wells in January and every 2 months 

thereafter. ,te ter-stage recorders were operated on three of the wells 

throughout the year; of these, one was on an artesian well, No. 6, one on 

a shallow well dug into the alluvium, No. 6a, and one on a well dug into 

the Magdalena limestone near the upper edge of the spring area, No. 25. 

(See part 4.) A total of 78 measurements of water level was made during 

the year including about 18 made upon the recorder wells.

Fluctuations of water level and artesian head

Since the thermal water of the Hot Springs area discharges into the 

Rio Grande either directly or indirectly, the stage of the river is the 

major factor at present in controlling the pressure in the artesian wells 

and the water levels in the shallow-water wells. As power is developed at 

Elephant Butte Dam above Hot Springs, the stage of the river is maintained 

at a fairly constant elevation and water levels and artesian pressures at 

Hot Springs have been fairly stable since operation of the power plant 

began. The release of water from Elephant Butte Reservoir ir 1946 and 

1947 was somewhat less than in previous years because of the limited water 

supply. Artesian pressures at Hot Springs declined an average of 0.09 

foot from January 1947 to January 1948 as compared with a slight rise of 

0.02 foot in the preceding year. Ten of the 13 wells reached their lowest 

levels on record at the end of 1947 while the other 3 were from 0.01 foot 

to 0.17 foot above their previous low levels.

The highest observed level for the year was reached in I'arch and the 

lowest in September with an average range of about 0.4 foot vhlch is apparently about 0.1 foot greater range than occurred in the srme period of 

the previous year. Part of this greater summer lowering may have been the 

result of increased use of the thermal waters.

As measurements of water levels have not shown any serious depletion 

of the thermal water, the State engineer in August 1947 reopened the area 

to drilling of wells for thermal water. The increased pumpage of the
i'art 2. Vmter levels in January 1947 and highest ana lowest recorded 

reference to land-surface datum, anrl change from January Ifc46 to Ja

Field 

No.

2 

3 

4 

5

6

6a

12

18

19

^5

27

30

33

Location 

Lot Elock

17 

17 

21 

12

4

4

8

7

12

4

4

1

2

1 

1 

2 

9

8

8

40

105

105

93

42

102

106

Owner

H. L. Lockhart 

do 

C . E . Jame a 

J. L. Ivalone

C . E . Jame 3

do

Mr. Ma this

V.'. R. Vthitehead

Bill Green

Jim Ilnox

Ben Graham

G. L. kills

0. £. James

See Yvater levels

also Jan. 

Part Level

3 

3 

3 

3

4

4

3

3

3

4

5

3

S

+0.36 

+ .41 

+ .42 

-.69

+ .59

-1.66

 t3.72

-1.76

-.93

-7.79

+2.15

-1.42

-.44

Ifc47 

Lay

21 

21 

^1 

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

Change Highest 

1946-47 Level Year

+ .02 

+ .11

-.02

-.04

+ .02

4.C1

-.02

+ .06

+ .01

+ .05

+ .04

+ 1.20 

+1.23 

+ 1.28 

+ .13

f+1.57

f-1.24

+4.53

-1.19

-.20

f-6.95

+2.97

-.63

-i .28

42 

42 

42 

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

 42

42

42

f From recorder charts.

i Mar. 1939, Feb. 1940, Feb

J Also 1946.

, Mar. Ii42, Apr. 1943, Jan. 
NEW MEXICO, ROOSEVELT COUNTY 295

Part 3. VJater levels, in feet with reference to land-surface datum, 

showing seasonal changes during 1947

Field No. 

Owner

Jan. 21

Mar. 26

Vov PQ

July 30 

Sept. 30 

Nov. 4,5

i ield ITo. 

Owner

Jan. 21 

Mar. 26 

May 29 

July 30 

Sept. 30 

Nov. 4

2

Lockhart

+0.36 

+ .39

+ .08 

.00 

c -.10

30

Mills

-1.42 

-1.33 

-1.46 

-1.65 

-1.81 

-1.76

3 

Lockhart

+0.41 

+ .43

+ .11 

+ .04 

c -.04

33 

James

-0.44 

-.37 

-.48 

-.64 

-.74 

-.70

4 

James

+0.42 

+ .48

j- 77

i +.23 

i +.23 

i +.23 a

5

Ma lone

-0.59 

-.64

-.90 

-1.04 

-4.31

12

Ma this

+3.72 

+3.80 

+3.67

+3.48 

+3.37 

+3.41

18

White - 

head

-1.76 

-1.70 

-1 82

-1.95 

-2,10 

-2.08

19 

Green

-0.93 

-.88 

-.96

-1.15 i 

-1.26 i 

-1.24 i

27 

Grahan;

+2.15 

+2.24 

+2.12

+1.93 

+1.93 

+1.93

a Pumping.

c Nearby well pulping.

i Below level given.

Part 4. Highest daily water levels in wells equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorders

6 Lot 4, block 8. C. E. James. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet above land-surface datum, 1947: Mar. 27, 0.81; Sept. 30, 

Oct. 4, 0.35.

Highest daily water level, in feet above land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11

1?

13

14

15

Ifi

17

1 Q

19

20

21

22

07

24

9R

26 

27

28

29

30 

31

Jan.

0.72 

.72 

.68

.70 

.73 

.68 

.69 

.67 

.70 

.70

77

.74

69

.70

.68

.69

.70

.70

.69

.66

.67

.69

.67

.66

.69 

72

.74

.75

.69 

.69

Feb.

0.65 

.67 

.68 

.67 

.70 

.70 

.69 

.69 

.72 

.72 

69

.69

.70

.71

.71

rft

.71

.71

77

.71

.70

.69

.70

72

.74

.73

7 ^

75

Kar.

0.73 

.74 

.73 

.75 

.72 

.74 

.74 

.74 

.72 

.73 

.74

77

72

7 7

.69

.70

.71

.71

.71

.70

72

V7

77

.76

.77

.79 

.81

rye

rft

.73 

.73

Apr.

0.67 

.73 

.73 

.73 

.73

.73 

.74

72

77

.74

77

.74

7*^

nc

7^

72

7*^

.74

72

72

.70

.70 

.71

.71

77

.72

May

0.71 

.71 

.71 

.69 

.70 

.71 

.70 

.70 

.71 

.72 

.67

.67

.68

.69

.68

.67

.66

/?rr

.68

.67

.65

.66

.65

.65

.64

.64 

.67

.68

.64

.64 

.65

June

0.60 

.61 

.62 

.62 

.61 

.60 

.60 

.60 

.60 

.60 

.60

.56

59

R7

57

.58

59

.62

.63

.67

.65

^Q

.60

.61

.60

.58 

59

.58

54

.56

July Aug.

0.59 0.47 

.59 .46 

.... .43 

.... .43 

.... .43 

.... .41 

.... .41 

.... .41 

.... .41 

.... .41

.... ....

.46 .... 

.47 ....

Sept. Oct.

.... 0.?8 

.... .59 

.... .38 

.... .;-5 

.... . ?6

.... . ?s

.... . ?6 

.... .38 

.... .38 

.... .41 

.... .42

.... .41

 ^p

.... .42

.... .42

.... .42

.... .41

.... .40

.... .40

.... .41

.... .43

.... .43

.... .41

.... .41

A C.

.... .47 

.... .46

.... .44

/ R

.35 .44

.41

llov.

0.41 

.46 

.44 

.41 

.44 

.45 

.42 

.44 

.45 

.45 

.45

.46

.44

.45

.41

.43

43

.46

.48

.49

.47

.45

.47

.43

.46

.43 

.45

47

.43

.42

Dec.

0.46 

.45 

.43 

.41 

.41 

.43 

.43 

.44 

.43 

.41 

.40

.41

.40

.44

.44

.43

.43

.44

.44

A'Z

.46

.46

.45

.46

.42

.41

.45

.46

.47 

.48
296 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

6a Lot 4, block 8. C. E. James. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Aug. 19, 1.20; Sept. 28, 

2.03.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Day

1

2'

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Jan.

1.65

1.64

1.65

1.65

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.65

1.65

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.65

1.65

1.66

1.65

1.65

1.63

1.63

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.64

1.65

1.65

Feb.

1.65

1.66

1.65

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

1.64

1.64

1.63

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.63

1.62

1.61

Mar.

1.61

1.62

1.62

1.62

1.62

1.36

1.35

1.42

1.52

1 J_ D R7?/

1.60

1.61

1.63

1.63

1.63

1.65

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.63

1.62

1.64

1.64

1.65

1.64

1.64

1.63

1.63

1.64

1.63

Apr.

1.63

1.62

1.61

1.60

1.60

....

....

....

....

1.62

1.62

1.63

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.63

1.63

1.63

1.63

1.65

1.64

1.64

1.64

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.66

1.66

1.66

1.66

May

1.65

1.66

1.66

1.67

1.67

1.68

1.68

1.67

1.67

1.67

1.68

1.70

1.72

1.71

1.71

1.71

1.72

1.72

1.71

1.72

1.73

1.74

1.74

1.74

1.74

1.74

1.75

1.74

1.75

1.76

1.76

June

1.78

1.78

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.80

1.80

1.81

1.81

1.61

1.81

i.efe

1.81

1.81

1.81

1.81

1.81

1.67

1.66

1.38

1.43

1.60

1.68

1.74

1.75

1.76

1.76

1.77

1.79

1.80

July

1.63

1.62

1.65

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

1.90

1.89

Aug.

1.89

1.89

1.90

1.89

1.89

1.91

1.91

1.91

1.92

1.92

1.92

1.91

1.86

1.84

1.86

1.71

11.46

11.20

11.33

11.49

11.58

1.61

1.65

1.69

1.73

1.75

1.79

1.83

1.86

1.88

Sept.

1.88

1.86

1.87

1.87

1.G9

1.89

1.89

1.88

1.09

I

on . fL*

1.92

1.95

1.97

1.97

1.90

1.99

1.99

1.99

1.98

1.97

1.99

2.00

2.01

2.01

2.01

2.01

2.02

2.03

2.02

2.02

Oct.

....

....

....

....

2.02

2.01

2.01

2.01

2.01

2.01

2.00

2.00

2.01

2.00

2.00

2.00

1.99

2.00

2.00

....

....

....

2.01

2.00

2.00

1.96

1.96

1.97

1.97

1.98

1.99

Nov

2.00

2.00

1.99

2.00

2.00

1.99

2.00

2.00

2.00

1.99

1.99

1.99

1.98

1.98

1.98

1.99

1.98

1.96

1.94

1.92

1.92

1.93

1.95

1.95

1.95

1.96

1.95

1.95

1.95

1.96

Dec.

1.95

1.94

1.94

1.95

1.96

1.95

1.95

1.95

1.95

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.96

1.95

1.95

1.95

1.95

1.93

....

....

1.94

1.94

1.94

1.93

1.93

i High level due to leakage from nearby water main.

25 Lot 4, block 93. Jim Knox. Highest and lowest recorded water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: ;,T ar. 4, 7.54; Sept. 21, 

22, 8.03.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Jan.

7.62

7.61

7.66

7.65

7.64

7.60

7.6G

7.65

7.67

7.64

7.64

7.62

7 £Z1 Dl

7.65

7.64

7.65

7.64

7.63

7.63

7.64

7.67

7.6G

Feb.

7.67

7.64

7.63

7.63

7.60

7.60

7.61

7.61

7.58

7 5S

7.61

7.62

7 .60

7.59

7 59

7.58

7.58

7.50

7.56

....

....

....

Kar.

7.57

7.57

7.56

7.54

7.56

7.55

7.55

7.55

7.57

7 57

7.56

7 S7

7 59

7.57

7

£!~\ 

. D±

7.60

7.58

7.58

7.58

7.59

7.57

....

Apr.

7.58

7.55

....

....

....

....

....

....

....

7.61

7.60

7 . 62

7.61

7.60

7.60

7.60

.7.62

....

....

7.63

7.61

7.60

I/ay

7.63

7.63

7.62

7.64

7.63

7.62

7.64

7.63

7.63

7.62

7.67

7.68

7 . 69

7.66

7.67

7.60

7.69

7.60

7.66

7.60

7.69

7.69

June July

7.74 7.77

7.73 7.77

7.72 ....

7.73 ....

7.75 ....

7.76 ....

7.77 ....

7.77 ....

7.76 ....

7.77 ....

7.77 ....

 

7.78 ....

7.77 ....

7.76 ....

7.75 ....

7.71 ....

7.73 ....

7.78 ....

Aug.

7.89

7.90

7.93

7.92

7.93

7.95

7.95

7.95

....

7.96

ry Q c / y o

7. 94

7.93

ry O *Z / ij O

7-. 94

7.88

7.79

7.81

7.84

7.83

7.84

Sept.

7.97

7.96

7.96

7.96

7.96

7.96

7.95

7.94

7.95

7. 97

8.00

8.02

8.00

8.00

8.02

8.01

8.01

8.01

7.99

7.98

8.03

0.03

Oct.

7.98

7.97

7.97

7.99

7.98

7.97

7.98

7.97

7.97

7.94

7.93

7.94

7 95

7.93

7.94

7.94

7.93

7.94

7.94

7.93

7.92

7.92

Nov.

7.93

7.91

7.91

7.94

7.92

7.91

7.94

7.93

7.91

7.92

7.93

7 . 91

7 . 92

7.91

7.94

7.93

7.92

7.90

7.89

7. 88

7. 09

7.91

Dec.

7.90

7.89

7.92

7.94

7.95

7.91

7.93

7.91

7.91

7 92

7.93

"7 / Q yo^

7.94

7.92

7.92

7.93

7.94

7.92

7.92

7.93

7.91

7.90
NEW MEXICO, TORRANCE COUNTY 297

25 Lot 4, block 93 Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

______________________(Prom recorder charts)______________________ 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

237.647.607.637.627.707.78 777. 7.858.0277947.907.90

24 7.66 7.57 7.63 7.62 7.70 7.76 .... 7.89 8.00 7.93 7.93 ....

25 7.6V 7.56 .... 7.64 7.71 7.76 .... 7.69 8.02 7.91 7.91 ....

26 7.64 7.56 7.61 7.64 7.70 7.78 .... .... 8.01 7.90 7.93 ....

27 7.62 7.55 7.60 7.64 7.69 7.78 .... 7.96 8.01 7.90 7.91 ....

28 7.58 7.55 7.59 7.63 7.68 7.78 .... 7.94 8.02 7.91 7.93 7.90

29 7.57 7.58 7.61 7.71 7.82 .... 7.97 8.00 7.91 7.92 7.89

30 7.63 7.60 7.62 7.70 7.81 7.90 7.98 7.99 7.91 7.93 7.88

51 7.65_______7.59_______7.71_______7.90 7.99_______7.93_______7.88

TORRANCE COUNTY (ESTANCIA VALLEY)

Part 1. General discussion

The water-level measurement program started in Estancia Valley in 

1941 in cooperation with the State engineer of New Mexico was continued in 

1947. The area was first studied in detail by 0. E. Meinzer in 1909, and 

the results of the investigation were published in Water-Supply Paper 275. 

Records of water levels measured since the inception of the current program have been published in Geological Survey water-supply papers as 

follows:

Year of record Water-Supply Paper Page Nos.

1941 941 275-282

1942 949 340-344

1943 991 299-305

1944 1021 294-302

1945 1028 295--301

1946 1076 305-311

Water levels were measured in 78 wells in February, 57 wells in May, 

and 64 wells in September making a total of 199 measurements during the 

year, including 3 measurements made on the recorder well. (See parts 2 

and 3.) A water-stage recorder was operated throughout the year on well 

7.8.27.221. (See part 4.)

Precipitation and pumpage

Precipitation within the area of the closed basin of Estancia Valley 

is the ultimate source of the ground water, whether by direct penetration 

to the water-bearing formation or from runoff from the surrounding higher 

lands. The discharge of ground water, both natural and artificial, is 

dependent, in part, upon the amount of precipitation. Excess precipitation 

reduces the amount of pumping required for irrigation of crcps and also 

reduces the transpiration of ground water by plants in areas of shallow 

ground water by directly supplying part of the water requirements of the 

plants.
298 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTEFN STATES

Recharge to the ground-water body in 1947 was less than normal as 

indicated by the deficient precipitation. The precipitation at Otto was 

7.71 inches, 4.77 inches below normal; at KoIntosh, 9.73 inches, 4.30 

inches below normal; at Kountainair, 10.47 inches, 5^85 inches below normal; at Tajique, 12.26 inches, 8.02 inches below normal; and at Estancia, 

for which records for August and September were missing, estimated about 

7 inches. Precipitation was less than in 1946 and generally below normal 

for the first 9 months and slightly above normal for the last 3 months of 

1947.

There was a large increase in ground-water development in Estancia 

Valley in 1947. It is estimated that about 5,000 acres were watered from 

wells in 1947 and that about 5,000 acre-feet of water was pumped. The 

irrigated acreage in 1945 and 1946 has been estimated as 250 and 725 acres, 

respectively. Most of the new development has been concentrated in a relatively small area about 7 miles southwest of Estancia. Development has 

also taken place between Estancia and Mclntosh and extending from the 

railroad west about 3 miles. Additional development is expected in the 

coming year.

Fluctuations of water level

Wflter levels from February 1947 to 1'aroh 1948 rose in 14 observation 

wells and fell in 53 observation wells for which records are comparable. 

The average change for these wells was a decline of 0.20 foot as compared 

with an average rise in 53 wells of 0.08 foot in 1946. As the water levels 

in 1948 were measured in March, 1 month later than in 1947, the observed 

net declines may be somewhat smaller than if the water levels in 1948 had 

been measured in February.

The observed rises in water level, less than 1 foot, occurred mainly 

in wells to the east of the railroad, in general removed from the effects 

of pumping and to some extent in areas where the water lev<?l is comparatively shallow. These small rises may be due, in part, to recharge as a 

result of above-normal precipitation in the last 3 months of 1947.

The largest declines in water level from February 1947 to March 1948 

occurred in the area of largest pumpage of ground water, about 7 miles 

southwest of Sstancia. The maximum observed decline of 1.81 feet, well 

5.8.18.421, was in this area. The ground-water levels showed a net decline
NErf MEXICO, TORRANCE COUNTY 299

of more than 1 f.oot over a circular area of about 17 square niles centered 

around the northeast corner of section 1C, T. 5. It., R. 8 E. Only minor 

net rises and declines of water level were observed in this area in the 

preceding year.

Of the.observation wells, only two not in this area of heavy pumpage 

showed net declines of water level in excess of 1 foot from February 1947 

to Karch 1948. These two wells, 7.7.12.444 and 7.8.26.141, both exhibit 

artesian pressure and the decline which was fairly continuous during the 

year, may result from the drilling of additional wells through the confining bed.

The net decline of water levels from February 1947 to March 1948 in 

observation wells in the remainder of Estancia Valley was less than 1 foot 

but was greater than the minor net rises and declines of the preceding 

year. The effect of pumping from the new irrigation wells is apparent but 

the decline in water level is not yet excessive.

As 1947 was the first year of rather intensive irrigation, it is the 

first year that definite observed net declines in water level have taken 

place since measurements of water level began in 1941. With the increased 

use of ground water for irrigation it is expected that the downward trend 

in water levels exhibited in pumped areas in 1947 will continue and that 

within the next few years distinct depressions in the water table will 

form around the areas of concentrated pumping. 

930250 O 51 20
Part 2. Water levels in February 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from February 1946 

Location 

number

4 

4

5 

5

.8.1.144 

24.222 

.9.5.344 

6.444 

7.441 

10.133 

.7.15.212 

.8.4.343 

5.344 

7.431 

fa. 231 

8.331 

9.423 

10.331 

10.333 

11.221a 

12.111 

15.113 

15.131 

15.131a 

15.311 

15.313 

17.113 

17.241 

17.311 

17.323 

17.334 

18.233 

18.312 

13.313 

18.421 

21.111 

24.311 

25.212 

25.222b 

30.121

Owner

J. M. Harper 

M. E. Ottoson 

Morris Ottoson 

Red Ball Camp 

Unknown 

Homer Arnn 

Ewing School 

Unknown 

0. R. Ethridge 

John Ingle 

E. F. Richards 

Madison Davls 

Carter Eonden 

Charles Rattan 

do 

J. V. Chamberlin 

do 

D. S. Bailey 

Joe Begley 

do 

Charles Rattan 

do 

Madison Davis 

Ray Brown 

do 

do 

do 

S. V». Hodgaon 

Vt'illard Hodgson 

do 

F. H. Ayres 

R. B. Ford 

E. B. Wallace 

Homer Arnn 

do 

Unknown

See 

also 

Part

Water le

Feb. 

Level

53.79 

55.90 

3,5 30.14 

(Measurements 

3 52.95 

3 17.15 

3 115.57 

3 32.55 

3,5 51.14 

3,5 70.21 

3,5 55.81 

3,5 54.24 

3,5 52.52 

3,5 18.25 

3,5 17.32 

3 10.97 

3 14.89 

3,5 17. 91 

3 14.45 

3,5 16.29 

3,5 19.44 

3 20 . 33 

3 45.12 

41.81 

3 28.20 

3 27.63 

3 11.48 

3,5 38.69 

3,5 38.57 

3,5 32.23 

3,5 26.89 

3 27.23 

22.88 

3 24.84 

(Measurements 

3 26.25

1947 'Jha. 

Day 1946

19 -0. 

19 +. 

19

discontinued) 

19 +. 

19 +. 

18 

18 

18

18

18

18

19

18

18

19 

18 

18

18 +. 

18

18

18 +. 

18 

18 +. 

18 

18 

18 +. 

18

18

18

18

nge

88 

06

08 

20 

24 

97

35 

60

29

24 

11 

01 

38 

05 

08

18 +.41 

18 -.95 

18 -.32 

discontinued) 

18 -.16

Le

52

55

35

52

17

115

30

9

12

14

20

45

40

26

26

9

27

21

22

23

22

See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. Water levels in February 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

land-surface datum, and change from t'eot-uary Ifc46 to 

Location 

number

5

5

5

6

6

6

7

7

.8.36.341

.9.31.331

.10.27.444

.8.1.244

3.221

11.435

12.133

15.444

16.222

24.111

27.134

30.434

32.212

34.311

.9.9.222

.10.25.344

27.444

.7.12.444

.8.1.231

1.423

9.444

10.221

10.244

12.433

16.142

16.422

23.311

23.324

24.433

25.411

26.141

27.221

27.434

33.123 

33.424

35.111

Owner

Kra . Iva l,;oe

Homer Arnn

Unknown

J. H. Wiggins

Ellison Timmins

Pablo Lucero

See 

also 

Part

3

3

3

3

3,5

V.ater lev

Feb. 1947 

Level Day

45.11

32.56

40.37

20.78

26.67

(Measurements

Aurileo Brito (Measurements

Estancia Cemetery

McGee Estate

Aurileo, Brito

R. M. Spruill

J. V» . Langley

C. R. Ethridge

John Chamber 1 in

Unknown

C. A. Blackwell

I' a j or Dean

C. E. Roland

Myrtle Roman Estate

Floyd Stump

Clayton Forman

H. 'A1 . Rice

Ted Maxfield

C-. M. Eelknap

J. J. Thomas

Jim Ergood

0. L. Austin

do

R. T. Floyd

H. F. Erunnell

I.'Ir. Richter

Vvagner Estate

Lilburn Roman

B. A. Klncheloe

E. C. Hayes Estate

'.'i . '* . Dunn

3

3

3

3

.

3,5

3,5

b

3 a

3

3

3 c

3

3

3

3

3

3,5

3

3

3

3

3

3,4

3,5

3,5

3

3,5

19

18

19

20

19

Change 

194 6 _47

+0.07

+ .08

+ .10

+ .43

+ .19

discontinued)

discontinued,

30.38

58.80

9.95

20.53

38.13

23.22

16.11

27.50

42.81

fcO.21

41.37

25.10

23.93

57.72

16.13

17.13

21.65

63.53

43.94

17.80

1.90

24.34

21.48

4.10

19.24

25.88

29.99

52.45

18.50

18

18

18

18

19

18

18

20

19

19

19

20

20

19

20

20

19

19

20

19

19

19

20

19

19

19

19

19

19

Le

45

32

40

20

26

5

well filled)16

+ .02

-.09

+ .83

-.05

-.56

-16.98

-1.00

+ .13

+ .65

+ .43

+ .23

+ .09

+ .17

+ .98

+ .08

-.06

+ .07

+ .30

+ .86

-.02

+ 1.20

+ .08

+ .56

+ .26

+ .28

2S

58

6

19

25

4

41

20

41

c 25

23

57

16

17

21

43

17

1

23 

21

4

f 19

29

52

17

See footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. /,'ater levels in February 1S47 and highest and lowest record

land-surface datum, and change from KebruarylS46 to 

Location 

number

7.9.5.211 

10.333 

8.8.10.244 

26.222 

8.9.8.111 

29.111 

29. Ilia 

9.8.26.121 

9.9.32.131 

32.131a 

10.9.21.431

Owner

Unknown 

Mr. Price 

Dennis Viillie 

Unknown 

do 

Mrs. Harry Bigger 

do 

Unknown 

G. L. Dean 

do 

Everett Shockey

See 

also 

Part

3 

3

3 

3

3 

3

3

3 

3,5

Water le

Feb. 1947 

Level Day

18.86 

14.81 

(a) 

6.64 

24.45 

b 22.06 

21.63 

20.86 

5.64 

5.70 

24.63

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

19 

19 

20 

20 

20 

20

Change 

1946-47

+0.10 

+ .14

+ .04 

+ .89 

-.15 

-.70 

+ .14 

+ .54 

4.50

L

1

1

6

2

2

2

1

Pumping, 

b Pumping recently, 

c Nearby well pumping, 

f Prom recorder charts. 

1 Also 1942.
NEW MEXICO, TORRANCE COUNTY 303

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, showing seasonal

changes during 194V

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 18,19 

May 27,29 

Sept. 13, 14

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 18,19 

May 27,29 

Sept. 13, 14

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 18 

May 27 

Sept. 14

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 18,19 

tfay 27 

Sept. 13, 14

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 18-20 

May 27,29 

Sept. 13-15

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 18-20 

May 27-29 

Sept. 13, 14, 

16

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 19,20 

May 27-29 

Sept. 15, 16

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 19,20 

May 28 , 29 

Sept. 15, 16

4.9. 

5.344 

Ottoson

.30.14 

30.15 

30.42

5.8. 

8.331

Da vis

54.24 

56.53 

58.98

5.8. 

15.131t 

Begley

16.29 

23.65 *?o Q*?

5.8. 

18.312 

Hodgson

38.57 

(a) 

42.20

5.10. 

27.444 

Unknown

40.37 

40.37 

40.35

6.8. 

34.311 

Chamberlin

16.11 

(a)

17.12

7.8. 

10.244 

Maxfield

17.13 

17.47 

(a)

7.8. 

27.221 

Wagner

19.24 

19.40 

20.72

4.9. 

7.441 

Unknown

52.95 

52.87 

52.95

5.8. 

9.423 

Bowden

52.52 

(a)

56 . 46

5.8. 

i 15.311 

Rattan

19.44 "(a)

PT 1 R

5.8. 

18.313 

Hodgson

32.23 

c34.ll

6.8. 

1.244 

Wiggins

20.78 

20.86 

20.97

6.10. 

25.344 

Blackwell

a42.81 

41.75 

41.75

7.8. 

12.433 

Belknap

21.65 

C23.55 

22.86

7.8. 

27.434

Homan

25.88 

27.61 

25.94

4.9. 

10.133 

Arnn

17.15 

17.26 

17.57

5.8. 

10.331 

Rattan

18.25 

(a) 

22.06

5.8. 

15.313 

Rattan

20.33 

c22.10 

OT ^n

5.8. 

18.421 

Ayres

26.89 

29.42 

31.24

6.8. 

3.221 

Timmins

26.67 

26.82 

26.82

6.10. 

27.444 

Dean

20.21 

20.25 

20.18

7.8. 

16.142 

Thomas

63.53 

63.68 

64.08

7.8. 

33.123 

Kincheloe

29.99 

30.27 

30.54

5.7. 

15.212 

Ewing 

School

115.57 

115.60 

(a)

5.8. 

10.333 

Rattan

17.32 

(a) 

21.69

5.8. 

17.113 

Davis

45.12

47.56

<1Q Q1^

5.8. 

21.111 

Ford

27.23 

27.69

6.8. 

15.444 

Estancia 

Cemetery

30.38 

30.16 

30.81

7.7. 

12.444 

Roland

41.37 

41.97 

42.15

7.8. 

23.311 

Austin

17.80 

18.10 

20.19

7.8. 

33.424 

Hayes 

Estate

52.45 

52.45 

52.46

5.8. 

4.343 

Unknown

32.55 

32.35 

34.27

5.8. 

11.221a 

Chamberlin

10.97 

10.17 

(a)

5.8. 

17.311 

Brown

28.20 

30.30

5.8. 

25.212 

Arnn

24.84 

24.95 

25.20

6.8. 

16.222 

McG-ee 

Estate

58.80 

(a) 

58.85

7.8. 

1.231 

floman 

Estate

C25.10 

C25.48 

C25.91

7.8. 

23.324 

Austin

1.90 

2.38 

3.13

7.0. 

35.111 

Dunn

18.50 

18.70 

18.71

5.8. 

5.344 

Ethridge

51.14 

52.30 

55.84

5.8. 

12.111 

Chamberlin

14.89 

14.90 

14.48

5.8. 

17.323 

Brown

27.63 

29*36 

31.58

5.8. 

30.121 

Unknown

26.25 

026.35 

C27.21

6.8. 

24.111 

Brito

9.95 

8.80 

12.51

7.8. 

1,423 

Stump

23.93 

24.59 

24.68

7.8. 

24.433 

Floyd

24.34 

(a) 

25.27

7.9. 

5.211 

Unknown

18.66 

18.85 

18.95

5.8. 

7.431 

Ingle

70.21 

72.13 

74.08

5.8. 

15.113 

Bailey

17.91 

28.13 

22.54

5.8. 

17.334 

Brown

11.48 

12.35 

14.83

5.8. 

36.341 

Koe

45.11 

(a) 

b45.10

6.8. 

27 . 134 

Sprain

20.53 

20.41 

21.03

7.8. 

9.444 

Norman

57.72 

57.94 

58.38

7.8. 

25.411 

Brunnell

21.48 

21.46 

21.74

7.9. 

10 . 333 

Price

14.81 

14.82 

14.89

5.8. 

0.231 

Richards

55.81 

57.45 

60.35

5.8. 

15.131 

Begley

14.45 

22.38 

16.87

5.8. 

18.23,5

Hodgson

38.69 

C40.99 

42 59

5.9. 

31.331 

Arnn

32.56 

32.54 

32.63

6.8. 

32.212

Ethridee

23.22 

(a) 

24.26

7.8. 

10.221 

Rice

16.18 

16.38 

16.99

7.8. 

26.141 

Richter

4.10 

3.82 

4.18

8.8. 

26.222 

Unknown

5.64 

(a) 

6.86

* See footnotes at end of table.
304 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Part 3. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, showing seasonal

changes during 1947--Contlnued

Location 

number 

Owner

Feb. 

May 

Sept

19,20 

28 

.13,15, 

16

8.9. 

8.111 

Unknown

24.45 

24.63 

24.65

8.9. 

29.111 

Bigger

b22. 

21. 

21.

06

48 

87

8.9. 9.9. 

29. Ilia 32.131 

Bigger Dean

21 

21 

22

.63 

.63

.00

5 

5 

b7

.64 

.72 

.11

9.9. 10 . 9 . 

32.131a 21.451 

Dean Shockey

5. 

5. 

b7.

70 

75 

27

24. 63 

24.73 

24.9°

a Pumping.

b Pumping recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

Part 4. Highest daily water levels in wells equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorders

7.8.27.221. Wagner Estate. Highest and lowest recorded water levelSj 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1947: May 7-10, 19.06; Sept. 17-19, 

20.72.

Highest dally water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947 

(Prom recorder charts)

Day Jan.

1 19.36

2 19.38

3 19.39

4 19.37

5 19.37

6 19.35

7 19.36

8 19.30

9 19.37

10 19.36

11 19.35

1 -L<i O T J.y Q OO^^

13 19.32

14 19.33

15 19.34

16 19.36

17 19.35

18 19.35

19 19.32

20 19.31

21 19.34

22 19.32

23 19.30

24 19.31

25 19.31

26 19.30

27 19.29

28 19.26

29 19.26

30 19.30

31 19.30

Feb.

19.32

19.30

19.29

19.30

19.27

19.27

19.27

19.27

19.27

19.26

19.26

19 .27

19.27

19.27

19.25

19.25

19.24

19.25

19.24

19.24

19.23

19.24

19.23

19.23

19.22

19.22

19.21

19.22

Mar.

19.23

19.21

19.21

19.19

19.21

19.22

19.22

19.20

19.19

19.20

19.18

1 -L Q C7 1 _LE7Q

19.20

19.19

19.20

19.18

19.18

19.17

19.18

19.17

19.17

19.16

19.16

19.18

19.17

19.15

19.16

19.15

19.15

19.14

19.14

Apr.

19.14

19.13

19.12

19.12

19.14

19.15

19.15

19.12

19.09

19.12

19.12

j.y 1 Q 

1 J.O^

19.13

19.13

19.12

19.14

19.11

19.09

19. 11

19.10

19.09

19.08

19.09

19.10

19.14

19.11

19 .09

19.09

19.09

19.09

May

19.10

19.09

19.08

19.07

19.07

19.07

19.06

19.06

19.06

19.06

19.07

19.07

19.07

19.08

19.11

19.17

19.24

19.31

19.35

19.38

19.39

19.40

19.41

19.42

19.41

19.40

1 -Ll7 Q * \J VI1

19.38

19.38

19.37

19.36

June

19.37

19.37

19.36

19.34

19.36

19.40

19.47

19.50

19.55

19.60

19.67

19. 74

19.80

19.86

19.90

19.96

20.02

20.09

20.17

20.24

20.32

20.37

20.38

20.41

20.40

20.39

on *^ |7 few J (

20.36

20.34

20.33

July

20.30

20.28

20.26

20.25

20.23

20.22

20.21

20.22

20.28

20.38

20.46

20. 49

20.52

20.52

20.50

20.48

20.48

20.43

20.41

20.39

20.37

20.35

20.33

20.31

20.30

20.29

20 . 27

20.26

20.25

20.23

20.22

Aug.

20.21

20.20

20.18

20.16

20.16

20.14

20.13

20.13

20.11

20.10

20.09

20.09

20 ill

20.20

20.32

20.4*0

20.47

20.50

20.55

20.59

20.63

20.64

20.65

20.65

20.63

20.60

on ^Q t.vj \jy

20.56

 20.54

20.50

20.49

Sept.

20.47

20.45

20.43

20.42

20.40

20.36

20.36

20.36

20.37

20.44

20.51

20.56

20.60

20.67

20.70

20.71

20.72

20.72

20.72

20.70

20.68

20.67

20.65

20.61

20.58

20.56

20.53

20.52

20.50

Oct.

20.48

20.47

20.45

20.43

20.41

20.39

20.38

20.36

20.35

20.32

20.31

20:27

20.30

20.29

20.27

20.26

20.26

20.25

20.23

20.22

20.20

20.20

20.19

20.18

20.17

OA T Q idU. lO

20.20

20.18

20.17

20.17

Nov.

20.16

20.15

20.16

20.19

20.16

20.10

20.10

20.09

20.08

20.08

20.08

20.06

20 . 0.6

20.05

20.05

20.05

20.05

20.03

20.01

20.01

20.01

20.01

20.01

19.99

19.98

19.99

1 Q OR -LS7 . yo

19.98

19.98

19.97

Dec.

19.97

19.95

19.95

19.95

19.95

19.93

19.93

19.93

19.93

19.92

19.90

1 Q Q1 -Ly yj.

19.91

19.89

19.89

19.89

19.89

19.89

19.88

19.88

19.87

19.87

19.87

19.87

19.87

19.87

19.85

19.84

19.83

19.82

19.83

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation wells

4.9.5.344. Ottoson. Abandoned drilled stock well, diameter 6 Inches, 

Measuring point, top edge of casing, west side, 0.33 foot above concrete 

platform, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Yfater level, In feet below 

land-surface datum, 1946: Sept. 4, 30.33.

5.8.5.344. Ethridge. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 inches, 

depth 200 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-lnch hole in south side 

of base of pump, 0.64 foot above top of casing, 1.15 feet above landaurface datum. Top of casing is 0.25 foot below top edge of southvirest 

corner of weir box. Equipped with turbine pump.
NEW MEXICO, TORRANGE COUNTS 305

5.8.7.431. Ingle. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 

201 feet. Measuring point, top edge of.casing, 0.50 foot above land-surface 

datum. Equipped with turbine pump in 1947. Yia-ter levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1946: May 14, 70.64; Sept. 5, 70.20.

5.8.8.231. Richards. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 195 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, southwest side of well, 

0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump in 1947. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datura, 1946: May 14, 56.13; 

Sept. 5, 55*56.

5.8.8.331. Davis. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 inches, 

depth 200 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-inch hole In south side 

of base of pump, 0.06 foot above top of casing and concrete pump base, 0.81 

foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

5.8.9.423. Bowden. Drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 8 

inches, depth 150 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 0.75 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1946: Sept. 5, 53.09, pumping recently.

5.8.10.331. Rattan. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 176 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-lnch hole In air-line 

gage flange support, 0.65 foot above pump base,'0.90 foot above land-surface 

datura. Equipped with turbine pump. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1946: Sept. 5, 16.91.

5.8.10.333. Rattan. Drilled Irrigation well, diameter 16 Inches, 

depth 132 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-inch hole In air-line 

gage flange support, 0.65 foot above pump base, 1.15 feet above land-surface 

datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, In feet below landsurface datura, 1946: May 14, 18.44; Sept. 5, 18.02.

5.8.15.113. Bailey. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 Inches, 

depth 153 feet. Measuring point beginning May 27, 1947, lower edge of 

mouth of discharge pipe; subtract 4.22 feet from tepe measurements to reduce 

to land-surface datum. Reference point,-top of casing, 0.50 foot above 

land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

5.8.15.131a. Begley. Drilled domestic well, diameter 8 inches, depth 

70 feet. Measuring point, top of tile casing, 8.00 feet above top of 8- 

inch casing, 3.00 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with pressure 

pump. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: May 14, 18.35; 

Sept. 5, 17.24.

5.8.15.311. Rattan. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 Inches, 

depth 151 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-inch hole In alr-llne 

gage flange support, 0.65 foot above pump base, 1.15 feet above land-surface 

datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1946: May 14, 20.98; Sept. 5, 20.35.

5.8.18.233. Hodgson. Drilled irrigation well, no equlpnent, diameter 

16 Inches, depth 153 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.50 foot above 

land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: 

May 14, 39.18; Sept. 5, 38.88.

5.8.18.312. Hodgson. Drilled Irrigation well, diameter 18 Inches, 

depth 159 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 1^-inch hole In west side of 

base of pump, 0.05 foot above top of casing, 1.05 foot above land-surface 

datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

5.8.18.313. Hodgaon. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 Inches, 

depth 64 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing level with concrete 

pump base, 0.50 foot above land-surface datura. Equipped with pitcher pump.

5.8.18.421. Ayres. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 Inches, 

depth 146 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 1^-lnch hole In south side 

of base of pump, 0.06 foot above top of casing, 0.56 foot above land-surface 

datura. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, In feet below landsurface datura, 1946: May 14, 27.63; Sept. 5, 27.24.

6.8.3.221. Tlmmlns. Turbine pump installed In well in J'<»y 1947.
306 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

6.8.32.212. Ethridge. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 inches, 

depth 160 (?) feet. Measuring point, top edge of 1^-inch hole in east 

side of base of pump, 0.04 foot above top of casing and land-surface datum. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

6.8.34.311. Chamberlin. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 14 inches, 

depth 150 feet. Measuring point, top edtje of J'-inch hole in air-line gage 

flange support, 0.47 foot above concrete pump base, 1.47 foot above landsurface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1946: Sept. 5, 16.46.

7.8.16.142. Thomas. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

depth 200 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, levsl with top of 

concrete pump base, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1946: Sept. 6, 63.67.

7.8.27.434. Homan. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 inches, 

depth 240 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, south side, at lap joint, 

0.75 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1946: Sept. 6, 26.09, nearby well pumping.

7.G.33.123. Kincheloe. Measured depth 105 feet, Sept. 15, 1947.

7.8.35.111. Dunn. Measuring point beginning Sept. 16, 1947, top 

edge of casing, north side, 0.35 foot above land-surface datum.

10.9.21.431. Shockey. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6-5/8 inches, 

depth 101 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.50 foot above landsurface datum. Equipped with pump jack. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1946: May 15, 27.09, pumping recently; Sept. 6, 25.00.

VALENCIA COUNTY (GRANTS-BLUEWATER AREA) 

Part 1. General discussion

The Grants-Bluewater area, in Valencia County, is near the towns of 

Grants and Bluewater on U. S. Highway 66, about 80 miles west of Albuquerque. The area of irrigated lands is under the Bluewater-Toltec Irrigation 

District for distribution of surface-water supplies from Bluewater Lake, 

on Bluewater Creek. A succession of dry years, in which only a partial 

surface-water supply was available, aroused interest in obtaining a supply 

of ground water from wells. The first successful irrigation well was 

drilled in August 1944'.

The program of measuring water levels in observation wells and gathering other data pertaining to ground water in the area began in February 

1946 and was continued in 1947 in cooperation with the State engineer of 

New Mexico. Records of water level in 1946 have been published in Geolog-- 

ical Survey Water-Supply Paper 1076.

Water levels were measured in 35 wells in February 1947, after the 

water levels had recovered in large part from the effects of pumping for 

irrigation during the summer of 1946. These winter measurements are used 

to determine the net change in water levels for the year and give a measure of the status of the ground-water reservoir. (See part 2.) In order
NEW MEXICO, VALENCIA COUNTY 307

to more closely determine the effects of recharge and discharge upon the 

ground-water body, water levels were measured in 31 wells at monthly intervals during the year. (See part 3.) A more detailed record of the fluctuations was obtained by a water-stage recorder that was installed in 1946 

on well 12..LI.9.222. (See part 4.) A total of 321 measurements of water 

level was made during the year including 11 made in the recorder well. 

Precipitation and pumpage

Precipitation is the ultimate source of the ground water in the aquifer, whether it seeps directly to the aquifer through the extensive lava 

beds exposed in the valley, by penetration through the alluvium in the 

valley, by being absorbed on the outcrop of the aquifer in the Zuni Mountains to the south, or by leakage from Bluewater Reservoir and Bluewater 

Canyon. Recharge to the aquifer also "occurs from the various canals and 

from return of irrigation water applied upon the lands.

Precipitation also causes changes in the water levels by reducing the 

amount of pumpage of ground water necessary for crops. However, as most 

of the irrigated land is given to raising truck crops, precipitation generally causes only a minor change in the amount of pumping necessary.

The precipitation at Bluewater in 1947, on the basis of an estimated 

record for May, was about 9 inches, about 2 inches below normal and less 

than in 1946. However, 4.71 inches of the total fell in August which 

greatly reduced the pumping in August from what it was in July and ended 

the pumping season earlier than in 1946.

On the basis of measured power input and water output ratios and 

electric power records on 12 of the 15 used irrigation wells in 1947, fairly reliable estimates of pumpage for 2 of the wells, and a rough estimate 

of the pumpage from 1 well, the pumpage of ground water for irrigation in 

1947 is believed to have been 10,300 acre-feet, a slight increase from the 

9,000 acre-feet estimated as having been pumped in 1946. One other well, 

11.10.4.211, was not pumped in 1946 because of a broken pump. The acreage 

irrigate'd in 1947 is believed to have been about equal to that irrigated 

in 194C, about 4,500 acres, and was planted largely to carrots- and beans. 

No surface water was available for irrigation from Bluewater Reservoir 

during 1947.
308 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Fluctuations of water level

Water levels reached their highest stages in the early part of March 

before the beginning of the pumping season. During the p-xmping season the 

water levels declined steadily, with only minor rises during cessations of 

pumping, and reached their lowest stages generally in early August, the 

end of the pumping season. The pumping season in 1947 ended about 4 to 6 

weeks earlier than in 1946 because of the heavy rains in August. Only a 

minor amount of water was pumped the remainder of the year during which 

ti;ne the water levels steadily rose.

The rate of recovery of water levels after cessation of the pumping 

season was considerably less than the rate of drawdown during the pumping 

season, and consequently a net deficit in the stage of the water levels 

was exhibited at the end of the year.

The average net decline in water levels from February 1947 to February 1948 in 14 wells that were also measured in February 1946 was 3.91 feet 

as compared with 5.88 feet in the same wells in the preceding year. The 

smaller decline in 1947 was apparently the result mainly of the longer 

period of recovery after the end of the pumping season as compared with 

1946. Some recharge may have reached the water table as a result of the 

heavy rains in August 1947, especially in areas covered with lava where 

there is no surface runoff, ^ell 11.10.27.410, south of Grants on the edge 

of a lava covered area and about Z\ miles from the nearest pumped irrigation well, showed a rise in water level of almost .2 feet from August 6 to 

September 2. From September to October the water level in this well fell 

about half a foot while the water levels in wells nearer the pumped area 

continued the rise that began in August. It appears that local recharge 

occurred in the lava-covered area in August and that this caused a groundwater mound which flattened during September with a consequent decline in 

water level.

The maximum recorded decline from February 1947 to February 1948 was 

8.3 feet and occurred in an unused vjell, 12.11.9.222, which was the same 

well in which the maximum decline of 11.9 feet occurred in 1946. This 

well is about a quarter of a .r.ile from Bluewater Creek ani the irrigation 

district canal that parallels the creek. It is believed that recharge 

occurs to the ground water from leakage of the surface water in the canal
NEW MEXICO, VALENCIA COUNTY 309

and creek In this area. However, In the last 2 years surface water has not 

been released from the reservoir and thus recharge in this area has been 

very small. The large decline in ground-water level in this area is probably In large part the result of the deficient recharge.

Aa pumping of ground water is a new discharge Imposed upon a previously more or less stable ground-wa'ter system, the annual declines in water 

level in this area are expected to continue, as long as pumpirg continues, 

until the effect of the pumping reaches the area of ground-water discharge 

In the swamp area from Grants southward to San Rafael. It is probable 

that in scattered years enough water will be available In Bluewater Reservoir to furnish an adequate supply of surface water to the area in which 

case the ground water will be replenished to some extent. Also, with an 

adequate supply of surface water the amount of pumping will be reduced if 

additional lands now not receiving water are not farmed. In view of these 

factors and as the decline of water level is greater In the initial period 

of pumping then later, it seems probable that the net decline of water 

levels in succeeding years may be less than during 1946 and 1947 unless an 

Increase in Irrigated acreage occurs.
Part 2. Water levels in February 1947 and highest and lowest recor

surface datum, and change from February 1946 to 

Location

number

Owner

10

10

11

12

12

.9.26.224

.10.lu.200

.10.4.111

4.211

4.222

5.214

8.111

S.222

8.344

9.222

9.242

10.111

16.121

16.142

17.222

26.411

27.410

.10.23.233

29.434

30.111

30.242

30.332

30.412

30.421

32.111

.11.9.222

9.424

10.431

15.341

16.223

20.424

22.414

Robert Gottlieb

Joe Padilla

M. 0. Read

J. C. Church and E. E.

Harden

E. E. Harden

V. :.:. Vidal

Salvador i.lilan

do

do

Dean Stanley and A. R.

Card

A. R. Card

Milton Harding

Frank Y-'ilson

do

Salvador Milan

City of Grr.nts well 3

Cecil Licore

John Jacobs

Dean Stanley and A. R.

Card

E. E. Harden

do

J. C. Church

Fred Freas

Milton Harding

J. C. Church and E. E.

Harden

do

George Rowley

See Wat

also Feb. 1947

Part Level

3,5 b 8.75

3,5 £.83

3,5 69.25

3 62.73

3,5 60.85

3,5 68.99

3,5 73.75

3 63.04

3,5 53.02

3 59.45

3 57.33

3 55.26

3 51.42

3 49.85

3,5 47.84

3,5 7.P5

3,5 35.59

3 12C.14

3 73.76

5 107.98

3,5 b90.93

5 106.54

3 95.53

3 93.75

3 87.12

4 127.63

3,5 99.23

Lay

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

4

3

3

3

3

3

4

4

3

3

3

3

3

4

3

3

3

3

3

Change

l»46-47

-4.76

-5.19

-4.96

-5.09

-3.34

-4.95

-4.35

-4.55

-4.53

-5.49

-5.37

-5.03

-11.93

Edward Freas

E. L. Harden

J. F. Nielson

Hassell

3,5 106.07

3,5 123.68

3,5 243.85

3,5 121.06

4

3

4

4 -10.47 

5ee footnotes at end of table.
Part 2. fiater levels in February 1947 and highest and lowest recorde

surface datum, and change from February 1946 to Febru

Location 

number Owner

12. 11.23.233 Harmon and Read 

25.223 J. C. Church and E. E. 

Harden 

25.223a do 

25.311 Harmon and Read

See 

also 

Part

3,5

3 

3,5 

5

1/jate

Feb. 1947 Change 

Level Day 1946-47 

69.68

105.76 

106.82 

124.50

3 ..... 

3 -5.58 

3 ..... 

3 ..... 

b Pumping recently, 

f From recorder charts.
312 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAi; PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, showing seasonal

changes during 1947

Location

number 

Owner

10.9. 

26.224 

Gottlieb

10.10. 11.10.

10.200 4.111

Padilla Read

11.10.

4.211

Church 

& Harden

11.10.

4.222

Harden

11.10.

5.214

Vidal

11.10.

8.111

Milan

Jan. 3 

Feb. 3 

Mar. 11 

Apr. 7 

May 5 

June 4 

July 7 

Aug. 6 

Sept. 2 

Oct. 2 

Dec. 10

8.90 

b8.75 

8.78 

8.72 

8.67 

8.56 

8.36 

8.35 

8.14 

8.67 

8.76

10.37

9.83

9.87

blO.60

9.97

10.66

11.19

11.70

11.04

11.66

69.50

69.25

69.05

69.92

73.03

73.39

74.50

75.80

75.02

74.32

72.83

62.89

62.73

64.93

65.96

66.98

67.76

67.37

66.94

66.07

60.06

60.85

60.83

60.98

61.29

61.65

61.98

62.16

62.68

62.91

69.34

68.99

68.78

70.60

76.59

78.70

80.28

83.38

77.60

75.91

73.23

74.11 

73.75 

73.45 

75.10 

a94.36 

a94.42 

84.43 

86.12 

81.37 

80.37 

77.90

Location 

number 

Owner

11.10.

8.222

Milan

11.10.

8.344

Milan

11.10. 11.10. 

9.222 9.242 

Stanley Card 

& Card

11.10. 

10.111 

Harding

11.10.

16.121

Wilson

11.10. 

16,142 

Wilson

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

3,4 

3,4

11

7,8

5,6

4,5

7,8

6

« i 

Aug. 

Sept. 2,3 

Oct. 2,3 

Dec. 10

63.37

63.04

62.79

64.52

a72.18

a73.99

a75.49

a76.95

70.15

b69.22

67.02

53.42

53.02

52.76

54.41

59.11

60.99

62.50

64.06

60.03

59.05

b60.04

59.45

60.12

a91.89

a93.12

a94.46

B95.51

68.96

65.46

66.04

63.06

d58.06

57.33

57.71

C62.96

C65.39

C67.31

C68.97

66.80

63.48

62.75

61.13

55.12

55.26

55.39

C55.50

C55.62

C55.84

c56.16

51.75

51.42

b52.58

a71.65

56.12

a75.34

B77.25

60.18

57.32

56.62

55.12

50.15

49.85

49.56

50.89

52.04

52.53

53.96

54.79

54.69

54.38

53.33

Location 

number 

Owner

11.10. 11.10.

17.222 26.411

Milan City of

Grants

11.10. 

27.410 

Moore

12.10. 

23.233 

Jacobs

12.10. 

29.434 

Stanley 

& Card

12.10. 12.10.

30.242 30.412

Harden Freas

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

3,4

3,4

11

rj n ' > b 

5 

4 

7

6,7 

2 

2 

10

48.44

47.84

47.64

149.5

7.95

7.40

10.86

8.92

9.44

12.60

12.75

10.71

10.59

9.70

35.77

35.59

35.54

36.22

36.81

37.22

38.12

38.73

36.77

37.24

37.04

120,

120, 

a!39, 

a!40,

126, 

a!42.

129, 

b!30,

126.

125.

123,

45

14

91

02

73.87

73.76

73.65

73.97

71 aj!02± 

93 aJ103± 

78 ajll8± 

16 aj1221 

13 78.04 

45 77.39 

69 76.73

90.78

b90.93

a91.74

91.86

94.41

95.87

b97.15

98 .'22

b96.43

b96.22

94.82

95.86

95.53

d95.51

97.91

a!07.06

(a) 

allO.25

(a)

103.51

a!05.16

99.85

Location

number 

Owner

12.10. 

30.4=21 

Harding

12.10.

32.111

Church

& Harden

12.11.

9.424

Rowley

12.11. 

15.341 

Frsas

12.11. 

16.223 

Harden

Jan. 3,4

Feb. 3,4

Mar. 11

Apr. 7,8

May 5,6

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Dec.

 f v

4,5

7,8

6,7

2,3

2,3

10,11

94.10

93.75 

b93.75

96.15 

C103.37 

al!3.67 

a!09.56 

allO.37 

101.84 

clOl.32

98.18

87.47

67.12

87.15

a92.84

(a)

(a)

(a)

101.53

95.14:

94.45

91.49

99.21

99.23

99.66

100.09

100.59

101.74

103.96

105.57

105.14

105.29

104.97

lQi.22 

107.07

10?.09 

a!3?.45

(a) 

(a)

117.71

117.92

123.68 

123.60 

123.82 

125.77 

131.95 

137.4=0 

139.95 

135.24 

135.44 

k!39.38

# See footnotes at end of table 
NEW MEXICO, VALENCIA COUNTY 313

Part 3. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, shoeing seasonal 

changes during 1947 Continued

Location

number

Owner

Jan . . 3,4

Feb. 3,4

Mar. 11

Apr. 7,8

May 5,6

June 4,5

July 7,8

Aug. 7

Sept. 2,3

Oct. 2,3

Dec. 10,11

12.11.

20. 424

Nielson

244.01

243.85

243.87

243.98

245.41

248.33

252.56

255.56

254.13

253.82

251.50

12.11.

22.414

Hassell

121.19

121.06

120.82

121.22

123.52

135.14

134.60

136.48

133.28

133.16

130.75

12.11.

23.233

Harmon

& Read

69.54

69.68

69.75

68.82

69.20

b72.08

70.72

b71.74

a71.82

70.74

70.72

12.11.

25.223

Church

& Harde^

106.10

105.76

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

120.41

114.20

113.42

110.30

12.11.

25.223a

Church

& Harden

107.16

106.82

C106.98

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

121.26

115.22

114.43

111.36

a Pumping

b Pumping recently.

c Nearby well pumping.

i Below level given.

3 Air-gage reading.

k Measurement uncertain.

Part 4. .lighest daily water levels in wells equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorders

12.11.9.222. J. C. Church and E. E. Hardin. Highest and lowest recorded water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1947: Feb. 17, 

127.48; Aug. 4, 144.43.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

(Prom recorder charts)

1947

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Jan.

127.60

127.63

1 O1? RR

1 OT *7Q

127.78

127 62

127 71

127.77 

127.85 

127.74 

127.62 

127 . 52 

127.54 

127.52 

127.57 

127.76 

127.70 

127.68 

127.58 

127.63 

127.76 

127.73

T orr G o

127 69

127.70

127.59

1 0*1 RP

127.53

1 P7 RP

127.53

127.54

Feb.

1 P7 AD

h!27.63

127.68

1 P7 RA

n P7 RA

1 P7 ^P

127.51 

127.55 

127.53 

127.56 

127.69 

127.71 

127.72 

127.68 

127.56 

127.48 

127.52 

127.52 

127.54 

127.61 

127.68

127 67

127.61

127.56

127.58

1 P7 R1

127.52

Mar.

127.61

1 P7 R7

1 P7 RQ

127 62

127.66

127.67

1 O7 fid

127.62 

127.64 

127.69 

127.61 

127.64 

127.74 

127.64 

127.68 

127.70 

127.68 

127.65 

127.68 

127.71 

127.69

Apr.

127.71 

127.62 

127.68 

127.79 

127.91 

128.04 

128.07 

128.09 

128.14 

128.27 

128.18 

128.32 

128.41 

128.42 

128 44

i PP. RP

128.56

1 OR TO

128.86

T OC Qfc.

128 92

1 OR QR

129.06

May

129 18

1 OQ TO

129 2°

1 OQ TT

1 OQ TQ

129.46

129.50

129.51 

129.54 

129.49 

129.54 

129.6?. 

129.61 

129.52 

129.57 

129.66 

129.75 

129.72 

129.67 

129.70 

130.07 

130.60

131.10 1 TI n*7

131.4=; 1 Zl ri^

1 TO O7

1 TO TT

1 TO Tl

1 TO Q°

133.0°

June

133.45

133.75

1 TT Qt^

134.18

134.46

134.68

134.89

134.80 

135.01 

135.30 

135.50 

135.77 

136.04 

136.27 

136.22 

136.33 

136.50 

136.40 

136.72 

136.94 

137.01

1 T7 TO

1 TT ^T7

~\ T7 PW

1 TT RR

1 TR 1 O

1 TR Tl

138,50

138.69

1 TR QT

h Tape measurement.
314 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1947, SOUTHWESTERN STATES

12.11.9.222--Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface ciatum, 1947 

(From recorder charts)

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

July

139.16

139.36

139.58

139.73

139.93

140.13

140.32

140.44

140.54

140.71

140.81

140.96

141.16

141.37

141.54

141.63

141.13

140.97

141.21

141.60

141.91

142.15

142.35

142.56

142.78

142.97

143.14

143.32

143.50

143.54

143.66

Aug.

143.89

144.08

144.29

144.43

143.93

143.69

143.60

143.43

143.17

142.95

142.78

142.64

142.40

142.20

142.00

141.83

141.68

141.54

141.36

141.23

141.07

140.99

140.85

140.74

140.61

140.45

140.34

140.23

140.15

140.06

139.92

Sept.

139.84

139.72

139.67

139.56

139.47

139.35

139.28

139.21

139.07

139.01

139.01

139.02

139.08

139.24

139 . 46

139.65

139.77

139.66

139.67

139.52

139.52

139.53

139.81

140.01

140.00

139.98

140.00

140.06

140.08

140.14

Oct.

140.00

139.75

139.60

139.52

139.40

139.30

. 139.24

139.14

139.05

138.95

138.82

138.85

138.83

138.80

138.71

138.65

138.66

138.66

138.62

138.61

138.49

138.51

138.55

138.52

138.41

138.34

138.29

138.25

138.19

138.20

138.24

Nov.

138.11

137.94

137.90

137.95

137.83

137.82

137.89

137.79

137.67

137.67

137.64

137.58

137.54

137.50

137.52

137.50

137.51

137.44

137.34

137.35

137.35

137.34

137.33

137.35

137.34

137.34

137.31

137.28

137.28

137.21

Dec.

137.07

137.03

137.03

137.05

137.00

136.85

136.88

136'. 82

136.81

136.86

136.86

136.85

136.87

136.71

136.73

136.76

136.78

136.68

136.71

136.75

136.65

136.65

136.70

136.70

136.76

136.68

136.62

136.50

136.36

136.32

136.32

Part 5. Miscellaneous data concerning observation wells

10.9.26.224. Gottlieb. On south aide of U. S. Highway 66, 8.3 miles 

east of Grants, opposite road to Horace. Drilled stock wall, diameter 6 

inches, depth 100 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 0.30 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1946: Oct. 3, 8.78; Nov. 6, 8.84; Dec. 3, 8.91.

10.10.10.200. Padllla. In adobe shed west of two-story house painted 

pink with white trimmings, 0.10 mile south of road junction at north edge 

of San Rafael. Dug domestic well, size 4 by 6 feet, depth 15 feet. Reference point, top of concrete well curbing, south side of wall, 0.50 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with pressure pump. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1946s Oct. 3, 10.82; Nov. 6, 10.20; Dec. 3, 

10.34.

11.10.4.111. Read. Drilled domestic well, diameter 12 inches, depth 

118 feet. Measuring point, top of disc well covering, 0.05 foot above top 

of casing, 0.55 foot above concrete base around casing and land-surface 

datum. Equipped with windmill.

'.Tater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946

Date

May 10 

July 11

Water 

level

67.68 

72.29

Date

Sept. 

Oct.

4 

1

Water 

level

71.43 

71.02

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

6 

3

Water 

level

70.10 

69.85

11.10.4.222. Harden. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches. 

Measuring point, top edge of casing, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped wi,th windmill.
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11.10.4.222--Contirmed.

Water level, in feet fcelow land-surface datum, 1946

Date

May 

July

10 

11

Water 

level

58.70 

60.35

Date

Sept. 

Oct.

4

1

Water 

level

60.37 

60.84

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

6 

3

Water 

level

60.72 

60.73

11.10/5.214. Vidal. Drilled domestic and filling station well, diameter 4 inches, depth 96 feet. Measuring point beginning Mar. 11, 1947, 

top edge of 15-inch surface casing, east side of well, 0.32 foot above 

land-surface datum. Equipped with pressure pump since March 1947.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946

May 10 

July 12

68.79 

75.32

Sept. 

Oct.

3 

1

71.86 

72.06

Nov. 

Dec.

7 

3

70.46 

69.80

11.10.8.111. Milan. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, 

depth 150 feet. Reference point, top of concrete pump base, 2.50 feet 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946

Feb.

May

26 

9

a 95 

72

.60 

.95

Sept. 

Oct.

3

1

76 

76

.39 

.55

Nov. 

Dec.

7 

3

75.21 

74.58

Pumping.

11.10.8.344. Milan. Drilled domestic well,diameter 6 inches, depth 

100 feet. Measuring point beginning Aug. 6, 1947, surface of concrete 

base, 0.87 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with pressure pump 

since Aujust 1947. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: 

Oct. 2, 55.30; Nov. 7, 54.41; Dec. 3, 53.91.

11.10.17.222. Milan. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, 

depth 125 feet. Reference point, surface of concrete pump base, 2.50 feet 

above concrete platform and land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine 

pump.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946

May 

July

9

11

46 

52

.87 

.00

Sept. 

Oct.

3

1

49 

49

.72 

.74

Nov. 

Dec.

7 

3

49.00 

48.61

11.10.26.411. City of Grants well 3. Drilled municipal well, diameter 16 inches, depth 110 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 1.50 

feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump since July 1947. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: Oct. 2, 9.36.

11.10.27.410. Moore. On south side of road to Bonita M.'.ne , 0.10 mile 

from junction with El Vorro road. Drilled well, no equipment, diameter 9 

inches. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 1.20 feet above land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: Oct. 2, 

35.84; Nov. 6, 35.81; Dec. 3, 35.86.

12.10.30.111. Harden. Drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 6 

inches, depth 280 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 1.00 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum May 10, 1946, 108.64; July 11, 1946, 117.07; 

May 5, 1947, 118.95.

12.10.30.242. Harden. Drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 4 

inches. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 1.25 feet above land-surface 

datum. Equipped with windmill.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1946

May 10 

July 11

88.45 

92.37

Sept. 

Oct.

3

1

91.66 

92.15

Nov. 

Dec.

7 

3

91.51 

91.26

12.10.30.332. Church. Drilled domestic well. Measuring point, south 

upper edge of north 8- by 8-inch pump support, east of pump, 0.80 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with pump jack.

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12.11.9.424. Rowley. Drilled Irrigation well, no equipment, diameter 

16 Inches, depth 505 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 0.05 foot 

above concrete base, 3.05 feet above land-surface datum. Water of very 

poor quality.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1946

Date

May 10 

Sept. 4

Water 

level

93.75 

98.76

Date

Oct. 

Nov.

2

7

Water 

level

99.09 

99.05

Date

Dec. 4

Water 

level

99.15

12.11.15.341. Freas. On east side of bluff. Drilled Irrigation well, 

diameter 14 Inches, depth 300 feet. Measuring point beginning Oct. 2, 1946, 

top edge of casing, level with top of concrete pump base, 3.30 feet above 

land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1946: Sept. 4, 107.72; Oct. 2, 109.12; Nov. 8, 

106.76; Dec. 4, 106.55.

12.11.16.223. Harden. Drilled well, diameter 6 Inches, depth 160 

feet. Measuring point, top edge of collar on casing, 1.00 foot above landsurface datum.

12.11.20.424. Nlelson. Drilled well, no equipment, diameter 18 Inches, 

depth 310 feet. Measuring point, top edge of casing, wes4-, side of well, 

4.50 feet above land-surface datum. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1946: Dec. 4, 244.56.

12.11.22.414. Hassell. Well deepened In April 1947 to 495 feet.

12.11.23.233. 

depth 300 (?) feet, 

land-surface datum.

Harmon and Read. Drilled stock well, diameter 8 Inches , 

Measuring point, top edge of casing, 1.00 foot above 

Eouipped with windmill. Water levels, In feet below

land-surface datum, 1946: Oct. 2, 69.07; Nov. 8, 68.55; Dec. 4, 69.35.

12 .11.25.223a. Church and Harden. About 500 fe^t northwest of well 

12.11.25.223. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 Inches, depth 236 feet. 

Reference point, top edge of casing, level with concrete pump base, 2.75 

feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine purm. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1946: May 10, 107.81, nearby well pumping; Oct. 2, 111.10, nearby well pumping; Dec. 4, 107.69.

12.11.25.311. Harmon and Read. Drilled irrigation well, depth 365 

feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-inch hole In air-line flange support, 0.80 foot above top of casing, 5.80 feet above land-surface datum. 

Fcuipped with turbine pump. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 

1946: July 11, 132.70.

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