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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE

IN OBSERVATION WELLS IN THE

UNITED STATES IN 1941

PART 6. SOUTHWESTERN STATES AND 

TERRITORY OF HAWAH

Prepared in cooperation with the States of

ARIZONA. CALIFORNIA, and NEW MEXICO, the Territory of HAWAII 

and other agencies

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 941
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Harold L. Ickes, Secretary

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 

W. E. Wrather, Director

Water-Supply Paper 941

WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE 

IN OBSERVATION WELLS IN THE

UNITED STATES IN 1941

PART 6. SOUTHWESTERN STATES AND 

TERRITORY OF HAWAII

BY

O. E. MEINZER, L. K. WENZEL 

and others

Prepared in cooperation with the States of

ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, and NEW MEXICO

the TERRITORY OF HAWAII

and other agencies

UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 

WASHINGTON : 1943

For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D, C
CONTENTS

Introduction, by 0. E. Meinzer and L. K. Wenzel. .......... 1

Arizona .............................. 7

Introduction, by S, F. Turner ................. 7

Graham County {Safford Valley), by W. T. Stuart

and R. L. Cushman. ..................... 8

Greenlee County (Duncan Valley), by H. M. Babcock ....... 45

Maricopa County, by E. M. Gushing ......'......... 48

Pima County, by H. R. McDonald. ................ 55

Final County, by E. M. Gushing. ................ 66

Santa Cruz County, by H. R. McDonald. ............. 80

California ............................. 86

General summary, by P. C. Ebert ................ 86

Coastal plain in parts of Los Angeles and Orange

Counties, by J. P. Poland. ................. 100

San Joaquln County {Mokelumne area), by J. W.

Robinson .......................... 156

Santa Barbara County, by G. A. LaRocque, Jr. ......... 141

Territory of Hawaii, by H. T. Stearns. ............... 169

New Mexico ............................. 185

 Introduction, toy C." V. Theis. ................. 185

Chaves and Eddy Counties (Roswell Basin), by

,0. J. Loeltz ........................ 184

Hidalgo County (Virden Valley), by H. M. Babcock. . ^ ..... 212

Lea County, by P. D. Akin ................... 214

Lur-a County (Mimbres Valley), by P. D. Akin .......... 228

Quay County, by P. D. Akin. ................... 245

Roosevelt County (Portales Valley), by P. D. Akin ....... 251

Sierra County (Hot Springs), by C. R. Murray. ......... 270

Torrance County (Estancia Valley), by C. R. Murray. ...... 275

ILLUSTRATIONS

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

of the country covered by the aix water-supply 

papers on water levels and artesian pressure in 

observation wells in 1941. .............. 3

2. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in 

observation wfells in the Safford Valley, 

Graham County, Ariz. ................ 10

5. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in

observation wells in the Duncan-Virden Valley,

Greenlee County, Ariz., and Hid'algo County,

N. Mex. ....................... 44

4. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in 

observation wells in the Queen Creek area, 

Maricopa and Final Counties, Ariz. .......... 49

5. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in 

observation wells in tire Santa Cruz Valley, 

Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Ariz. ......... 56

III
IV ILLUSTRATIONS

Page

Figure 6. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level In 

observation wells In the Casa Grande-Eloy 

area, Final County, Arlz. .............. 68

7. Sketch/map of the coastal plain In Los Angeles

and Orange Counties, Calif., showing location

of observation wells ................. 102

8. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level In 

wells 4/9-7B1 and 4/12-8P1 on the coastal 

plain In Los Angeles and Orange Counties, 

Calif. ........................ 103

9. Map showing location of representative observation

wells in Santa Barbara County, Calif. ........ 142

10. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level In four

wells In Santa Barbara County, Calif., 1921-41 .... 144

11. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level In seven

wells In Santa Barbara County, Calif., 1941. ..... 145

12. Map of the northern part of the Roswell artesian 

basin (Chaves County), N. Hex., showing change 

In ground-water level from January 1941 to 

January 1942 ..................... 192

13. Map of the southern part of the Roswell artesian 

basin (Eddy County), N. Mex., showing change 

In ground-water level from January 1941 to 

January 1942 ..................... 193

14. Map of the northern part of the Roswell artesian 

basin (Chaves County), N. Hex., showing change 

In ground-water level from January 1938 to 

January 1942 ..................... 195

15. Map of the southern part of the Roswell artesian

basin (Eddy County), N. Mex., showing change In 

ground-water level from January 1938 to January 

1942 ......................... 196

16. Hydrograph of well 12.36.29.110 and monthly precipitation at Tatum, N. Hex., from February 1930 to 

December 1941. .................... 215

17. Hydrograph of well 12.36.29.110 and dally precipitation at Tatum, N. Mex., 1941 ............. 217

18. Map of a part of the Mlmbres Valley, N. Mex., showIng change In ground-water levels from January 

1941 to- January 1942 ................. 230

19. Map of House area, Quay County, N. Hex., showing

change In ground-water levels from April 1941 to

January 1942 ..................... 244

20. Map of Portales Valley, N. Mex., showing rise of 

ground-water levels from January 1941 to January 1942 ....................... 252

21. Hydrograph of well 2.34.2.233 from November 1931 to 

November 1941 and monthly precipitation at 

Portales, N. Mex. .................. 254
INTRODUCTION 

By 0. E. Meinzer and L. K. Wenzel

The rock formations of the earth are great natural underground 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 of 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 for public waterworks, for irrigation, or for 

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 may indicate depletion or replenishment of the artesian reservoirs .

The regular publication of records of water levels and artesian 

pressure in the United States was begun by the Geological Survey in 1935, 

and from that year through 1939 one volume containing these data was published each year. The volumes were issued as Water-Supply Papers 777, 817, 

840, 845, and 886. The number of observation wells and the quantity of 

records on water levels and artesian pressure obtained from them have increased gradually from year to year. As a result the records for 1940 were 

published in six volumes, Water-Supply Papers 906-911,inclusive. WaterSupply Paper 906 contains the records for the northeastern States, 907 for 

the southeastern States, 908 for the north-central States, 909 for the 

south-central States, 910 for the northwestern States, and 911 for the 

southwestern States and Hawaii. Records for'l941 are being published in 

six volumes also, each volume covering a section of the United States 

corresponding to that covered by one of the volumes containing records for 

1940. (See fig. 1.) This series of reports is,in a sense, an inventory, 

year by year, of the ground-water supplies of those parts of the country 

that are covered*
2 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

This volume covers the southwestern section and gives records of water 

level or srtesian pressure in about 1,275 observation wells of the Geological Survey and cooperating agencies in Arizona, California, Territory of 

Hawaii, and New Mexico. Of these wells about 40 are equipped with auto- - 

matic water-stage recorders. For some wells for which records have not 

heretofore been published, complete records of water levels are given in 

this report, including those for years before 1941. For wells whose previous records have been published, however, this volume gives only current 

records. If complete descriptions of the wells were given in one of the 

previous reports, only the well numbers or the well numbers and brief 

identifying descriptions are given in this report. The report includes 

about 25,000 individual determinations of water level or artesian pressure.

The water levels in this report are given with reference to datum 

planes of different kinds. Some are given in depths below measuring point 

that is, below the recognized reference mark, at or near the top of the 

well, from which the depth to water level is usually measured; and some are 

given in height above an assumed datum plane. As the measuring points on 

some of the wells were changed in 1941, the records may not be directly 

comparable with those in previous annual volumes, but changes in measuring 

points are recorded in thia report. Water levels given in height above sea 

level or above assumed datum planes are generally comparable with those 

given in the previous volumes. Unless otherwise stated, the depth of wells 

is usually the measured depth below the measuring point.

Acknowledgments for effective services in the preparation of this report are due Miss Dorothy M. Ireland, Miss Ruthmae Brundage, Mrs. Roxie 

Lou Davis and Mrs. Margaret F. Monk, who typed the offset copy; and to 

Rodney Hart, who prepared the illustrations and gave other assistance in 

preparing the copy.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF"CHANGES IN GROUND-WATER LEVELS IN 1941

IN THE SOUTHWESTERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES

In 1941 the precipitation in Arizona, California, and New Mexico was 

above normal, but in the Territory of Hawaii it was somewhat below normal. 

Not all the wells, however, had changes in water level that correspond to 

these moisture conditions, since the fluctuations of the water levels and
INTRODUCTION

y

artesian pressure in wells depend on many factory besides the amount of 

precipitation. It is -usually not possible to find a simple relation between the changes in water level or artesian pressure and the departures 

from normal precipitation.

The following statements are taken chiefly from the interpretative 

text of the several State sections in this volume. They summarize the

Figure 1. Outline map of the United States, showing sections of the country covered by the six water-supply papers on water levels and artesian 

pressure in observation wells in 1941. The shaded section represents 

the part of the country covered by this volume.

changes in ground-water levels and artesian pressure that occurred in 1941 

in the parts of the underground reservoirs in the southwestern States and 

the Territory of Hawaii that are tapped by observation wells.

Arizona. During 1941 ground-water levels in the Safford Valley, 

Graham County, declined in areas immediately adjoining the Gila River and 

rose in other parts of the valley. The declines along the'river occurred 

because the flew of the river was higher at the beginning than at the end 

of the year. The riaes in water level elsewhere in the valley were due to 

unusually heavy precipitation from January to May, which resulted in larger 

summer river flow and more water diverted for irrigation, with consequent 

increase in ground-water recharge through canal seepage and irrigation.
4 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

In Pima County, the average of the water levels in 24 wells northwest 

of Tucson showed a net rise of 1.75 feet from January 1, 1941, to January 1, 

1942. This rise was probably caused by the increased flow of the Santa 

Cruz River and Rillito Creek during the winter of 1940-41. The average of 

the water levels in 24 wells south of Tucson showed a net decline of 0.85 

foot in 1941.

California. The water level in well 42a at Baldwin Park, a key observation well in the San Gabriel River Basin, registered a net rise of 26.34 

feet in 1941, and the water level in the Williams well, a similar key well 

in the Santa Ana River Basin, showed a net rise of 12.42 feet. These rises 

contrast to net declines in the wells of 4.87 feet and 1 foot, respectively, 

in the previous year. Water levels in 10 wells distributed over the San 

Jacinto Valley had net changes during 1941 ranging from a rise-of 15.5 feet 

to a decline of 0.26 foot. The average of the water levels in 5 observation 

wells in the Tia Juana River Basin rose 5.9 feet during the year.

In the San Diego River Basin the water levels in 3 wells in the El Monte 

Park area rose from 2.9 to 3.8 feet in 1941, and the water levels in 5 wells 

near Lakeside rose an average of 2.3 feet. An average net rise of 2 feet 

occurred in 4 wells of the Riverview group, and an average net rise of 1.6 

feet occurred in 2 wells near Santee. In Mission Valley 6 wells showed net 

rises in water level ranging from 0.3 foot to 3.9 feet.

Water levels in 4 observation wells in the San Dieguito River Basin 

rose 3.2 feet in 1941. In the San Luis Key Basin, the average of the watei 

levels in 3 observation wells at Monserate Narrows rose 0.6 foot, and the 

average of the water levels in 2 wells above San Luis Rey rose 6.4 feet. 

Pour observation wells below San Luis Rey and above Oceanside Narrows showed 

a net average rise in water level of 3.8 feet, and 4 observation wells at 

the upper end of the Narrows showed an average net rise of 4.2 feet.

Except in the Hinckley-Harper Lake and Newberry localities, water 

levels in the Mojave River Basin rose during 1943 and reached stages equal 

to or slightly higher than those recorded in 1938. Water levels in the area 

from the Porks to Victorville had an average net gain of about 3 feet, and 

water levels in the valley from Victorville to Hodge showed a net average 

rise of about 1 foot. In the area between Barstow and Van Dyke ditch intake, 

water levels rose about 3 feet,and in the sub-basin from Daggett to the 

Kouns-Newberry sand-dune belt the rises of water level on both sides of the 

Mojave Basin ranged from 2 to 10 feet.
INTRODUCTION 5

In Antelope Valley, the downward trend of the water levels, which has 

been in effect for several years, continued during 1941. Declines during 

the year ranged from a few tenths of a foot in the northeastern part of the 

valley~to about 3 feet in some localities in the southern part.

The average of the water levels in 24 key observation wells in the 

Mokelumne area, San Joaquin County, rose an average of 1.34 feet in 1941. 

A.t the end of the year, the average was 2.36 feet higher than at the end of 

1933.

Territory of Hawaii. In 1941 losses in ground-water storage occurred 

in 11 of 12 artesian areas on the island of Oahu. Withdrawals from the 

underground reservoirs on Oahu amounted to about 134,200 million gallons, 

an increase of about 14,800 million gallons over 1942.

Water levels in most wells on the windward aide of the island of Maui 

rose slightly in 1^41; water levels in wells on the leeward side, however, 

showed small declines. The ground-water withdrawal on Maui in the year 

was" about 62,450^million gallons.

The water level in central Molokai, as indicated by measurements made - 

in a test boring, showed only very little change from 1940. Water levels 

in the Olaa shaft, On the island of Hawaii, ranged during 1941 from a low 

of 13.23 feet above sea level on May 2 to a high of 18.92 feet on October 'Si. 

The Kaiwiki shaft showed little variation in water level during the year. 

The head at Waiiua shaft, on the island of Kauai, reached 12.99 feet 

above sea level in October 1941 0.04 foot above the previous maximum stage 

in November 1940. Other artesian heads for Eauai differed only slightly 

from those observed in 1940.

New Mexico. More precipitation fell in the Roswell artesian basin in 

1941 than had ever been recorded for any other year. During the first 4 

months of 1941, the fluctuations of artesian head in the basin followed the 

pattern of previous years namely, a lowering of head at an accelerated rate 

beginning in the early part of January. During the latter part of April and 

of May a total of about 9 inches of rain fell. This resulted in a pronounced 

rise of artesian head during May and June. Another marked rise occurred in 

the latter part of September, when 7 inches of rainfall was recorded. The 

rise continued on to the end of the year, at which time the artesian head 

reached stages that were higher than those recorded at any corresponding 

time since 1928. Significant rises in water level occurred also during the
6 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

year in the Roswell shallow-water area. Five key wells showed rises in 

water level ranging from somewhat less than 3 feet to more than 18 feet.

In Lea County, significant net rises of water level occurred during 

1941 in nearly all the wells under observation, but in Luna County, in the 

Himbres Valley, rises in some areas were offset by declines in other areas. 

In an area of about 20 square miles to the west and south of Deming, the 

water level was higher at the end of 1941 than at the end of 1940, but in 

an area of approximately 85 square miles south and east of the town, the 

water levels were lower. The water levels rose in an area of about 44 

square miles adjacent to the Florida Mountains and the Little Florida 

Mountains.

During 1941, net rises in water level of 1 to 2 feet occurred in most 

of the wells under observation near House, Quay County.

Ground-water levels in Portales Valley rose to unprecedented high 

stages during 1941 in response to high precipitation and decreased pumping. 

The rises began soon after heavy rains in May and continued through the 

rest of the year. The largest net rise recorded in any well was 14.75 feet. 

Water levels rose more than 8 feet in an area of about 115 square miles 

lying "along the axis of the valley to the south and west of Portales, and 

in Blackwater Draw north of Portales. Water levels also rose more than 

8 feet in a small area of about 6 square miles near Arch.
ARIZONA.

INTRODUCTION 

By S. P. Turner

The program, of water-level measurements in wells in Arizona,which is 

being carried on in connection with detailed investigations of the groundwater resources in several parts of the State,,was continued in 1941 by the 

Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. These studies 

are being made in cooperation with the Sbate Water Commissioner of Arizona 

and the United States Engineer Office, War Department.

Work has been progressing in three areas in the State since August 1, 

1939: (1) The Safford and Duncan Valleys of the Gila River, in Graham and 

Greenlee Counties; (2) the Queen Creek area, in Maricopa and Final Counties; 

(3) the Santa Cruz River Valley, in Santa-Cruz and Pima Counties. During 

the spring of 1940,the investigation of the water-resources of the Santa 

Cruz River Valley was extended to the Casa Grande-Eloy area, in Final County.

S. P. Turner,of the United States Geological 3urvey,has supervised the 

water-level program since its beginning,as well as all other ground-Wjater 

investigations in Arizona. The entire personnel of the Tucson office of the 

Division of Ground Water contributed to the water-level reports.

/ The records of 5,468 measurements .of water levels in 478 selected 

observation wells are given in the following pages. Records of water levels 

before 1941 are given in Water-supply Paper 911.

Reports dealing with ground water in Arizona, released by the 

Geological Survey in 1941, are as follows:

Ground-water inventory in the Upper Gila River Valley, Hew Mexico and 

Arizona: Scope of investigation and methods used, by S. P. Turner and 

L. C. Halpenny. Published in the 1941 Transactions of the American 

Geophysical Union, Part 3, pp. 738-744, 1942.

Records of wells and springs, well logs, water analyses, and maps* ' 

showing location of wells and springs in Big Sandy Valley, Mohave County, 

Arizona, by R. B. Morrison. July 21, 1941. (Unpublished.)
WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1641

Water resources of Safford and Duncan-Vlrden Valley, Arizona and New 

Mexico, by 3. P. Turner and others. October 13, 1941. (Unpublished.)

Recharge to ground water from floods in a typical desert wash, Final 

County, Arizona, by H. M. Babcock and E. M. Gushing, given before the 

American Association for the Advancement of Science, Dallas, Texas, December 

30, 1941. (To be published in the Transactions of 'the American Geophysical 

Union.)

Graham County, Safford Valley 

By W. T. Stuart and R. L. Cushman

The program of measuring-water levels in observation wells in the 

Safford Valley and of collecting information on the amount of water pumped 

along with other pertinent data, was continued during 1941 in cooperation 

with the State Water Commissioner of Arizona,and in conjunction with the 

flood-control studies carried on by the U. S. Geological Survey for the 

U. S. Engineer Office of the War Department.

A preliminary report on the "Water resources of Safford and DuncanVirden Valleys of Arizona and New Mexico" was released in typewritten form 

in August 1941. A paper entitled "Ground-water inventory of the Upper Gila 

River Valley, New Mexico and Arizona" was presented at the annual meeting 

of the American Geophysical Union in Washington, May 1, 1941.

The observation-well program at the end of 1941 included 208 wella 

measured periodically and 2 wells,at the Geological Survey Experiment 

Station near Safford,on which water-level recorders were operated. A total 

of 3,370 water-level measurements was made in 1941.

These measurements show a net decline of ground-water levels during 

the year in areas immediately adjoining the Gila River because at the 

beginning of 1941 the flow of the river was higher than at the end of the 

year. Water levels in wells near the river have been found to fluctuate 

with the flow of the river.

Throughout the other parts of the valley the ground-water levels 

showed a net rise during the year. This was due to unusually heavy 

precipitation from January to May 1941, which resulted in a larger summer 

river flow than usual and more water diverted for irrigation, thereby 

increasing ground-water recharge through canal seepage and irrigation.
ARIZONA.

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

Seepage to ground water from the river and underflow from tributary washes 

also increased. Water levels near Blackrock, Goodwin, and Stockton 

Washes rose greatly; the water level in well 143, near Blackrock, rose 35 

feet from December 1940 to February 1941.

Less ground water was withdrawn by pumping during 1941 than in 1940 

because more water for irrigation could be diverted from the river. The 

total water pumped during 1941 was 8,685 acre-feet. This was only onethird the amount pumped during 1940.

Figure 2 shows hydrographs of several typical observation wel^, 

total water pumped by months, and average monthly precipitation in the 

valley. Well 433 is located in the eastern and: upper section of the 

valley, away from any pumping. Well 597, two miles west of Solomonsville, 

is in a heavily pumped area and is near a canal. The hydrograph indicates 

the recharge during the peak irrigations of May,and the effects of pumping 

from June through August. The hydrograph of well 616, south of Safford 

and near a canal, shows the effects of recharge from the canal and from the 

underflow of Stockton and tributary washes. The water-level fluctuations 

of well 282, near a canal west of Pima, indicate 'the effects of canal and 

irrigation recharge with little nearby pumping. Well 76 lies at the 

western end of the cultivated portion of the valley, away from all pumped 

wells. This hydrograph shows a rise in water level during the spring of 

1941 aa a result of recharge from Goodwin V7ash,and a decline in water 

level during the summer and fall because of less recharge arid seepage to 

the river during low flow.

In the following tables water levels are expresaed in feet below the 

measuring points, although elevations above sea level have been carried to 

most of the wells. The highest and lowest water levels that are given for 

some periods were obtained with maximum-minimum strip recorders.

Well numbers correspond to those in Water-Supply Paper 011. /

1. U. S. Indian Service. Ho measurements made in 1941.

2. U. S. Indian Service. No measurements made in 1941.

3. i TJ. S. Indian Service. No measurements made in 1941.

4. UV S. Indian Service. Ho measurements made in 1941.

5. U. S. Indian Service. Ho measurements made in 1941.
10 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

3040

3038

3036

2930

2928

2926

2924

2922

2920

2918

. 2916

2920

2918

2916

2914

*

2797

2795

2793

2791

 2642 

2640 

2638 

2636

 P 

,g 10000

<H

'i 7500 

< f-> 

3 5000

5 2500

1939 1940

J F M A M J IJ AS ON D

.Well 433, Graham Co.. 

Depth 17 feet

Well 597, Graham Co. 

Depth 30 feet

X

Well 616, Graham Co. 

Depth 15 feet

.Well 282, Graham Co. 

Depth 25 feet

.Well 76, Graham Co. 

Depth 26 feet

1941

J F H A M J J A S 0 N D

Figure 2. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level fn observation wells 

in the Safford Valley, Graham County, Aria.
ARIZONA. 11

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

6. U. S. Indian Service. No measurements made in 1941.

7. II. S.- Indian Service. No measurements made In 1941.

8. U. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.1 feet 

above land surface and S,529.90 feet above mean sea level (reported in 

Water-supply Paper 911 as 100.00 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

14

28 

 31 

Feb. 21

Water

level

5.57 

a 5.98 

5.90 

b 5.83 

6.17 

5.74 

5.60

_ . Water ,Date level

Mar. 7

20 

27 

Apr. 8

b 5.39 

5.49 

b 3.72 

4.57 

5.14 

5.70

Date

Apr. 22

May 6 

27 

June 27 

July 10

Water 

level

6.14 

a . 6.16 

5.77 

6.42 

7.86 

8.33

Date

July 25 

Aug. 26 

Sept. 24 

Oct. 8 

31 

Dec. 1

Water 

level

8.49 

8.31 

8.76 

6.30 

7.04 

, 7.30

9. U. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.1 feet above 

land surface and 2,529.10 feet above mean sea level (reported in WaterSupply paper 911 as 99.20 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

7

14

28

-

31-

21

b

b

4.38

4.72

4.62

5.20

4.30

4.33

4.62

Mar.

Mar.

Apr.

7

20

27

8

b

b

4.24

4.59

3.31

3.61

4.40

5.01

Apr. 22

May 6

27

June 27

July 10

5.45

b 4.69

4.80

5.69

7.23

7.64

July 25

Aug. 26

Sept. 24

Orft'. 8

31

Bee. 1

7.52

7.21

7.84

4.93

6.10

 6.34

10. U. S. Indian Service.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

7

14

28

31

21

4.34

4.62

5.11

4.16

4.61

Mar.

Apr.

7

20

27

8

22

4.59

3.80

4.42

5.07

5.50

May

June

July

6

27

27

10

25

4.71

5.74

7.35

7.71

7.43

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

26

.24

8

1

7.07

7.81

2.60

3.62

'11. U. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.2 feet 

above land surface and 2,528.34 feet above mean sea level (reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 98.44 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7

14

28

31

b

i

ir

3.34

3.34

3.23

3.95

1.95

2.88

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

b

7

20

27

8

3.49

3.35

3.53

2.78

3.47

4.09

Apr. 22

May 6

27

June 27

July 10

4.47

b 3.39

3.64

4.72

6.31

6.64

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Dec.

25

26

24

8

31

1

6.23

5.90

6.64

3.19

4.90

5.08

12. U. S. Indian"Service. Measuring point, iop of pipe, 0.7 foot 

above land surface and 2,527.99 feet above mean sea,level (reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 97.09 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, in feet below measuring point,

Jan. 28

Mar. 27

Apr. 8

3.65

1.97

3.60

Apr. 22

May ' 27

June 27

4.06

4.40

6.05

July 10

25

Aug. 26

6.28

5,79

5.43

Sept. 24

Oct. 31

Dec. 1

6.17

4.69

4.77

Lowest water level in period between tape measurements. 

Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
12 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

13. TJ. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 2.5 feet 

above land surface and 2,534.27 feet above mean sea level (reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 104.37 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 28 

Mar. 27 

Apr. 8

Water 

level

9.89 

8.78 

9.43

Date

Apr. 22 

May 27 

June 27

Water 

level

9.94 

10.28 

11.90

Date

July 10 

25 

Aug. 26

Water 

level

12.26 

12.12 

11.90

Date

Sept. 24 

Oct. 30 

Dec. 1

Water 

level

12.54 

10.98 

11.06

14. U. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.35 feet 

above land surface and 2,533.-92 feet above mean sea level (reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 104.02 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

28

27

8

9.30

8.12

8.62

Apr.

May

June

22

27

27

9.03

9.36

10.80

July

Aug.

10

25

26

11.25

11.43

11.40

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

.24

30

1

11.87

10.35

10.41

16. tJ. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 2.0 feet 

above land surface and 2,603.36 feet above mean sea level (reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 101.50 feet above assumed datum).

Water level,in feet below measuring point, 1941

Apr. 8 

22

10.40 

11.20

May 

June

27 

27

11.78 

13.77

July 10 

25

14.19 

13.99

Aug. 

Sept

26 

.23

13.38 

14.05

17. U. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.8 feet 

above -land surface and 2,597.47 feet above mean sea level (reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 95.61 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Apr. 8 

22

5.77 

6.29

May 

June

27 

27

6.73 

8.56

July 10 

25

8.80 

8.20

Aug. 

Sept

26 

.23

7.63 

8.33

18. U. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.2 feet 

above land surface and 2,598.27 feet above mean aea level (reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 96.41 feet above assumed datum).

. Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

14

26

31

5.60

5.42

'a 5.40

6.13

a 4.31

4.73

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

7

20

8

a

a

5.72

4.98

5.90

4.53

4.47

6.40

Apr.

May

June

July

22

6

27

27

10

25

6.85

5.89

7.20

8.88

9.12

8.64

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

26

.24

8

31

1

8.12

8.86

6.15

7.64

7.86

19. U. S. Indian Service.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

8

14

28

31

21

4.24

4.56

5.00

4.15

4.82

Mar.

Aprr

May

7

20

8

22

6

4.81

3.47

5.25

5.75

4.91

May

June

July

27

27

10

25

6.01

7.62

7.98

7.81

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

.24

8

31

1

8.00

.78

1.62

2.38

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
ARIZONA 13

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

20. U. S. Indian Service. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.4 feet 

above land surface and 2,599.00 feet above mean sea level {reported In 

7/ater-Supply Paper 911 as 97.14 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

14

28 

51

Water 

level

6.12 

6.26 

a 6.17 

6.82 

5.91 

a 5.86

Date

Feb. 21 

Mar. 7 

20

Water 

level

6.48 

a 6.27 

6.55 

a 5.18 

5.25 

a 5.20

Date

Apr. 8 

22 

May 6 

27 

June 27 

July 10

Water 

level

6.78 

7.25 

6.60 

7.65 

9.11 

9.57

Date

July 25 

Aug. 26 

Sept. 24 

Oct. 8 

31 

Dec. 1

Water 

level

9.56 

 8.94 

9.46 

6.70 

8.09 

8.33

21. U. S. Indian Servlee. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.8 feet 

above land surface and 2,601.86 feet above Mean sea level (reported In 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as 100.00 feet above assumed datum).

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

14

28

31

8.86

9.06

a 9.04

9.47

8.83

a 8.72

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

7

20

8

22

9.15

a 8.87

9.17

8.08

9.36

9.84

May

June

July

6

27

27

10

25

9.28

10.17

11.62

12.00

11.95

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

26

.24

8

30

1

11.62

12.18

9.80

10.80

11.05

51. Bert Hinton. SEf- NWj- sec. 13, T. 4 S., R. 22 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

15.82 

15.78

Mar. 

Apr.

18 

18

14.81 

15.88

MayJuly

29 

25

16.01 

17.92

Sept 

Oct.

.27 

15

18.24 

- 16.42

52. Bert Hinton. SEj-NW-|- sec. 13, T. 4 S., R. 22 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

18.63 

15.14

Mar. 

May

18 

29

14.31 

17.30

June 

July

27 

25

b 19.83 

17.42

Sept 

Oct.

.27 

15

b 19.77 

15.90

54. Mrs. R. S. Knowles. SEj-SB|- see. 13, T. 4 S., R. 22 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

44.79 

44.26

May 

June

29 

27

42.58 

4.2.86

July 

Sept.

25 

24

43.63 

44.43

Oct. 15 45.05

56. 24, T. 4 S., R. 22 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

47.45 

- 47.91

Mar. 

Apr.

18 

18

46.11 

45.22

May 

June

29 

27

43.74 

44.03

 July 

Sept

-25 

.24

44.41 

45.14

59. Pat Hinton. SV1%SE| sec. 35, T. 4 S., R. 22 E. s/ater levels, In 

feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 3, 29.36; Feb. 6, 28.67. 

Measurements discontinued. See well 60 for further measurements In this 

vicinity.

60. Pat Hinton. SEjSEj see. 35, T. 4 S., R. 22 E., 100 yards east 

of well 59, 0.5 mile west of Goodwln Wash Road, 4.1 miles southwest of 

Geronimo. Used drilled stock well, ditmeter 6 Inches, depth 75 feet. 

Measuring point, red arrow at top north side of easing, 2.0 feet above land 

surface and 2,861.54 feet above mean sea level. Equipped with windmill.

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements, 

b Well 51 nearby, pumping.

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ARIZONA 15

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

76. E. V. Black. NEjNWj- sec. 18, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Hater level, in feet below-measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. Z 

8 

9 

14 

. 28 

v 31-

Y/ater 

level

22.56 

22.30 

22.29 

22.15 

21.93 

21.87

Date

Feb. 21 

Mar. 7 

20 

Apr. 8 

22 

May 6

Water 

level

21.34 

21.05 

20.76 

20.76 

20.88 

20.64

Date

May 29 

June 27 

July 11 

25 

Aug". 26 

Sept. 17

Water 

level

20.28 

21.71 

22.60 

22.57 

22.99 

23.21

Date

Sept. 23 

Oct. 8 

31 , 

Nov. 13 

Dec. 1 

16

Water 

level

23.14 

22.06 

22.02 

22.50 

21.92 

, 21.72

77. E. II. Claridge. NW|SW£ sec. 18, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

39.85 

38.98

Apr. 

May

18 

29

37.08 

36.39

June 

July

27 

25

36.63 

37.55

Sept 

Oct.

.23 

15

, 38.70 

38.38

79. Pay Rabb. BE|SEi sec. 18, T. 43., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 9

24

Feb. 21

Mar. 7

23.25

23.42

a 22.92

E2.94

22.75

20

Apr. 8

22

a 22.01

22.50

22.60

22.80

b 22.84

May 6

29

June 27

July 11

25

22.31

21.59

22.96

23.90

24.23

Sept. 23

Oct. 8

31

Dec. 1

16

24.32

23.30

2,4.02

23.60

23.30

80. Pay Rabb. HW|SW| sec. 17, T. 43., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

14.52 

14.62

Apr. 

May

18 

29

14.74 

14.39

June 

July

27 

25

15.72 

16.10

Sept 

Oct.

.24 

15

16.25 

15.23

81. Mrs. J. B. Blessing. NWjNEi sec. 19, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1P41

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

9

6IB29. 6329.07

28.31

Apr.

May

18

29

27.92

27.31

June

July

27

25

28.48

29.61

Sept

Oct.

.24

15

30.28

29.63

88. W. P. Bolinger. NWjNEf sec. 27, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

5

13.04 

12.61

Apr. 

May

17 

27

12.20 

12.88

June 

Aug.

23 

1

14.17 

17.58

Sept .24 15.54

90. Church of Latter Day Saints. NEjlffii sec. 29, T. 43., R. 

Tfater level, in feet oelow measuring point, 1941

91. Ben Hontierth. NW£SE| sec. 29, T. 4 S.,^R. 23 E. 

Water Level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

92. Wendell Montierth. SE^NE^ sec. 35, T. 5 S., R. 23 E. 

Water Level> in feet below measuring point, 1941

25 E.

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

23.49 

23.21

Mar. 

May

18 

29

22.88 

22.33

June 

July

30 

25

22.22 

22.89

Sept 

Oct.

.27 

15

25.05 

22.70

Jan. 

Feb..

9 

6

49.17 

49.38

Mar. 

May

18 

29

' 46.00 

47.85

June 

Aug.

30 

1

47.47 

48.11

Sept. 

Oct.,

27 

15

48.38 

48.55

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

59.25 

58.90

Mar.

Apr.

18 

18

58.47 

58.70

May 

June

29 

30

57,92 

57; 89

Sept .27 50.27

Highest water level in period between tape measurements. 

Lowest water level in period between tape measurements.
16 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

93. Graham County. NEj-SE|- sec. 27, T. 4s., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below Measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

13 

28 

31

Feb. 21

Water 

level

11.17 

11.39 

- 11.69 

11.12 

a 10.94 

10.97

Date

Mar. 7

22 

Apr. 8 

22

V/ater 

level

10.80 

10.21 

10.60 

11.10 

b 11.18

Date

May 6 

27 

June 23 

July 7 

25

V/ater 

leyel

10.94 

11.63 

13.27 

13.59 

14.11

Date

Aug. 25 

Sept. 24 

Oct. 7 

30 

Dec. 1

V/ater 

level

13.76 

14.17 

11.93 

12.18 

12.58

94. Graham County. MKj-SEj- sec. 27, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

8

13

28

31

21

6.67

6.80

7.08

5.51

6.22

Mar.

Apr.

May

7

22

8

22

6

6.15

5.80

6.15

6.68

6.14

May

June

July

Aug.

27

23

7

25

26

7.11

8.79

9.13

9.28

8.96

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

.24

6

30

1

9.52

6.52

7.60

8.01

95. Graham County. SEjSBi- sec. 27, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Vfater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

13

28

31

Feb. 21

7.80

7.74

8.50

a 5.98

6.39

7.47

Mar.

Apr.

May

7

22

8

22

6

7.55

6.50

7.81

8.29

7.15

May 27

 June 23

July 7

25

8.70

10.49

10.71

10.24

a 9.47

Aug. 66

Sept. 24

Oct. 6

30

Dec. 1

9.77

10.50

7.00

8.78

9.13

96. Graham County. Sli&SWfc sec. 26, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

14

28

31

2.56

1.92

3.07

1.22

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

7

22

8

2.11

2.36

1.46

2.68

Apr.

May

June

22

6

27-

23

3.30

2.16

3.65

5.24'

July

Aug.

Sept.

7

25

26

24

5.49

5.06

4.65

5.32

97. Graham County. SWj-SWf sec. 26, T. 4 S., R. 

discontinued after well was filled in August 1941.

23 E. Measurements

YJater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

14

28

31

21

7

' 2.97

2.88

3.73

2.15

2.85

3.00

Mar.

Apr.

May

22

8

22

6

27

2

3

3

2

3

.20

.16 '

.71

.56

.71

June

July

July

23

7

10

11

12

5.13

5.45

5.50

5.53

5.55

July 13

14

15

16

25

5.57

5.59

5.62

5.63

5.44

98. Graham County. NWjMWfc sec. 35, T. 48., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

14

28

31

2.53

2.38

a 2.36

' 2.99

a 1.06

1.79

a 1.76

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

7

22

8

22

2.29

a 1.97

2.45

1.68

2.60

3.10

May

June

July

6

27

23

7

25

a 1.56

1.96

2.97

4.34

4.76

4.50

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Dec.

25

26

24

7

30

1

a 4.20

4,30

4.93

2.05

3.50

3.54

Highest water level in period between tape measurements. 

Lowest water level in period between tape measurements.
ARIZONA 17

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

99. Graham County. NWj-NWj- sec. 35, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Water leve*!, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

14 

28 

31 

Feb. 21

Water 

level

0.21 

.07 

.70 

(a) 

.11

Date

Mar. 7 

22 

Apr. 8 

22 

May 6

Water 

level

0.19 

(a) 

.22 

.64 

(a)

Date

May 27 

June 23 

July 7 

25 

Aug. 26

Water 

level

0.33 

1.40 

1.94 

1.51 

1.88

Date

Sept. 24 

Oct. 7 

30 

Dec. 1

Water 

level

2.40 

(a) 

.25 

1.0.6

C. K. Biggins. NEjHEi sec. 34, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

9

14

28

31

10.70

10.78

10.77

11.09

10.52

Feb'.

Mar.

Apr.

21

7

22

8

22

10.45

10.38

9.79

10.24

10.58

May

June

July

g

27

23

7

25

9.65

9.97

10.74

11.44

11.66

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

26

.24

7

31

1

11.91

12.35

10.06

11.38

10.76

101. D. C. Kempton. NE^OT^ sec. 34, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

19.89 

18.92

Apr. 

May

18 

29

19.37 

19.22

June 

Aug.

30 

1

20.10 

(b)

Sept 

Oct.

.27 

15

(b) 

(b)

105. Edward MoEuen. SW^SWj sec. 35, T. 4 S., R. 23 E. (erroneously 

published in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SBfSKj sec. 35).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 6 

May 29

Water 

level

47.57 

44.30

Date

June 23 

Aug. 1

Water 

level

44.75 

48.29

Date

Sept. 27

Water 

- level

48.58

106. L. L. Morrlson. SW|SW| sec. 35, T. 48., R. 23 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 9 

25 

Mar. 18

Water 

level

44.16 

44.11 

41.00

Date

Apr. 18 

May 29

Water 

level

43.67 

41.12

Date

June 23 

Aug. 1

Water 

level

42.00 

44.65

Date

Sept. 24 

Oct. 15

Water 

level

44.70 

44.20

107. Port McEuen. SBj-SWl sec. 35, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

9

24

21

46.27

c 45.94

46.51

c 45.91

45.94

c 45.02

Mar.

Apr.

7

22

8

22

45.55

c 42.17

43.83

45.33

c 44.02

45.98

May

- June

July

6

29

23

11

45.78

42.54

c 41.22

43,95

45.66

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

1

.24

7

30

1

46.79

46.58

46.25

46.75

42.60

108. W. 0. Tyler. SEj-SBj- sec. 35, T. 4 S., R. 23 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Apr.

feet

9

17

18.58 

18.64

 May 29 

June 23

126. YL Ranch. SEjMEi 

below measuring point^

17. 

18.

sec.

1941:

93 

55

Aug. 

Sept.

24, T. 5 

Apr. 10,

1 

27

S.. R 

5.96

19.74 

19.16

Oct.

. 21 E. Water

15

level

18.77

, in

a Well flowing.

b Dry.

o Highest water level in period between tape measurements;
18 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

129. Hlnton Rancli. SV^lIEj sec. 27, T. 5 S., R. 21 E. No 

measurements made in 1941.

132. Hlnton. SEj-SWj sec, 35, T. 4 S., R. 21 E. Water levels, In 

feet below measuring point, 1941; Feb. 26, 7.C2; Apr. 24, 5.29; June 1, 

8.33.

143. R. S. Snedlgar. NV&SVJ£ sec. 25, T. 5 S., R. 22 E. Water levels, 

In feet below measuring point, "1941: Feb. 26, 9.30; Apr. 24, 9.28; 

June 1, 13.88.

156. Roy Layton. SWjSEj- sec. 1, T. 5 S., R. 23 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar.

9.

18

Water 

level

11.13 

10.45

Date

Apr. 

Hay

17 

29

Water 

level

10.37 

9.37

Date

June 

Aug.

23

1

Water 

level

10.62 

10.80

Date

Aug. 

Oct.

26 

15

Water 

level

11.54 

10.56

158. W. C. Rhodes. NEfSW^ sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 23 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

6

49.20 

48.77

Mar. 

May

18 

29

48.31 

47.39

June 

Aug.

27

1

46.65

47.50

Sept 

Oct.

.26

15

47.07 

46.86

160. W. 0. Tyler. HE^-NEj- sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 23 E. (erroneously 

reported In Water-Supply Paper 911 as SVVjSEj sec. 1).

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

9

5

18

30.58

30,46

29.79

Apr.

May

17

29

29.87

28.31

June

Aug.

23

1

28.72

30.58

Sept

Oct.

.27

15

30.55

29.37

164. Don Steels. NWjNW| sec. 11, T. 5 S., R. 23 E. (erroneously 

reported In Water-Supply Paper 911 as SWiS'.V^ sec. 2).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

9

6

18

66.50

66.47

66.49

Apr.

May

"17

29

66.24

65.49

"June

Aug.

30

1

~65.I9~

65.03

Sept

Oct.

.26

15

64.68

64.60

166. 0. D. Hall. SEJSWi sec. is, T. 5 S., R. 23 E. '(reported in 

Water-supply Paper 911 as owner unknown, and erroneously In lIWf-SW|- sec. 12),

Water level. In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

9 

6

21.23 

20.92

Apr. 

May

17 

29

20.10 

19.32

July. 

Aug.

1

1

19.68 

20.15

Sept 

Oct.

.26

IS

20.05 

17100

194.' Virgil McEuen. SEfNEf sec. 18, T. 5 S., R. 24 B. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

19

21.93

21.35

20.58

Apr.

May

17

27

20.08

20.19

June

July

25

25

21.03

21.62

Sept.

Oct.

87

16

21.49

21.00

195. Fay Rabb. SV/jNEi sec. 19, T. 5 S., R. 23 E. 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SEjNWj sec. 19).

(erroneously

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

6

16.35 

16.04

Mar. 

Apr.

18 

17

15.24 

20.41

May 

July

29

1

15.13 

16.35

Aug. 

Sept

1 

.25

16.64 

16.68

200. J. R. Thatcher. SE^SV/i sec. 20, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Y/ater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

19

(a)

20.18

19.93

Apr.

May

17

27

19.70

18.30

June

July

25

31

17.60

17.86

Sept

Oct.

.27

16

18.10

18.37

a Dry.
ARIZOHA 19

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

S02. ^A. D. Kelson. SWjSWf sec. 21, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. Measuring 

point, top of plank cover, at land surface, and 2,763.14 feet above mean 

sea level. (Published in Water-Supply Paper 911 as measuring point, top 

of casing south side, and 2,763.01 feet above mean sea level.

Date

Jan. 8 

May 27

Water level, in feet below

Water

level

39.17 

38.36

Date

June 25 

July 31

measuring

Water 

level ,

37.80 

.37.18

point, 1941

Date

Sept, 27 

Dot. 16

Water 

level

36.60 

36.25

205. W. B. Marshall. NWjHWi sec. 28, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

5

Water 

level

29.40 

29.47

Date

Apr. 

May

17 

27

Water 

level

29.00 

28.45

Date

June 

July

25

31

Water 

level

27.29 

26.91

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.27 

16

Water

level

26.05 

26.20

206. J. D. Colvin. SE^HBj sec. 29, T. 5 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

Feb. 5

Mar. 19

24.95

24.96

24.86

Apr.

May

17

27

24.59

24.72

June 25

July 31

22.08

21.34

Sept. 27

Oct. 16

21.20

21.55

207. Lamar Kempton. SE^SV 

published in Water-Supply Paper

£ seo. 29, T. 53., R. 24 E. (erroneously 

§11 as SEtSW$- see. 24, T. 5 S., R. 24 E).

Water level, in feet, with reference to measuring point,. 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

19

+0.07

+ .15

+ .72

Apr-. May- 17

27

+2.32

+1.14

June

July

25

28

+0.79

4-. 50

Sept

Oct.

.27

16

-0.39

+,.70

208. L. W. Parrington. SW£SEj seo. 30, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

5

22.72 

22.58

Apr. 

May

17 

29

22.18 

22.25

July 

Aug.

1 

1

23.37 

23.66

Sept 

Oct.

.26

15

23.50 

22.44

210. Boyd Hawkins. SWiNEf sec. 31, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. Measuring 

point, red arrow, top of casing on northwest side, 1.15 feet above land 

surface and 2,763/99 feet above mean sea level. (Reported in Water-Supply 

Paper 911 as measuring j>oint, bottom of hole at south side of pump, 2.6 

feet above land surface'and 2,765.44 feet above mean sea level).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8

6

32.64 

32.48

Apr. 

May

17 

29

32.17 

32.30

July 

Aug.

1 

1

33.12

33.57

Sept

Oct.

.26 

15

33.35

32.90

211. Producers Ginning Co. _ NW|NEj- sec. 31, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring poin*, 1941

Jan. 3

8

13

27

31

22.45

23.08

23.22

23.40

22.68

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

7

22

9

22

22.80

22.56

21 .'91

22.62

22.77

May

June

July

6

27

18

25

10

22.10

22.95

23.89

24.00

24.33

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

24

25

.23

31

24.12

23.67

24.15

23.61
20 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

212. Graham County. NW|-KE£ sec. 31, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

8 

13 

27 

31 

Feb. 21

Water 

level

19.24 

19.87 

20.03 

20.21 

19.48 

19.62

Date

Mar. 7

22 

Apr. 9 

22 

May 6

Water 

level

19.37 

18.71 

19.44 

19.59 

18.90

Date

May 27 

June 18 

25 

July 10 

24

Water 

level

19.75 

20.64 

20.84 

21.16 

20.95

Date

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 7 

30 

Dec. 1

Water 

level

20.48 

20.96 

19.28 

a 21.36 

a 20.60

213. Graham County. NE^-NEj- sec. 31, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3

8

13

27

31

18.18

b 18.15

19.12

19.30

b 19.06

19.57

18.62

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

7

22

9

22

b 18.55

18.91

b 18.44

18.65

17.93

18.83

18.99

4

May

June

July

6

27

18

22

10

b 18.03

18.21

19.25

20.21

20.47

20.77

July

Aug.

Sept.

06t.

Dec,

24

25

23

7

30

1

20.42

19.88

20.45

18.57

19.89

20.10

214. Graham County. NE^NE|- sec. 31, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3

8

13

27

31

10.59

11.97

12.04

12.45

b 10.89

11.24

Feb. 21

Mar. 7

22

Apr. 9

22

11.72

b 11.11

11.44

10.72

11.78

11.94

May 6

27

June 18

25

July 10

b 10.65

11.11

12.30

13.43

13.68

13.95

July 24

Aug. 25

Sept. 23

Oct. 7

31

Dec. 1

13.43

12.82

13.46

11.44

12.73

13.60

215. Graham County. NE|-NE|- aec. 31, T. 5 S., 

discontinued after well was filled in August 1941.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

R. 24 E. Measurements

Jan. 3

8

13

27

0.93

2.35

2.75

3.52

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

31

21

7

9

3.56

S.96

4.05

2.05

Apr.

May

22

6,

27

2.40

3.65

4.17

June

July

18

25

10

5.24

5,59

6.31

216.' Graham County. NWjNWj. sec. 32, T. 5 S. , R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point! 1941

Jan. 8

13

27

5.77

b 5.27

5.92

b 5.70

c 6.51

6.44

b 5.02

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

31

21

7

22

9

22

5.26

5.75

b 5.15

5.51

4.64

5.69

5.86

May

June

July

6

27

18

25

10

b '4.76

5.27

6,37

7.53

7.86

8.10

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

24

25

.23

7

30

1

7.64

6.88

7.56

5.19

7.W

7.30

217. Graham County. NWiHWj aec. 32, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

8

13

27

31

21

2.76

3.08

3.57

2.74

2.99

Mar.

Apr.

May

7

22

9

22

6

2.80

1.89

2.59

2.83

2.50

May

June

July

27

18

25

10

24

3.35

4.37

4.74

5.07

4.67

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

25

.23

7

30

1

4.03

4.62

2.25

4.02

4.35

a Well 211, 100 yards east, pumping.

b Highest water level in period between tape measurements.

c Lowest water level in period between tape measurements.
ARIZONA 21

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

218. Oraham County. NWj-BWi sec. 32, T. 5 S. , R. 24 E. 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as NEjNW£ sec. 32).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

(erroneously

Date

Jan. 8 

13 

27 

31

Water 

level

3.12 

3.40 

3.86 

3.40 

a 3.33

Date

Feb. 21

Mar. 7 

22 

Apr. 9

Water

level

3.40 

a 3.20 

3.24 

2.40 

2.56

Date

Apr. 22 

May 6 

27 

June 18 

25

Water 

level

2.82 

2.74 

3.26 

4.20 

4.40

Date

July 10 

24 

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 9

Water 

level

4.90 

4.61 

4.17 

4.76 

2.72

219. H. C. Kempton. HEjME| sec. 32, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level,' in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

19

11.48

10.73

10.23

Apr.

May

17

27

8.28

9.46

June

July

25

31

8.84

9.65

Sept

Oct.

.27

16

10.76

10,30

220. Lionel Hancock. SW^-NWj- sec. 33, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

e

5

19

16.44

16.53

16.28

Apr.

May

17

27

14.91

13.29

June

July

25

31

14.14

14.43

Sept

Oct.

.27

16

15.26

15.85

222. Dave Hawkins. MEjNWj- sec. 33, T. 5 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jaji.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

19

32

30

29

.15

.04

.36

Apr.

May

17

27

28.70

27.58

June. 25

July 28

26.88

26.02

Sept

Oct.

.27

16

26.00

25.81

223. E. E. Hancock. NEjSHj- sec. 33, T. 5 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

19

28.67

28.46

28.28

Apr.

May

June

17

27

25

27.93

27.91

27.90

July

Sept.

28

27

27.83

28.18

Oct. 16

31

27.96

28.56

262. J. Hancock. HBj-SWj sec. 2, T. 6 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

5

17.56 

17.55.

Mar. 

Apr.

14 

17

17.43 

16.85

May 

June

27 

25

16.70 

17.47

July 

Sept.

28

27

17.95 

18.27

264. J. Hancock. SEjNWijf sec. 3, T. 63., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

14

5.14

5.24

5*08

Apr.

May

17

27

4.46

4.63

June

July

25

28

. 5.26

5.68

Sept.

Oct.

27

16

6.08

5.60

267. Ufa. Carpenter. HEj-HEj- sec. 4, T. 6 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

24

Feb. 27

22.99 

a 22,76 

22.QO 

22.19 

a 22.08

Mar. 14

28

Apr. 14

22.20 

21.50

a 21.47 

21.71

Apr. 28

May 27 

June 25

21.76 

a 21.48 

21.75 

23.29

July 11 

28 

Sept. 26

a 23.21 

23.45 

24.20 

23.12

269. Frank Matthews. SWj-SEj sec. 4, T. 6 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

18

25.2.9

26.00

25.03

Apr.

May

16

26

26.93

25.53

*». .I,,.. >~,

June

July

4 1...I ...

30

28

«*» 4-

27.12

2&.79

Sept

Oct.

.26

15

> -

26.74

27.57
22 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, - Safford Valley Continued

270. Prank Matthews. SW^SS^ sec. 4, T. 6 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan.

Feb.

8 

5

Water 

level

23.72 

24.36

Date

Apr. 

May

16 

26

Water 

level

24.49 

23.94

Date

June 

July

30 

28

Water 

level

25.58 

1 25.16

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.26

15

Water 

level

25.23 

26.00

273. Eldon Palmer. SW^NE^ sec. 5, T. 6 S., R. 24 E. (Published in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as owned by M. J. Ferguson).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

5

42.28 

40.71

Mar.

Apr.

18 

16

41.12 

40.82

May 

June

29,

30

40.43 

41.11

Aug. 

Sept

1 

.26

41.80 

42.05

274. Dean. SEiSWj- sec. 10, T. 6 S., R. 24 E. Measuring point, red 

arrow at top of south side of casing, 0.7 foot above land surface and 

2,817.68 feet above ;nean sea level. (Published in Water-Supply Paper 911 

as measuring point, bottom of hole at north side of pump base, 1.9 feet 

above land surface and 2,818.88 feet above mean sea level).

Y/ater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

8 

5

49.62 

49.15

Apr. 

May

16 

26

48.37 

45.72

June

July

30 

28

45.95 

46.. 74

Sept 

Oct.

.26

16

47.26 

47.76

275. Lamar Bellman. SEj-NE£ sec. 10, T. 6 S., R. 24 E, 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

18

24.42

24.04

23.76

Apr.

May

16

26

22.60

21.44

June

July

30

28

21.87

22.32

Sept

Oct.

.26

10

22.86

23 .06

279. Howard McBride. SW£SW£ sec. 12, T. 6 S., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

8 

5

280. 

reported

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

5

7.43 

7.05

Mar. 18 

Apr. 16

6.18 

6.61

May 26 

June 30 -

Graham County. HEi-MEj sec. 12, T. 6 S 

in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SEj-HEj sec. 

Water level, in feet below measuring

13.07 

12.81

Mar. 14 

Apr. 17

12.64 

10.94

May 27 

June 25

6.18 

6.51

July 

Sept.

., R. 24 E.

12) 4

point, 1941

10.30 

10.92

July 

Sept.

28 

23

7.01 

7.08

(erroneously

30 

26

12.31 

12.94

282. Guy Anderson. SWf-BEj sec. 13, T. 6 S., R. 24 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

8

5

18

16

22.61

22.23

22.01

20.12

May

June

Jjay

26

18

30

28

19.76

18.97

19.00

18.98

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.'

25

17

23

7.

19.06

19.37

19.38

19.00

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

31

14

1

16

19.46

19.38

19.38

19.34

285. Guy Anderson. SEjSE|- sec. 13, T. 6 S., R. 24 E.

Yteter level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

18

32.16

31.63

30.62

Apr.

May

16

26

28.58

25.74

June

July

30

28

23.72

24.45

Sept

Oct.

.26

14

25.06

24.40

292. -Dick Bryce Estate. SEiSEj- sec. 14, T. 63., R. 24 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Pebj

Mar.

8

5

18

6.64

6.77

6.88

Apr.

May

16

26

7.37

5.38

June

July

30

28

5.60

5.19

Sept

Oct.

.26

14

5.75

5.05 1
ARIZOM 23

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued 

321. Continued.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

30 

22

Water 

level

7.06 

a 6.95 

7.32

Date

Mar. 

Apr.

28 

9 

14

Water 

level

7.09 

6.43 

5.60

Date

May 

June

26 

26

Water 

level

7.17 

8.64

Date

Oct.

Dec.

51 

1

Water 

level

8.32 

8.27

322. Bryce Bros. NE|NWj Sec. 18, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. (Reported in 

Water-supply Paper 911 as owner unknown).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

3

8

13

27

30

22

4.59

5.95

6.52

7.30

5.90

6.78

Mar.

Apr.

J14

20

28

9

14

6.91

7.26

5. -77

6.70

6.62

6.47

Apr.

May

June

July

28

29

5

26

26

10

' 6.05

5.98

6.27

7.67

9.24

9.64

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

24

25

.23

6

31

1

8.80

7.93

8.46

6.00

8.49

9.40

323. Graham County. NWjHE^ sec. 18, T. 6 S-, R. 25 E. 

~ Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3

8

13

27

30

5.00

6.59

6.77

a 6.51

7.60 .

a 5.96

5.99

Feb. 22

Mar. 7

14

21

28

6.99

a 6.58

7.27

7.54

a 5.99

6.13

7.05

Apr. 9

14

28

29

May 5

a 6.94

'7.04

a 6.95

6.98

6.22

6.19

6.71

May 26

July 24

Aug. 25

Sept. 23

Oct. 6

31

Dec. 1,

8.17

9.20

8.23

8'. 96

6.50

8.87

8.81

324. Graham County. SWjNE|- sec. 18, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1841

Jan; 3

8

13

27

-30

Feb. 22

2.85

3.84

3.92

a 3.90

4.35 ,

a 2.72

3.10

4.20'

Mar. 7

14

21

28

Apr . ,9

14

a 3.86

3.98

4.09

3.19

3.96

4.38

3.90

Apr. 28

29

May 5

26

June 26

3.28

3.05

3.84

a' 3.67

4.62

6.54

a 6.30

July 10

24

Aug. 25

Sept. 23

Oct. 6

31

Dec. 2

6.85

5.97

5.18

5.34

4.20

5.66

5.90

325. Graham County. S9l%NBi sec. 18, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

3

8

13

27

30

22

3.80

4.54

4.73

5.05

4.29

5.12

 Mar.

Apr.

7

14

21

28

9

14

4.76

4.80

3.85

4.34

4.74

4.26

"Apr.

May

June

July

28

29

5

26

26

10

4.07

3.27

4.25

4.80

6.77

7.21

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

24

25

.23

8

31

2

, 6.42

5.67

5.70

3.75

5.98

6.34

326. j&raham County. SWj-NE^ sec. 18, T. 63., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3

8

13

27

30

Feb. 22

4.55

4.89

5.12

a 5.11

5.37

5.15

a 4.77

5.54

Mar. 7

X4

21

28

Apr. 9

14

a 5.08

5.17

5.13

a 4.15

4.17

4.08

4.47

4.03

Apr. 28

29

May 5

26

June 26

4.18

5.24

b 4.18

4.01

a 3.92

4.24

5.84

July 10

24

Augi 25

S«pt.23

Oct. 7

31

Dec. 2

6.78

3.12

5.31

5.26

4.74

5.37

6.08

Higheat water level in period between tape measurements! 

Lowest water level in period between tape measurements.
24 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

298. 'Joe Rogers. NE^NWj sec. 25, T. 68., R. 24 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

Feb. 5 

Mar. 18

Water 

level

16.75 

16.92 

16.85

Date

Apr. 16 

^May 26

Water 

level

13.50 

12.00

Date

June 30 

July 28

Water 

level

10.98 

11.42

Date

Sept. 26 

Oct. 14

Water 

level

13.34 

13.70

313. Jack Bryce. NWjNEj- sec. 7, Jf. 6. S., R. 25 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8

5

60.37 

59.77

Mar.

Apr.

14 

17.

' 59.44 

58.91

May 

June

27 

25

57.38 

56.63

July 

Sept.

31 

26

57.13 

57.78

315. Dick Bryce Estate. NWj-SEj sec. 7, T. 63., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

8 

5

29.22 

28.86

Mar. 

May

14 

27

28.66 

28.79

June 

July

25 

30

20.60 

28.08

Sept 

Oct.

.26

16

28.54 

27.80

317. Vta. Wanslee. NVJiSWj sec. 16, T 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as Ufa. Walmsley).

Water level, in feet below measuring point

63., R. 25 E. ( Reported in

1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8

5

17

20.12

19.87

19.70

Apr.

May

17

26

17.68

17.20

June

July

26

31

16.47

18.38 :

Sept

Oct.

.26

16

19.40

17.46

318. Vance Marshall. NEjMBfc sec. 17, T. 6 S., R. 25 E., on west 

side of county road, 0.4 mile south from Graham Canal, 2 miles southeast 

from Bryce. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 

unknown. Measuring point, top of casing, 1.5 feet above land surface. 

Equipped with turbine pump.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date

Feb. 17, 1940 

Mar. 22 

Apr. 29

Water 

level

22.05 

17.46 

17.35

Date

May 27,1940 

June 26,1941

Water 

level

19.15 

16.96

Date

July 31, 1941 

Sept. 26

Water 

level

18.18 

20.00

319. Vance Marshall. SEiNEj sec. 17, T. 63., R. 25 E. Measurements 

discontinued after Apr. 17, 1941. See well 318 for further measurements 

in this area. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 8, 

19.68; Feb. 5, 19.27; Mar. 17, 19.01; Apr. 17, 17.60.

320. Vance Marshall. SE£SE£ sec. 17, T. 63., H. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

Feb. 5 

Mar. 17

Water 

level

12.30 

12.56 

11.90

Date

Api*. 17 

May 26

Water 

level

11.89 

11.47

'Date

June 26 

July 31

Water

level

12.74 

13.53

Date

Sept. 26 

Oct. 15

Water 

level

13.86 

13.50

321.

Jan. 3 5.38 

S 6.50 

13 6.99 

a 6.97 

27 7.59

a 7. IS 

Mar. 7 7.36 

14 7.59 

a 6.31 

21 6.51

Apr. 28 6.48

' 29 6.40 

b 6.48 

May 5 6.00 

6 6.21

July 10 

24 

Aug, 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 6

9.05 

8.77 

8.32 

8.54 

5.33

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements, 

b Lowest water level in period between tape measurements.
ARIZONA

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued.

328. Dodge-Nevada Canal Co. HEfSWj sec. 18, T. 6 S., R. 25 E, 

(Erroneously reported In Water-Supply Paper 911 as SEf-SWj- sec. 18.)

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 1 

6 

8 

13 

27

Water 

level

6.10 

6.06 

5.97 

6.13 

6.21

Date

Jan. 30 

Feb. 22 

Mar. 21 

28 

Apr. 14

Water 

level

6.10 

 6.29 

5.14 

4.30 

3.26

Date

Apr. 28 

May 5 

26 

July 23 

Aug. 25

Water 

level

3.18 

3.34 

3.80 

4.47 

4.65

Date

Sept. 23 

Oct. 7 

31 

Dec. 2

Water 

level

4.48 

4.49 

4.64 

5.27

329. Art Lines. SW^SW^ sec. 18, T. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8

Feb. 5

Mar. 18

19.80

20*86

19.35

Apr.

May

16

26

17.10

15.74

June 30

July 28

15.31

16.22

Sept. 26

Oct. 14

16.22

16.97

/

330. W. W. Crocketfc. NEfNWj sec. 19, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point', 1941

Jan. 6

Feb. 5

Mar. 18

18.65

19.00

17.26

Apr.

May

16

26

14.13

13.93

June 25

July 30

-14.46

15.76

Sept. 26

Oct. 15

15.90

15.02

335. E. B. McBride. NWjSWj sec. 20, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

6

4

15.09 

15.11

Apr. 

May

16 

26

12.56 

12.29

June 

July

30 

30

12.65 

13.87

Sept 

Oct.

.26 

14

14.50 

14.30

342. Ed Howard. SW|SW£ sec. 23, T. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

4

17

23.84

23i62

23.22

Apr.

May

17

31

21

21

.29

.43

June

July

26

30

23.03

25.7,2

Sept. 26

Oct. 14

-

24.84

24.00

344. J. M. Talley. NW|-SWj- sec. 26, T. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

7 4' 22.30 

21.84

Mar. 

May

17 

31

18.37 

19.06

June 

July

26

30

20.22 

20.60

Sept 

Oct.

.26

14

21.88 

21.20

346. Graham County. SEjKB| sec.-27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring' point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

6

14

27

30

20

, ,4.07

4.51

4.89

4.13

a 4.09

4.46

a 4.28

Mar.

Apr.

6

21

7

21

4.38

a 3.55

3.68

a 5.63

3.68

1.79

May

June

July

5

28

24

10

16

3.70

a 3.67

4.41

5.45

5.94'

6.52

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Dec.

25

25

23

7

31

2

6.16

6.15

6.72

4.60

5.90

6.15

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
26 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued 

547. Graham County. SE^NEj- sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 6 

14 

27 

50 

Feb. 20

Water 

level

5.07 

5.58 

6.21 

4.95 

5.75

Date

Mar. 6 

21 

Apr. 7 

21

May 5

Water 

level

5.66 

4,88 

5.70 

5.20

5.51

Date

May 28 

June 24 

July. 10 

16 

25

Water 

level

6.42 

7.70 

8.05 

8.29 

7.70

Date

Aug. 25 

Sept. 25 

Oct. 7 

31 

Dec. 2

Water 

level

7.58 

8.41 

5.93 

7.34 

7.51

348. Graham County. SE^-KBj see. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. (Erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as NEjSE^ sec. 27). Measurements discontinued October 1941 as well was destroyed by flood in Gila River.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 6

JL4

27

30

5.27

5.26

6.30

a 3.82

4.34

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

20

6

20

7

21

5.70

5.68

5.20

6.31

6.27

May

June

July

5

28

24

10

a 4.77

5.70

7.18

8.61

8.79

July

Aug.

Sept

16

25

25

.23

8.89

7.79

7.79

8.68

349. Graham County. NEjSE^ sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

13

27

30

20

6

2.89

5.19

5.87

1.85

3.54

5.28

Mar.

Apr.

14

20

28

7

14

5.66

5.88

5.80

4.15

4.40

Apr.

May

21

28

5

28

4.58

5.23

a 2.99

3.55

5.08

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

24

23

31

28

23

6.40

5.73

6.51

5.53

6.41

550. Graham County. NE^SEj sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

13

27

50

20

6

14

3.03

3.50

4.05

^-21

3.52

3.44

5.75

Mar.

Apr.

May

20

28

7

14

21

28

5

2.98

3.56

4.03

4.29

4.59

3.33

3.58

May

June

July

28

18

24

1

10

16

25

5.01

6.05

6.18

6.27

6.61

6.74

5.88

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.*

Dec.

31

25

23

9

31

2

6.48

5.58

6.30

4.8S

5.04

6.08

551. Graham County. SEjSEj- sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. (Erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as NEfSEj sec. 27.) Measurements discontinued after July 16, 1941, as well was destroyed.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 4

6

8

13

27

29

2.87

3.07

3.50

3.98

4.30

2.04

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

30

20

614

21

28

2.25

3.77

3.70

4.11

3.03

3.24

Apr.

,May

7

14

21

28

29

5

3.51

3.80

4.02

4.15

5.06

3.74

May

June

July

28

18

24

1

16

5.14

6.17

6.35

6. ,53

00

a Highest water"level in period between tape measusewents. 

b Dry.
ARIZONA 27

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

352. Graham County. SE^-SEj- sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 6

9

13

27

29

30

Feb. 20

Water 

level

3.62

4.10

3.88

a 3.66

4.54

a 2.24

a. 32

2.78

4.04

Date

-Mar. 6

14

20

28

Apr. 7

14

21

28

Water 

level

a 3.93

3.94

4.21

3.47

3.80

4.40

4.74

5.02

3.82

Date

Apr. 29

May 5

28

June 18

24

July 1

10

Water

level

3.66

a 3.39

4.00

5.42

6.37

6.53

6.79

7.22

Date

July 16

23

31

Aug/25

Sept. 23

Oct. 9

31

Dec. 2

Water 

level

7.32

6.48

7.02

6-. 27

6.83

5.26

6.48

_ 6.50

353. Graham County. SE^SEj sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. Measurements 

discontinued after July 16, 1941, as casing was pulled.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 4

6 _

13

27

29

30

2.10

3.14

3.18

3.56

.74

1.64

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

20

6

14

21

28

7

3.07

2.88

3.27

1.81

2.18

2.62

Apr.

.

Mi- 7

14

21

28

29

5

2.90

3.17

3.26

2.91

2.68

May

June

July

28

18

24

1

16

3.95

4.92

5.10

5.26

5.71

354. 

reported in

Bed Daley. SE^SE^ sec. 27, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. (Erroneously 

i Water-Supply Paper 911 as SW|-SEi sec. 27).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

 6 

4

7.42 

7.15

Mar. 

Apr.

14 

16

7.09 

6.30

Hay

June

26 

28

6.29 

8.87

July 

Sept

30 

.26

9.23

8.81

356. W. T. Watson. SV,'ANW£ sec. 27, T.. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

.Mar.

6

4

14

9.49

9.35

9,35

Apr.

May

16

26

7.60

8.85

June

July

28

30

9.39

10.71

Sept

Oct.

.26

14

10.94

9.24

366. Charles M. Seals. MWj-SE| sec. 30, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

5

18

20.55

19.99

80.13

Apr.

May

16

26

19.32

17.15

June

July

30

30

17.14

17.95

Sept

Oct.

.26

14

17.66

17,38

368. G. Chavee. NWf-NWf- sec. 30, T. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point; 1941

Jan. 6

Feb. 5

Mar. 18

46.91

46.52

46.00

Apr.

May

16

26

44.64

41.34

June 30

July 30

39.70

39,89

Sept. 26

Oct. 14

40.2$

39.45

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
28 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

372. George Layton. NEjSEj sec. 32 T. 6 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 6 

Feb. 4 

Mar. 14

Water 

level

38.14 

38.22 

38.49

Date

Apr. 16 

May 26

Water 

level

37.57 

36.35

Date

June 28 

July 30

Water 

level

35.31 

35.93

Date

Sept. 26 

Oct. 14

Yifater 

level

35.13 

34.75

379. anlthville Canal Co. SEjNE^- sec. 34, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

(erroneously reported In Water-supply Paper 911 as swJ-NEf sec. 32). 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

Feb. 4

Water 

level

7.26 

7.00

Date

Mar. 14 

Apr. 16

Water 

level

6.75 

5.71

Date

May 26

Water 

level

5.17

380. anithville Canal Co. SE^NEi sec. 34, T. 6 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

13 

27 

30 

Feb. 20 

Mar. 6

Water 

level

4.89 

4.79 

4.87 

4.59 

4.53 

4.42

Date

Mar. 14 

21 

28

Apr. 7 

14

Water 

level

4.38 

3.91 

3.80 

3.30 

2.56

Date

Apr. 21 

28 

May 5 

28 

July 23

Water 

level

3.98 

3.70 

3.49 

3.56 

8.47

Date

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 7 

31 

Dec. 2

Water 

level

5.92 

5.66 

4.59 

4.68 

5.05

429. Graham County. SEjNE|- sec. 35, T. 6 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 6

14

27

30

Feb. 20

8.12

7.93

a 7.87

7.95

7.80

a 7.53

7.55

Mar. 6

20

Apr. 7

21

May 5

a 7.42

7.45

7.16

7.01

a 6.30

6.34

6.62

May 28

June 25

July 2

10

16

24

7.24

7.83

8.16

8.56

9.06

8.83

July 31

Aug. 25

Sept. 23

Oct. 6

30

Nov. 28

8.89

8.70

9.50

8.25

9.70

9.78

430. Graham County. SE£NE|- sec. 35, T. 6 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

6

14

27

30

20

3.80

4.00

a 3. OS

4.47

3.62

a 3.53

3.99

Mar.

Apr.

May

x

6

20

7

21

5

a 3.66

3.90

3.14

3.87

3.65

a 3.32

3.46

May

June

July

28

25

2

10

16

24

4.37

5.01

5.2l

5.53

5.83

5.10

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

31

25

.23

6

30

28

5.70

5.33

5.38

3.36

4.58

4.67

431. Jesse Tyler. NE^SEj- sec. 35, T. 6 S., R. 27 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as owned by Graham County). 

Water lev*Bl, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 6

14

27

30

Feb. 20

a 2.98

3.43

3.70

4.53

2.87

3.90

a 3.39

Mar. 6

20

Apr. \7\

21

3.82

a 2.52

2.93

4.10'

a 3.98

4.32

a 3.36

May 5

28

June 25

July 2

10

16

3.65

4.90

5.85

a 5.73

5.97

6.27

6.36

July 24

31

Aug. 25

Sept. 23

Oct. 24

.30

Nov. 28

5.76

6,21

5.57

6.00

4.38

4.84

4.92

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
ARIZONA 29

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

432. Roy Layton. SB£-SB£- sec - 35 » T. 6 S., R. 27 E. (Reported In 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as owner unknown.)

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

6 

13 

27 

30 

Feb. 20 

Mar. 6

Water

level

12.04 

11.68 

11.68 

11.68 

11.59 

11.24 

11.13

Date

Mar. 14 

20 

28 

Apr. 7 

14 

/ 21 

28

Water 

level

11.20 

10.68 

10.84 

11.01 

11.11 

11.21 

11.25

Date

May 5 

28 

June 25 

July 2 

IfD 

16 

24

Water 

level

11.05 

11.58 

12.39 

12.58 

12.89 

12.96 

12.92

Date

July 31 

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 6 

30 

JTov. 28

Water 

level

13.00 

12. 76 

13.17 

12.09 

13.40 

13.35

433. W. H. Bates. 3W£SW£ sec. 36, T. 6 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 4

Feb. 3

Mar-. 6

14

20

28

Apr. 7

15

17.81

17.11

16.68

16.70

16.41

16.40

16.49

16.59

Apr. 21

28

May 5

28

June 18

25

July 2

16.66

16.71

16.56

17.03

17.76

17.99

18.22

July 10

16

24

31

Aug. 21

25

Sept. 3

18.18

18.61

18.66

18.75

18.63

18.55

18.62

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.17

23

6

30

14

28

19

18.78

18.93

18.15

18.44

17.95

16.97

17.80

434. Abel Sanchez. SWjNWj sec. 36, T. 6 S., R. 27 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SEfNEj »ee. 35).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

7 

4

20.94 

20.77

Mar. 

Apr.

17 

.16

20.58 

19.05

May 

July

28 

28

20.24 

21.41

Sept 

Oct.

.25

10

21.94 

20.85

451. 3. A* Clontz. NW|SW|- sec, 31.- T. 6 S., R. 28 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SWfSW^ sec. 31).

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

4

17

23.52

22.60

22.00

Apr.

May

16

28

20.12

21.35

June

July

25

28

21.57

23.54

Sept

Oct.

.25

10

25.63

23.72

452. S. A. Clontz. SW|SWt sec. 31, T. 6 S., R. 28 E. Measuring 

point, top casing west side, 1.4 feet above land surface and 3,076.86 feet 

above mean sea level (reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as 3,077.03 feet 

above mean sea level).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

4

17

20.66

19.63

19.19

Apr.

May

16

28

17 .-84

18.86

June

July

25

28

18.97

20.82

Sept

Oct.

.25

10

20.90

19.09

454. Brown Canal Co. NEjNEj sec. 31, T. 6 S., R. 28 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

7 

4

19.22 

18.83

Mar. 

Apr.

17

16

ia«44

17.14

 May

June

28

25

19,08 

18.98

July 

Sept.

28 

25

20.47 

20.48

491. Jim Smith. NWjSWf see. 

feet below measuring point, 1941: 

6.43.

508.

17, T. 7 S., R. 

Feb. 21, 6.91;

24 E. Water levels, in 

Apr. 9, 6.35; June 1,

Graham County. KE^-HEj sec. 3, T. 7 S., R. 25 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

6

4

15.24 

14.84

Mar.

Apr.

14- 

16

14.63 

13.96

May 

June

26 

28

12.41 

13.09

July 

Sept

30 

.26

13.76 

13.60

533097 0-43-3
30 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAK PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

509. Bills Welker and Eldon Palmer. SE£SW£ sec. 3, T. VS., R. 25 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan.

Feb.

6

4

Water 

level

38.01 

38.04

_ . ^ Water ^a '-' level

Apr. 

May

16 

26

37.58 

36.10

Date

June 

July

26

30

Water 

level

35.25 

34.72

Date

Sept. 26

Water 

level

34.32

510. Ted Fergerson. NWjNW|- sec. 3, T. VS., R. 25 E. (erroneously 

reported In Water-supply Paper 911 as Ted Perguson).

Water level, 'In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

6

4

23.88 

23.94

Apr. 

May

16 

26

23.27 

21.83

June 

July

28 

30

21.37 

21.77

Sept 

Oct.

.26 

14

21.09 

20.96

516. Roy Layton. NE^HE^ sec. 10, T. 7 S., R. 25 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 6 

24 

Feb. 27

44.70 

44.53 

44.51

Mar. 12 

28 

Apr. 14

44.50 

44.44 

43.97

Apr. 28 

May 26 

June 25

43.30 

42.48 

41.72

July 11 

28 

Sept. 26

41.48 

41.49 

40.82

552. Graham Canal Co. SWiSE^ sec. 5, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. Water levels, 

In feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 7, 12.40: a/ 12.28; Jan. 24, 

12.80. Measurements discontinued as casing was sealed.

554. Graham Canal Co. SW|SEj sec. 5, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

7 

4

8.92 

9.43

Mar. 

Apr.

17 

17

7.16 

8.29

May 

Sept

28 

.26

8.20 

12.10

Oct. 14 9.05

557. R. A. Smith. HE^NEi- sec. 6, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in' feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

4

17

27.22

26.39

25.77

Apr.

May

17

31

2*4.29

24.56

June

July

26

30

25.55

28.65

Sept

Oct.

.26

14

28.32

26.90

559. J. A. Peterson. NEjNWj sec. 6, T. 73., R. 26 E. Measuring 

point 2,892.59 feet above mean sea level (reported in Water-Supply Paper 

911 as 2,992.59 feet above mean aea level). Measurements discontinued 

after Aug. 1, 1941, as casing was sealed.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

7 

4

18.84 

18,12

Mar. 

Apr.

17

17

17,46 

15.87

May 

June

SI - 

26

16.52 

17,56

July 30 18.06

562. Bill Morris. SE£SE£ sec. 7, T. 7 S., R.- 26 E.

Water level, in feet below^measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

4

19

26.65

26.24

25.96

Apr.

May

15

20

29

25.19

24.60

24.55

' June1

July

26

30

23.77

23.92

Sept

Oct.

. 26

14

23.83

23.48

564. Graham County. NW|SW^ sec. 8, T. 7 3., R. 26 E, Measurements 

discontinued after Feb. 20, 1941, as well was destroyed. See wel~l 564-A 

for further measurements in this area. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

13

Water 

level

12.00 

11.75

Date

Jan. 27 

30

Water 

level

11.67 

11.60

Date

Feb. 2CT

Water 

lerel

11.31

a Highest water level in period betw-en tape measurements.
ARIZONA 31,

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

564-A. Rose E. Goldlng. NW|-SW£ sec. 8, T. 7 3., R. 26 E._ At rear 

of house on corner of 8th Avenue and 2nd Street in city of Safford. 

Unused drilled well, diameter 6 Indies, depth. 28 feet. Measuring point, 

corner of pebble at top of concrete curb on north side, 0.3 foot above 

land surface. Large stone covers top of curbed casing.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Mar. 6

14 

20 

28 

Apr. 7 

14 

25

Water 

level

11.04 

11.04 

10.84 

10.74 

10.34 

9.18 

a 8.22

Date

Apr. 23 

24 

28 

29 

May 5 

31 

June 23

Water 

level

b~ 8.21 

8.43 

9.00 

9.11 

9.42 

9.73 

9.54

Date

tfuly 1 

11 

16 

24 

31 

Aug. 21 

22

Water 

level

9.56 

9.93

10.41 

10.93 

10.10 

10.36 

10.35

Date

Aug. 23 

25 

29 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 3 

Nov. 11" 

Dec. 2

Water

level

10.45 

10.60 

10.84 

11.42 

10.14 

10.50 

10.84

sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 8. (erroneously 

" " >c. 8, T. ~7 S., R. 26 E.'

as well was destroyed. See

565. Graham County. v- sec. , . .,

reported In Water-Supply Paper 911 as NWjSWi- sec. 8, T.~7 S., R. 26 E.}. 

Measurements n discontinued after Feb. 25, 1941, as

well 565-A for further measurements.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3 

13

9.67 

9.38

Jan. 27

29

9.34 

9.28

Feb. 20 

24

8.96 

8>93

Feb. 25 8.93

565-A. Z. C. Prina. SW|UW£ sec; 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E., 2,950 feet . 

south of Gila River on east side"of 8th Street, 500 feet north of Safford 

city limits. Driven observation well with sand point, diameter 1 inch, 

depth 13 feet. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.75 feet above land surface 

and 2,901.84 feet above mean sea level.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 24

25

Mar. 6

14

20

28

Apr. 7

14

10.29

10.29

10.30

10.34

10.07

10.02

' 9.60

8.59

API*. 23

23

24

28

' 29

May 5.

31

June 23

c 7.16

d 7.16

7.52

8.27

8.40

8.73

9.08

8.83

July 1

11

16

24

31

Aug. 21

22

8.75

9.28

9.74

9.26

9.19

9.25

9.48

Aug. 23

25

29

Sept. 23

Oct. 5

Nov. 1

Dec. 2

9.71

9.89

10*23

10.82

9.37

9.86

9,65

566. Graham County. 3)&NW£ sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. * Measurements 

discontinued after Feb. 25, 1941, as well was destroyed. See. well 566-A 

for further measurements in this area.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3 

13

8.15 

7.90

Jan. 27 

30

7.89 

7.82

Feb. 20 

24

7.45 

7.44

Feb. 25 7.41

566-A. Z. C, Prina. SWjlWfc sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E., 2,500 feet 

south of Gila River on east side of 8th Street, 950 feet north of Safford 

city limits. Driven observation well with sand point, diameter 1 inch, 

depth 12 feet. Measuring point, top of pipe, 2.5 feet above land surface 

and 2,900.56 feet above mean sea level.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

24

25

6

14

20

28

7

14

a

b

9.18

9.18

9.21,

9.26

8.93

8.95

8.46

7.57

Apr.

May

June

Measured at 8:40

Measured at 5: 1C

23 c

23 d

24

28

29

5

31

23

a.m.

p.m.

5.81

5.86

6.39

7.30

7.40

7.75

8.14

7.93

July 1

11

16

24

31

Aug. 21

e 7

7

8

8

8

8

-* 7

7

.24

.93

.47

.88

.35

.30

.71

.82

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

22

23

25

29

.23

5

11

2

8.46

8.71

8.96

9.29

9.91

Q..34

8.93

8.78

Measured at 8:45 a.m. 

Measured at 5:05 p.m. 

Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
52 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

567. Graham County. NWj-NWj sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported In Water-Supply Paper 911 as SWJ-NYfJ sec. 8, T. 78., R. 26 E.) 

Measurements discontinued Feb. 25, 1941, as well was destroyed. See well 

567-A for further measurements In this area.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

13

Water 

level

7.01 

6.81

Date

Jan. 27 

30

Water 

level

6.87 

6.75

Date

Feb. 20 

24

Water 

level

6.39 

6.36

Date

Feb. 25

Water 

. level

6.37

567-A. Z. C. Prina. NWfcBWj- sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E., 1,950 feet 

south of Qila River, 1,500 feet north of Safford city limits. Driven 

observation well with sand point, diameter 1 inch, depth 14 feet. 

Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.7 feet above land surface and 2,897.51 

feet above mean sea level.

Water level, in feet below measuring point,

Feb. 24

25

Mar. 6

14

20

28

Apr. 7

14

6.59

6.58

6.62

6.71

6.28

6.38

5.84

5.14

Apr. 23

23

24

28

29

May 5

31

June 23

a 3.28

b 3.34

4.09

4.94

5.00

5.30

5.76

5.66

July 1

11

11

24

31

Aug. 21

22

5.73

c 6.20

d 6.56

5.96

5.93

5.79

6.26

Au>g. 23

| 25

! 29

S^pt.23

Oct. 5

Nov. 1

Dec. 2

6.48

6.65

6.97

7.57

5.86

6.52

6.40

568. Graham County. NWfcNWi sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E, (erroneously 

reported In Water-Supply Paper 911 as SV^NWi sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.) 

Measurements discontinued after Feb. 20, 1941. See well 568-A for further 

measurements in this area.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3 5.75 

e 5.74

Jan. 13 5.75 

e 5.74

Jan. 27 

30

5.88 

5.66

Feb. 20 5.37

568-A. Z. C. Prina. NWjNW*- sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E., 1,550 feet 

south of Gila River on east side of 8th Street, 1,900 feet north of 

Safford city limits. Driven observation well with sand point, diameter 

1 inch, depth 13 feet. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1.6 feet above land 

surface and 2,896.56 feet above mean sea level.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 24

Mar. 6

14

20

28

Apr. 7

14

23

6.32

6.39

6.53

5.94

6.16

. 5.57

5.19

f 3.98

e 3.91

Apr. 23

24

28

29

May 5

31

g 3.95

4.43

5.02

5.04

5.29

e 5.19

5.86

e 5.79

June 23

July 1

f, 11

16

24

31

Aug.' 21,

5.85

e 5.51

6.02

6.49

6.76

5.98

6.30

6.52

Aug. 22

23

25

29

Sept. 23

Oct. 5

Nov. 1

Dec. 2

6.56

6.64

6.76

7.09

7.66

5.74

6.55

6.47

a Measured at 9:00 a.m.

b Measured at 4:20 p.m.

c Measured at 3:18 p.m.

d Measured at 3:43 p.m.

e Highest water level In pefriod between tape measurements,

f Measured at 9:10 a.m.

-g Measured at 4:25 p.m. 
ARIZONA. 33

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

569. Graham County. NWj-HVfJ sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-supply Paper 911 as SWJ-NWJ- sec - 8 » T- 7 S., R. 26 E.) 

Measurements discontinued after Feb. 22,"1941, as well was destroyed.. See 

well 569-A for further measurements.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date (

Jan. 3 

13

Water 

level

5.38 

5.56

Date

Jan. 27 

30

Water 

lev%l

5.74 

5.36

Date

Feb. 20 

22

Water 

level

5.23 

5.21

569-A. Graham County. NINfSWf sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E., 1,050 feet 

south of Glla River on east side of 8th Street, 2,400 feet north of Safford 

city limits. Driven observation well with sand point, diameter 1 inch, 

depth 13 feet. Measuring point, 1.7 feet above land surface and 2,895.56 

feet above mean sea level.

Water, level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 24 

Mar. 6 

14 

20 

28 

Apr. - 7 

14

Water 

level

5.84 

5.92 

6.09 

5.38 

5.72 

5.20 

4.94

Date

Apr. 23

23 

24 

28 

29 

May 5

Water 

level

a 3.91 

b 3.91 

4.36 

4.75 

4.74 

. 4.97

Date

May 31 

June 23 

July 1 

11 

16 

24

Water 

level

5.62

5.72 

5.91 

6.35 

6.60 

5.72

Date

July 31 

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 5 

Nov. 1 

Dec. 2

Water 

level

6.04 

6.4V 

7.33 

5.28 

6.20 

6.14

570. Z. C. Prlna. SWjSWj sec. 5, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported in Y/ater-Supply Paper 911 as NWjNWj- sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.)

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 9

13

27

30

Feb. 20

Mar. 6

14

3.22

3.17

3.68

2.61

3.16

3.11

3.43

Mar. 20

28

Apr. 7

14

23

23

28

2.22

3.12

3-13

3.12

c 3.07

d 5.09

2.51

May 5

31

June 23

July 1

11

16

24

2.72

3.79

4.35

4.51

4.96

5.09

4.14

July 31

Aug. 25

Sept. 23

Oct. 6

Nov. 1

Dec. 1

4.70

4.36

5.14

.82

3.18

3.87

573. Z. C. Prlna. SW|SW|- Sec. 5, T. 73., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported In Water-supply Paper 911 as NWjNWi sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.) 

Water level, in feet below measuring poiftt, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

13

27

30

20

6

14

20

4.10

4.74

3.33

4.16

4.10

4.48

3.11

Mar.

Apr.

May

28

7

14

23

23

28

5

4.20

4.29

4.40

e 4.44

d 4.46

3.46

3.76

May

June

July

31

23

1

11

16

24

4.96

5.67

5.77

6.24

6.34

5.40

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

31

25

23

6

1

1

6.02

5.49

6.33

3.35

3.45

4.18

574. Z. C. Prlna. SWfSWj sec. 5, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported In Water-supply Paper'911 as NWjOT|- sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.) 

Water-stage recorder In ojpej'ation until May 22, 1941.

& Measured at 9:15 a.m.

b Measured at 4:30 p.m.

c Measured at,9:20 a.m.

d Measured at 4:35 p.m.

e Measured at 9:25 a.m.
34 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued 

574. Continued.

Daily noon water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941 

___________________(from recorder charts)____________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Hov. Dec.

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

3.16

3.36

3.55

3.74

3.84

3.96

4.0.6

4.31

4.39

4.48

4.45

4.23

4.19

4.23

4.33

4.42

4.51

4.58

4.65

4.71

76

82

86

90

93

95

69

64

3.25 

3.86 

4.00 

4.14 

4.27 

4.38 

4.46 

3.95 

3.65 

3.70 

3.76 

3.81 

3.85 

3.90 

3.95 

4.03 

4.10 

4.17 

4.22 4.27" 

4.32 

4.34 

4.26 

4.17 

4.14 

4.08 

4.02 

4.06

4.12

4.18

4.24

4.29

4.33

4.37

4.42

4.48

4.53

4.64 3.83 .... a6.10

59

66

73

79

82

82

54

2.43

2.81

3.05

3.20

3.42

3.63

3.81

3.96

4.06

4.14

4.22

4.32

4.69

4.61

4.51

4.49

4.50

4.55

4.60

4.65

4.71

,76

.79

.81

79

.... a4.48 a5.14

3.88

3.74

3.84

3.95

.04

,13

.20

,41

3.67

4.51

4.58

4. 

4. 

4. 

4.

4.80

4.81

.82

.84

.62

.57

.61

.66

72

76

.81

.78

,36

3.81

3.69

3.75

4,

4.

4,

4.24

4.29

4.33

4.37

4.41

4.46

4.51'

4.57

4.-64

4.71

4.78

4.85

4.89

a3.27

a6.49

a6.64

a5.87

a5.76

a6.75

a5.67

a5.21 .... a6.16

575. Z. C. Prina. SffJSW|- sec. 5, T. 73., R. 26 E.. (erroneously 

reported in V/ater-Supply Paper 911 as NW|-NW|- sec. 8, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.)

Daily noon water level, ±n feet below measuring point, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Jan. Feb.

(b) 4.48

(b) 4.69

3.69 4.88

4.11 5.05

4.43 5.17

4.66 5.25

4.82 5.28

4.97 4.50

5.10 4.12

5.15 4.36

5.23 4.55

5.30 4.56

4.92 ~4.58

4.67 4.66

4.73 4.79

4.92 4.87

5.09 4.92

5.20 4.96

5.31 5.00

5 . 38 5 . 03

Mar.

4.88

4.96

4.99

4.98

4.95

4.98

5.03

5.10

5.15

5.22

5.30

5.39

5.46

5.43

4.22

2.38

2.82

3.28

3.69

3.95

Apr.

5.37

5.39

5.25

5.14

5.12

5.18

5.28

5.35

5.42

5.49

5.52

5.55

5.52

5.46

5.49

5.53

5.55

5.57

5.44

5.38

May

4.61

4.45

4.36

4.60

4.73

4.81

4.85

4.86

4.88

4.92

4.98

5.03

5.07

5.11

5.18

5.27

5.35

.5.41

5.50

5.56

June

5.99

6.02

6.06

6.10

6.13

6.17

6.21

6.25

6.28

6.18

6.21

6.24

6.27

6.27

6.22

6.25

6.31

6.37

6.43

6.50

July

6.81

6.86

6.91

6.95

6.99

7.03

7.08

7.12

7.16

7.20

7.23

7.26

7.30

7.33

7-37

7.40

7.35

7.18

7.08

7.04

a Water-level measurement made with a

b Recorder not in operation because of

Aug.

6.97

7.01

7.05

7.09

7.12

7.13

7.06

7.09

7.04

6.99

7^.05

7.10

7.15

7.19

Sept.

6.96-

6.76

6.70

6.76

6.86

6.96

7.03

7.10

7.18

7.25

7.32

7.59

7.44

7.46

7.17 7.47

7.11

5.87

5.71

5.92

6.12

steel

flood

.7.46

7.47 .

7.50

7.53

7.55

tape.

Oct.

(b)

(b)

4.95

5.06

5.25

5.44

5.64

5.70

(*

r(c

(c

U

(e

(c)

(c)

(c)

(e)

(c)

Hov.

6.32

6.33

6.34

6.35

6.37

6.38

6.40

6.41

6.43

6.43

6.45

6.45

6.45

6.42

6.59

6.41

6.43

6.45

6.43

6.31

Dec.

6.36

6.37

6.39

6.40

6.42

6.43

6.43

6.43

6.43

6.39

6.19

4.52

4.85

5.29

5.52

5.63

5.70

5.76

5.80

5.83

on Gila River.

c Well silted up.
ARIZOHA

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued 

575. Continued.

Daily noon water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Jan.

5.45

5.52

5.60

5.68

5.71

5.72

5.72

5.68

4.03

4.11

4.27

576.

reported

Feb. Mar. Apr. May

5

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

.

.

.

.05 4.21 5.45 5.58

.96 4.43 5.52 5.61

.79 4.59, 5.57 5.65

.68 4.70 5.61 5.42

.65 4.77 5.68 5.51

.57 4.84 5.51 5.61

.58 4.93 5.04 5.69

.71 5.06 4.3 5.75

... 5.17 4.26 5.81

... 5.28 4.44 5.88

... 5.32 .... 5.94

June

6.56

6.63

6.70

6.74

6.78

6.68

6.64

6.68

6.71

6.76

Z. C. Prina. 3W|-SW£ sec. 5,

in Water-supply Paper 911

Water level, in feet

as HV

below

July

7.02

6.64

6.51

6.47

6.51

6.54

6.60

6.68

6.76

6.84

6.93

T. 7

^HWi

Aug.

6.20

6.28

6.25

6.30

6.39

6.50

6.60

6.69

6.78

6.87

6.93

S., R.

sec. 8

Sept. Oct.

7.57 (a)

7.46 (a)

7.35 6.30

7.28 6.26

7.28 6". 19

7.32 6.22

7.38 6.22

7.38 6.24

5.27 6.27

(b)

. . .

26 1

, T.

measuring point

6.28

. 6.30

Hov.

6.26

6.25

6.25

6.25

6.26

6.29

6.31

6.3S

6.36

6.36

....

Dec.

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

,5

5

5

5

.84

.88

.90

.91

.94

.95

.98

.97

.98

.99

.99

B. (erroneously

7 S., R

, 1941

. 26 E .)

Date

Jan. 9 

13 

27 

30

Feb. 20 

Mar. 6

Water 

level

4.84 

4.47 

5.39

3.64 

c 3.41 

' 4.80 

4.72

Date

Mar. 14 

20 

28 

Apr. 7 

14 

23 

23

Water 

level

5.12 

3.84 

4.83 

5.16 

5.38 

d 5.56 

e 5.56

Date

Apr. 28 

May 5 

31 

June 23 

July 1 

11 

16

Water 

level

3.94 

4.57 

5.85 

6'. 68 

6.72 

7.17 

7.15

Date

, July 24 

31 

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 6 

Hov. 1 

Dec. 1

Water 

level

6.26 

6.93 

6.27 

7.01 

.72 

3.02 

4.18

578. Graham County. SEj-SE} sec. 6, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. Measurements 

discontinued after Sept. 23, 1941, as well was buried by flood.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

6-

13

27

30

20

4.00

4.18

5.15

3.57

4.31

Mar.

Apr.

May

6

20

7

23

5

4.13

3.11

4.41

5.00

3.75

May

June

July

31

23

1

11

16

5.18

6.38

6.45

7.05

7.05

July

Aug.

Sept

24

31

25

.23

6.41

6.99

6.15

6.73

579. Graham County. SWfSWj sec. 5y T. 7 S., R. S6 E. Measurements 

discontinued after July 16, 1941, as well was destroyed.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 6 7.78 

13 7.85 

27 8.37 

30 7.67

Feb. 20 7.71 

Mar. 6 7.57 

20 6.82 

Apr. 7 7.26

Apr. 24 7.69 

29 6.99 

May 5 6.93 

31 7.89

June 23 

July 1 

11 

16

8.93 

9.24 

10.25

10.67

580. City of Safford. NB|SW£ sec. 8, T. 73., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-supply Paper 911 as HEJ-SW^- sec. 9.)

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 4 13.04 

Feb. 3 12.66 

Mar. 14 12.30

Apr. 15 9.27 

23 8.78 

May 20 10.89

May 26 10.63 

June 24 11.02

July 26 

Sept. 25

11.45 

12.80

a Well silted up. 

b Recorder not in operation because of flood on Gila RIvc-r. 

c Highest water level in period between tape measurement*:, 

d Measured at 9:40 a.m. 

e Measured at 4:40 p.m.
36 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

R. 26 E. (erroneously

Water levej., In feet below.measuring point, 1941

585. Graham Canal Co. MWjNWj- sec. 9, T. 7 S. 

reported In Water-Supply Paper 911"as NEJ-NV& sec. 9

Bate

Jan. 7 

24

Water 

level

11.89 

a 13.05 

12.93 

b 12.22

Date

Feb. 27 

Mar. 17 

29

Water 

level

12.26 

10.20 

12.03 

b 11.82

Date

Apr. 17 

28

May 28

Water 

level

12.39 

11.64 

b 11.30 

12.67

Date

June 26 

July 11 

30 

Sept. 26

Water 

level

15.15 

16.70 

16.05 

15.96

586. Ted TIdwell. SEjSEj- sec. 12, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

4

17

16.33

15.69

14.42

Apr.

May

17

28

15.08

16.20

June

Aug.

24

1

15.95

17.42

Sept

Oct.

.25

10

16.43

14.45

587. Graham, County. SEjSEj sec. 12., T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 14

27

30

Feb. 20

b

b

b

5.139

6.27

6.18

6.64

5.64

5.86

5.56

Mar.

Apr.

6

21

7

21

b

b

5.73

3.52

4.54

5.14

4.49

5.50

May 5

28

June 24

July 1

11

16

4.93

5.80

6.85

7.04

7.24

7.37

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

24

25

.23

6

1

28

6.93

6.50

7.06

5.35

7.18

7.57

588. Graham County. NE|-KEj- sec. 13, T. 73., R. 26 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 14

27

30

Feb. 20

b

b

'b

5.65

5.59

6.12

4.85

4.88

5.35

4.91

Mar.

Apr.

May

6

21

7

21

5

b

b

5.20

3.74

4.43

3.82

4.91

3.76

4.16

May .

June

July

28

24

b

1

11

16

5.30

6.38

6.26

6.48

6.63

6.74

July 24

Aug. 25

Sept. 23

Oct. 6

Nov. 1

28

6.22

5.57

6.54

5.40'

7.25

8.32

589. Graham County. NE&NEj- sec. 13, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. Measurements 

discontinued after Sept.23, 1941,-as well was destroyed by flood.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

14

27

30

20

6

4.98

5.53

4.09

4.75

4.60

Mar.

Apr.

May

21

7

21

5

2.88

3.67

4.21

3.36

May

June

July

28

24

1

11

4.58

5.76

5.76

5.93

July

Aug.

Sept.

16

24

25

23

6.02

5.40

5.05

5.95

590. Graham County. NEiNEf sec. 13, T. 7 S. f R. 26 E. Measurements 

discontinued after Mar. 6, 1941, as well was destroyed by flood.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 14 ' 27

Water 

level

4.35 

5.23

Date

Jan. 30

Water 

level

b 2.42 

3.23

Date

Feb. 20 

Mar. 6

Water 

level

4.20 

4.13

Lowest water level in period between tape Measurements. 

Highest water level In period between tape measurements.
ARIZONA 37-

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

592. E. M. Claridge. SWjSEj- sec. 13, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan.

Peb.

4 

3

Water 

level

19.49 

18.77

Date

Apr. 

June

15 

2

Water 

level

16.14 

14.85

Date

June 

July

23 

30

Water 

level

14.86 

16.32

D . Water 

level

Sept. 25 15.84

593. E. M. Claridge. SEfSWj sec. 13, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 4 

Peb. 5 

Mar. 15

21.42 

20.75 

20,12

Apr. 15 

June 3

18.30 

16.92

June 24 

July 30

16.86 

18.24

Sept. 25 

Oct. 13

17.70 

17.23

594. E. M. Claridge. NEj-SE£ sec. 14, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

9

3

15

12.10

11 -.85

11.17

Apr.

June

15

3

10.43

9.64

June

July

24

30

9.88

10.83

Sept

Oct.

.25

13

11.00

10.45

597. 0. M. Pursley. HEiSBj- sec. 15, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Apr.

June

4

3

16

3

14.98

14.26

12.20

11.05

June

July

AUg.

24

30

21

25

12.79

14.92

15.37

14.95

Sept

Oct.

. 3

17

23

6

14.00

13.33

13.10

12.33

Nov.

Dec.

1

14

28

19

11.89

11.66

10.41

11.34

598.. Union Canal Co. HEjSE^ sec. 15, T. 7 S.,-R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

4

3

15

17.52

16.78

16.20

Apr.

June

16

3

14.72

13.58

June

July

24

30

15.50

17.68

Sept

Oct.

.23

13

15.65

14.54

603. L. A. Nelson. S£isW| aec. 16, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.

Water level, in feet' below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Peb.

6 

3

37.12 

36.91

Mar. 

Apr.

15 

16

36.56 

35.14

June 4 

24

33.44 

34.37

July 

Sept.

26 

25

34.76 

33.62

606. Pedro Solas. HEJKEJ sec. 16, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

4 

3

7.37 

6.86

Mar. 

Apr.

15 

16

6.80 

5.15

June 3 

24

5.37 

< 8.79

July 

Sept.

7 

25

11.10 

7.85

607.' Mrs. Ona Walker. MWfcHWi sec. 16, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 4, 17.30; Peb; 3, 16.85. 

Measurements discontinued as casing was pulled.

609. Mrs. Annie Collina. SW|HEi sec. 17, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

^Reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as HW^MEi sec. 17).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

6

24

27

24.78

24.78

a 24.90

24.84

Mar.

Apr.

12

28

15

28

24.90

23,98

24.70

. 24.29

May

June

July

26

23

11

24.16

23.77

24.01

July

Sept.

Oct.

26

25

21

22.80

2.4.20

23.54

a Lowest water level in period between tape measurements.
38 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley-rContlnued

610. Bert Hatch. SN£SW£ sec. 17, T. VS., R. 26 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 6 

Feb. 4 

Mar. 15

Water 

level

53.69 

53.36 

53.34

Date

Apr. 15 

Hay 26

Water

level

53.47 

52.67

Date

June 23 

July 26

Water 

level

51.96

51.17

Date

Sept. 25 

Oct. 13

V7ater

level

50.63 

50.35

612. Montezuma Canal Co. 

measurements made In 1941.

sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. No

613. Montezuma Canal Co. SWjSW^ sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

6

24

27

63.23

& 63.18

63.28 63.3'i'

Mar.

Apr.

12

28

14

28

63.38

63.42

63.43

63.31

Hay

June

July

26

26

11

62.85

61.94

61.55

July

Sept

Oct.

28

.26

18

61.28

60.70

60.45

614. Mrs. Bertha Gletz. SEiNEj sec. 19, T. 78., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-supply Paper 911 as owned by Charles Gates).

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 6 

May 26

Water 

level

65.08 

64.69

Date

July 26 

Sept. 26

Water

level

64.87 

62.19

Date

Oct. 13

Water

level

62.03

615. Mrs. Bertha Gletz. SEjNEj- sec. 19, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported In Water-Supply Paper 911 as owned by Charles Gates). 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 6 

Feb. 4 

Mar. 15

Water

level

65.11 

65.16 

65.36

Date

Apr. 15 

May 26

Water

level

65.40 

64.71

Date

June 23 

July 26

Water 

level

63.65 

62.86

Date

Sept. 26 

Oct. 13

Water

level

62.19 

62.00

616. Kimball and Greenhalgh. NW£SB} sec. 20, T. 78., R. 26 E. 

(erroneously reported In Water-supply Paper 911 as NEjSWj sec. 20, T. 7 S., 

R. 26 E.)

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 6

Feb. 3

Mar. 12

Apr. 16

49.88

49.99

50.35

 50.12

June 3

23

July 26

Auf.-. 21

49.01

48.22

46.93

46.24

Sept. 17

23

Oct. 6

45.85

45.80

45.57

Nov. 1

14

28

45.40

48.32

45.16

618. Willard Welker. SEiNWj sec. 21, T. 7 S., R. 26 E., on north 

bank of Montezuma Canal, 0.2 mile west of Stockton Wash, 0.5 mile east 

from county road, 0.4 mile south from Lone Star Road, 2 miles southeast 

from Safford. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches. Measuring 

point, top of 'casing, 0.4 foot above land surface and 2,958.46 feet above 

mean sea level. Water levels, in feet below measuring point: Jan. 19, 

1940, 39.06; Feb., 12, 1940, 39.04; Oct. 13, 1941, 23.13.

619. Willard V/elker. NWjSEj- sec. 21, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as NEj-SWj sec. 21, T. 7 S., R. 26 E«)

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

9

24

27

47.32

47.06

a 46.76

46.79

Mar.

Apr.

a

12

28

15

46.55

46.57

45.83

44.61

Apr.

June

28

4

23

43.59

40.85

39.60

a 39.58

 July

Sept.

Oct.

11

26

25

21

40.74

39.91

39.96

39.43

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
ARIZONA.

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

621. Lee Johns. SWj-HWf sec. 22, T. 7 S., R, S6 E., on north bank of 

Montezuma Canal, 50 feet east of county road, 0.5 mile south from Lone 

Star Road, 0,6 mile southwest from Lone Star filling station. Drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 16 inehes, depth 304 feet. Measuring point, 

bottom of hole in northwest side of casing, 1.5 feet above land surface 

and 2,958.06 feet above mean sea level. Water levels, in feet below 

measuring point: Jan. 9, 1940, 37.30; Feb. IS, 1940, 37.91; Oct. 13, 

1941, 31.98..

623. Lee Johns. HEjNWf- sec. 22, T. 7 S., R. 26 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 4 

Feb. 3 

Mar. 14

Water 

level

29.76 

29.19 

2B.7S

Date

Apr. 15 

June 3

Water 

level

27.02 

25.40

Date

June 24 

July 30

Water 

level

27.90 

28.80

Date

Sept . 25 

Oct. 13

Water 

level

25.82 

25.55

625. Willard Welker. liEfSE^ see, 22, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

4

3

15

34.83

34.54

34.17

,Apr.

June

16

3

32.75

30.33

June

-July

24

30

29.14

29.64

Sept

Oct.

.25

13

29.45

30.83

627. Mrs. Mannie Wilson. SWiMWj sec. 24, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

4

3

15

25.67

25.09

24.43

Apr.

June

15

2

22.83

21.34

June

July

24

30

20.84

22.20

Sept.

Oct.

25

13

21.39

21.05

628. Kempton and Larson. SE|-NW|. sec. 24, T. 7 

(erroneously reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

S., H. 26 E.

sec. 24),

Jan. 4 

Feb. 3 

Mar. 15

23.07

22.41 

21.77

Apr. 15 

June 3

19.98 

18.55

June 24 

July 30

18.29 

19.79

Sept. 25 

Oct. 13

19.06 

18.64

630. E. L. Claridge. HE^HEf sec. 24, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1841

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

6

13

27

30

20

6

19.20

19.05

18.81

18.53

18.47

18.09

17.84

Mar.

Apr.

14

21

28

7

14

21

28

17.72

17.46

16.99

15.81

15.51

15.48

15.40

May

June

July

^

5

28

24

1

11

16

24

15.27

14.58

14.42

16.06

16.22

17.10

16.36

July

Aug.

sept.

Oct.

Nov.

31

25

23

6

10

28

15.77

15.34

15.50

14.85

15.34

15.41

639. Amoa Cook. OTtSEj- sec. 31, T. 7 S., R. 26 E. 

 Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 6 

Apr. 16

Water 

level

33.92 

29.13

Date

June 3 

26

Water 

level

30.6,5 

26.78

Date

July 26 

Sept. 25

Water 

level

29.31

33.45

661. Louis Hlchelena. SEiNWj- sec. 1, T. V S., R. 27 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SWj-NWj sec. 1>.

Water level, in feet be!6w measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 4 

Feb. 3 

Mar. 14

Water

level

31.83 

31.62 

31.60

Date

Apr. 15 

May 28

Water 

level

31.53 

31.77

Date

June 25 

July 28

Water 

level

32.39

32.69 i

Date

Sept. 25 

Oct. 13

Water 

level

32 .-74 

32.39
40 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE. 1941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

662. L. Michelena. NE£NEj sec.'2, T. 7 S., R. 27 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

6 

13 

27 

30 

Feb. 20 

Mar. 6

Water 

level

16.93 

16.74 

16.47 

16.19 

16.16 

15.76 

15.58

Date

Mar. 14 

20 

28 

Apr. 7 

21 

28 

,May 5

Water 

level

15.54 

15.40 

15.30 

15.34 

15.47 

15.50 

15.41

Date

May 28 

June 25 

July 2 

10 

16 

24

Water 

level

15.84 

16.80 

17.03 

17.28 

17.44 

17.54

Date

July 31 

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 6 

10 

Nov. 28

Water 

level

17.62 

17.43 

17.78 

17.25 

18.63 

16.88

664. San Jose Canal Co. SW£NE|- sec. 2, T. 7 S., R. 27 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

_

Feb.

Mar.

9

24

20

6

17.81

17.31

16.69

16.50

Mar.

Apr.

May

20

7

21

5

16.08

15.20

15.39

15.51

May

June

July

28

25

16

31

16.14

17.60

19.03

18.51

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

.23

6

30

28

18.60

17.14

16.63

16.75

667. Jose B. Garcia. SEjSWi sec. 2, T. 7 S., R. 27 E., 0.2 mile by 

private road north from county road, 1.3 miles southwest from San Jose 

Canal diversion dam, and 1.2 miles from State Highway 71. Dug domestic 

well, depth 19 feet. Measuring point, post top of wood curb on north side, 

2.65 feet above land surface and 3,034.42 feet above mean sea level. 

Water level, in feet below measuring )oint, 1939-41

Date

Oct. 11, 1939 

Nov. 24

Water

level

19.40 

20.56

Date

Feb. 13, 1940 

Mar. 21

Water 

level

19.70 

19.10

Date

Oct. 13, 1941

Water

level

17.98

669. S. Molino. SW^SY^ sec. 2, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SEj-SVVj sec. 2, T. 7 S. , R. 27 E.)

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 4 

Feb. 3 

Mar. 14

Water 

level

16.38 

15.81 

15.41

Date

Apr. 15 

May 28

Water 

level

57.06 

42.82

Date

June 26 

July 28

Water 

level

14.24 

13.91

Date

Sept. 25 

Oct. 13

Water 

 level

13.45 

12.90

674. Louis Michelena. NE£SWj sec. 4, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

7 

4

13.86 

12.44

Mar. 

Apr.

17 

16

11.40 

10.32

May 

June

28 

25

10.62

11.77

July 

Sept

28 

.25

13.38 

14.29

-675. Louis Michelena. SEjSEj- sec. 4, T. 7 S., R. 27 E., 50 feet 

south of Brown Canal, 3.9 miles northeast of Solomonsville. Used drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 16 inches. Measuring point, top of casing on 

west side, 0.2 foot above land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date

Jan. 23, 1940 

Mar. 21 

Apr. 23 

May 24

Water 

level

12.01 

11.64 

10 '.92 

11.44

Date

Feb. 4, 1941 

Mar. 17 

Apr. 17

Water 

level

8.91 

7.93 

6.81

Date

May 28, 1941 

June 25 

Sept. 25

Water 

level

7.84 

9.02 

11.30
ARIZONA 41

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued 

676. Louis Michelena. SV^SEj sec. 4, T. 73., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

Feb. 4 

Mar. 17

Water 

level

14.04 

12.51 

11.49

Date

Apr. 17 

May 28

Water 

level

10.91 

13,05

Date

June 25 

July 28

Water

level

12.94 

14.20

Date

Sept. 25 

Oct. 10

Water

level

. 15.10 

13.46

683. NEjfHWj- sec. 10, T. 7 3., R. 27 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

4

3

14

23.10

22.80

22.83

Apr.

May

15

28

19.91

22.40

June

July

26

28

24.28

24.85

Sept

Oct.

.25

13

25.40

22.48

685. Brijido Carrasco. 3W£NWi sec. 11, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

4

3

14

27.16

25.95

24.93

Apr.

May

15

28

25.44

25.51

June

July

26

28

26.59

27.46

-Sept

Oct.

.25

13

27.39

27.07

Jan. 

Feb.

4 

3

45.83 

43.70

Mar.

Apr.

14

15

41.88 

39.05

May 

July

28 

28

38.97 

45.60

Sept .25 41.96

696. Louis Carrasco. SEjSEj sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. {erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as NEiNE-J sec. 19).

Water level, in feet below measuring point", 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

4

3

14

19.65

17.76

15.83

Apr.

May

15

28

14.04

13.28

June

July

26

28

13.74

16.91

Sept

Oct.

.25

14

15.86

15.12

698. Peciano Pena. SE^HWj sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: Feb. 3, 9.83; Mar. 14, 9.67. ¥fell 

destroyed by flood in Gila River.

699. Graham County. SWjHWj sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. Measurements 

discontinued Aug. 1, 1941.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3

6

' 13

27

30

Feb. 20

4.19

5.23

5.59

a 5.34

6.06

a 4.58

4.78

5.33

Mar. 6

14

21

28

Apr. 7

a 5.12

5.16

5.36

a 3.74

3.79

4.15

4.05

Apr. 14

21

28

May 5

28

June 24

3.93

4.37

3.47

a 3.26

3.60

4.31

5.41

July 1

11

16

24

31

a 5.23

5.44

5.78

5.20

4.49

a 4.46

5.55

700. Graham County. SWjBWj- sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3-

6

13

27

30

20

6

5.66

6.78

6.94

7.19

6. '68

6.61

6.45

Mar. 14

21

28

Apr. 7

14

21

28

6

5

5

4

4

5

4

.60

.45

.47

.86

.46

.00

.77

May

June

July

5

28

24

1

11

16

24

4.65

4.88

5.59

5.67

6.16

5.24

4.83

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

31

25

22

6

30

28 -

5.92

3.52

6.13

4.97

6.44

6.43

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
42 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, ': 941

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

701. Graham County. NWj-SWj- sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, jln feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

6 

13 

27 

30 

Feb. 20 

Mar. 6

Water 

level

7.90 

7.97 

8.10 

8.07 

7.96 

7.56 

7.38

Date

Mar. 14 

21 

28 

Apr. 7 

14 

21 

28

Water 

level

7.34 

6.87 

6.26 

4.64

4.74 

5.14 

5.11

Date

May 5 

28 

June 24 

July 1 

11 

16 

24

Water 

level

5.06 

5.14 

5.23 

5.02 

6.06 

5.92 

3.52

Date

July 31 

Aug. 25 

Sept. 23 

Oct. 6 

30 

Nov. 28

Water 

level

6.04 

5.50 

6.18 

5.37 

6.28 

6.13

702. William Waldrom. SWf-SWj sec. 18, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

4 

3

15.74 

14.92

Apr. 

June

15

2

11.83 

10.74

June 

July

24

30

11.13 

12.45

Sopt 

Oct.

.25

31

12.28 

11.50

703. William Waldrom. NWj-HWj sec. 19, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

4

3

15

15.65

14.84

14.22

Apr.

June

15

2

11.71

10.89

June

July

24

30

11.05

12.36

Sept.

Oct.

25

13

12.13

11.09

705. J. M. Hatfield. NW|NBi sec. 19, T. 73., R. 27 E. 

.Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 4

Feb. 3

Mar. 14

22.16

22.40

22.46

Apr.

May

15

28

19.! 57

19.81

June 26

July 28

19.23

19.57

Sept. 25

Oct. 13

20.55

20.34

708. Pete Bertaldo. SEj-MEl sec. 20, T. 7 S., R. 27 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as MEjNEj- sec. 20).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

4

3

14

39.28

38.99

38.51

Apr.

May

a

15

28

37.45

37.48

37.12

June 26

a

a

37.05

37,38

36.89

July 28

Sept. 25

Oct. 13

39.00

38.40

38.98

709. E. E. ^aylor. NWjNWj- sec. 30, T.. 7 S., R. 27 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 4 

Feb. 3 

Mar. 15

19.20 

19.28

19.40

Apr. 16 

June 2

17.38 

16.99

June 24 

July 30

16.28 

16. 08

Sept. 25 

Oct/13

16.60 

16.55

758. Mrs. E. Harris. HEfNWj- sec. 9, T, 8 S., R. 26

Water level, in feet below measuring poink, 1941

Date

Jan.

Feb.

6 

4

Water 

level

21.08 

20.66

Date

Apr. 18 

July 26

Water 

level

19.90 

20.18

Date

Sept. 25

Water 

level

20.33

766. duff and Montierth. HE^NEi sec. 19, T. 3 S. 

(erroneously reported in Water-supply Paper 911 as MEjMB

Water level, in feet below measuring pQJat, 1941

R. 26 E. 

sec. 21).^

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

6

4

Water 

level

47.28 

47.64

Date

Mar. 

Apr.

19 

16

Water 

level

48.30 

49.00

Date

June 3 

26

Water 

level

49.06 

48.28

Date

July 

Sept.

26 

25

Water 

level

49.22 

49.36

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements,
ARIZONA

Graham County, Safford Valley Continued

791. Howard Olsen. SW£SE% sec. 16, T. 8 S., R^. S? E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 3 

Mar. 19

Water 

level

31.18 

32.06

Date

Apr. 16 

June 2

Water 

level

32.57 

34.64.

Date

July 

Aug.

1 

1

Water 

level

34.20 

35.96

Date

Sept. 25

Water 

level

34.89

792. Howard 01aen. NWf-SWi sec. 15, T. 8 S., R. 27 E. (erroneously 

reported In \totsr-3upply Paper 911 as NW^Sfflj sec. 21).

Vfater level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 

Mar.

3 

19

32.44 

32.30-

Apr. 

"June

16 

2

32.32 

32.44

July 

Aug.

1 

1

32.70 

32.81

Sept .25 32.90

.793. Howard Olaen. SWjHEj- sec. 16, T. 85., R. 26 E. (erroneously 

reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as SWJfNEl sec. 20).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 

Mar.

3 

19

46.94 

46.64

Apr. 16 46.48 

a 46.44

June 

July

2

1

46.48 

47.00

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

25

47.49 

47.82

Qreenlee County, Duncan Valley '

By H. M. Babcock ~ -/

The Duncan-Vlrden Valley Includes the Duncan Valley In Arizona, and 

the Vlrden Valley, in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. A detailed study was 

made of the ground-water resources of this valley from October 1, 1939, to 

May 31, 1941. A preliminary report of this work has been released. Waterlevel measurements made twice each year (once in the spring and once in the 

fall) and a pumpage inventory are being continued. Records of water levels 

in Virden Valley are given in the Hew Mexico section Of this report. During 

the period of detailed investigation, water-level measurements were made 

about once a month in 39 wells. During 1941 a total of 278 measurements 

was made (including Hidalgo County, Hew Mexico). Water levels are expressed 

in feet below the measuring point, although levels have been run to most 

of the wells. The highest and lowest water levels that are given for some 

periods were obtained with maximum-minimum strip recorders.

The total quantity of water pumped during 1941 was 1,348 acre-feet, 

which was only about half the amount pumped during 1940. This lesser demand 

for pumped water was due to a steadier flow in the Qila River as a result 

of an unusually wet winter and spring. There was a seasonal lowering of
Precipitation, Pumpage, in 

in inches acre-feet

Water level, in feet abov

w w w w Ol tn ot tn

<J> U> O> --J

^ 01 o> o

w w

o> en w w

WWW 

Ol Ol 

-a o> 
ARIZONA 45

Greenlee County, Duncan Valley Continued

the water levels in the regions of heavy pumping during the summer that was 

overcome by recharge during the late fall. Figure 3 shows hydrographs of 

several observation wells, total water pumped, and average monthly 

precipitation in the valley from October 1, 1939, to December 31, 1941. 

Well numbers correspond to those in Water-Supply Paper 911.

5. Warner Foote. SE|NWf sec. 7, T. 6 S., R. 31 E. Five feet east 

of fence, 750 feet south of COG camp, 0.5 mile west from State Highway 75, 

3.5 miles north from York. Driven observation well with sand point, 

diameter 1 inch, depth 15 feet. Measuring point, top of pipe, 1 foot above 

land surface and 3,453.16 feet above mean sea level. Water level, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 16, 7.99; July 10, 8.66; Aug. 12, 

8.82; Oct. 24, 7.44.

6. Warner Foote. SEjNWfc sec. 7, T. 6 S., R. 31 E.

?/ater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan.

Water 

level

a 13.41 

8 13.58

Date

Jan. 31

Water 

level

13.92 

a 13.46

Date

Feb. 27 

Apr. 9

Water 

level

13.63 

13.75

Date

May 5

Water 

level

(b)

12. Wilton. MWjfNWjf sec. 20, T. 6 S., R. 31 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8 

31

21.33 

21.20

Feb.- 

'Apr.

27 

9

20.78 

20.57

May 

June

5 

2

20.44 

20.98

July 

Oct.

10 

24

22.78 

21.34-

13. 

R. 31 E.

14. 

reported

Jan. 8 

31

Arlaona State Highway Department. SBfcHWi sec. 20, T. 6 S. , 

Measurements discontinued.

Victor Rowden. SE^SEJj- sec. 19. T. 6 S. , R. 31 E. (erroneously 

in ?/ater-Supply Paper 911 as SVJjNWj sec. 29).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

33.15 Feb. 27 31.78 

32.38 Apr. 15 31.48

May 5 31 . 06 

June 2 31.48

July 10 33.00

31. Jack Merritt. SWfcNWj sec. 4, T. 7 S., R. 31 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8 

31

26.36 

25.99

Feb. 

Apr.

27 

15

25.7? 

25.27

May 

June

5 

2

24.85 

25.29

July 

Oct.

10 

24

26.77 

26.09

36." Mu-ssett Cosper. HEfcHWj sec. 16, T. 7 S., R. 31 E.. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8 

31

13.34 

12.04

Feb. 

Apr.

27 

9

11.28 

10.97

May 

June

5 

2

11.55 

11.30

July 

Oct.

10 

24

12.60 

11.91

43. Ernest Campbell. NEfSW| sec. 21, T. 7 S., R. 31 E.' 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8 

31

31.70 

29.49

Feb. 

Apr.

27 

9

27.00 

24.69

May 

June

5 

2

23.05 

22.68

July 

Oct.

10 

24

23.70 

20.90

W. M. Zfomwalt. MEjHBfc sec. 34, T. 7 S., R. 31 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 8 

31

49.39 

48.19

Feb. 

Apr.

27 

9

45.56 

42.25

May 

June

5 

2

41.06 

40.10

July 

Oct.

10 

24

42.43 

36.13

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements, 

b Filled up, measurements continued on well 5.

533097 O - 43 - 4
46 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Greenlee County, Dun can Valley Continued

61. Iff. M. McKelvey. SW^NE^ aeo. 3, T. 8 S., R. 31 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

31

Water 

level

31.86 

30.11 

a 26.16

Date

Feb. 

Apr.

27 

9

Water 

level

26.44 

& 26.24 

27.82

Date

May 

June

5 

2

Water 

level

27.74 

28.93

Date

July 

Oct.

11 

23

Water 

level

30.10 

26.52

63. W. M. McKelvey. HS$-SE£ sec. 3, T. 8 S., R. 31 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7

31

60.44

55.35

a 51.47

Feb.

Apr.

27

9

51.60

a 49.22

49.27

May .'/ jne 5

2

48.15

48.25

July

Oct.

11

23

48.87

42.23

66. Franklin Irrigation District well 4. SW|NEj sec. 11, T. 8 S., 

R. 31 E. Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 7, 6.46; 

Feb. 28, 5.61; Oct. 23, 6.80.

68. Franklin Irrigation District test well 10. SWj-NEi- sec. 11, 

T. 8 S., R. 31 E.

7/ater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7

31

10.76

a 10.11

10.20

a 9.91

Feb.

Apr.

28

8

10.38

a 10.03

10.60

'

May

June

5

2

a 9.85 j July

10.30

11.44

Aug.

Oct.

11

12

23

b 20.98

b 21.30

c 11.42

69. Franklin Irrigation District well 3. NW^^J sec. 11, T. 83.,

R. 31 E. Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 7, 6.18;

Feb. 28, £.22; Oct. 23, 7.37. '

72. J. C. Campbell. SE^SE^ sec. 12, T. 8 S., R. 31 E. 

Wate.- level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7 

30

46.86

47.20

Feb. 

Apr.

28

8

46.67 

45.17

May 

,Tune

5 

2

44.44 

43.25

July 

Oct.

10 

23

43.55

45.70

84. Lee Beavers. HEj-NE^- sec. 19, T. 8 S., R. 32 E. Fifty feet' 

southwest of house, 500 feet w^at from State Highway 75, 0.3 mile north 

from Duncan. Used drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches, depth 65 feet. 

Measuring point, top of casing on east side, 2.2 feet above land surface. 

Equipped with hand pump, vfater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

July 11, 20.14; Aug. 12, 21.20; Oct. 23, 20.19.

92. Raymond Davis. SWjSEf s*c. 17,- T. 8 S., R. 32 E. 

ft'ater level, £n feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7 

30

67.22 

67.22

Feb. 

Apr.

28 

8

66.94

67.20

May 

June

5

2

66.75' 

67.81

July 

Oct.

"11

23

"68.14 

65.50

L. Deane. NW£NW£ sec. 19, T. 8 S., R. 32 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7 

30

26.90 

26.60

Feb. 

Apr.

28 

8

26.09 

25.86

May 

June

6 

3

26.65 

26.11

July 

Oct.

9 

21

27.56 

26.51

100. ff. M. Zumwalt. SW^SEj sec. 19, T. 88., R. 32 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7 30.50 

30 30.33

Feb. 28 ?O.02 

Apr. 8 29.24

Hay 6 29.68 

June 3 . 30 . 00

" July 9 

Oct. 21

31.30 

30.35

a Highest water level in period between tape measurement s. 

b Pumps nearby running, 

c Large flood occurred two weeka previous to measurement.
ARIZONA

104.

Greenlee County, Duncan Valley--Continued 

Bill Cosper. HE^NEf sec. 19, T. 8 S., R. 32 E.

Date

Jan. 8 

30

Water 

level

24.43 

24.31

Date

Feb. 28 

Apr. 8.

Water 

level

24.15 

24.14

Date

May 

June

5 

3

Water 

level

a 21.00 

21.20

Date Wate? 

level

(b)

111. Franklin Irrigation District well 8. SEiSWfc sec. 28, T. 8 S., 

R. 32 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

30 

Feb. 28

Water 

level

8.02 

8.05 

7.90

Date

Apr. 

May

8 

6

Water 

level

7.76 

8.02

Date

May 27 

July 9

Water 

level

8.35 

9.87

Date

Aug. 12 

Oct. 21

Water 

level

10.93 

9.50

115. J. D. Wilklns. 

discontinued.

SE^NWf sec . 29, T. 8 3. , 'R. 32 E. Measurements

120. D. E. Wilkins. HEiHV^- sec. 32, T. 83., R. 32 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7 

30

122.

Jan. 7 

. 30

125.

Jan. 7 

30

131.

R. 32 E. 

reported

Jan. 30'7 

133.

Jan. 7 

30 

Feb. 28

136. 

R. 32 E.

Jan. 7 

30

160. 

R. 33 E. 

Apr. 8, 7

14.20 

14.26

Feb. 28 14.31 1 May 6 13.15 

-Apr. 8 13.81 1 June 3 13.05

July 9 

Oct. 21

Delbert Moyers. SEjSWf- sec. 32, T. 8 S., R. 32 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

32.68 

32.67

Feb. 28 32.94 "May 6 33.50 

Apr. 8 32.77 June 3 32.35

July 9 

Oct. 21

V. L. Crotts. SEj-atfJ- sec. 53, T. 8 S. , H. 32 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

c 24.35 

24. *L

Feb. 28 24.53 May 6 23.63 

Apr. 8 24.08 June 3 22.34

July 9 

Oct. 21

13.32 

15.08

33.05 

31.55-

21.75 

21.98

Franklin Irrigation District well 2. SWjHEj sec, 34, T. 8 S., 

Measuring point, 3,696.30 feet above mean sea level (erroneously 

as 3,698.01 feet in Water-Supply Paper 911).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

3,8.48 

18.76

Feb. 28 18.20 May 6 17.18 

Apr. 8 17.95 June 3 18.06

Aug. 12 

Oct. 23

Floyd McDaniels. SEiSWf sec. 34, T. 8 S., R. 32 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

4.48 

4.76 

4.29

Mar. 14 4.68 June 3 4.28 

Apr. 8 4.30 July 9 5.94 

Hay 6 3. ,65

Aug. 12 

Oct. 21

Franklin Irrigation District well 1. SEi-HEj- sec. 34, 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941 ~

40.50 

40.15

Feb. 28 39.48 May 6 58.62 

Apr. '8 38.96 June 3 39.09

July 11 

Oct. 22

Franklin Irrigation District w.ell 7. HE&MEJ- sec. 3, T 

i/ater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 

.84; June 3, 7.91; Oct. 21, 9.52.

20.20 

39.10

7.35 

5.20

T. 0 S., '

(d) 

43.34

. 9 S., 

7, 7.87;

a Measuring point lowered 2.90 feet.

b Well filled in, discontinued measurements, substituted well 84.

c 'iVater recently drawn out.

d Pump running.
48 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Greenlee County, Duncan Valley Continued

161. Franklin Irrigation District well 6. NEiNEj sec. 3, T. 9 S., 

R. 32 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

30

Water 

level

7.00 

6.98

Date

Mar. 14

Apr. 8

Water 

level

7.16 

7.04

Date

May »6 

June 3

Water 

level

6.09 

7.39

Date

July 9 

Oct. 21

Water 

level

(a)

8.95

162. Franklin Irrigation District well 5. NEj-NEi sec. 3, T. 9 S., 

R. 32 E. Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 7, 16.27; 

Apr. 8, 16.28; June 3, 16.45.

171. NEiNWj sec. 9, T. 9 S., R. 32 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

7

30

28

38.70

38.70

38.87

Apr.

May

8

6

39.08

b 37.31

June

July

3

9

37.45

38.90

Aug.

Oct.

12

21

38.70

36.91

Maricopa County

By E. M. Gushing

Measurements of water levels in 49 wells and of the total water 

pumped for Irrigation were continued during 1941 in the Queen Creek ar»a, 

In Maricopa and Final Counties. The measurements for eleven of these 

walla In Final County are given In the section on that county.

In Maricopa County during the year 274 water-level measurements were 

made in 38 observation wells. Figure 4 shows hydrographs of typical 

observation wells, total monthly pumpage In the Queen Creek area (most of 

the pumpage occurred In Maricopa County), and monthly precipitation at 

Superior, Arizona. The number of acre-feet of water pumped for Irrigation 

in the Queen Creek area during 1941 was 22,920.

Water pumped from wells, In acre-feet, in Queen Creek 

and adjacent areas, 1941

Bulldog- Queen Creek 

Superstition Irrigation 

area District

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

a

b

2.2 

21.1

33.4 

230.6 

734.4 2 

1,411.6 4 

907.9 4 

805.7 4

Putap running. 

Measuring point

113.1 

107.1 

118.6 

566.6 

,334.1 

,336.6 

,707.6 

,690.7

lowered

District c

83.9 

27.6 

144,8 

205.4 

3,395.9 

10,304.7 

9,088.2 

9,452.1

1.6 feet.

lhandler Heights Magma 

litrus District area

3.1 

5.7 

16.2 

47.8 

250.8 

564.6 

573.6 

386.3

0 

0 

0 

32.5 

121.5 

753.5 

1,363.1 

1,154.6
ARIZONA 49

4

8

12

16

 g 20

0) -* 24 

C rl

 5 408 

B 412

FH 

0)

| 218 

° 222

3 

ft

a 134

138

142

146

 £ 7000

 2 6000 

§ 5000 

c 4000 

,. 3000 05 '

SP 2000 

1 1000

C 

o

 H OJ

 P O .

 H fi 4 

ft-H

0 

Figure

1959 

Slo N D

1940

MA M J A SO

.Well 23, Final County 

Depth 27 feet

Well 35, Final County 

Depth 600 feet

Well 41, Final County 

Depth 400 feet

J F M

1941 

M|j|J A ON

_Well 252, Maricopa County. 

~Depth unknown

4. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level in observation wells 

in the Cjueen Creek area, Maricopa and Final Counties, Ariz.
50 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Maricopa County Continued

Water pumped from wells, in acre-feet, In Queen Creek 

'and adjacent areas, 1941 Continued

BulldogSuperstition 

area

Sept. 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec. 

Total

789.6 

529.4 

116.6 

264.7 

5,847.2

Queen Creek 

Irrigation 

. District

4,140.3 

886.5 

509.4 

288.7 

22,920.3

Roosevelt Water 

Conservation 

District

7,096.4 

2,335.2 

1,566.3 

1,901.5 

45,602.0

Chandler Heights Magma 

Citrus District area

427.1 

95.9 

74.0 

33.0 

2,478.1

1,768.2 

252.0 

0 

157.5 

5,602.9

The winter of 1940-41 was unusually wet, and a large amount -of recharge 

occurred. The water level rose sharply in well 23 (see figure 4 ), located 

in the Queen Creek Canyon, about two miles above the entrance of the creek 

into the desert plain. The water level in well 35, located on the desert 

plain about half a mile from Queen Creek and a few miles downstream from 

the mouth of the canyon, rose steadily beginning in April and continuing 

throughout the year. The water level started j?ising about four months 

later In well 35 -than in well 23 because of the much greater depth to water. 

The water level in well 41, op. the desert plain a few hundred feet from 

the Queen Creek channel, rose during the first half of the year due to 

recharge from flood water In the creek. During the last half of the year 

the water level in well 41 declined gradually as recharge from floods 

decreased,and the effect of heavy pumping in the irrigated area several 

miles downstream became apparent. As a result of the unusually wet winter, 

the farmers-were not able to plant their crops as early as usual, and the 

growing season was prolonged until late In the fall. Also because of the 

wet season, only 22,920 acre-feet of water were pumped in 1941, aa compared 

with 3.1,240 acre-feet in 1940. The minimum water level in 1941 was not as 

low as in 1940. The hydrograph of well 252, located in the center of the 

pumped area, demonstrates this (see figure 4 ).

In the^aorthweat portion of the Queen Creek area, hear the head of 

the Roosevelt Water Conservation District Canal, the water table rose 

during 1941, probably because of recharge from the Salt River. This, riss 

was observed as far south as U. S. Highway 80, and was still moving southward at .the end of' 1941. I

In the following tables water levels are expressed in feet below the 

measuring point, although levels were run to most of the wells. "'
ARIZONA 51

Maricopa County Continued i

Well numbers correspond to those in Water-supply Paper 911.

1. Roosevelt Water Conservation District. NBiNW|- sec. 4, T. IN. 

R. 6 E., 100 feet west of Roosevelt Water Conserratlon'District Canal, 

miles north from U. S. Highway 80, 6 miles northeast from Mesa, Ariz. 

TTnused drilled irrigation well, diameter"20 inches, depth 360 feet. 

Measuring point, top of 2 by 4-inch plank, south side, 0.15 foot above 

land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Apr, 30 

May 9 

12 

20

Water 

level

174.56 

173.30 

172.94 

172.34

Date

May 26 

June 12 

27 

27

Water 

level

172.49 

173.09 

a 172.33 

b 172.19

Date

July 31 

Sept. 2 

Nov. 4

Water 

level

169.76 

168.98 

163.60

Date

Dec. 5 

24 

31

Water 

level

162.23 

161.54 

161.17

3. Ellas Hobeeb. NE|SEi sec. 3, T. 1 N., R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

21

27

234.70 

233.72

Mar. 

Apr.

25 

24

233.03 

232.06

May 

June

27 c 

27 c

232.47 

234.34

Sept. 

Nov.

3 

4

231.21 

(d)

6. Roosevelt Water Conservation District. NEif-lffiJ- sec. 9, T. 1 N.j

R» 6 E. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan^ 21,

184.81; Feb. 27, 183.04; Mar. 25, 181.79; Apr. 24, 180.04.

10. Win Wylie. NWi-NEj sec. 15, T. 1 N., R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

21

27

196.12 

194.39

May 

June

27 

27

193.30 

196.36

Sept. 

Nov.

3 

4

195.51 

188.07

Dec. 24 183.60

18. J. Assyd. SEjNEi- sec. 21, T. 1 N., R. 6 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

21

27

25

143.96

141.83

140.25

Apr.

May

24

27

138,36

137.61

June

Sept

27

. 3

138.10

135.46

Nov.

Dec.

4

24

130.35

126.92

19. E. D. Edwards. NE£NE| sec. 28, T. 1 H., R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below meaguring point, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

21

26 f

(e) 

133.76

Apr. 

June

24 

27

132.04 

131.50

July 

Sept.

31 

2

131.54 

130.10

Nov. 4 125.99

62. Evans Blewett. SV^SW^ sec. 21, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring joint, 1941

Jan. 

Mar..

23 

25

292.53 

292 . 17

Apr. 

May

26 

28

291.99 

291.94

June 

Sept

27 

. 3

292.54 

293.17

Nov. 6 292.76

68. Schmitt. HWf-SEi sec. 23, T. 1 N., R. 7 E.

Water level, in Teet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 23 

Mar. 28

302.70 

302.89

Apr. 26 

May 27

302.98 

302.56

July 31 

Nov. 6

303.06 

303.20

Dec. 24 303.24

84. W. A. Anderson. SV^-SEi sec. 11, T. 1 S., R. 7 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. S3 

Mar. 27

Apr. 25

175.65 

175.78 

176.01

May 28 

June 25

176.33 

176 '.10

July 31 

Sept. 3

176.00 

176.03

Nov. 5 

Dec. 23

176.07 

176.13

a Measured at XlsQO a.m.

b Measured at 5:40 p.m.

c Nearby well pumping.

d Pump installed, couldn't measure.

Dry". 

Well deepened.
52 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Maricopa County Continued

87. Mrs. Gardner. NW£NW| sec. 18, T. 1 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 20 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

116.61 

a 116.97

Date

Apr. 24 

May 26

Water 

level

117.03 

117.10

Date

June 27 

Nov. 4

Water 

level

117.28 

116.16

Date

Dec. 24

Water 

level

116.49

89. NE£SE|- sec. 18, T. 1 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

23

27

113.75 

113.82

Apr.

L May

24 

26

113.83 

113.87

June 

Sept

25 

. 2

114.02 

114.17

Nov. 

Dec.

5 

23

114.27 

114.30

94. "Old Clifford Place". NEi-NEi sec. 21, T. 1 S.. R. 7 E.

1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

23

28

27

126.52

126.62

126.67

Apr.

May

25

28

126.67

126.74

June

Sept

25

. 2

126.80

126.96

Nov.

Dec.

5

23

127.10

127 . 26

100. A. W. Kelly. SWjSEj sec. 25, T. 1 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

23 

27

147.90 

148.02

Apr. 

May

25 

28

148.08 

148.15

June 

Hov.

25 

5

148.22 

148.60

Dec. 23 148.75

101. Gardiner. NE|-SE£ sec. 25, T. 1 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 23- 

Mar. 27

Water 

level

162.06 

162.11

Date

May 28 

June 25

Water 

level

162.24 

162.28

Date

Nov. 5 

Dec, 23

Water 

level

163.64 

162.74

102. Florence McEntire. NE£NE|- sec. 33, T. 1 S., R. 7 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 23 

Mar. 27

Water

level

115.48 

115.60

Date

Apr. 25 

May 28

Water 

level

115.65 

115.74

Date

June 25 

Sept. 3

Water 

level

115.86 

116.25

Date

Nov. 5 

Dec. 23

Water 

level

116.47 

116.63

125. J. C. Jenkins. NWjNWj sec. 12, T» 1 S., R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

21

27

26

148.74

146.86

145.86

Apr.

May

24

26

144.39

145.28

June

Sept

27

. 2

150.26

151.14

Nov.

Dec.

4

24

146.90

141.79

128. Roosevelt Water Conservation District. ,SE|SBF£ sec. 14, T. 1 S. 

R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

'Jan. 

Feb.

20 

27

113.73 

113.36

Mar. 

Apr.

26

24

113.13 

112.69

May 

June

26 

26

112.59 

113.02

Nov. 

 Dec.

4 

24

113*94

112*00

130. F. Lockhart. SE^-SV^- sec. 23, T. 1 S., R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

20 

27

90.83 

90.86

Mar. 

Apr.

26 

24

90.73 

90.18

May 

June

26 

26-

90.09 

90.39

Nov. 

 Dec.

4 

23

89.57 

89.54

a Measuring point changed to top of casing.
ARIZONA

Marioopa County Continued

136. Roosevelt Water Conservation District. NE|NE|- sec. 25, T. IS. 

R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 20 

Feb. 27

Water 

level

96.37 

a 94.80

Date

Mar. 26 

Apr. 24-

Water 

level

94.14 

93.43

Date

May 26 

Nov. 4

Water 

level

92.96

95.54

Date

Dec. 23

Water 

level

94.02

151. Roosevelt Water Conservation District. SH|-SBj sec. 13, T. 2 S. 

R. 5 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

21 

27

55.80 

55.05

Mar. 

Apr.

26 

24

53.26 

52.99

May 

Nov.

26

4

54.29 

53.24

Dee. 23 52.70

155. Harris. SWjNEi ,sec. 25, T. 2 S., R. 5

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

R. 6

20

27

26

164.

E.

35.67

35.92

33.32

Apr.

May

June

24

26

26

Roosevelt Water

33.34

32.76

30.78

July 31

Sept. 3

Conservation District.

30.43

30.24

Nov.

Dec.

SE^NWj sec

6

23

. 5,

31

33

T. 2

.74

.01

S.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

21 

27

170.

82.56 

81.35

Mar. 26 80.52 

Apr. 24 79.33

May 

June

A. Sanford. SBjSWj sec. 3, T.

26 

26

2 S., R

Water level, in fee£ below measuring

Jan. 

Feb.

20 

27

90.78 

90.52

Mar. 27 90.30 

Apr. 25 89.94

May 

June

26 

26

82.80 

82.07

Nov. 

Dec.

. 6 E.

point, 1941

89.78 

90.19

Nov. 

Dec.

4 

23

4 

23

77. 

75.

90. 

89.

30 

64

28 

95

177. J. 0. Power. SEjOT-i- sec. 12, T. 2 S., R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

21 

27

113.11 

112.20

Mar. 

Apr.

26 

25

111.69 

111.14

May 

June

29 

25

111.54 

112.38

Nov. 

Dec.

6

23

113,8$ 

112.51

185. Gephart. SBjSEf sec. 8, T. 2 S., R. 6 E.

V/ater level, in feet below measuring point, ,1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

20

27

26

91.76

89.92

88.78

Apr.

May24

26

87.88

89.76

June

Sept

36

. 3

93.30

98. 2S

Nov.

Dec.

4

23

95.74

93.83

205. A. J. Schlesinger. SE|-SW|- sec. 24, T. 2 S., R. 6 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 21 

Feb. 27

Water 

level

105.52 

104.39

Date

Mar. 26 

Apr. 25

Water 

level

103.73 

104.48

Date

Nov. 6 

Dec. 23

Water 

level

111.39 

107.42

208. H. 0. Backer. SE^NEi sec. 20, T. 2 S., R. 6 E.

Water level. In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 20 

Feb. 27

Water 

level

80.18 

79.46

Date

Mar. 26 

Apr. 24

Water 

level

79.10 

78.40

Date

May 26 

June 26

V/ater 

level

b 81,3.0 

b 83.09

Date

Nov. 4 

Dec. 23

Water 

level

78.23 

77.97

Measuring point changed to 1 inch hole in base of pump near 

airline, 0.2 foot above land surface, 

b Well pumping 300 feet distant.
54 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Maricopa County Continued

217. Chandler Heights Citrus Growers. SW^SE^- sec, 36, T. 23., 

R. 6 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 21 

Feb. 27

ViTater 

level

186.26 

185.42

Date

Apr. 25 

Nov. 6

Water 

level

184.66 

189.49

Date

Dec. 23

Water 

level

187 ..24

218. Fitzgerald. SE^NW^ sec. 34, T. 2 S., R. 6 E. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: Apr. 25, 93.55; Nov. 6, 97.31; 

Dec. 23, 94.31-.

R. 6

Jan. 

Feb.

221. Roosevelt Water Conservation District. NEj-NEj- sec. 

E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

21 

27

52

49

.53 

.92

Mar. 

Apr.

26 

24

49 

51

.57 

.81

Nov. 

Dec.

4 

23

31, T. 23.,

54 

49

.39

.84

252. Barnes. SBjSEj sec. 9, T. 2 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in 'feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 23 

Feb. 26

136.30 

135.18

Mar. 26 

Apr. 25

134.49 

134.11

Nov. 5 

Dec. 23

140.41 

137.36

254. W. J. Geraann. SE^-NE^ sec. 7, T. 2 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 23 

Feb. 26

117.04 

116.19

Mar. 26 

Nov. 5

115.60 

122.04

Dec. 23- 118.63

260. Lawrence Ell sworth. SEjSE^- sec. 16, T. 2 S., R. 7 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 21 

Feb. 26

137.51 

136.29

Mar. 26 

Apr. 25

135.03 

135.34

May 28 

Dec* 22

138.83 

139.73

Date

Jan. 

Mar.

23 

26

Water 

level

135.94 

133.80

Date

Apr. 

June

25 

25

Water 

level

133.07 

138.19

Date

Sept. 

Nov.

3 

5

Water 

level

143.11 

139.47

Date

Dec. 23

Water 

level

136.79

266. B. P. Hart. NEj-SE^ sec. 22, T. 2 S., R. 7 E. In large shed, 

100 feet south of house, 1 mile southeast from Ellsworth store at 

Rittenhouse. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 20 inches, depth 500 

feet. .Measuring point, top of casing, northwest side, at land surface and 

1,421.38 feet above mean sea level. Equipped with turbine and 100 horsepower Diesel motor. _ 

Water level, in feet beirow measuring point, 1959-41

Date

Sept 

Oct. 

Mar.

 s26,

1939 

1941

Water 

level

142.08 

140.30 

137.12

Date

Apr. 

June

25 f 1941 

26

Water 

level

136.95 

141.68

Date

HOT. 

Dsc.

5, 1941 

22.

Wafc«r 

level

141.55 

140.05

271. Sossaman Bros.. HE|-NE$- sec. 19, T. 2 S., R. 7 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 21 

Feb. 27

129.79 

128.56

Mar. 26 

Nov. 6

127.26 

a 134.82

Dec. 23 130.64

a Measuring point raised 0.4 foot.
ARIZONA 55,

Marlcopa County Continued

273. Leo Ellsworth. SEjHEi sec. 28, T. 2 S., R. 7 B.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 21 

Feb. 26

Water 

level

132.69 

131.29

Date

Mar. 26 

Apr. 25

Water 

level

130.14 

130.68

Da be

May 28 

Dec. 22

Water 

' level

133.74 

135.69

279. Southern Pacific Railroad. SB&S& sec. 25, T. 2 S., R. 7 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 22 

Feb. 28

Water 

level

146.17 

145.70

Date

Mar. 27 

Apr. 23

Water 

level

144.78 

144.26

Date

June 26 

Nov. 5

v Water 

level

'145.30 

147.20

Date

Dee. 22

Water 

level

Ji47.G3

Plma County 

By H. R. McDonald

Measurements of water levels In Plma County were continued during 

1941 by the United States Geological Survey In cooperation with the Arizona 

State Water Commissioner and the United States Engineer Office, War Department. During the year a total of 576 water-level measurements was made In 

90 observation wells In Plma County. Figure 5 shows.hydrographs of typical observation wells, total monthly pumpage In Plma and Santa Cruz 

Counties during 1941, and monthly precipitation at Tucson, Arlz. Well 199 - 

Is a shallow dug well about 500 feet north of Rilllto Creek, northeast of 

Tueson, The hydrograph of this well shows a seasonal lowering caused by 

pumping and transpiration during the growing season, and a rise during the 

i winter and spring caused by recharge from Rilllto Creek. -Well 256, east 

of Tucson, is relatively deep and Is not near any area of heavy pumping. 

During 1940 this well showed a small but continual decline caused by pumpIng in the* city *of Tucson, but this decline was stopped during 1941 by 

recharge from the large surface runoff. Well 96 Is In an area of heavy 

pumping for irrigation. It shows recharge from the Santa Cruz T&vsr during 

the winter and spring and a considerable lowering of the water level by 

Increased pumping during the summer. Well 296 Is near the Santa Cruz 

River,-four miles south of fucson. Its hydrograph shows the effects of 

recharge to the -ground water In the winter and spring and of moderate but
56 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

5

10

15

20

175

180

70 

V5 

80 

85 

"90

35

40

55

60

20

25

30

35

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1939

SO IN ID

1940

J|F|H|A|M| J| J|A|S|0|N |D

Well 199, Plma County

Depth 24 feet ~7

_Well 256, Plma County 

Depth 189 feet

_Well 96, Plma County 

X. Depth De 200 feet

Well 415, Plma Count3 

S. Depth 67 feet

1941

J|F|M |A |M|J |J |A| S|0|N|D

 Well 296, Plma CountyDepth 40 feet

Well 142, Santa Cruz County 

Depth 52 feet

Figure 5. Graphs showing fluctuations of water level In observation wells 

In the Santa Cruz Valley, Plma and Santa Cruz Countlee, Arlz.
ARIZONA 57

PIma County Continued.

continuous pumping from wells furnishing water to the city of Tucson. 

Well 415 is in a heavily pumped region In the vicinity of Sahuarita, and 

it reflects both recharge and pumping. During the winter of 1940-41 

light pumping was continued while recharge was taking place.

The total pumpage in 1941 from the Santa Cruz basin, above the south 

boundary of Final County, was approximately 83,000 acre-feet.

The average water level in 24 observation wells northwest of Tucson 

showed a rise of 1.75 feet from January 1, 1941, to January 1, 1942. This 

was probably due to the increased flow of the Santa Cruz River and Rillito 

Creek during the winter of 1940-41. The average water level of 24 wells 

south of Tucson showed a decline of 0.85 foot during the same period.

In the follswing tables water levels are expressed in feet below 

measuring points. The highest -water levels which are given for some of

the wells were obtained with maximum-minimum strip recorders. 

\

Well numbers correspond to those in Water-Supply Paper 911.

3. T. J. Smith. SE^NEi sec. 22, T, 11 S., R. 10 E., in galvanized 

Iron shed, 150 feet west of county road, 1.0 mile north of Silver Bell 

Road. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 20 inches, depth 600 feet. 

Measuring point, bottom pump base, north side, 0.9 foot below land surface. 

Equipped with 170 horsepower diesel engine and turbine pump. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point: Feb. 28, 1940, 139. 76j Apr. 17, 1940 

140.64. v

5. W. E. Anway. SW^NEi sec. 27, T. 11 S., R. 10 E., 50 feet west of 

frame house, 0.25 mile southwest of Silver Bell Road. Used drilled 

domestic and stock well, diameter 6 inches, depth 164 feet. Measuring 

point, top of casing, south side, 1.2 feet above land surface. Equipped 

with cylinder pump and gasoline engine. Water levels, in feet below 

measuring point; Apr. 17, 1940, 141.96; June 17, 1941, 142.44; Dec. 5, 

1941, 142.72.

6. Bud Parker. SEjSEi sec. 36, T. 11 S., R. 10 B., 50 feat southeast of galvanized iron tank, 0.4 mile south of Silver Bell Road at cattle 

guard, 3.26 miles northwest of intersection with county road. Used drilled 

stock well, diameter 6 inches, depth 176 feet. Measuring point, top of 

casing, east side, 1.4 feet above land surface. Equipped with cylinder 

pump and gasoline engine. Water levels, in feet below measuring point; 

Apr. 17, 1940, 165.23; Dec. 5, 1941, 166.67.

8. T. V. Valenzuela. SEj- sec. 32, T. 11 S., R. 10 E., 50 feet east 

of corral, on top of small earth mound, 2 miles west of Silver Bell Road. 

Used dug domestic and stock well, diameter 36 inches, depth 160 feet. 

Measuring point, bottom of pump base, south aide, 1.4 feet above land 

surface. Equipped with cylinder pump and gasoline engine. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point: Apr. 17, 1940, 158.29} June 17, 1941, 

a/159.28. ______ __________________ ' ____________________________

a Pumping stopped 2 hours before measurement after one-half hour 

operation.
58 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Pima County Continued.

25. Cortaro Farms. NE^NE^ sec. 30, T. US., R. HE.

Water level, in feet b&low measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. G 

Mar. 24 

Apr. 28

Water

level

173.93 

173.70 

'173.82

Date

June 4 

July 11

Water 

level

173.92 

174.24

Date

Aug. 18 

Sept. 30

Water 

level

174.23 

174.16

Date

Nov. 12 

Dec . 26

Water 

level

173.80 

173.79

81. Cortaro Farms. SE^SWj sec. 31, T. 12 S., R. 13 E. (Previously 

reported as owned by Ga\ike.)

Water leva?., in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

28

89.93

88.34

88.85

June

July

4

10

39.11 Aug.

90,79 Sept

12

.30

90.87

91.00

Nov.

Dec.

12

26

90.84

90.93

96. Cortaro Farms. NEjNWj sec. 16, T. 12 S., R. 12 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb,

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

28

75.09

70.87

a 78.62

June

Julj

i,

10

a 81.70

a 89.74

Aug.

Sept

13

.30

86.38

85.90

Nov.

Dec.

*

12

26

82.12

82.75

97. Cortaro Farms, NW£NW£ sec. 21, T. 12 S., R. 12 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 

Mar.

6 

24

72.31 

78.34

June 

July

5 

11

79.79 

86.08

Aug. 

Sept

19 

.30

82.75 

33.06

Nov. 13 81.02

98. Cortaro Farms. HEiSWj sec. 21, T. 12 S., R. 12 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

6

24

28

70.64

65.32

71.50

June

July

5

11

73.05

77.67

Aug.

Sept

19

.30

79.30

75.83

Nov.

Dec.

13

27

74.76

73. G6

Tucson Light and Power Co. NE^SEi sec. 26, T. 12 S., R. 12 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 5 

Mar. 5 

24

67.15 

65.20 

63.00

Apr. 28 

July 10

b 70.28 

b 74.85

Aug. 13 

Sept. 30

73.62 

72.29

Nov. 12 

Dec. 26

71.70 

c 72.45

101. Adams. NEiNEi sec. 33, T. 12 S., R. 12 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 6 

Mar. 24 

Apr. 28

117.14 

112.40 

113.15

June 5 

July 11

115.66 

119.09

Aug. 19 

.Sept .30

120 .S6 

121.98

Hoir. 13 

Dec,, 27.

121.21 

121.09

121. Cortaro Parma. SW|NEi aec. 1, T. 12 S., R. 11 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

28

(d)

165.18

169.30

June

July

4

11

165.03

165.88

Aug.

Sept

13

.30

166.44

166.95

Nov.

Dec.

12

26

166.83

166.85

124. J. 8. (Jlover. SEjSEi aec. 18, T. 12 S., R'. 11 E., under dari-lete, 

100 feet west of frame house, 2 miles west of county road, 1.75 miles ' 

south of intersection with"Silver Bell Road. Used drillejt domestic and < 

stock well, diameter 10 inches, depth 218 feet. Measuring point, top of ' 

casing, west side 1.1 feet above land surface. Equipped with cylinder 

pump and gasoline engine. Water levels, in feet below mea'soring" point: 

Mar. 27, 1940^ 190.54; June 15, 1941, 190.47; Dec. 5, 1941, 191.05^ ., ,

a Heavy pumping for irrigation In this vicinity.

b Well 15 feet southwest pumping.

c Measuring point raised 1.37 feet to top of 2 by 12-Inch plank.

d Well dry.
ARIZOHA

Pima County Continued.

125. P. Jqhansen. NEjNEi sec. 29, T. 12 3., R. U E., 200 feet 

south of frame house, 1.35 miles west of county road, 1.5 miles north of 

Avra school house. Used drilled domestic well, diameter 10 Inches, depth 

270 feet. Measuring point, bottom of pump base, north side, 1.1 feet 

above land surface. Equipped with cylinder pump and gas engine. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point: Mar. 27 1940, 228,80; June 13, 

1941, 230.34; Dec. 5, 1941, 229.70.

128. S. B. Niles. SWjSWj sec. 34, T. 12 S., R. 11 E., 50 feet southeast of frame"house, 150 feet east of county road, 0.5 mile north of Avra 

school, house. Used drilled domestic well, diameter 5 inches, depth 31S 

feetf. Measuring point, top casing, north side, 1.7 feet above land surface. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet below measuring 

point: Mar. 27, 1940, 301.74; Mar. 1, 1941, 302.13; June 13, 1941, 302.13; 

Dec. 5, 1941, 3O2.10.

129-A. T. V. Valenzuela. NB£ sec. 8, T. 12 S., R. 10 E., 250 feet 

northeast of adobe house, 4.5 miles southwest of Silver Bell Road. Used 

dug domestic and stock well, diameter 48 inches, depth 165 feet. Measuring point, bottom of 2 by 12-inch board, east side of pump, 0.5 foot above 

land surface. Equipped with cylinder pump and gasoline engine. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point: Apr. 17, 1940, 162.62; June 17, 

1941, a/163.42.

130. Harry Alexander. NKj sec. 26, T. 12 S., R. 10 E.,,250 feet 

north of adobe house, 5.0 miles southwest of intersection of county road 

and Silver Bell Road. Used drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 6 

inches, depth 210 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, north side, 1.6 v 

feet above land surface. Equipped with cylinder pump and gasoline^engine. 

Water levels, in feet below measuring point: Mar. 27, 1940, 195.47; June 13, 

1941, 195.29; Dec. 5, 1941, 195.57.

131. Nourse. NEiNW£ sec. 2, T. 13 S., R. 12 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 6 

Mar. 24

Water 

level 

1 65.98 

60.73

Date

Apr. 28 

June 5

rfater 

level

60.71 

68.26

Date

July 11 

Nov. 13

Water 

level

70.98 

69.67 -

Date

Dec. 27

Water 

level

70.19

132. W. A. Knapp. SWjSW| sec. 8, T. 13 S., R. IE

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 5

Mar. 24

Apr. 28

43.70

40.07

40.88

June 4

July 10

40.96

41.53

AUg. 13

Sept. 30

41.42

42.02

Nov.

Dec.

12

26-

42.22

42.22

133. W. A. Hansen. SE£NW£ sec. 12, T. 13 b., R. 12 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 

Mar.

6 

24

70.92 

7O.58

June 

July

5 

11

73.23 

75.60

Aug. 

Sept

19 

.30

73.90 

74.65

Nqv. 

Dec.

13 

27

74.30 

74.85

141. Cortaro Farms. NWjNW| sec. 6, T. 13 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

28

73.66

70.72

73.05

June

July

4

10

73.20

75.76

Aug.

Sept

13

.30

74.81

74.98

Nov.

Dec.

12

26

75.29

75.08

142. Cortaro Farms. SEj-SEi sec. 7, T. 13 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point. 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

28

31.66

28.52

29.18

June

July

4

10

29.57

30.35

Aug.

Sept

13

.30

29.86

30.65

^NOVr

Dec.

12

26

30.98

31.04

tion.

a Pumping stopped 2 hours before measurement, after 4 hours opera-
60 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Plma County Continued.

146. Jaynes Station Irrigation District. NEiSEj sec. 16, T. 13 S., 

R. 13 E. (Erroneously reported in sec. 17 in Water-Supply Paper 911). 

Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Feb. 5, 40.54; Mar. 24, 

38.86; Apr. 28, 39.30; Dec. 26, 38.51.

147. Hans Benn. SWjSEi sec. 17, T. 13 S., R. 13 B.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Mar. 24 

Apr. 28

Water 

level

32.56 

31.85

Date

June 4 

July 10

Water 

level

31.98 

31.97

Date

Aug. 13 

Sept .30

Water

level

32.04 

32.68

Date

Nov. 12 

Dec. 26

Water 

level

31.34 

31.43

154. Ralph Wetmore. NEfSEi sec. 24, T. 13 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

24.24

15.90

14.96

June

July

3

10

17.57

19.86

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

20.73

21.86

Nov.

Dec.

10

26

22.64

22.92

158. Bruce Knapp. SE^NE^ sec. 28, T. 13 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

28

33.44

32.64

32.50

June

July

4

10

a 32.37

a 32.46

Aug.

Sept

13

.30

31.88

31.65

Nov.

Dec.

12

26

31.97

31.66

185. J. M. Guss. SEiSWi sec. 21, T. 13 S., R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

b 8. 66

7.23

6.31

June

July

3

10

9.53

10.62

Aug.

Sept.

13

29

11.09

12.49

Nov.

Dec.

10

-26

13.59

13.43

187. Courtright Stables. SS|SEj sec. 25, T. 13 S., R. 14 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 5 

Mar. 24 

Apr. 26

190. 

Bayliss. )

Feb. 5 

Mar. 24

6.11 

5.85 

6.14

June 3 8.85 

July 10 11.09

Aug. 13 -9.05 

Sept. 29 11.28

Nov. 12 

Dec. 26

D. Hill. (Previously reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 

. SWiSEi sec. 26, T. 13 S., R. 14 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

» 0.50 

c 1.68

Apr. 26 2.10 

Aug. 13 5.20

Sept. 29 7.18 

Nov. 11 8.45

Dec. 26

13.87 

6.18

as

6.10

192. Glenn Bingham. SEjSWj sec. 27, T. 13 S., H. 14

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 

Apr.

5 

26

26.56 

21.71

June 

July

4

10

d 21.70 

23.42

Aug. 

Sept

13 

.29

23.52 

c 25.13

Nov. 

Dec.

,12 

26

. 26.57 

25.76

R.

196. Southern Arizona Polo Association. SEjNWj sec. 28, T. 13 S., IE.'

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

5

5

24

6.77

4.74

4.19

Apr.

June

July

26

3

10

5.67

8.80

10.98

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

10.64

12.30

Nov.

Dec.

10

26

12.78

12.11

a Pumping.

b Measuring point raised 7.0 feet to top of vertical 2 by ^-inch 

steel brace on south side of well, 0.6 foot above land surface.

c Measuring point raised 2.4 feet to top of concrete curb on north 

side.

d Well pumping 250 feet southeast of well 192.
ARIZONA 61

Pima County Continued.

197. sec. 28, T. 13 S., R. 14 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 5 

Mar. 24 

Apr. 26

Water 

level

5.90 

4.80 

5.20

Date

June 4 

July 10

Water 

level

7.45 

9.03

Date

Aug. 13 

Sept. 29

Water

level

8.96 

10.38

Date

Hov. 12 

Dec* 26

Water 

level

11.78 

10.01

R. 14

199. Southern Arizona Polo Association. sec. 28, T. 13 S.,

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

5

5

24

8.55

6.57

6.02

Apr.

June

July

36

3

10

7.52

10.60

12.51

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

12.08

13.98

Hov.

Dec.

10

26

15.16

13.53

201. Urquidas. SEjSB^ sec. 30, T. 13 S., R. 15 B. (Erroneously reported as R. 14 E. in Water-Supply Paper 911).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

13.34

10.20

8.67

June

.July

3

10

8.41

9.23

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

9.65

10.44

Hov.

Dec.

12

26

10.55

9.95

207. P. W. Jordan. NWjfiW$- sec. 36, T. 13 S,, R. 14 B.

Water level, in feet below'measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr^

5

24

26

22.98

20.65

19.84

June

July

4

10

19.78

21.03

Aug..

Sept

IS

.29

21.07

22.10

Mov.

Dec.

12

26

83.36

22.66

221. W. G. Boyd. SBtSBi sec. 29, *. 13-8., R. 15 B. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

20. 27

19,09

19.07

June

July

3

10

19.05

19.40

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

19.66

20.98

Hov,

Dec.

22

26

19 .96.

19.05

222. B. T. Wright. NW|SW| sec. 33, T. 13 S., R. 15 B.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

12.43

9.35

9.04

June

July

3

10

10.90

12.23

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

12:i2

13-. 12

Ho*.

D»c.

12

26

12.90

11.37

223. Crouch. SISjSEi sec. 36, T. 13 S., R. 15 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

15.43

9.20

10,69

June

July

3

10

a 11.75

13.47

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

14,86

18.40

Hov.

Dec.

12

se

21.72

22.18

253. NWjSEi sec. 3, T. 14 S., R. 15 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

61.05.

58.30

56.77

June

July

4

10

56.68

56.98

Aug.

Sept

13

.29

57.12

57.. 46

Hov.

Dec.

12

26

57.48

57.03

265. J. S. Sayres. NW^SISj sec. 6, T. 14 S., R. 16 B. <Brroneously 

reported as R. 15 B. in Water-Supply Paper 911).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

5

24

26

3.44

7.11

7.05

June

July

4

10

7.30

8.92

Aug.

Sept

13

,29

8.51

10,37

Hov.

Dec.

12

26

11.63

9.45

a Measuring point lowered 0.2 foot to top concrete eurk west side. 

533097 O - 43 - 5
62 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Pima County Continued.

256. Charles Raynard. SWjSEj aec. 7, T. 14 S., R. 15 B. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 5 

Mar. 24 

Apr. 26

Water 

level

179.38 

179.37 

179.40

Date

June 4 

July 10

Water 

level

179.45 

179.44

Date

Aug. 13 

Sept. 29

Water 

level

179.49 

179.41

Date

Nov. 12 

Dec. 26

Water 

level

179.29 

179.18

284. 0. G. Petrle. NEiNWj- sec. 3, T. 14 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

July

5

10

a

288.

27

28

26

A.

.53

.34

.30

Aug.

Sept

J. Larm.

13 28.54

.30 27.87

Nov.

NEjSWi sec. 14, T.

12

14

discontinued.

27

a 26

S., R

.99

.64

Dec. 26 27.82

(b)

. 13 E. Measurements

294. Hal Manning. SW^SEi sec. 34, T. 14 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 24, 

Mar. 25

Water 

level

c 33.13 

32.56

Date

Apr. 28 

Sept. 30

Water 

level

34.05 

37.03

Date

Nov. 13 

Dec. 29

Water 

level

35.77 

35.15

296. Hal Manning. SE|NW|- sec. 35, T. 14 S., R. 13 B.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 24 

Mar. 25

Water 

level

33.02

32.58

Date

Apr. 28 

July 11

Water 

level

32.92 

37.65

Date

Sept. 30 

Nov. 13

Water 

level

37.30 

36.28

Date

Dec. 29

Water 

level

35.38

300. Pima County. NW^NWj sec. 6, T. 14 S., .R. 12 E., 25 feet east of 

adobe shed, 0.15 mile east of Park Headquarters, 10 allies northwest of 

Intersection of Tucson Mountain Park Road with Ajo Road. Used dug domestic 

well, diameter 48 inches, depth 99 feet. Measuring point, ^-inoh hole In 

wood cover, east side of pump, 0.4 foot above land surface. Equipped with 

cylinder pump and gasoline engine. Water levels, in feet below measuring 

point: Apr. 19, 1940, 94.29; Mar. 1, 1941, 88.00; June 16, 1941, 68.90; 

Dec. 6, 1941, 69.32.

301. Piina County. NWjNWj- sec. 17, T. 14 S., R. 12 E., northeast 

corner of Pima County Preventorium premises, 0.3 mile west of Tucson' 

Mountain Park Road, 6.5 miles northwest of junction with Ajo Road. Used 

drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches, depth 110 feet. Measuring point, 

top of casing, west side, 0.2 foot above land surface. Equipped with 

cylinder pump and gasoline engine.

Water level. In feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date

Mar. 15, 1940 

Aug. 12

Water 

level

78.88 

78.68.

Date

Mar. 1, 1941 

June 16

Water

level

71.12 

72.39

Date

Dec. 6,, 1941

Water 

level

72.89

302. Pima County. HEj-SW^ sec. 2X, T- 14 S., R. 12 E., on top of small 

knoll, 1.1 miles west of Tucson Mountain Park Road^ 3.B miles northwest ot> 

junction with Ajo Road. Unused dug well, diameter 84 by 60 Inches, depth 

79 feet. Measuring point, top of 8 by 8-lnch post at northeast corner of 

well cribbing,. 1.4 feet above land surface.

a Highest water level In period between tape measurements, 

b Measurement's discontinued.

c Measuring point lowered 1.14 feet to bottom flange on west I-beam, 

south side of pump.
ARIZONA 65

Pima County Continued.

302. Continued.

Water level, in feet below.measuring point,1940-41

Date

Mar. 15, 1940 

Apr. 18 

Aug. 12

Water 

level

61.53 6-1.54' 

60.96

Date

Mar. 1, 1941 

June 16

Water 

level

60.68 

a 60.39 

60.72

Date

June 16 

Dec. 6

Water 

* level

& 58.89 

59.87

305. J. Burrell. See. 10, T. 14 S., R. 10 E. At Corcoraqul Ranch, 

p.25 mile north of north boundary of Papago Indian Reservation, 10 miles 

north of Ajo Highway at intersection with Sasabe Road. Unused dug well, 

diameter 48 Inches, depth.26 feet. Measuring point, top of wood curb, 

south side, 0.6 foot above land surface.

Water level. In feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr. 

Feb.

16, 

28,

1940 

1941

27.09 

23.54 June 16 1941

a 21.41 

22.48

Dec. 6, 1941 17.55

306. J. Burrell. Sec. 10, T. 14 S., R. 10 E. At Corcoraqul Ranch, 

0.1 mile north of north boundary of Papago Indian Reservation, 10 miles 

north*of Ajo Highway at Intersection, with Sasabe Road. Used dug domestic 

and stock well, diameter 48 Inches, depth 38 feet. Measuring point, edge 

of rock, top curb, southeast side, at land surface. Equipped with cylinder 

pump and gasoline engine. Water levels, In feet below measuring point: 

Apr. 16, 1940, 15.26; Feb. 28, 1941, 11.24; June 16, 1941, 11.03; Dec. 6, 

1941, 11.88.

307. Prank R, Rendon. SWj sec. 24, T. 14 S., R. 10 E., 25 feet east 

<5f adobe house, 100 feet south of trail, 7 miles north of Tucson-Ajo Highway. Used drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 8 Inches, depth 382 

feet. Measuring point, bottom of pump base, south side, 0.7 foot above 

land surface. Equipped with cylinder pump and gasoline engine. Water 

levels, In feet below measuring point; Apr. 16, 1940, 308.98; Feb. 28, 

1941, 307.20; June 16, 1941, 307.67.

308. Everett Inscho. NEjNEt sec. 29, T. 15 S., R. 10 E., 50 feet 

east of corral fence, 0.1 mile west of small malpais knoll, 1.7 miles north 

of A Jo Highway at the five wooden bridges. Used drilled s.tock well, diameter 4 inches, depth 258 feet. Measuring point, bottom of 3 by 4-inch pipe" 

support, north side, 1.7 feet above land surface. Equipped with windmill. 

Water levels, In feet below measuring point: Apr. 18, 1940, 147.04; Feb. 28, 

1941, 146.89; June 16, 1941, 146.45; Dec. 6, 1941, 148.28.

309. C. W. Van Camp. NWjSEi- sec. 33, T. 15 S., R. 10 E., 100 feet 

west of stucco house, 300 feet north of Ajo Road, 1,0 mile west of junction 

with Sasabe Road. Used drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 8 inches, 

depth 186 feet. Measuring point, top of -|--inch hole In timber at southeast 

corner pump base, 0.4 foot above land surface. Equipped with cylinder pump 

and gasoline engine.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Mar. 1' 

Aug. J

1, 1940 152.00 

151.83

Feb. 

June

28, 

16

1941 . 151 

151

.75 

.66

Dec. 6, 1941 151.57

310. C. W. Van Camp. NE^NE^ sec. 35, T. 15 S., R. 10 E. In center 

of small mound, 150 feet north of Ajo Road, 1.5 miles east of junction with 

Sasabe Road. Unused drilled well, diameter 6 inches, depth 295 feet. 

Measuring point, top of casing, east side, 1.5 feet' above land surface. 

Water levels, In feet below measuring point: Mar. 14, 1940, 215.74; Feb. 28, 

1941, 215.57; June 16, 1941, 215,49; Dec. 6, 1941, 215.48.

311. H. C. Barker. NEiSW^ sec. 1, T. 15 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 24 

Apr. 28

Water 

level

51.78 

52.22

Date

June 5 

Aug. 14

Water 

level

53.08 

51.86

Date

Oct. 1 

Nov. 13

Water 

level

52.42 

52.30

Date -

Dec. 29

t

Wat or 

level

52 ..3 5

a Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
64 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Pima County Continued.

314. San Xavier School. NEiNEi aec. 15, T. 15 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point. 1941

Date

Feb. 24 

June 5

Water 

level

37.66 

37.91

Date

July 11 

Aug. 12

Ifater

level

38.53 

38.67

Date

Sept .30 

Nov. -13

Water 

level

38.76 

33.72

Date

Dec. 29

Water 

level

38.38

315, Midvale Parma. SEtSE* aec. 15, T. 15 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, in feet below'meaauring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

24

25

28

47.89

47.51

47.65

June

July

Aug.

5

11

14

49.01

48.63

48.74

Sept. 30^

Nov. 13

a

48.72

48.55

48.70

Dec. 29

a 48.30

48. 58

319. U, S. Indian Service, San Xavier Reaervation. 

T. JL5 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below meaauring point. 1941

aec. 22,

Feb.

Mar.

24

25

32.78

a 32.24

32.57

a 32.44

Apr.

June

July

28

5

11

33.17

33.80

34.37

Aug.

Sept

14

.30

a 33.53

33.95

33.65

Nov.

Dec.

13

29

a 33.32

33.44

33.05

322. U. 3. Indian Service, San Xavier Reaervation. SW^SE^- aec. 22, 

T. 15 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

liar.

24

25

28.50

a. 28.05

28.24

Apr.

June

July

28

5

11

28.52

29.00

29.72

Aug.

Sept

14

.30

29.65

a 29.50

89.72

Nov.

Dec.

13

29

29.34

a 29.26

28.87

327. U. S. Indian Service, San Xavier Reaervation. SW^SWj sec. 23, 

T. 15 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below meaauring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

24

25

28

31.22

30.90

34.66

June

July

5

11

36.19

36.47

Aug.

Sept

15

.30

34.52

33.39

Nov.

Dec.

13

29

32.26

31.27

328. U. S. Indian Service. San Xavier Reservation 

T. 15 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

sec. 26,

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

24

25

28

'23.43

20.62

22.13

June

July

5

12

23.85

25.56

-Aug.

Sept

15

.30

£4.00

22.69 .

Hpv.

Dec*

13

29

24.30

23.90

329. Papago Indian Tribe, NW^NBj aec. 27, f. 15 S., B« 13 B, 

Water level, in feet below meaauring point,-1941

Feb.

Bar.

Apr.

24

25

28

25.81

25.58

25.75

June

July

5

11

26.20

27,02

Aug.

Sept

14

.30

26.98

27.10

Nov.

Dec.

13

29

26.68

26.20

330. U. S. Indian Service, San Xavier Reaervation 

T. 15 S., R. 13 R.

Water level, in feet below measuring point,1941

aec. 27,

Mar.

Apr.

25 

28

24.30 

23. 3O

June

July

5 

11

24.04 

24.98

Aug. 

Sept

14 

.30

24.93 

25.03

Nov. 

Dec.

13 

59

24.72 

24.20

363. NW£NBj aec. 7, T. 16. S., R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point., 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

24

25

29.

41.85

4S.2S

42. SO

June

July

6

12

42.50

42.65

Aug;

Oct.

15

1

42.19

42.62

/ '

Nov.

Dec.

25

29

42.90

44.08

a Highest Water, level in-period between tap«'measurementB.
ARI2QHA

Flma County Continued.

373. Lane Farms. SBjSWt sec. 31, T. 16 S., R. 14 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 24 

Mar. 25 

Apr. 29

Water 

level

48.79 

48.21 

50.06

Date

June 6

July 12

Water 

level

a 52.48

58.62

Date

Aug. 12 

Oct. 1

Water

level

59.63 

52.03

Date

Nov. 13 

Dec". 29

Water 

level

51.82 

48.88

393. Lane Farms. SBjNWi sec. 13, T. 17 S., R. 13 I.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

24

25

89

60.05

59.78

60.74

June

July

6

12

61.67

62.42

-

Aug.

Oct.

12

1

63.08

63.24

Nov.

Dec.

-13

29

68.46

61.59

395. Lane Farms. NWi-NBfc sec. 25, T. 17 S., R. 13 I. 

Water level, in feet below measuring polnt t 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

25

2b

29

44.14

44.60

47.22

June

Jfuly

6

12

47.85

49.59

Aug.

Oct.

12

1

50.94

50.14

Hov.

Dec.

13

29

47.34

47.95

411. Lane Farms. SBfcNWi sec. 6, T. 17 S., R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

24

25

29

49.04

49.76

50.15

June

July

6

12

51.24 .

52.88

Aug.

Oct.

12

1

53.17

51.14

Nov.-

Dec.

13

29

51.39

50.20

412. Lane Farms, NWjNWi sec. 7, T. 17 S., R. 14 1. Water levels, in 

feet below measuring point, 1941: liar. 25. 51.98; Oct. 1, 56.10; Nov. 13, 

55.10} Dee. 29, 53.25*

.414. H. B. Minelo. SEiSWj seo. 7, ?. 17 S., R. 14 B. 

__ _. Water level, In feet below measuring.point. 1941

Feb. 

Mar.

R. 14

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

Feb. 

Mar,

24 

25

416.

B.

24 

25 

29

416.

26 

25

55. 

56.

70 

42

Apr. 

June

Arizona State 

Water level

54. 

54. 

58.

80 

72 

07

June 

July

Mamie 1 Ollvas. 

Water level

54. 

56.

20 

33

Apr. 

June

29 

6

60.03 

59.20

July 12 60,57 

Aug. 12 58.41

Nov. 

Dec,

13 

29

Highway Department. NEiSW|- sec. 18, T. 

, in feet below measuring point, 1941

6

12

58.64 

59.12

Aug. 12 60.18 

Oct. 1 60.05

Nov. 

Dec.

13 

29

56

57

17 S.

57 

56

,27 

.10

»

.44 

.12

NWiSW|- sec. 30, T. 17 S., R. 14 B. 

, In feet below measuring point^ 1941

29 

6

61.53 

61.68

Sept. 23 57.84 

Nov. 25 56.82

Dec. 29 56 ,49

444. J. B. Bull. NW|-SWj sec. 1, T. 18 S., R. 13 B. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 25 

Apr. 29

Water

l«vel

45.35

48.05

Date

June 6 

Sept .23

Water

. level

47.52 

49.10

Date

Nov. 25 

Dec'. 29

Water

level

46.74 

46.84'

447. Intercontinental Ranch Co. SE^NWj sec. 13, T. 18 S., R. 13 B. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Feb. 25, 43.85, Measurements discontinued._________________________________________

a Intensive pumping from nearby wells in this area.
66 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Pima County Continued.

451. Owner's No. E2. Intercontinental Ranch Co. SE^NEj sec. 26, 

T. 18 S., R. 13 E. -

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Feb. 25 

Mar. 25 

Apr. 29

473. 

T. 19 S.,

Water 

level

39.94 

43.98

41.44

Date

June 6 

July 14

Owner's No. Wl.

R. 13 E.

Water 

level

41.45 

44.20

Date

Aug. 

Sept.

Intercontinental

15 

23

Water 

level

45.19 

46.97

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

Ranch Co. SW^WfJ

25 

29

sec.

Water 

level

42.03 

41.90

3,

Water level. In feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 

Mar.

Feb. 

Apr.

Feb. 

Apr.

Feb. 

Apr.

25 

25

474.

25 

29

475.

25 

29

477.

25 

30

49.77 

50.26

Apr*

July

Hal Manning. 

Water level

28.64 

28.91

June 

Aug.

29 50.28 

14 a 52.98

Aug. 15 53.02 

Sept. 23 53.52

Nov. 

Dec.

NEjSW£ sec. 9, T. 19 S., R. 13 E. 

, In feet below measuring point, 1941

6 29.49 

15 29.66

Sept. 23 29.58 

Nov. 25 30.56

Dec.

25

30

30

53 

52

29

.06 

.13

.62

Hal Manning. NW£SW£ sec. 16, T. 19 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

4.70 

5.35

July 

Aug.

2 6.00 

15 5.63

Sept .2$ 6.60 

Nov. 25 7.10

Dec. 30 b 7 .75

Oustavo Amado. NWjSWj sec. 29, T. 19 S., R. 13 S. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

30.26 

32.02

June 

July

6 31.77 

14 c 32.70

Aug. 15 c 30.84 

Sept. 23 c 32.77

Nov. 

Dec.

25

30

31 

32

.75 

.57

479. 0. Klnsley. SW^SW^ sec. 31, T. 19 S., R. 13 S. Well filled up 

and measurements discontinued.

Pinal County 

By E. M. Gushing

Ninety-seven water-level measurements were made on 11 wells In the 

Queen Creek area during 1941, and 510 water-level measurements were made in 

51 wells in the Casa Grande-Eloy area during 1940 and 1941. The discussion 

of water-table fluctuations In the 11 wells In the Queen Creek area Is included in the* section on Marlcopa County.__________________________

a Measuring point changed to top of 3 by 12-inoh timber. 3 feet north 

of south end of timber at center of well, same elevation as old measuring 

point.

b Well pumping 250 feet south.

c Pumping.
ARIZOHA 67

Final County Continued,

Field work began in the Oasa Grande-Eloy area in April 1940 as a part 

of the investigation of the water resources of tiie Santa Cruz River basin. 

Water-level measurements were made at irregular intervals during 1940,and 

at approximately monthly intervals during 1941. This program will be continued in 1942 with measurements being made less frequently than in 1941, 

butr the number of observation wella will be increased to cover a larger 

area.

A pumpage inventory was conducted for 1940 and 1941 and will be continued at least through 1942,according to present plans. This inventory 

includes a record of all water pumped from privately owned wells of the 

San Carlds Irrigation District and the United States Indian Service,as obtained from their records. In 1940, 372,000 acre-feet of water, and in 1943, 

351,000 acre-feet of water were pumped from the ground-water reservoir. 

Heavy pumping usually begins about the first of March,but above-normal 

rainfall during the winter and spring of 1941 provided sufficient moisture 

so that no extensive pumping for irrigation was required before the first 

of May. About 70 more wells were operated in 1941 than in 1940, and it is 

probable that, with normal rainfall, the pumpage during the next few years 

will be much greater than in either 1940 or 1941 as production increases 

to meet wartime needs.- About one-third of the total water pumped during 

the two years was in a rather small area south of Eloy. This concentrated 

pumpage has resulted in a very rapid lowering of the water table in the 

Eloy area where the average ground-water level waa 4 feet lower on January 

4, 1942, than on January 1, 1941.

The accompanying figure shows hydrographs of typical observation wells 

and monthly precipitation at Casa Grande Ruins. Well 890, located a few 

miles northwest from Casa Grande near a section which uses mostly surface 

water, showed a gradual lowering of the water table from April 1940 until 

about the middle of 1941, when the water table began to rise and continued 

to rise throughout the rest of the year. This rise was caused by decreased 

purapage and Increased recharge to the ground water from canal seepage, 

irrigation, waste water, and surface runoff In the small desert washes. 

The water 2,evel in well 975, northeast of Casa Grande and on the edge of the 

San Carlos district,rose toward the end of the year principally because of 

recovery after heavy pumping in 1940,wher the well was used for irrigation. 

In 1941 this well was not used,and the hydrograph shows only minor variations due to local pumping and recharge.
Precipitation, Purapage, in acre-feet 

in inches

H o» *> o> -a

en o en o en

o o o o o

to o» *> ooooo

Depth to 

S?H. a -a

ct <O
ARIZONA 69

Final County Continued.

The water level in well 1532, southwest of Casa Grande and several 

miles from the San Carlos district, lowered continuously and showed that 

little recharge occurred in that area and that the water pumped is taken 

mostly from storage. Well 1795, in the center of the heavily pumped region 

south of Eloy, showed a rapid lowering" of the water level during the pumping seasons in 1940 and 1941. After these seasons the water level partially recovered, but the maximum static water level for. each year was several 

feet lower than the level for the previous year.

Water-level measurements are expressed in feet below measuring point.

Well numbers correspond to those in Water-Supply Paper 911.

1. Rose. 8B|SEf sec. 31, T.- IN., R. 8 E.' Water level, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: Nov. 6, 271.06.

12. Dobsofl. SWjSWj sec. 15, T. IS., R. 8 E., 30 feet east from 

large tank, 4 miles southwest from U. S. Eighway 80, 6 mile's southeast 

from Apachs Junction. Unused drilled well, diameter 6 inches. Measuring 

point, email hole in top of plank covering casing, 1.0 foot above land surface and'1,582.90 feet above mean sea level.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date'

Jan. 16, 1940 

Feb. 21 

Apr. 4 

Hay 10 

June 13 

July ,27

Water

leyQl

259.40 

259.47 

259.44 

259.58 

259.52 

259,60

Date

Sept. 7, 1940 

Oct. 22 

Jan. 24, 1941 

Mar. 28

Apr. 26

Water 

level

259.75 

259.80 

259.86 

259.90

359 .9.1

Date

May 27, 1941 

June 27 

July 31 

Hov. 6 

Dec. 31

Water 

level

259 .92 

259.90 

259 .93 

259.96 

259 .90

22. Hart Hullins. NW£SE| sec. 35, T. IS., H. 10 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 22 

Feb. 28 

Mar. 28

Water

level

8,93 

8.13 

8.28

Date

Apr. 26 

May 27 

June 28

Water 

level

8.17 

9.30 

8.89

Date

July 31 

Sept. 2

Water 

level

9.08 

9.37

Date

Nov. 3 

Dec. 22

Water 

level

10,65 

9.10

23. Hart Mullins. NW£S1$- sec. 35, T. 1 S., R. 10 B.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar,

22

28

28

8.77

7.94

8.08

Apr.

May

June

26

27

28

a. oo

9,20

8.74

July

Sept

31

. 2

8.92

9.24

Hov.

Dec.

3

2S

10.60

3.95

24. Jack Bray.- SW^ffiJ sec. 35, T. IS., R. 10 E.

Water level, in feet .below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb,

Mar.

22

SB

28

33.83

30.44

30,05

Apr.

May

June

26

27

28

30.06

30.12

30.53

July

Sept

31

. 2

30.08

30.37

Hov.

Dec.

3

22

32.83

29.49

32. L. C. Baldwin. SEiSWf sec. 34, T. IS., R. 10 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

22

28

28

7.74

6.81

7.52

Apr.

May

June

26

27

28

7.30

9.57

12.19

July

Sept

31

. 2

10.38

12.13

Nov.

Dec.

3

22

14.95

8.20

,
70 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Final County Continued.

35. E. M. Little. SWjSWj sec. 8, T. 23., R. 10 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 24 

Feb. 28 

Mar. 13

Water 

level

411.80 

411.92 

411.90

Date

Mar. 28 

Apr. 23 

May 27

Water 

level

411.90 

411.74 

411.37

Date

June 28 

July 31 

Sept. 2

Water 

level

411.25 

410.79 

410.03

Date

Nov. 3 

Dec. 22

Water 

level

409.29 

403.11

36. L. C. Baldwin. SEiSWj sec. 34, T. 1 S., R. 10

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

22

28

28

13.95

12.19

13.40

Apr.

June

26

28

13.40

17.97

July 31

Sept. 2

a

a

16.96

27.42

Nov.

Dec.

3

22

24.58

13,71

41. Berkley. ' NWiSEj- sec. 27, T. 2 S., R. 8 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Jan.

Mar.

22

18

71.

22

27

220.64 

219.90

Mar. 28 

Apr. 23

Magma Arizona R. 

Water level.

149.52

149.63

Apr. 1 25 

May 28

219.46 

218.42

May 27 

June 26

218.10 

218.40

Nov. 5 

Dec. 22

219.50 

219.77

R. NE£NE£ sec. 35, T. 3 S., R. 8 E. 

in feet below measuring point, 1941

149.66 

149.77

June 25 

Sept. 2

149.93 

150.50

Nov. 5 

Dec. 22

150.97 

151.16

278. Arizona Ranches, Inc. SWjSW£ sec. 2, T. 4 S., R. 8 E., 0.3 milf> 

northeast of county road, 2 miles south from Magma. Unused drilled irrigation well, diameter 20 inches, depth 237 feet. Measuring point, top of 

casing, east side, 1.3 feet below land surface and 1,531.78 feet above mean 

sea level. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 

156.66; Aug. 25, 157.09; Nov. 5, 157.50; Dec. 22, 157.81.

801. Jake Stegmeier. SE^SEi sed. 1, T. 6 S., tt. 4 E., 400 feet 

northwest of section marker, 3.0 mile* north from State Highway 84, 7.7 

miles northwest from Casa Grande. Unused dug well, diameter 48 inches, 

depth 97 feet. Measuring point, northeast side top of concrete casing, at 

land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date

Apr. 10, 1940 

Sept. 26 

Nov. 13 

Jan. 25, 1941 

Mar. 21

Water 

level

77.55 

- 77.65 

77.91 

78.07 

78.09

Date

Apr. 21, 1941 

May 22 

June 23 

July 21 

Aug. 26

Water 

level

78.17 

78.17 

78.34 

78.54 

 78. §6

Date

Oct. 1, 1941 

30 

Dec. 1 

29

Water 

level

78.58 

78.63 

78.81 

78.82

885. P. H. Ethingtoa. SW^SEi sec. 9, T. 6 S./R. 5 S., 30 feet north 

of fence, 2.0 miles north from State Highway 84, 4.8 miles northwest from 

Casa Grande. Unused drilled well, diameter 16 inches, depth 106 feet. 

Measuring point, north side top of casing, 0.4 foot above land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Jan.

Mar.

10,

.26

13

25,

21

1940

1941

55.80

57.'35

57.88

57.52

56.92

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

56

56

56

56

55

.84

.91

.73

.35

.59

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

29

54.49'

54.20

54.67

54.38

a Well had been pumped a short time before measurement.
ARIZONA 71

Final County Continued.

886. Paul Knobloch. SE^NE^ sec. 9, T. 63., R. 5 B., 30 feet southwest from 'Casa Grande-Marieopa Highway^ 2.7 miles north from State Highway 

84, 5.0 miles northwest from Casa Grande. Unused drilled well, diameter 

18 Inches, depth 149 feet. Measuring point, north side top of casing, at 

land surface.

Oate

Apr. 

Sept 

Nov. 

Jan, 

Mar.

11, 1940 

.26 

12 

25, 1941 

21

Water 

level

51.88 

52.23 

52.36

52.27 

52.04

Date

Apr. 

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

21, 1941 

22 

23 

21 

26

Water 

level

51.72 

51.64 

51.75 

51.94 

52.01

Date

Oct. 

Dec.

1, 1941 

30 

1 

29

Water 

level

51.96 

51.94 

51.74 

51.58

887. Paul Knobloch.'' SE^NBj sec. 9, T. 6 S., R. 5 B., 600 feet southwest from Casa Grande-Marlcopa Highway, 2.6 miles north from State Highway 

84, 4.9 miles northwest from Casa Grande. Unused drilled well, diameter 

20 Inches, depth 166 feet. Measuring point, east side top of casing, 1.0 

foot above land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Sept

Nov.

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

.26,

12

25,

21

21

1940

1941

45

45

45

45

45

.47

.65

.76

.56

.30

May

June

July

Aug.

22, 1941

23

21

26

45

* 45

45

45

.19

.19

.26 .20-

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

29

45.03

44.84

44.64

44.49

890. Mrs. Gus Kratzka. NEiNEi sec. 15, T. 6 S., R. 5 E., 100 feet 

irest from county road, 200 feet north from house, 1.9 miles north from 

State Highway 84, 3.5 miles northwest from Casa Grande. Unused drilled 

well, diameter 12-Inches, depth 112 feet* Measuring point, top edge of 

north 6 by 6-inch plank, 0,8 foot above land, surface.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Jan.

Mar.

11,

.27

12

25,

21

1940

1941

32

33

34

34

34

.80

.45

.17

.54

.65

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

34

34

34

33

32

.69

.66

.32

.68

.53

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

29

31.48

30.93

30.89

30.90

893. P. H. Bthington. SE^NEi sec". 16, T. 6 S., R. 5 E., 10 feet east 

from house, 15 feet west from private road,1.5 miles north from State Highway 84, 4.3 miles northwest from Casa Grande. Unused drilled well, diameter 20 inches, depth 158 feet.. Measuring point, south side top of casing, 

0.8 foot above land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Jan.

Mar.

11,

.26

13

25,

21

1940

1941

49

51

82

51

50

.96

.60

.30

.64

.68

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

50

50

47

48

47

.44

.20

.87

.77

.79

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

29

46.12

46.93

48.02

-48.17

896. P. H. Ethlngton. SEiSWf sec. 16, T. 6 S., R. 5 S., 25 feet north 

from private road, l.O mile north from State Highway 84, 4.7 miles northwest from Casa Grande. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 20 Inches. 

Measuring point, north side bottom of pump base, 0,3 foot above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 60 horsepower natural gas engine.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1940*41

Apr.

Sept.

Nov.

10,

26

13

1940 66.45

68.14

71.05

Mar.

Apr.

21,

21

1941 64.83

65.61

Oct.

Dec.

30,

29

1941 67.19

66.97
72 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Final County-^Coritinued'.

901. P. H. Ithlngton. NEiSWj- sets. 22, 0?. 6 S., R. 5 E., 15 feet 

north from private road, 0.5 mile north from State Highway 84, S»5 -miles 

west from Case Grande. Used drilled Irrigation well, diameter SO inehes. 

Measuring point, south side bottom of pump ba-se, at land surface. Equipped 

with turbine pump and 60 horsepower natural gas engine.

Water level In feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date

Apr.

Sept. 

Jan.

10, 

26 

25,

1940 

1941

Water 

level

59.30 

61.27 

58.81

Date

Mar.

Apr.

21, 1941 

21

Water 

level

56.07 

57.37

Date

Oct. 

Dec.

30, 1941 ' 

29

Water 

level

59.90 

56.40

905. P. H. Bthlngton. SEjSEi sec. 22, T. 6 S., R. 5 E., 20 feet north 

from house, 200 feet north from State Highway 84, 3.0 miles west from Casa 

Grande. Unused drilled well, diameter 16 Inches, Measuring point, lower 

edge of discharge pipe, 2.0 feet above land surface. Equipped with turbine

Water level in feet below measuring point. 1940-41,

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Jan.

Mar.

11,

.27

13

25,

21

1940

1941

a

a

a

60.08

62.37

62.60

55.98

53.68

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

a

a

a

a

55.08

59.02

59.98

58.95

55.77

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

29

a 55.90

a 55.75

51.65

49.55

907. Burrls Brothers. SE^SE^ sec. 23, 0?. 6 S., R. 5 E., 30 feet 

northeast from house, 200 feet north from State Highway 84, 2.0 miles west 

from Casa Orande. Unused dug well, diameter 48 inches. Measuring point, 

northwest side top of,casing, at land surface. Equipped with cylinder 

pump.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

12,

.27

13

1,

21

1940

1941

42

a 45

44

42

42

.04

.82

.15

.67

.07

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

a

a

a

41.76

44.14

43.42

38.70

39.46

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

31

1

29

35.70

34.87

34.78

34.31

915. United States Indian Service. sec. 36, T. 6 S., R, 5 E.

10 feet west from canal, 30 feet south from county road^ 1.0 mile south . 

from State Highway 84, 1.5 miles southwest from Casa Grande. Used Irrigation well, diameter 20 inches, depth 114 feet. 

bottom of flange, 1.6 feet above land surface^ 

and 25 horsepower electric motor.

Measuring point, west side 

Equipped.. with turbine pump

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1&40-41

Apr. 

Sept

20,

.27

1940 37.85 

41.64

Nov.

Feb.

13, 

a>

1940 

1941

41.98 

41.53

Mar. 21, 1941 41.10

961. Ployd Smith. HEiHBi sec. 7, T. 6 S.:, R. 8 JB», 500 feet west of 

State Highway 187, 0.5 mile north from branch of Santa:£ruz Wash, 3.0 ailes 

north from Casa Orande. Unused drilled well, diameter 16 inches. Measuring point, lower edge of discharge pipe, 1.6 feet above land surface". 

Equipped with turbine pump.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr. 9,

Sept .127

Nov. 13

Feb. 1,

Mar. 21

1940

1941

29.82

30. 8&

30.94

30.37

30.12

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

22, 1941

23

24

28

27

30.50

30.73

31.19

31.40

31.65

Oct.

Dec.

3, 1941

31

2

29

^

31, SB50. 87

5O.7S

30.39

a Well pumping 300 feet distant.
AfttZOHA. 73

Final County Continued.

J. J. Kirklana. SWjHWj Bee. 8, T. 63., R. 6 E., SO feet east 

300 feet east from State Highway 187, 0.1 mile north"

963.

from house, »jw A^GU cnoo .L jL'wiu 0i*eii?o £ij.^ivreij JLO r , v.j. wxAt? iiux*b£i jLrvfii

branch of Santa Cruz Wash, 2.6 miles north from Casa Grande. Unused dug 

well, diameter 60 inches. Measuring point, southeast side top of casing, 

0.2 foot above land'surface. Equipped with Cylinder pump.

later level. In reet below measuring point. 1940-41

Date

Apr. 13, 1940 

Sept . 27 

Nov. 13 

Feb. '1, 1941 

Mar. 21

Water 

level

21.16 

21.90 

22.14 

21.79 

21.28

Date

Apr. 22, 1941 

May 23 

June 24 

July 28 

Aug. 27

Water 

level

20.99 

21.15 

21.26 

21.58 

21.64

Pate

Oct. ' 5, 1941 

31 

Dee. 2 

29

Waterlevel

21.88 

21.97 

21.82 

21.66

967. E. E; Rosenberry. .SB&SWi sec. 10, T. 6 S., R. .§ E., 75 feet 

north from fence, 2.5 miles east from State Highway 187, 4.4 miles northeast from Caaa Grande. Unused drilled well, diameter 16 inches, Measuring 

point, north side t;op of 12-inch iron ring, at lanl surffcce.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

June 17 

24

Water 

level

32.54 

32.46

Date

July 21 

Aug. 27

Wafer

level

32.69

32.87

Date

Oct. 2 

31

Water 

level

32.80 

32.83

Date

Dec. 2 

29

Water 

level

- 32.89

32.87

968.. C. E. Sherrill. SEiSWfc sec. 13, T. 6 3., R. 6 E., 50 feet southeast from house, 1.0 mile north from Casa Grande-Coolidge Highway, 4.6 

miles northeast from Casa Grande. Used dug and drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 72 inches to depth of 43 feet, from 43 feet to 124 feet, diameter 

16 inches. Measuring point, top edge of west 8 by 8-inch pJLank, 0.67 foot 

above land surface f Equipped with turbine pump and 50 horsepower electric 

motor.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date

Apr. 

Sept 

Feb.

17, 

.27 

3,

1940 

1941

Water 

level

41.43 

42.67

38.73

Date

Mar.

May 

Aug.

22, 1941 

22 

26

Hater

level

38.36

41.42, 

42.67

Date

Oct. 

Dec.

2, 1941 

31 

29

later 

level

41.57 

40.78 

39.94

970. D. H. Prettyman. SBfcSEi sec..14, T. 6 3., B. 6 B., 50 feet 

west from canal storm drain, 1.0 mile north from Casa Grande-Coolidge Highway, 4.2 miles northeast from Casa Grande. Unused dug well,- diameter 60 

inches, depth 35 feet. Measuring point, west aide top of curb, at land 

surface.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

17,

.27

13

2,

22

1940

1941

33.98

34.58

34.80

33.90

32.64

Apr,

May

June

July

Aug.

22, 1941

22

23

21

26

32.49

33.13,

33.17

32.64

31.72

Oct.

Dec.

2, 1941

31

2 -

29

31,77

32.74

33.59

35.26

976,. Gilbert Brothers. SBfcSEi sec. 17, T. 6 S., R. 6 E., 50 fee* - 

east from house, 40 feet north from fenoe, 1.0 mile east from State Highway 

187, 1.5 miles northeast from Caaa Grande. Used dug and drilled irrigation 

well, diameter 72 inches to depth of 38 feet, from 38 feet to S56 feet 

diaaeter 16 inches. Measuring point, top of east railroad rail, 0.2 foot 

above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 57 horsepower John 

Deere engine.

Water level, in feet below measuring point. 1940-41

Apr.

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

17,

13

3,

22

1940

1941

38

37

34

34

.26

.87

.52

.20

Apr.

May

June

July

22, 1941

23

24

28

34

33

33

34

.01

.55

.56

.77

0et.

Dec.

_

1, 1941

31

2

30

33.77

33.73

34.49

33.84
74 WATER LEVELS AND 'ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Final County Continued.

977. Mrs. Henry Botta. SEiNE|- sec. 17, .T. 63., R. 6 E., 20 feet 

southwest from house, .0.3 mile east from State Highway 187, 2.0 miles 

northeast from Casa Grande. Used dug domestic and stock well, diameter 

40 inches, depth 30 feet. Measuring point, southwest corner of wood curb, 

at land surface. Equipped with hand pump.

Date

Apr. 17, 1940 

Sept. 27 

Nov. 13 

Feb. 3, 1941 

Mar. 22

Water 

level

28.18 

29.13 

29.33

28.79 

28.60

Date

Apr. 22, 1941 

May 23 

June 24 

July 28 

Aug. 27

Water 

level

28.40 

a 28.34 

28.02 

27.99 

28.08

Date

Oct. 

Dec.

1, 1941 

31 

2 

30

Water

level

28.09 

28.27 

28.37 

28.28

981. Gilbert Brothers. SBfSBi sec. 20, T. 6 S., R. 6 E., At west end 

of galvanized iron shed, 250 feet northwest from house, 1.0 mile east from 

State Highway 187, 1.0 mile east from Casa Grande. Used dug and drilled 

irrigation weH, diameter 96 inches to depth of 47 feet, from 47 feet to 

150 feet, diameter 16 inches. Measuring point, top edge of east 2 by 4-inch 

plank, 0.2 foot above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 25 

horsepower electric motor.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 3 

Mar. 22

44.00 

43.54

Oct. 2 

31

50.15 

48.20

Dec. 2 

29

44.50 

45.57

991. Mrs.,Emma Pennington. SEiSEj sec. 25, T. 6 S., R. 6 E., 40 feet 

southeast from house, 1.0 mile south from Oasa Grande-Coolidge Highway, 

5.0 miles southeast from Oasa Grande. Used drilled domestic well, diameter 

18 inches. Measuring point, west side top of 12-inch concrete casing, 2.4 

feet above land surface. Equipped with rope and bucket.

Water^level, in feet below measuring point. 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

18,

.27

13

2,

22

1940

1941

41

44

45

44

45

.40

.62

.22

.07

.61

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

22, 1941

22

24

21

26

43

43

43

44

44

.61

.90

.87

.50

.60

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

51

1

29

44.36

45.51

42.97

42.70

995. United States Indian Service. SVlJSWi sec. 26. T. 6 S., R. 6 E., 

10 feet east from canal, 200 feet southeast from house, 1.0 mile south 

from Casa Grande-Coolidge Highway, 3.2 miles southeast from Casa Grande. 

Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 20 inches, depth 116 feet. Measuring point, west edge of one-inch hole in east side of flange, 1.6 feet, above 

land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and electric motor.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

20,

.27

15

1940 42.23

44.21

44.87

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

3,

22

22

1941 44.56

44.10

43.85

May

June

July

22,

24

21

1941 43.50

43.47

43.24

1066. Diwan Singh. SEiSVl£ sec. 22, T. 65., R. 7 E., 40 feet west 

from canal, 0.5 mile north from Casa Grande-Coolidge Highway, 8.5 miles 

east from Casa Grande, 8.3 miles southwest from Coolidge. Used drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 20 inches, depth 329 feet. Measuring point, top 

of -J-inch hole in east side pump base, 0.6 foot above land surface. 

Equipped with turbine pump and 60 horsepower electric motor.

Water level, j.n feet below measuring point, 1959-41

Mar.

Feb.

May

10

29

6

a

b

, 1959 b

, 1940 b

b

Well had

Measured

42.67

49

56

July

Oct.

14,

1

51

1941 67.

61.

55.

50

15

77

Dec. 2, 1941

29

54.

55.

23

24

been pumped recently.

by driller.
ARIZONA 75

Final County Continued.

1118, Dick Shiflet.. Lot 9, HBj- sec. 4, T. 6 S., R. 8 E.. 1OO feetnorth from fence, 200 feet west from State Highway 87, 3.4 miles south 

from Coolidge. Used drilled irrigation well, oiameter 20 inches, depth 

218 feet. Measuring point, top of -|-inch hole in north aide pump base, 

 2.1 feet above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 100 horsepower electric motor. ~ '

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Date

Apr. 

Sept

Nov.

19, 1940 

.26 

12

later 

level

54.68 

60.01 

58.74

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Oct.

24, 1941 

22 

31

Water 

level

54.95 

53.59 

61.56

Date

Dec. 2, 1941 

29

later 

level

, 57.01 

55.24

1413. P. W. Shedd. NE^SWj sec. 19, T. 73., R. 7 E., 250 feet southwest from house, 1.3 miles southwest from State Highway 84, 2.6 miles west 

of Toltec. Unused drilled well, diameter 16 inches, depth 200 feet. Measuring point, top of 3/4-inch hole in east side pump base, 1.0 foot above land 

surface. Equipped with turbine pump.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

13 ,

3,

24

22

1940

1941

70

70

70

70

.26

.20

.31

.57

May

June

July

Aug.

23, 1941

24

28

27

70

72

75

75

.88

.94

.51

.36

Oct.

Dec.

3, 1941

31

2

30

72. ?9

71.74

71.74

71.86

1414. P. W. Shedd. SW^SEf sec. 19, T. 7 S., R. 7 E. - At east end of 

old galvanized iron shed, 0.1 mile north from fence, 0.3 mile west from 

fence, 1.4 miles southwest from/State Highway 84, 2.3 miles- west of Toltec. 

Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, depth 200 feet. Measuring point, top of 3/4-inch hole in west side.pump base, 0.3 foot above land 

surface. Equipped with turbine pump and John Deere engine.

Water level, in feet below measuring.point, 1940-41

Nov/

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

13,

3,

24

22

1940

1941

71

71

71

71

.63

.16

.14

.69

May

June

Oct.

25, 1941

24

3

72

75

74

.23

.27

.38

Oct.

Dec.

SI, 1941

2

30

73.40

73.17

73.13

1421. P. W. Shedd. SWiNWj sec. 27, T. 7 S., R. 7 E., 30 feet west 

from fence, 0.2 mile southwest from State Highway 84, 0.5 mile southeast 

from Toltec. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 24 inches, depth 300 

f^eet. Measuring point, northeast side top of casing, at land surface. 

Equipped with turbine pump and 75 horsepower electric motor.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr. 

Sept

24, 

.28

1940 79.07 

80.88

Feb. 

Mar.

3, 

24

1941 80.14 

79.92

Apr. 

Dec.

22, 

30,

1941 79.84 

83.84

1422. D. S. Cramer. SEjSWt sec. 29, T. 7 S., R. 7 B., 50 feet east 

from old foundation for house in grove of trees, 1.7 miles southwest from 

State Highway 84, 1.8 miles southwest from Toltec. Unused drilled well, 

diameter 24 inches. Measuring point, north side top of casing, at land 

surface.

ffater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Aug. 12 

27

' 82 

82

.85 

.54

Oct. 3 

31

83 

82

.J.2 

.64

Dec. 2 

30

82 

82

.29 

.20

1476. D. A. Trekell. NE^SE^ sec. 7, T. 7 S., R. 6 E-, 20 feet east 

from house, 40 feet west from county road, 3.7 miles south from Casa Qrande. 

Used dug domestic well, diameter 48 inches, depth 46 feet. Measuring point, 

north, side top of wood curb, 2.9 feet above land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

16,

.27

13

 1,

21

1940

1941

40

42

43

43

43

.38

.85

,49

.82

.65

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

43

43

43

43

43

.56

.49

.42

.27

.09

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

29

42.34

42.35

42.09

41.86
76 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSUHE, 1941

Final County Continued.

1479. Paul Brophy. SWjSWj sec. 12,'T. 7 S., R. 6 E., 50 feet north 

from fence, 0.2 mile east, from fence, 0.5 mile southwest from State Highway 

84, 1.1 miles south from Arizola. Unused drilled well, diameter 16 inches. 

Measuring point, one-inch hole east side pump base, 0.2 foot above land 

surface. Equipped with turbine pump.

Water level, in feet bslow measuring point, 1941

Date

Aug. 12 

27

Water. 

level

61.55 

61.36

Date

Oct. 3 

31

Water 

level

61.44 

61.13

Date

Dec. 2 

30

Water 

level

60.80 

60.59

-Ltoo. H. zi. Hanson. SEf-SEf- sec. 17, T. 73., R. 6 E., 1.0 mile caau 

of crounty road, 3.3 miles southwest from State Highway 84, 5. 1 miles south 

from Casa Grande. Unused dug well, diameter 54 inches, depth 53 feet. 

Measuring point, south side top of casing, 1.5 feet above land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

16,

.27

13

1,

21

1940

1941

47

 48

43

48

48

.31

.21

.50

.83

*97

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

49

49

49

49

49

.10

.17

.29

.42

.52

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

29

49.61

49.57

49.60

49.59

1485. P. W. Shedd. SB$SEi sec. 27, T. 7 S., R. 6 E., 20 feet southwest from circular adobe ruin, 4.1 miles south from Arizola, 7.6 miles 

southeast from Casa Grande. Unused drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 

inches. Measuring point, south side top of casing, 0.4 foot below land 

surface. Equipped with turbine pump.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept.

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

9,

27

13

1,

21

19 4O

1941

56.

58.

58.

57.

57.

71

OS

11

80

62

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug-.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

57

57

58

59

59

.68

.83

.43

.03

.64

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941

30

1

27

60.16

59.99

59.85

59.56

1532. Phoenix Church of Brethren. SEjNE| sec. 7, T. 7 8., R. 5 1,, 

500 feet southwest from adobe ruin, 3.5 miles south from State Highway 84, 

7.1 miles southwest from Casa Grande. Unused drilled wall,, diameter 12 

inches. Measuring point, south side top of casing, 2.0 feet below land 

surface. 

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr. 12,

Sept. 26

Nov. 12

Jan. 25,

Mar. '21

1940

1941

105.37

105.60

105.67

105.78

105.69

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

23

21

26

105.98

106-.SO

107.90

108.91

109.94

Get,, 1, 1941

30

Dec. 1

29

1O©.*?4

109.40

10&.17

109.07

1533. Southern Arizona Bank and Trust.Co. SWj-NWj sec. 8, T, 7 S.^ 

h. 5 E., on small mound, 300 feet east from adobe ruin, 3.4 miles south 

from State Highway 84, 6.9 miles southwest from Casa Grande. Uhbsed 

drilled well, diameter 12 inches. Measuring point, north side top of Casing, at land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov.

Jan.

Mar.

12,

.26

12

25,

21

1940

1941

110

110 109

110

110

.53

.08

.92

.10

.50

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

21, 1941

22

2S

21

26

110

110

111

111

=112

.38 .

.32

.10

.87

.75

Oct.

Dec.

1, 1941 50

1

29

113., 53

113.62

115.52

113.43

-
ARIZONA

Final County Continued.

1716. Smith-Thornburg Co. SW|Hlt see. 29, T. 83., R. 6 B., 0,7 mile 

northeast from ranch headquarters, 4.5 miles southeast from Chueehu, 12.7 

miles south from Gasa Qranfie. Iftvueed drilled well,.diameter'^0 inches, 

depth 282 feet. Measuring point, east side top of casing, 0.8 foot above

land surface.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Sept. 12 

30

Water 

level

64.69

64.77

Date

Oct. 29

Dec. 1

Water 

level

64.80 

65.01

Date

Dec. 29

Water 

level

65.03

1775. S. C. Mllligan. SEfNEi see. 9, T. 8 S., H, 7 E,, 100 feet vest 

from house, 200 feet west from county road, 3.5 miles south from Toltec, 

4.1 miles west from Eloy. Used drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, 

plug in southeast side of pump, 0.4 foot above land surface. Equipped with 

turbine pump and John Deere engine. Casing pulled and well filled in, 

March 1941; measurements continued on well 1776» Hater levels, in feet 

below measuring point: ' Apr. 24, 1940, 99,78j Sept. 28, 1940, 99.59} 

Nov. 14, 1940, 96.74; Feb. 3, 1941, 95.52.

1776. S. C. Killigan. SE|HEi sec. 9, T. 8 S»,.R. 7. E. 150 feet 

southwest from house, 200 fe'et west from county road, 3.5 miles south from 

Toltec, 4.1 miles west from Eloy. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

20 inches, depth 418 feet. Measuring point, plug iii" east side of ( -puap, 1.0 

foot, above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump" and 115 horsepower 

diesel engine.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Mar. 24 

Apr. 22

Water 

level

94.55 

96.53

Date

July. 28 

Oct. 3

Water

level

115.47 

106.98

Date

Hov. 

Dec.

1 

2

Water

level

1O2.01 

100.47

Date

Dec. 30

Water 

level

99.80

1786. Kenneth Hodgenan. SE^NBi sec. 15, T. 8 S., R. 7 E. South end 

of transient camp, 40 feet west from county road, S.4 miles southwest from 

Eloy, 4.7 miles south from Toltec. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

20 inches, depth 400 feet. Measuring point, onerlnch hole In east side of 

ptnap base, 0.5 foot at?ove land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 

diesel engine.

Water level, in feet below measuring point. 1940-41

Date

Apr. 

Sept 

Hov. 

Feb.

25, 

.28 

14 

3,

1940 

1941

Water

level

119 .90 

121.98 

109.09 

105.75

Date

Har. 

Apr. 

May 

July

24, 1941 

22 23 

28

Water 

level

104.95 

108.97 

126.12 

134.63

Date

Oct. 

Hov. 

Dec.

4-, 1941

2

30

Water 

level

122.10 

115.25

112.85 

111.43

1787. Sam Phillips. SEtSEf seo. 15, T. 8 S., R. 7 E^, 40 feet southeast from house, 10 feetf w«st from fence, 3.6 miles southwest from Eloy, 

5,2 miles south from Toltec. Used drilled Irrigation well, diameter 20 

Inches. Measuring point, one-inch hole in north side pump base,' 2.0 feet 

above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and diesel engine.!

Water level, in feet' below measuring point', 1940-41

Apr. 25,

Sept, 28

Hov. 14

1940 108.90

112.55

108.28

Feb.

Apr.

3,

22

1941 106

108

.44

.90

Oct.

Dec.

4,

30

1941 117.30

111.41

.

1791. S. Q. Wilson. SE^NEi sec. 22, T. 8 S., R. 7 E. At east end of 

transient camp, 4O feet west from county road, 4.0 miles southwest from 

Eloy, 5.7 miles south from Toltec. Used drilled Irrigation well, diameter 

20 inches* Measuring point, one-inch hole in west side pump base, 1.1 feet 

above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 100 horsepower electric 

motor.

533097 O - 43 - 6 ,
78 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

1791. Continued.

Final County Continued.

Date

Apr. 

Sept 

Nov. 

Feb.

24, 

.28 

14 

3,

1940 

1941

Water 

level

114.53 

119.35 

110.32 

108.65

Date

Mar.

July 

Oct.

24, 1941 

28 

4

Water

level

108.60 

125.37 

121.36

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

1, 1941 

2 

30

Water

level

115.35 

114.57 

113.23

1795. Jack Pretzer, Jr. SE^SEi see. 25, T. 8 S., R. 7 E. At north 

end of transient camp, 40 feet west from county road, 4.2 miles south from 

Eloy, 7.7 miles southeast from Toltec. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 20 inches, depth 958 feet. Measuring point, one-inch hole in 

east side pump base, 0.4 foot above land surface. Equipped with turbine 

pump and 150 horsepower electric motor.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr. 25,

Sept. 28

Nov. 14

Feb. 4,

1940

1941

130.01

136.29

128.66

125.79

Mar.

Apr.

May

July

24, 1941

22

23

28

124.87

126.84

131.92

142.35

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

4, 1941

1

3

31

139.84

134.60

132.88

131.67

1798. j. i E7o. P. f . W. n. Shedd. Aiiouu.. asf^aaf sec. oo u. 33, «jo, T. x. 8 o S. o » , R. xv. 7 / E., £> » 75 'f o-oou feet west w<

from county road, 6.5 miles southwest from Eloy, 8.0 miles south from 

Toltec. Unused drilled well, diameter 12 inches. Measuripg point, north 

side top of casing, 0.8 foot above land surface.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr.

Sept

Nov;

Feb.

Mar.

25,

.23

14

4,

24

1940

1941

104

106

107

107

107

.21 -

.98

.54

.94

.96

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

22, 1941

23

24

28

27

108

108

109

109

110

.28

.44

.08

.93,

.71

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

4, 1941

1

3

30

111.77

112.02

112.51

112.69

1880. Jack Pretzer, Sr. SBiNBj sec. 31, T. 8 S., R. 8 E., 40 feet 

south of camp, 40 feet west from improved county road, 300 feet northeast 

from cotton gin, 4.5 miles south from.KLoy. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 20 inches. Measuring point, north side bottom of flange, Q.3 foot 

above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 125 horsepower electric 

motor.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1940-41

Apr. 26 ^

Sept. 28.

Nov. 14

Feb. 3,

1940

1941

144.83

150.85

143.06

139.40

Mar.

Apr.

Oct.

24, 1941

22

4

138.04

138.57

155.01

Nov.

Dec.

1, 1941

3

31

147.98

145,62

144.50

1884. Jack Pretzer, Sr. SEiST»i sec. 33, T. 8 S., R. 8 E., 40 feet 

north from county road, 150 feet south of camp, 3.2 miles southwest from 

Picacho, 5.3 miles southeast from Eloy. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 20 inches. Measuring point, one-inch hold in west side pump base, 

0.2 foot above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 150 horsepower electric motor.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 194O-41

Apr.

Sept

Feb.

Mar.

25,

.28

3,

24

1940

1941

141

147

137

136

.33

.28

.62

.69

Apr.

May

Oct.

22, 1941

23

4

136

141

150

.43

.77

.09

Kbv.

Dec.

1, 1941

3

31

146.07

143.82

142.83

2097. Jack Pretzer, Sr. SE^SE^ sec. 8, T. 9 S., R. 8 B., 40 feet 

north of county road, 50 feet south from camp, 5.3 miles southwest from 

Picacho, 7.3 miles south from Eloy. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

20 inches. Measuring point, one-inch hole in west side pump base, 1.6 feet 

above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump and 150 horsepower electric 

motor.
ARIZOHA 79

Final County Continued.

2097. Continued.

1940-41

Date

Apr. -86, 

Sept. 28 

Nov. 14 

Feb. 3 f

1940 

1941

Water 

level

150.87 

159.49

151.77 

147.70

Date

Mar.

Apr. 

June 

Oct.

24, 1941 

22 

24 

4

Water 

level

146.31 

147.15 

160.83 

164.30

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

1, 194"! 

3 

31

Water

level

159.10 

157,44 

155.59

. 2104. P. G. Wolfe. SEiHEj sec. 20, T. 9 S., R. 8 E., 30 feet -south 

of red tank, 1.0 mile east of cotton gin, 6.7 miles southwest from Plcacho, 

8.8 miles south from Eloy. TJsed drilled irrigation well, diameter 20 - 

Inches, depth 800 feet. . Measuring point, one-inch hole in weat side pump 

base, 0.6 foot above land surface. Equipped with turbine pump arid 250 

horsepower diesel engine.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1940-41 /

Apr.

Nov.

Feb.

26,

14

3,

1940

1941

158.25

155.63

152.26

Mar.

Apr.

Oct.

24,

22

4

1941 151.54

153.63

171.47

Nov.

Dec.

1,

3

31

1941 164.30

161.94

160.60

2311. J. C. Klnney. NWi sec. 3, T. 10 S., R. 7 B., 10 feet east 

from corral, 20 feet north from storage tank, 100 feet northwest from 

house, 12.3 miles southwest from Bloy, 14.5 miles south from Toltec. Used 

drilled stock well. Measuring point, plug in west side pump, 1,5 feet 

above land surface. Equipped with windmill.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

July 8 

29

Water 

level

99.66 

100.07

Date

Aug. 28 

Oct. 3

Water 

level

100.30 

.100.67

Date

Nov. 

Dec,

3 

3

Water

level

98.64 

98.34

Date

Dec. 30

Water

level

98.21

2314. Roland Curry.. NEjUBj sec. 7, T. 10 S. R. 7 E., 300 feet south 

from county road, 400 feet southwest from school, 15.5 miles southwest from 

Toltec, 18.0 miles south from Arizola, Unused drilled well. Measuring 

point, i-inch hole in east side pump, 1.8 feet above land surface. Equipped 

with cylinder pump.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

July 15 

29

94.00 

94.10

Aug. 

Oct.

28 

3

94.26 

94.49

Nov. 

Dec,

3 

3

94.59 

94,62

Dec. 30 94.66

2332. J. C. Kinney. SBjSE| sec. 5, T. 10 S., R. 8 E., 20 feet south 

from large iron stora'ge tank, 40 feet east from corral, 150 feet northwest 

from frame house. 10.1 miles southwest from Plcacho, 12.3 miles south from 

Bloy. Used drilled stock well, diameter 16 Inches. Measuring point, 

northwest side, top of casing, at land surface. Equipped with windmill, 

.cylinder pump and 6 horsepower gasoline engine.

Water level in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

July 8 

Aug. 28'

Watw* 

level

144.69 

146.40

Date

Oct. 3 

Nov. 3

Water 

le-'ol

147.64 

148.20

Date

Dec. 3 

30

Water

level

148.60 

148.92

2354. H. H. Cake. SW^KWi sec. 10, T. 10 S., R. 9 E., 60 feet west of 

frame house, 1.5 miles north of county road, 5.0 miles west from Redrock. 

Used drilled domestic well, diameter 8 Inches, depth 140 feet. Measuring 

point, top of iron casing, east side, 1.0 foot above land surface. Equipped 

with cylinder pump and 3 horsepower electric motor. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: July 3, 144.36; Aug. 18. 144.72; Oct. 2, 

145.08; Dec.X a/146U5.______ . . .

a Nearby well pumping.
80 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Final County Continued.

2361. King Brothers. NWjNEi sec. 22, T. 10 S., R. 9 E. On top of 

small'knoll, 500 feet north of adobe house, 0.2 mile south of county road, 

6.0 miles west from Redrock. Used drilled domestic and stock well, diameter 6 inches, depth 165 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, west side, 

0.6 foot above land surface. Equipped with cylinder pump and gasoline 

engine. Water levels, In feet below measuring point; Feb. 29, 1940, 

138.33; Oct. 2, 1941, 137.97.

2363. H. B. Aguirre. SEjSEi sec. 36 T. 10 S., R. 9 E. In sheet 

iron shed, 200 feet north of frame house at Aguirre ranch, 4.0 miles south 

of county road, 4.7 miles west of U. S. Highway 84. Used dug domestic and 

stock well, diameter 42 inches, depth 136 feet. Measuring point, top of 

concrete curb, west side, at land surface. Equipped with cylinder pump 

and windmill. Water levels, in feet below measuring point; Oct. 12, 1939, 

134.4; Feb. 28, 1940, 133.55;. Dec 1, 1941, 134.76.

Santa Cruz Oounty 

By H. R. McDonald

Water-level measurements in Santa Cruz County were continued during. 

1941 by the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with the Arizona 

State Water Commissioner and the United States Engineer Office, War Depart- 

.ment. During the year water-level measurements were made at approximately 

monthly intervals on 40 observation wells, or a total of 349 individual 

measurements. The accompanying figure shows the hydrographs.of typical observation wells, total monthly pumpage In Pima and Santa CBHZ Counties during 1941, and precipitation at Tueson, Ariz. Well 148 IB located about O.S 

mile downstream from the infiltration gallery and pumping station,.which 

furnishes water to the city of Nogales, Ariz., and shows the effect of 

heavy pumping during the summer months.

The total pumpage from the Santa:Cruz Basin in Pima and Santa Cruz 

Counties in 1941 was approximately 83,000 acre-feet..

The average water level in 24 observation wells in Santa Cruz County 

showed a net decline of 0.85 foot from January 1, 1941, to January 1, 1942. 

Due to above-average precipitation in December 1940, relatively high water 

levels existed at the beginning of the year. A return to relatively normal 

precipitation In 1941 produced this decline.

Water levels are expressed in feet below measuring point. The highest 

water levels which are given for some of the wells were obtained with 

maximum-minimum strip recorders.
ARIZONA

Santa Cruz County Continued.

Hell numbers correspond to those in Water-Supply Paper 911. 

3. R. .W. Littlejohn. SE^NEi sec. 13^ T. 20 S., R. 12 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

Feb. 26 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

59.31 

59.70 

59.79

Date

Apr. 30 

June 6 

July 15

Water 

level

60.05 

a 60.00 

b 63.20

Date

Aug. 15 

Sept. 23

Water 

level

63.09 

63.22

Gate

Now. 10 

Dec. 30

Water

level

63.37 

63.34

12. Sieinfeld, HE^NEi sec. 7, T. 20 S., R. 13 E. 

Hater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Apr.

S

30

29.85 

30.31-

June

July

6

15

30.77 

31. 4£

Sept 

Nov.

.23

10

31.77 

32.49

Dec. 30 31.67

13. Gene England. SW|NW| sec. 7, T. 20 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Apr.

5

26

30

35.34

35.26

36.32

June

July

6

15

38.38

38.28

Aug.

Sept

15

.23

57.53

37.40

Nov.

Dec.

10

30

37.35

36.60

21. Otero, SW|SWi sec. 19, T. 20 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point. 1941

Date

Jan, 3 

Feb. 26

Water

level

38.83 

39.93

Date

June 6 

Nov. 10

Water 

level

40.88 

41.45

Date

Dec. 30

Water 

level

41.37

28. Mrs. Schenkel. NWfcSEj aec. 31, T. 20 S., R. 13 E. 

Hater level, in feet below measuring point. 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

Feb. 26 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

40,43 

40.17 

40.28

Date

Apr. 30 

June 6

Water 

level

40.51 

c 40.44 

40.82

Date

July 15 

Aug. 15

Water 

level

40.90 

c 39.97 

41*12

Date

Sept. 23 

Nov. 10

Water 

level

c 40.84 

41,52 

(d)

29. NWjSWj sec. 31, T. 20 S., R. 13 E. Measurements discontinued 

July 15, 1941. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941; Jan. 3, 

71.32; Feb. 26, 72.80; July 15, 71.75.

50*.

Mrs. Schenkel. SWiRWj sec. 32, t. 20 S., R. 13 B. 

Hater level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

3 

26

27.10 

26.55

Mar. 

Apr.

26 

30

26.80 

27.25

Aug. 

Sept

19 

,23

28.21

29.04

Nov. 

Dec.

10 

30

28.44 

28.18

46. Sinohui. NWjNWf sec. 17, T. 21 S., R. 13 E. Well caved and 

measurements discontinued June 6, 1941. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 3, 35.25j Feb. 26, 34.88; Mar. 26, 36.05J Apr. 30, 

34.80.

48. Mrs. Mary Ellen Cotter. NW|NEt sec. 19, T. 21 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point. 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar,

3

26

26

26.70

25.48

25.88

Apr.

June

July

30

. 9

15

26.45

27.17

27.99

Aug.

Sept

19

.23

27.40

28.21

Nov.

1 Dec.

25

so

28.01

27.60

a Well deepened to 65 feet. t

b Measuring point raised 2.6 feet, to top of wood curby north side.

<? Highest water level in period between tape measurements. '

; d Well caved and measurements discontinued.
82 WATER LEVELS AHD ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Cruz County Continued.

53. Favronio. NEj-SWi sec. 30, T. 21 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

Feb. 26 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

18.50 

21.72 

21.39

Date

Apr. 30 

June 6 

July 15

Water 

level

20.41 

22.50 

22.95

Date

Aug. 19 

Sept. 23

Water

level

23.12

23.44

Date

Nov. 25 

Dec. 30

Water

level

23.16

22.87

73. SWiSEj- sec. 18, T. 21 S.. R. 13 E. (Erroneously reported in 

Water-Supply Paper 911 as R.-12 R.)

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

3 

26

28.63 

27.73

Mar. 

Apr.

26

30

28.05 

28.48

June

July

6 

15

29.08 

30.50

Aug. 

Sept

19 

.23

30.49 

(a)

81. T. T. Pendleton. SEfSEt sec. 5, T. 22 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, in feet'below measuring point, 1941

Feb. 26 

Mar. 26

19.33 

19.58

May 

June

2

6

19.52 

20.67

July 15 

Aug. 19

21.54 

20.43

Sept. 23 

Nov. 25

21.15 

21.64

82. T. T. Pendleton. SW^BBi sec. 5,.' T. 22 S., R. 13 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

26

26

18.64

18.13

18.44

May

June

July

2

6

15

18.42

19.15

19.73

Aug. 19

Sept. 23 b

19.11

18.74

Nov.

Dec.

25

30

18.82

19.36

85. T. T. Pendleton. 

discontinued.

sec. 9, T. 22 S., R. 13 B. Measurements

91. T. T. Pendleton. SUV&SEf sec. 16, T. 22 S,, R. 13 B. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

26

26

14.31

9.84

8.83

May

June

July

2

6

15

11.65

15.89

18.82

Aug.

Sept

19

.23

13.23

12.36

-

Nov.

Dec.

25

30

19.11

20.46

98. T. T. Pendleton. SEj-SEi sec. 35, T. 22 S., R. 13 E» 

Water level; in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

26

26

26.10

24.56

24.33

May

June

July

2

7

15

25.37

25.20

26.94

Aug. 19

Sept. 23 c

25.76

28.50

Nov.

Dec.

25

30

29.85

31.02

99. T. T. Pendleton. SWjSWi sec. 36, T. 22 S., B. 13 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

26

26

51.36

50. g8

49.7-3

May

June

July

2

7

15

50.24

50.42

51.88

Aug.

Sept

19

.23

50.98

52.80*

Nov.

Dec.

25

50

54.76

56.05

101. T. T. Pendleton. SW^BBi sec. 2, T. 23 S., R* 13 E. 

Water level, in feet belgy measuring point, 1941

Jan. 3 

Feb. 26

28.90 

31.00

May 

June

2 

7

30.54 

30.54

July 15 

Aug. 19

31.13 

31.91

Sept. 23 

Nov., 2 4

31*90 

(a)

102-. f. T. Pendletoa. *EtHBi sec. 12, ?. 23 S., R. 13 B. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, ]l&4l

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

26

26

26.32

18.56

19.41

May

June

July

2

7

15

21.15

24.72

28.47

Aug.

Sept

19

.23

24.40

27.99

Nov.

Dec.

25

3X3 .

30.29

29.64

a Measurements discontinued.

b Measuring point lowered 0.3 foot, to top of 3 by 12-inch-timber 

near suction pipe under pitcher pump.

c Measuring point lowered 0.24 foot, to top of casing,south side.
ARIZONA

Santa Cruz County Continued.

105. T. T. Pendleton. KW^HBi sec. 12, T. 25 3., R. 13 E. 

Water level, in feet "below measuring point-, 1941

Date

Jan. 5 

Feb. 26 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

27.15 

26.07 

25.14

Date

May 2 

June 7 

July 15

Water 

level

25.25

26.28 

27.83

Date

Aug. 19 

Sept .23

Water 

level

- 27.57 

26.86

Date

Nov. 25 

Dec. 30

Water 

level

28.50 

28.19

105. Peter Malas. SE|SEi sec. 13, T. 25 S., R. 13 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point. 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

5 

26

6.26 

6.80

May 

June

2 

7

8.75 

5.15

Aug. 

Sept

19 

.23

9.94 

11.89

Nov. 

Dec.

25 

30

5.57 

7.08

125. J. P. Balton. ST»|NW| sec. 19, T. 23 S., R. 14 B.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

May

5

26

2

9.21

7.30

7.06

June

July

7

15

7.66

a 11.39

Aug.

Sept

19

.25

10.42

10.80

Nov.

Dec.

25

50

10.05

9.56

126. Carl Peterson., NWfNEf sec. 21, T. 23 S., R. 14 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

May

16

26

2

20.85

20.66

20.30

June

July

9

16

20.20

21.09

^

Aug.

Sept

20

.19

20.87

21.28

Nov.

Dec.

26

50

-

20.98

20.92

132. Dines Nelson. NEiNWj sec. 27, T. 23 S., R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

16

26

26

18.02

17.50

17.08

May

June

2

9

b 16.71

17. 5Q

17.87

July 16

Aug. 20

Sept. 19

19.18

18.86

19.47

Nov.

Dec.

26

30

18.76

18.52

158. Bill Chenoweth. HEiSWj sec. 30, T. 23 S., R. 14 E. 

ly reported in Water-Supply Paper 911 as NE^NWi aec. 51).

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

(ErroneousFeb. 

May

26 

2

7.90 

5.26 ,

June 

July

7 

15

7.45 

8.86

Aug. 

Sept

20 

.23

' 8.43 

9.40

Nov. 

Dec.

25

50

6.67 

6.18

139. Tom Bayze. SEiSEi sdc. 31, T. 25 S., R. 14 E. 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 5, 18.76; Feb. 

June 7, 18.71. Measurements discontinued Nov. 25, 1941.

142. Camberos Brothers.

Water levels, 

26, 19.20;

36, T, 25 S., H. 14 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

16

26

26

33.90

25.45

18.82

May

June

July

2

9

16

20.20

51.27

54.25

Aug.

Sept

20

.19

34.20

35.02

Nov.

Dec.

26

50

38.80

58.80

144. George Griffith, SWjSW| sec. 26, T. 23 S., R. 14 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

16

26

26

11.00

4.15

5.94.

May

June

July

2

9

16

5.52

7.88

9.99

Aug.

Sept

20

.19

9.25

10.60

Nov.

Dec.

26

50

12.62

15.12

174. D. Peterson. SE|NEi sec. 7, T. 24 S., R. 15's.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Fob-.

16 

26

12.06 

11.80

June 

July

9 

16

12.84 

14.47

Aug.

Sept

20 

.19

12.28 

12.68 .

Nov. 26 12.94

Measuring point raised 2.5 feet to top concrete curb,south side. 

Highest water level in period between tape measurements.
84 WATER LEVELS ANIN ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Cruz County Continued.

176. Nellson Brown. SUfSEf sec. 7, T. 24 S., R. 15 E. Water levels, 

In feet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 16, 10.80; Feb. 26, 10.20; 

June 9, 11.73; Nov. 26, 10.69.

177. Nellson Brown. NWiNEi sec. 18, T. 24 S., R. 15 E. Water levels, 

In feet below measuring point, 1941: Mar. 26, 7.53; Sept. 19, 11.86; 

Nov. 26, 10.39.

199. Benlto Morales. SE^SE^ sec. 5, T. 24 S., R. 14 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 3 

Feb. 26 

liar. 26

Water 

level

28.40 

25.84

24.73

Date

Hay 2

July 16

Water 

level

26.07 

31.50

Date

Aug. 20 

Sept. 23

Water 

level

28.88 

a 25.57

Date

Nov. 25 

Dec. 30

Water

level

27.02 

26.48

202. Simon Hastlck. S1HiNE£ sec. 8, T. 24 S., R. 14 E.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

26

26

24.05

19.56

20.20

May

June

2

7

b 19.80

20.68

21.64

July 16

Aug. 20

Sept. 23

24.90

23.55

22.12

Nov.

Dec.

25

30

24.13

b 23.78

24.03

204. P. 0. Gallegos. SEiSEi sec. 8, T. 24 S., R. 14 B. 

Water level. In feet below measuring point. 1941

Jan.

Feb.

16

26

b 14.45

16.13

15.92

Mar.

May

26

2

b 15.64

16.00

16.08

June

July

Aug.

7

16

20

16.62

17.27

15.69

Sept

Nov.

Dec.

.23

25

30

16.34

16.16

16.13

208. 0. D. Bartlett. SWfcSWi sec. 9, T. 24 S., R. 14 E. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 16 

Feb. 26 

Mar. 26

31.26 

31.00 

30.98

May 2 

June 7 

July 16

31.77 

c 31.00 

31.60

Aug. 20 

Sept. 22

27.60 

28.73

Nov. 26 

Dec. 30

30.12 

29.83

232. Caullshaw. SWjNEj sec. 33, T. 22 S., R. 15 E.

Water level, In feet below measuring point., ,1941

Jan.

Feb.

16

27

b 21.15

21.91

21.79

Mar.

May

June

26

2

9

21.73

21.75

21.98

July

Aug.

16

20

b

22. 34:

20,8S

18-. 67

Sept .19

Nov. 26

Dec. 31

18.96

80.11

20.05

233. L. G. Zlnsmelster. HWjNEi sec. 28, T. 22 S.,. R. 15,1, 

Water level. In feet below measuring point. 1941

Jan. 16 

Feb. 27

41.00 

b 37.75 

37.90

Mar. 

May

26 

2

b 37.35 

38.34 

38.26

June 9 

July 16 

Aug. 20

.41.30 

41.15 

37.36

Sept. 19 

Nov. 26 

Dec. 31

40.09 

42. 17 

38.95

234. L. G. Zlnsmelster. SWiSE^ sec. 21, T. 22 S., R. 15 -E. 

 Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 16

Feb. 27

Mar. 26

d 9.. 67

d 10 ..72

d 9.82

May

June

July

2

9

16

d 9.43

8.53

11.29

Aug.

Sept

20

.19

8.03

8.13

Nov.

Dec.

26

31

d,12.29 "- 7.92

-

a Measuring point lowered 2.0 feet, to top 2 by 12-Inch board, east 

side of well.

b Highest,water level in period between tape measurements.

c Measuring point lowered 0..7 foot, to top of wood curb, northwest 

of well. ' ' N

d Pumping.
ARIZOH*. es

235. 

Grant.

Santa Cruz County Continued. 

U. S."Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. San Jose de Sonoita

Water level, in feet below measuring, point, 1941

Date

Jan. 16 

Feb. 27 

Mar. 26

Water 

- level

a 9.24 

a 9.22- 

a 8.20

Sate

May 2 

June 9 

July 16

Water 

level

8.39 

a 9.47 

7.99

Date -

Aug. 20 

Sept. 19

Water 

level

a 8.95

Date

Nov. 26 

Dec. 31

Water 

level

7.77 

7.78

256. Caul1shaw. San Jose de Sonoita Grant.

Water level t in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

16

27

26

23.69

b 23.46

22.87

May

June

July

2

9

16

23.60

24.54

24.97

Aug.

Sept

20

.19

24.63

24.78

Nov.

Dec.

26

31

24.11

23.96

23T. Albert datlin. SEjSEj- sec. 11, T. 22 S.» R. 15 E. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point.. 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

l6

27

26

15,55

15.58

14.36

May

June

July

2

9

16

17.23

21.75

27.30

Aug.

Sept

20

.19

22.91

25.68

Nov.

Dec.

26

SI

28.46

25. 9§

'Pumping.

Measuring point raised 0.7 foot.
CALIFORNIA 

GENERAL SUMMARY

By P. C. Ebert

The Geological Survey continued during 1941 Its program of measuring

-I/

the depth to water level In selected wells In southern California. A waterstage recorder was maintained on well 42a at Baldwin Park, In the upper San 

Gabriel Valley. Systematic measurements by other agencies of the depth to 

water level In wells In several areas In California were also continued during 1941. The State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of 

Water Resources, assembled the records of water level that were collected 

during 1940 by the agencies Interested In the south coastal basins and published them In Bulletin 39-1, Records of ground-water levels at wells for 

the yeaj? 1940.

CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA

The following general eummary of climatologlcal data for the calendar

2/ 

year 1941 Is taken from a report of the Weather Bureau:

"The annual precipitation for 1941 has been exceeded but twice during 

the last 45 years, 1906 and 1909 being somewhat wetter. The number of rainy 

and cloudy days was the greatest of record. June had the normal amount of 

precipitation, September and November were dry, while the other nine months 

Were all wetter than normal, with excess large In February, April, and December. The annual excess was general, with percentage of excess least from the 

Sierra Nevada eastward to the Navada State line, and greatest In the southeastern desert regions and along the middle and southern coasts and adjoining portions of the Sacramento and San Joaquln Drainage basins. - -.- .

"The total snowfall approximated the 45-year average at mountain stations. 

April, October, and December were the only months' with excesses. The snowfall 

during the first half of the year was heavy at high elevations, but mostly 

deficient at foothill and Intermediate levels. The December fall was unusually heavy from the foothills upward and the snow line at the end of the year 

extended down below the 2,000-foot level in northern and central and to the 

3,000-foot level In southern districts. While the average depth of snow 

cover on December 31 was over three times the normal amount Its water content was low as most of this snow fell after December 22 and had not fully 

fettled."_________

I/ See Water-Supply Papers 817, 840, 845, 886, and 9ll.

2/ U. S. Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau, Climatological Data, 

vol. 45, ' No. 13, 1941.

- 86
CALIFORNIA - 87

FLUCTUATIONS OP WAT1R LEVEL 

San Gabriel River Basin

5/ The water level In well 42a at Baldwin Park rose from a seasonal mlni«- 

mum mean dally altitude of 286.49 feet on January 2 to a mean dally altitude 

of 320.70 feet, -the highest of the year, recorded August 13. The water level 

then declined during the latter part of the pumping season to a low mean 

dally altitude of 312.86 feet on December 29-30. On December 31, 1941, the 

mean daily altitude of the water level was 312.87 feet 7.83 feet below the 

high stage of the year and 26.34 feet above that of December 31, 1940.

Santa Ana River Basin v 

San Bernardlno area;

The water level In the Williams well rose from January 1, 1941, to 

May 17, when the depth to water was 4.50 feet. The lowest stage reached, 

following May 17, was 18.50 feet on October 25,when the level was still 5.42 

feet above the level on January 4. On December 27, 1941, the water level 

was 12.42 feet above Its stage on December 28, 1940.

Measurements of water level made during 1941 In 10 wells, distributed 

over the valley, 'Indicate a mean rise In water level of 9.4 feet. The greatest rise occurred In the Williams well and the smallest rise In well 125, 

west of Redlands.

San -Jacinto Valley

Measurements of water level made during 1941 in 10 wells, distributed 

over the valley, indicate a change in water level ranging from ja rise of 

15.50 feet to a decline of 0.26 foot. The greatest rise was adjacent to 

San Jacinto River in the upper end of the valley. The only well to show a 

decline also was near the river but. in the central portion of the valley,at 

Lakevlew, where the water level declined 0,26 foot. A line of 3 wells from 

Perrls to March Field showed rises of 1,00 foot at Perrisj 2.56 feet at the 

middle well, and 2.07 feet near March Bleld. Wells which may tap the graveis 

of an ancient channel of San Jacinto River show rises of 3.50 feet west of 

Hemetj 3.79 feet at Winchester; and 6.27 feet at Menlfee s'chool. The average change for all wells measured was a rise of 3,8 feet._____________

3/ Bbert, F. C., Am. Geophys. Union Trana. 1936,. p. 372,
8d WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Tia Juana River Basin 

The water levels in all five observation wells rose during the year.

The net rise from December 1940 to November 1941 ranged from 2.5 feet in

 

well 0140b to 8.8 feet in well OlSOb and averaged 5.9 feet .in the 5 wells.

Otay River Basin

Well 059a, 40 feet deep, was dry in 1940. In November 1941 the water 

in this well was 30.95 feet below the measuring point, or about 9 feet deep. 

The net rise of the water level in well 089a was 3.8 feet.

Sweetwater River Basin

'Well 018c, 21 feet deep, was dry in 1940. In November 1941 the water 

in this well was 12.70 feet below the measuring point, or about 8.3 feet 

deep.

San Diego River Basin

Water levels in 3 wells in the vicinity of the El Monte pumping plant 

rose in net amounts of 2.9 to 3.8 feet from November 1940 to October 1941. 

Water levels in 5 wells in and near Lakeside rose an average net amount of 

2.3 feet during this period. The average net rise of water levels in 4 vrells 

of the Rlverview group was 2.0 feet, and in 2 wells near Santee,1.6 feet. 

In Mission Valley 6 wells showed net rises in water level ranging from 0.3 

foot in well K63 to 3.9 feet in well K51b, or an average of 2.0 feet.

San Dieguito River Basin

Water levels in 4 observation wells rose an average net amount of 3.52 

feet, ranging from 1.1 feet in well H34b ,te 5.8. feet in well H31b.

San Luis Rey River Basin

Three observation wells at Monserate Narrows showed an average net rise, 

of 0.6 foot during the year. Water levels in 5 wells listed in downstream 

order from San Luis Rey Ranch to Highway 395 bridge varied as follows: 

well 08, net decline of 0.7 foot; well 03a, net rise of 1.5 feet} well 05, 

net decline of 0.2 foot; well C7b, net rise of 1.2 feet, and well 04, net 

decline of 1.2 feet. Water levels in two wells above San Luis Rey showed 

an average net rise of 6.4 feet. Four observation wells belovr San Luia Bey 

and above Oceanside Narrows indicated a net average rise in water levels of 

3.8 feet, ranging from 2.2 feet in well P17 to 5.2 feet in veil F5S. At the
CALIFORNIA'

San Luis Bey Rtv-er Basin Continued

upper end of Oceanside Narrows four observation wells grouped rather closely 

together showed a net rise In water levels varying less than one foot from 

an average of 4.2 feet.

Mojave River Basin

.Observations of water levels in this basin were continued on 82 wells, 

most 6f which were measured in both the spring and the fall. The annual 

discharge of the Mojave River during 1941 was considerably above average, 

and continuous flow from the Porks to Barstow was maintained for a number 

of months. Except in the Hinkley-Harper Lake and the -Bewberry localities, 

water levels throughout the basin rose during 1941 and reached stages about 

equal to or slightly higher than those registered in 1938.

Water levels In the area from the Porks to Victorville had an average 

net gain of about' three feet. The largest rises occurred In the lands adjacent to the river upstream from Hesperia crossing, and rises beeame proportionately smaller with distance toward Victorville and eastward from the 

river.

Wells in the valley from Vietorville to Hodge Indicated their usual 

seasonal fluctuations in water level, but showed an average net rise of 

nearly a foot. Water levels in the bottom lands north of the Mojave "River 

downstream from Hodge crossing rose about five feet, whereas those toward 

the Barstow-Mojave Highway rose less, the aiwnmts generally being in proportion to distance from the river. No definite change in water level was 

shown in the wells north of this highway; further north, in the Harper Lake 

locality, th'e sligWt downward trend persisted. Water levels in the LenwoodBarstow area rose about a foot.

In the area between Barstow and the Van Dyke 65itch intake, water levels 

rose about three feet. The water level in LI, Just below the ditch intaks, 

rose about 9.6 feet,and reached practically the same stage in the fall of 

1941 that it registered in the fall of 1958. In the sub-basin from Daggett 

to the Kouns-Newberry sand-dune belt,water levels on both sides of the Mojave 

Basin rose in amounts ranging from about 10 feet near Daggett to 2 feet in 

the .sand-dune belt and decreasing with distance from tlie river. The 1941 

fall stages in soiaa wells here were higher than those of 1938. However, in 

certain wells In the eastern part .of this sub-basin, stages were higher
90 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

-Mojave River Basin Continued

prior to 1927 than in 1941. Wells in the area east of the sand-dune belt 

and in the Newberry-Troy Lake area indicated only slight changes and no definite trend in water level during the year.

Antelope Valley

Observations of water levels in 25 wells were made during the spring 

and fall of 1941. The measurements indicate that the downward trend of the 

water levels, which has been in effect for a number of years, was continued. 

Declines during the year ranged from a few tenths of a foot,in the northeastern part of the valley, to about 5 feet In some localities in the southern 

part of the valley,and averaged about 1.5 feet.

WELL DESCRIPTIONS AND WATER-LEVEL MEASUREMENTS

On the following pages are given the records for 1941? arranged by 

basins, of all wells ttiat were published in Water-Supply Paper 911, except 

5 in the Mojave River Basin, M64a, M65, and L13, for which measurements were 

discontinued in 1940.

The 5 key wells, 42a, on which a recorder was maintained, 72c, and the 

Williams well, are presented first, followed by the records, arranged by 

basins, of wells in San Diego County and the Mojave River Basin.

For descriptions of the wells not given In this report see Water-Supply 

Papers 817, 840, 845, 886, and 911.

San Gabriel River Basin

42a. Baldwin Park.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level minus 200, 1941

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Jan.

86.50

86.49

86.51

86.55

86.54

86.55

86.57

86.57

86.56

86.56

86,56

86.55

86.57

86.60

86.58

86.57

86,53

86.55

Feb.

' 86.70

86.72

86.75

86. 7"?

86.80

86.82

86.79

86.77

86.82

86.88

86.94

86.93

86.97

87.01

87.02

87.07

87.12

87.13

Mar.

88.47

88.62

88,. 81

89.04

89.22

89.45

89.71

90.03

90.43

90.82

91.21

91.64

92,14

92.64

93.16

93.76

94.40

95.06

Apr.

103.41

103.85

104.23

104.74

105.15

105.50

105.86

106,22

106.54

106.83

107.11

107.27

107,48

107.72

107.98

108.26

108*55

108,74

May

111.62

111.77

112.00

112.19

112.43

112.63

112.96

113.17

113.40

113.61

113.83

114.09

114.31

114.53

114.75

114.96

115.16

115.38

June

116.68

116.65

116.74

116.78

116.82

116.89

117.05

117.16

117.17

117.25

117.30

117.48

117.58

117.65

117". 72

117,85

117.93

117.95
CALIFORNIA 91

San Gabriel Biver Baain^-Continued

42a. Baldwin Park Continued

Water level, in feet above mean sea level minua 200, 1941

Day

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

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.

86.59

86.59

86.60 - '

86.61

86.61

86.64

86.61

86.65

86.67

86.67

86.67

86.68

86.69

Water level,

July

118.82

118.92

118.97

118.99

119.05

119.18

119.19

119.26

119.32

119.35

119.45

119.47

119.55

119.57

119.65

119 -60

119.65

119.60

119.69

119.73

119.83

.119 .90

119 .86

119.90

119.96

ISO. 03

120.11

120.13

120.17

120.16

120.20

Feb.

87.25

87.30

87.39

87.45

87.56

87.70

87.81

87.95

,88.12

88.30

in feet

Aug.

120.28

120.29

120.29

120.31

120.33

120.40

120,51

120.55

120.58

120.60

120.56

120. BS

120.70

120.63

ISO. 59

120.62

120.58

120.49

120,43

120.43

120.43

120.37

120.35

120t28

120.31

120.28

120.23

120.23

120.16

120.08

120*17

Mar. '

95.76

96.44

97.08

97.70

98.35

98.96

99.45

100.15

100 k77

101.80

101.84

102.38

102.97

above mean

Sept.

120.22

120.22

120.09

120.01

119.97

119.95

120.00

119.92

119.87

119.86

, 119.86

119.87

119.81

119.77

119.76

119.70

119.63

119.58

119.58

119.46

119.47

119.32

119.18

119,17

119.03

119.00

118.95

118.84

118.77

118.72

Apr,

109.00

109.26

109.49

109.69

109.93

110.18

110,37

110.54

110.78

111.00

111.21

111.44

sea level minus

Oct.

118,62

118.54

118.37

118.31

118.27

118.07

118.04

117.92

117.82

117.78

117.71

117.62

117.55

117.48

117,43

117*35

117,25

117.12

117.10

116.96

116.88

116.85

116.77

116.69

116.65

116,61

116.56

116.51

116.43

116.35

116.31

Kay

115.46

115.67

115.79

115.93

116.01

116.11

116,20

116 .27

116 .32

116.31

116.41

116.50

116.57

200, 1941

Nov.

116.29

116.21

116.14

116.10

116.05

115.98

115,88

115.84

115.78

115.71

115.67

115.63

115.46

115.45

115*41

115.37

115.30

115.18

115.07

115.03

114.99

114.86

114.75

114.66

114.56

114.55

114.48

114.41

114.30

114.26

June

118,04

118.08

118.15

118,22

118.34

118.40

118.49

118.42

118.56

118.67

118.67

118.82

Dec.

114.21

114.14

114.08

113.98

113.94

113.88

113.85

113.82

113.80

113.75

113.62

113.52

113.49

113.46

113.42

113.39

113.36

113.32

113.30

113.24

113.17

113.13

113.20

113.10

113.05

112.99

112.92

112.94

112.86

112.86

112.87

San Bernardino Basin

Williams Tijell. Record furnished by Gage Canal Co. (Location of well 

given in Water-Supply Papers 817 and 886 should be revised to read: 50 feet 

south of Santa Ana River'.}

Water level, in feet below measuring point,' 1941

Date

Jan, 4 

11 

18 

25

Water 

level

23.92 

23.00 

22.67 

22.50

Date

Feb. 1 

15 

22 

Mar. 1

Tteter

level

22.00 

21,50 

21.00 

16.33

Date

Mar. 8 

15 

22 

29

Water 

level

9.83

7.50 

6.75 

6.25

Date

Apr. 5 12 

19 

26

Water 

level

5.50 

5.00 

 4.75 

4.75
92 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

San Bernardino Basin Continued

Williams well Continued

Date

Apr. 5

12

19

26

May 3

10

17

24

31

June 7

Water 

level

5.50

5.00

4.75

4.75

5.16

4.58

4.50

4.92

5.67

6.25

Date

June 14

21

28

July 5

12

19

26

Aug. 2

9

16

Water 

level

6.92

-7.50

8.16

8.83

9.50

10.25

11,50

12,67

13.67

13.92

Date

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

23

30

. 6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

Water 

level

14.50

15.25

15.92

16.33

17.00

17.33

17.67

17.98

18.25

18.50

Date

Nov. 1

8

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

20

27

Water 

level

18.00

17.67

17.50

17.08

17.00

16.83

16.66

16.00

14.50

72c. San Jaclnto Valley,at Perrls, Riverside County. 

Water level, In feat below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 15 

Mar. 11

Water 

level

73.11 

73.11

Date

May . 22 

Aug. 20

Water 

level

72.99 

73.74

Date

Nov. 7

Water 

level

72.52

Tia Juana River Basin

0118b. Owens ranch. Water levels, In feet below measuring point, 

1941; Jan. 28, 14.10; May 15, 8.35; Aug. 23, 10.98; Nov. 14, 10.49.

0120. Hewltt Bros, hog ranch. Water levels, In feet below measuring 

point, 1941: Jan. 23, 14.50; May 15, 8.46; Aug. B5, 10.48; Nov. 14, 9.91.

0125. Evans ranch. Water levels, in f*eet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 28, 10.26; May 15, 6.96; Aug. 23,^,10.98; Nov. 14, 9.76.

0130b. Nestor Bridge. Water levels, In feet below measuring point, 

1041: Jan. 28, 11.43; Aug. 23, 10.10; Nov. 14, 9.55.

0140b. Mra. A. W. Jackson. Water levels, In feet below measuring 

point, 1941: Jan. 28, 7.44; May 15, 7.03; Aug. 23, 7.75; Nov. 14, 6.77.

Otay River Basin

039a. N. Bard. Water levels, in feet below measuring point,* 1941: 

May 15, 27.42} Aug. 23, 30.38; Nov. 14, 30.95.

089a. Q. W. St. Clairl Water levels, In feet below measuring poin$, 

1941: Jan. 28, 24.27} May 15, 21.39; Aug. 23, 24>47'j Hov. 14, 23,78.

Sweetwater River Basin

018c. L. C. Klncald. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 

1941: Jan. 28,j/; May 15, 10.56; Aug. 23, 12.19; Hov. 14, 12.70.

San Diego River Basin

L28. San Diego County, El Monte Park. Water levels, in feet below 

measuring point, 1941: Jan. 20, and May 10, pump operating In well; June 12, 

10..12; Aug. 16, 11.76; Oct. 31, 1436. -

L29. Pratt test well. Water levels, In feet below measuring "point, 

1941: Jan. 20, 9.15; May 10, 6.46; Aug. 16, 7.50; Oct. SI,. 7.39,

L30. Irrigation District well 6. Water levela, In f&et below measuring point, 1941; Jan. 20, 6.80; May 1C, 3.20; Aug. 16, 4.IS; Oct. 31,

4.01. .. :_____j_________ .-
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San Diego River Basin Continued

L31. Truttman ranch. Depth, 126 feet. Water levels, in feet below 

measuring point, 1941: Jan. 20, 5.92; May 10, 3.56; Aug. 16, 4.45; Oct. 31, 

4.05,

L32. Dr. Irey ranch. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 

1941; Jan. 20, 9.84} May 10, 7.12; Aug. 16, 9.15; Oct. 31, 8.82.

-L33. County yard. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 20, &.92J May 13, 6.35; Aug. 16, 8.15; Oct. 31, 7.99.

L5a. J. P. Rlckerts. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 

1941: Jan. 20, 11.42; May 10, 9.01; Aug. 16, 11.19.; Oct. 31, 11.31.

L35. Langdon. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 20, 9.59; May 10, 5.62; Aug. 16, 7.87; Oct. 31, 9.03.

L37. Levi. Water levels, in f-eet below measuring point, 1941: Jan. 20, 

9.57; May 10, 8,38; Aug. 16, 10.52; Oct. 31, 10.89.

L39. Burch. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan, 20, 8.70; May 13, 6.59; Aug. 16, 8.61; Oct. 31, 8.46.

I£. Riverview well 2. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 

1941j Jan. SO, 2.48; May 10, 1.96; Aug. 16, 4.23; Oct. 31, 2.74.

L44a. Riverview well 3. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 

1941: Jan*SO, 4.56; May 10, 3.31; Aug. 16, 4.91; Oct. 31, 5.01.

L83c. Riverview well 1. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 

1941: Jan. 20, 1.15; May 10, well flooded; Aug. 16, 1.38; Oct. 31, 0.84.

L46. County Farm. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 20, 7.01; May 13, 5.73; Aug. 16, 7.46; Oct. 31, 7.74.

L85. William Thum. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 20, 9.70; May 10, 7.37; Aug. 16, 10.78; Oct. 31, 10.79'.

K51a.- Jaussaud. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 20, 15.72; Hay 9, a/18.50; Aug. 19, 15.12; Oct. 30, 15.84.

K51b. Jaussaud. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 20, 14.34; May 9, aA5.86; Aug. 19, 13.73; Oct. 30, 13.48.

K60. Bridges. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

Jan. 20, 3.07; May 9, b/0.25; Aug. 19, 4.05; Nov. 4, 3.04.

K62. T. J. Goset, formerly Madruga. Water levels, in feet below measuring'polnt, 1941; Jan. 20, 8.52; May 9, 7.86; Aug. 19, 10.31; Oct. 30, 

10.67.

K63. Confar. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941; 

Jan. 20, 10.05; May 9, 8.68; Aug. 19, 12.30; Oct. 30, 13.54.

K33a. Chapman. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: - 

Jan. 20, 8.01; May 9, 3.90; Aug. 19, 5.52; Oct. 30, 5.43.

San Dieguito River Basin

G17a. Pratt ranch. Water Jevels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

June 16, 1.40; Aug. 26, 2.33; Nov. 19, 0.83,

G17tr. Pratt ranch. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

June 16, 5.56; Aug. 26, 6.53; Nov. 19, 5.01.

H31b. Ward Estate, formerly Old San Pasqual,Creamery. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 16, 7.9.8; Aug. 26, 7.73; Nov. 19, 

8^.27.

Hla. Penton ford., Measurements discontinued. 

Hlb. Fenton ford. Measurements discontinued.

H54b. Peat ranch. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

June 16, 4.62; Aug. 26, 4.51; Nov. 19, 4.41._________________________

a/ Pump operating in well.

to/ Water level above measuring point.

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94 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

San Luis Key River Basin 

C9a. San Luls Rey ranch.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 17 

Feb. 17 

Mar. 17

Water 

level

12.02 

11.65 

10.33

Date

Apr . 14 

May 12 

June 16

Water 

level

10.41 

11.12 

11.68

Date

July 14 

Aug. 18 

Sept. 15

Water 

level

11.92 

11.64 

11.76

Date

Oct. 13 

Nov. 17 

Dec. 15

Water 

level

11.68 

11.30 

 11.29

C9b. San Luis Rey ranch.

1941

Jan,

Feb.

Mar.

17

17

17

9.15

8.82

7.58

Apr.

May

June

14

12

16

7.57

8.44

8.70

July

Aug.

Sept.

14

18

15

8.87

J3.85

8.87

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

17

15

8.84

8.74

8.71

C9c. San Luis Re£ ranch.

Water level, in feet belov measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

17

17

17

6.18

5.89

4.68

Apr.

May

June

14

12

16

4.61

5.46

5.76

July

Aug.

Sept.

14

18

15

5.89

5.85

5.85

Oct.

N'ov.

Dec.

13

17

15

5.87

5.77

5.72

C8. Fallbrook Public Utility District observation well on San Luis 

Rey ranch.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

17

17

17

8.40

8.12

7.50

Apr.

May

June

14

12

16

8.01

8.85

9.32

July

Aug.

Sept

14

18

.15

9.55

9.58

9.52

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

17

15

9.43

9.02

8.97

C3a. Gird ranch.

Water level, in feet belom measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

17

17

17

8.64

7.82

6.92

Apr.

May

June

14

12

16

7.06

7.96

8.53

July

Aug.

Sept.

14

18

15

8.81

8.77

8.56

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

17

15

8.49

7.84

7.64

C5, Hart Incorporated.

1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

17

17

24

17

6.19

6.10

a 6.10

5.57

Apr.

May

June

14

12

16

5.51

6.05

b 6.41

July

Aug.

Sept.

14

18

15

b 6.53

6.80

b 6.26

Oct.

Nov.

Dee.

13

17

15

6.59

6.47

6.34

C7b. Bonsall School well.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

17

17

17

9.55

9.16

6.03

Apr.

May

June

14

12

16

6.53

8.04

8.94

July

Aug.

Sept.

14

18

15

9.37

9.73

9.92

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

17

15

' 9.91

9.40

9.35

C4. Fallbrook Public Utility District observation well on San Diego 

County Water Company property.

Water level, in feet below measuring^point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

17

17

17

11.28

10.89

9.09

Apr.

May

June

14

12

16

9.97

11.78

12.48

July

Aug.

Sept.

14

18

15

12.86

12.96

12.95

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13

17

Ib

12.83

12.51

12.49

F36. City of Oceanside observation well on Stokes property. 

Water leve1, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 12 

Feb. 24 

Mar. 17

a 10.81 

a 9.34 

a 6.37

Apr. 14 

May 12 

June 9

a 8.13 July 14 a -.94 Oct. 20 a 11.61 

& 8.74 Aug. 18 a 10.93 Nov. 17 a 9.69 

a 9.45 Sept. 15 a 11.59 Dec. 15 a 9.49

a Measurement by D. C=_Muckel, Soil Conservation Service, 

b Pump operating in nearby well.
CALIFORNIA 95

San Luls Hey River Baaln Continued

F22, Santa Pe well.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 12 

Feb. 24 

Mar. 17

Water 

level

a 11.27 

a 10.19 

a 9.22

Date

Apr. 14 

May 12 

June 9

Water 

level

a 9.19 

a 9,89 

a 10.87

Date

July 14 

Aug. 18 

Sept . 15

Water 

level

ab 

a 12.62

ab

Date

Oct. 20 

Nov. 17 

Dec. 15

Water 

level

a 12.98 

ac 

a 10.65

F30. Carlsbad Mutual Water Company observation well near north abutment of County road bridge at San Luls Rey.

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 12

Feb. 24

Mar. 17

a

a

a

8.36

7.42

6.78

Apr. 14

May 12

June 9

a

a

a

6.72

7.53

8.12

July 14

Aug. 18

Sept. 15

a

a

a

8.55

8.98

9.60

Oct. 20

Nov. 17

Dec. 15

a

a

a

9.74

8.23

8.07

F17. Old San Lula Rey Store. Measurementa have been referenced to 

the measuring point used prior to Dec. 30, 1929 by adding 3.1 feet. 

Water level. In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

1'2

24

17

a 11.95

a 11.51

a 10.10

Apr.

May

June

14

12

9

a

a

a

9.19

8.98

9.19

July 14

Aug. 18

Sept . 15

a 9.49

a 9.59

a 10.29

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

20

17

15

a 10.71

a 10.95

a 10.71

F32. Carlabad Mutual Water Company obaervatlon well, 0.25 mile eaat 

of pumping plant.

Water level, In feet below meaauring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

12

24

17

a 11.56

a 9 . 11

a 11.85

Apr.

May

June

14

12

9

a

a

a

7.97

8.73

13.17

July 14

Aug. 18

Sept. 15

a 20.00

a 19.98

a 19.85

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

20

17

15

a 18.71

a 10.2O

a 8.99

F13b. City of Oceanslde. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

12

24

17

a 9.91

a 7.89

a 10.81

Apr.

May

June

14

12

9

a

a

a

6.57

7.97

9.52

July 14

Aug. 18

Sept. 15

a 13.90

a 14.43

a 14.85

Oct.

Nov.

Sec.

20

17

15

a 14.71

a 8.51

a 7.78

F13c. City of Oceanslde. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

12

24

17

a 10.22

a 8.04

a 5.90

Apr.

May

June

14

12

9

a

a

a

5.39

6.45

7.35

July 14

Aug. 18

Sept. 15

a 9.88

a 10.95

a 11.90

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

20

17

15

a 13.04

a 9.25

a 7.91

F13d, City~of Oceanslde. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 12

Feb. 24

Mar. 17

a

a

a

9.96

8.56

9.48

Apr.

May

June

14

12

9

a

a

. a

7.53

9.38

8.47

July 14

Aug. 18

Sept. 15

a 11.47

a 12.24

a 12.67

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

20

17

15

a 12.81

a 8.86

a 8.56

F13e. City of Oceanslde. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 12

Feb. 24

Mar. 17

a

a

a

7.56 -

6.33

6.78

Apr. 14

May 12

June 9

a

a

a

5.29

6.16

6.9O

July 14

Aug. 18

Sept. 15

a

a

a

8.54

9.26

9.68

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

20 a

17 a

15 a

8.84

6.46

6.21

F37. City of Oceanslde observation well on Williams ranch. 

Water level, In feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

12 

24

17

a 

b 

c

a 9.60 

a 8.01 

a 6.82

Apr. 14 a 6.54 

May 12 a 7.33 

June 9 a 7.84

July 

Aug. 

Sept

Measurement by D. C. Muckel, Soil 

Pump operating In well. 

Pump house locked.

14 

18 

.15

a

a 

a

9.77 

9.80 

10.84

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

20 

17 

15

a 

a

a

11.90 

8.38 

8.21

Conservation Service.
96 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Mojave River Baaln

Ul. Olive. SB cor. NWj SEj aec. 13, T. 3 N., R. 4 W. Water level, In 

feet below meaauring point, 1941; June 10, 68.05.

U4. Near oen. SBj aec. 12, T. 3 N., R. 4 W. Water level, In feet below 

meaauring point, 1941: June 10, 7.19.

U6. Mike Spranger. Near center of east line SW£NW|- aec. 6, T. 3 N. 

R. 3 W. Water level, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: Nov. 18, 21.55.

U9. A. W. Cole. Near NE cor. SW£ NWj aec. 30, T. 4 N., R. 3 W. Water 

level, in feet below meaauring point, 1941: Nov. 12, 36.24.

U13. Arrowhead Reservoir and Power Co. Near weat line SEfSEf aec. 19, 

T. 4 K., R. 3 W. Water levela, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 10, 

12.30; June 17, 12.25; Nov. 12, 26.68.

U14. 0. A. Mlnlater. Near SW cor. aec. 20, T. 4 N., R. 3 W. Water 

levela, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 10, 14.7; Nov. 18, 26.38.

U15. J. M. Alllaon. Near center of south line NE|SW|- aec. 20, T. 4 N., 

R. 3 W. Water levela, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 10, 21.00; 

Nov. 12, 28.05.

me, N. P. Marah. Near center of aouth line NW|SE| aec. 20 T. 4 N., 

R. 3 W. Water levela, In feet below measuring point, 1941; June 10; 111.05; 

Nov. 12, 121.15.

U17. -HI. 0. Wade. SW cor. NE^NE^ aec. 21, T. 4 N., R. 3 W. Water levels, 

In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 10, 249.6; Nov. 12, 249.25.

U18a. W. B. Tusalng. NE cor. SEiSEj aec. 10, T. 4 N., R. 3 W. Well 

caved, no meaaurementa made In 1941.

U19. B. D. S. Pope. Near SW cor. NWjSWj- aec. 1, T. 4 N., R. 3 W. 

Water levela, In feet below meaauring point, 1941; June 10, 198.70; Nov. 12, 

198.59.

U21. A. B. Sheridan. SW cor. aec. 5, T. 4 N., R. 2 W. later levela, 

In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 10, 235.90; Nov. 12, 235.65.

U23. G. HI. McLlater. Near center aouth line NE|- sec. 19, T. 4 N., 

R. 3 W. Water level, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 17, 14.68.

U26. Arrowhead Reaervolr and Power Co. Near NW cor. SWi sec. 17, 

T. 4 N., R. 3 W. , Water levela, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 17, 

12.51; Nov. 18, 17.14.

U28. C. 0. Evana. Near SB cor. SWtNWj aec. 18 T. 4 N., R. 3 W. Water 

levela, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 17, 16.25; Hov. 12, 22.55.

U31. Center of eaat line of SEjSWi sec. 5, T. 4 N., R. 3 W. Water

levela, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 17, 165.26; Hov. 12, 

164.81.

U43. A. W. Phillips. Near NE cor. NWjNWi sec. 6, T. 4 IT., R. 3 W. 

Water levela, In feet below rneaauring point, 1941: June 17, 53.18j Jfov. 12, 

54.69.

U44. A. J. Llntner. Near HI cor. NW^NEj flee. 6, T. 4 N., R. 3 W. 

Water levels, In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 17, 52. OO; Nov. 12, 

51.29.

U55, F. A. Pletcher, Near center of weat line SEj sec. 9, T. 5 N., 

R. 3 W-. Water levela, In feet below meaauring point 1941: June 1O, 89.86; 

Nov. 12, 89.93.

U57. J. D. Hur.lston. SEjNWi sec. 18, T. 5 N., R. 3 W. Water levela, 

In feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 10, 103.80; Nov. 12, 103.69.

U59. Lee Saul. SEjSWi aec. 11, T. 5 N., R. 4 W. Water levels, In 

feet below meaauring point, 1941: June 17, 56.40; Nov. 12, 56.48.

U59a. Lee Saul. SE^S'fli aec. 11, T. 5 N., R. 4 W, Water levela, In 

feet below measuring point, 1941; June 17, 45.15; Nov. 12, 46.72.

U61. SW£ aec. 10, T. 5 N., R. 4 W.. In Vlctorville. Water level, In 

feet below measuring point, 1941: Hov. 12, 46 f 12,
CALIFORNIA 07

Mojave River Basin Continued

. U68. A. Sorenson, Verde ranch. Hear NW cor. NEj-NBi sec. 35, T. 5 H., 

R. 4 W. No measurements made in 1941.

H72. Verde ranch. Hear SW cor. sec. 36, T. 5 B., R. 4 W. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 2.85; Nov. 12, 2.B8.

M3. John Bennetts, SW^NEi sec. 19, T. 6 H., R. 4 W. Water level,1 in ' 

feet below measuring point, 1941: Hov. 13, 18.96.

M7. NE cor. NW| sec. 30, T. 7 H., R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet below 

measuring point, 1941: June 12, 56.53} Hov. 13, 57.46.

M15. SE cor. sec. 31, T. 8 H., R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet 'below 

measuring point, 19-41: June 12, 15.37j -Nov. 13, 15.48.

M19. F. H. Men-ell.. In center and near west line of NWjNWj aec. 31, 

T. 8 H., R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 

44.40; Hov. 25, 47.94.

M22. Lord. In center and near south line SWjSWj sec. 20, T. 8 H., 

R, 4 W. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 3.95; 

Nov. 25, 4.87.

M26. Hear SW cor. SBj sec. 2, T. 8 H., R. 4 W. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941j June 12, 24.30; Nov. 25, 25.70.

M30. Holcomb Brothers. SW cor. SlJ sec. 12, T. 8 N., R. 4 W. Water 

level, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, pumping, no measurement; 

Hov. 13, 10.26.

MSB. Everett Swing. SE cor. NW^ST^ sec. 4, T. 8 N., R. 3 W. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 13.40; Nov. 13, 3,4.80.

M40. L. 3. Emerson. SWfcSW| sec. 34, T. 9 H., R. 3 W. Well caved; 

Measurements discontinued.

M41a. Hellie Storey. SBiSB| sec. 34, T. 9 N., R. 3 W. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 126.07; Nov. 13, 125.78.

M43. Shobel. Hear NE cor. HWiNEi sec. 19, T. 9 H., R» & W. - Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 65.91; Nov. 13, 65.34.

M51. J. Slaglll. NBjHBi sec. 28, T. 9 N., R. 3 W. Water levels, in 

feet below measuring point, 1941; June 10, 6.66; Hov. 13, about 14, (tree 

roots in well).

M52. SEjSWi sec. 10, T. 9 H., R. 3 W. Water levels, in feet below. 

measuring point, 1941: June 10, 91.42; Hov. 13, 90.88.

M52b. Near center of north line NWj sec. 32, T. 10 N., R. 3 W. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 57.39; Hov, 13, 57.57.

1153. NE cor. sec. 10, T. 9 H., R. 3 W. Water levels, in feet below 

measuring point, 1941: June 10, 75.54; Hov. 13, 74.23.

M56. Osborn. SE cor. sec. 10, T. 9 H., R. 3 W. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 9.58; Hov, 13, 11.50.

 M56a. Bullock. SW cor. NWjNWj sec. 14, T. 9 N., R. 3 W. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 8.56; Nov. 13, 12.94.

M64. NE.( cor. SEj sec. 28, T. 11 H., R. 3 W. Water level, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941t June 10, 44.52.

M66. Near center of south line SE^NWj sec. 34, T. 11 N.. R. 3 W. 

Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 31.39; Nov. 13, 

31.50.

M71. A. H. Harris. Near SW cor. sec. 23, T. 10 H., R. 3 W. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 35.48; Nov. 13, 35.75.

M74. J. D. Rich. SE cor. SW^S^ sec. 30, T. 10 H., R. 2 W. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 25.43; Nov. 13, 20.77.

M75. Loftus. NE cor. SEiSW£ sec. 19, T. 10 H., R. 2 W. Water levels, 

injfeet teelow measuring point, 1941: June 10, 67.15; Nov. 13, 66.72.

M82. Water Company in Barstow; Near center of west line NWjHEj sec. 6, 

T. 9 H., R. 1 W; Water levels, in f»et below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 

5.51; Hov. 25, 7.12.
98 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1-941

Mojave River Basin Continued

M84. Nelson. SB cor. NB^NW| sec. 31, T. 10 N., R. 1 W. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941; June 10, 46.62; Nov. 13, 48,50.

M88. Sandoz. NWjNWj sec. 33, T. 10 N., R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 25.70; Nov. 25, 26.62.

M91. R. Harlan. NWjNW^ sec. 10, T. 9 tt. , R. 1 W. Water levels, in 

feet below measuring point, 1941: June 10,1/9.40; Nov. 25, 7.05.

M92. Qibbs. NE£NE£ sec. 10, T. 9 N., R. 1 W. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 10, 1.93; Nov. 25, 2.54.

M97. "Greystone Auto Camp. NW^SWj sec. 10, T. 9 N., R. 1 W. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 50.45; Nov. 25, 51.63.

M100. P. Ryerse. NW^NE^ sec. 13, T. 9 N., R. 1 W. Water level, in 

feet below measuring point, 1941: Nov. 25, 8.99.

LI. B. A. Punk. SW cor. NWj sec. 18, T. 9 N., R. 1 E. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 12, 11.02; Nov. 25, 13.29.

L8. Center of west line NW^ sec. 24, T. 9 N., R. 1 E. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 64.20; Nov. 26, 64.66.

L10. E. D. Barry. Near NW cor. SWj sec. 20, T. 9 N., R. 2 E. Well 

caved, measurements discontinued.

ULOa. E. D. Barry. Near NW cor. SWj sec. 20, T. 9 N., R. 2 E. Water 

level, in feet below measuring point, 1941; June 11, 45.86.

L19. Clinkenbeard. NW cor. NW^ sec. 34, T. 9 N., R. 3 E. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941j June 11, 30.20; Nov. 26, 30.94.

L21. Lyle Graham. NW cor. NE£ sec. 4, T. 8 N., R. 3 E. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 3.76; Nov. 26, 4.11.

L22. Lyle Graham. NW, cor. NB| sec. 4, T. 8 N., R. 3 E., in pump house 

near ranch house. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 

5.00? Nov. 26, 4.37.

L23. C. W. Beaverstock. SW cor. NW| sec. 3, T. 8 N., R. 3 E. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 5.98} Nov. 26, 6.82.

L24. SB cor. NWj sec. 3, T. 8 N., R. 3 E. Water levels, in feet below 

measuring point, 1941: June 11, 23.89; Nov. 26, 24.17.

L28. C. E. Burckhartt. Near S9 cor. SWi sec. 7, T. 8 N., R. 4 E. 

Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 38.63; Nov. 26, 

38.51.

LSI. A. M. Monroe. Near NW cor. SEj sec. 31, T. 9 N., R. 4 E. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941j June 11, 16.11j Nov. 26, 16.26.

L32. Near SW cor. SWi sec. 4, T. 8 N., R. 4 E. Water level, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 6.50; Nov. 26, ground moist at 7.0.

L37. Mojave Camp Service station. Near center SWj sec. 12, T. 8 N., 

R. 4 E. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 33*42: 

Nov. ^26, 33.17.

L42. G. Linguenf elder. Near center S»J- sec. 15, T. 9 N., R. 1 E. 

Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941; June 12, 48.08; Nov. 26, 

58.52.

L43. Near SW cor. NW£ sec. 13, T. 9 N., R. 1 E. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 56.00; Nov. 26, 58.89.

L43a. Near SW cor. NWj sec. 13, T. 9 N., R. 1,E., about 300 feet south 

of well 43. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 

57.00; Nov. 26, 60.33.

L47. Near NW cor. NW£ sec. -12', T. 9 N., R. 1 E. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 37.60; Nov. 27, 39.46.

L49. Yermo Mutual Water Co. SE cor. SWj sec. 32, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. 

Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 25.02; Nov.' 27, 

24 .88 . ________________________________________________________

&/ Pump operating weil,
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Bojave Blver Basin Continued

L50* Hear HTSf cor. NWj sec. 4, T. 9 H., R. 2 E. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 17.60}' Nov. 27, 17.56.

L51. Bruce McConaick. Hear center NEj sec. 3, T. 9 H., R. 2 E., near 

corral. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 12.93; 

Nov. 27, 14.04.

L51a. Bruce McCormick, Near center NEi sec. 3, T . 9 N. , R. 2 E., at 

east end of ranch house. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

June 11, 16.50; Nov. 27, 17.94.

L54. Near center SWj- see. 34, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. Water levels, in feet 

below measuring point, 1941; June 11, 57.05; Nov. 27, 55.69.

L63. Near center sec. 18, T, 9 N., R. 2 E. No measurements in 1941, 

pump operating in well.

L64. Annie Escholtz. Near center SBj sec. 8, T. 9 N., R. 2 E. Water 

levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941; June 11, 37.40; Nov. 26, 37.99.

L67. Hunter. Near SW cor. SW-J sec. 12, T. 9 N., R. 2 E. Water levels, 

in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 5.05} Nov. 26, 4.15.

L68. Scobel and Haimut. Near SW cor. SJ»i sec. 14, T. 9 N., R. 2 E., 

north of ranch houae. Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: 

June 11, 24.30$ Nov. 26, 24.08.

L68a. Scobel and Haimut. Near SW cor. SW| sec. 14, T. 9 H. R. 2 E., 

about 2QO feet northeast of well L68. Water levels, in feet below measuring 

point, 1941s June 11, 20.55} Nov. 26, 19.90.

L68c. Scobel and Haimut. Near SW cor. SWj- sec. 14, T. 9 N., R. 2 E., 

Southeast of well L 68. Water levels, in feet Below measuring point, 1941: 

June 11, 18.95} Nov. 26, 18.46.

L76. Bozarth. Near center west line-NWj sec. 10, T. 9 N., R. 3 E. 

Water levels, in feet below measuring point, 1941: June 11, 34.35; Nov. 26, 

34.32.

L77. NW cor. aec. 3, T. 9 N., R. 3 E. Water levels, -in feet below 

measuring point, 1941: June 11, 43.05} Nov. 26, 41.32.

L78. Henderson. South of center NWfc sec. 34, T. 10 N., R. 3 E. Water 

level, in feet below measuring potat, 1941: Nov. 26, 9.19.

L83. H. G. Tienken. Near Sl» cor. NW| sec. 18, T. 9 N., R. 4 E. Water 

level, in feet below measuring point, 1941; June 11, 26.49; Nov. 26, well 

caved, measurements discontinued.

L93, B. Nicholas. S^NBj sec. 12, T. 9 N., R. 3 E. Water levels, in 

feet below measuring point, 1941$ June 11, 26.70; Nov. 26, 22.69.

L97. G. P. Getty. Near HE cor. sec. 21, T. 10 N., R. 3 E. No measurements made in 1941.
100 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

COASTAL PLAIN IN PARTS OP LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES 

By J. P. Poland

The Geological Survey is currently engaged in a cooperative investigation of the ground-water bodies that underlie a considerable part of the 

coastal plain in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, "with special reference 

to contamination of those bodies by salt water along the coast and to the 

perviousness or imperviousness of the Newport-Inglewood fault zone, the 

so-called coastal barrier. This investigation has been undertaken in cooperation with the Orange County Flood Control District, the Orange County Water 

District, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the Board of 

Water Commissioners of the city of Long Beach. It includes intensive study 

in a coastal zone that extends from the Dominguez Hills on the northwest to 

Costa Mesa on the southeast? also, a general study of the contiguous area 

inland to the mountains. The area covered is about 560 square miles.

The several thousand water wells within the coastal plain draw their 

supplies chiefly from gravel and sand which are of Pleistocene or Becent 

age and which are in part continental and in part marine in origin. Between 

the coast and the Newport-Inglewood fault zone the water-bearing beds are 

primarily of Pleistocene age and are interbedded with marine silt and clay. 

Inland from the fault zone, the coastal plain was formed chiefly by interfering alluvial cones built in a synclinal trough by the three major streamsthe Los Angeles, the San Gabriel, and the Santa Ana Rivers. Toward the 

coast the alluvial materials interfinger with marine deposits, chiefly 'silt 

and clay of low permeability; these materials of low permeability confine 

the water beneath about two-thirds of the coastal plain.

Initially the confined water was under sufficient head to produce 

flowing wells over about one-quarter of the plain. By 1928, the piezometric 

surface almost universally had declined below the land surfacef and about all 

wells had ceased to flow. In 1940-41, flow by artesian pressure was rejuvenated in an area of about 16 square miles lying immediately n9rtheast of
CALIFORNIA 101

the Newport-Inglewood fault zone and extending from Long Beach to Huntington 

Beach.

The agencies that have measured ground-water levels and the periods of 

their activity are: (-1) The United States Geological Survey, in 1903-4, 

irregularly from 1904 to 1923, and during the present investigation, commencing in 1940j (2) the Division of Water Bights in the California Department of-Public Works, in cooperation with Los Angeles County and the city 

of Pasadena, periodically from 1923 to 1928;" (3) the^Los Angeles Department

of ^ater and Power, beginning in 1923; (4) J.-B. Lippincott, for several

\ 

county and municipal agencies, intermittently since 1923; (5) the city of

Long Beach, beginning in 1924; (6) the San-Gabriel Valley Protective Association, beginning in 1928; (7) the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, 

beginning in 1928; (8) the city of Pasadena, from 1928 to 1933; (9) the Orange 

County Flood Control District, beginning in 1930; (10) the Irvine'Company, 

beginning in 1931; (11) the-I. W. Hellman Ranch, beginning in 1933; (12) the 

Several Bixby interests, beginning in 1933; and (13) the Montana Land Company 

beginning in 1935. Altogether,'about 2,280 observation.wells have been established by these several agencies within the area of the present investigation; in about 32 percent of these wells the measurements of ground-water 

have been periodic.

Nearly all the water-level records by the several agencies Just listed 

have been deposited with and so made available to the public through the 

Division of Water Resources in the California Department of Public Works. 

The earlier records of the Geological Survey and representative records from 

selected observation wells have been published. '

Since the early thirties, measurements of depth to water have been made '

monthly on several hundred wells and weekly on several additional scores of

 i/Mendenhall, W. C., Development of underground waters In the eastern 

coastal-plain region of southern California: U. S'. Geol. Survey Water-supply 

Paper 137, 140 pp., 1905; Development of underground waters in the central 

coastal-plain region of southern California: TJ. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply 

Paper 138, 160 pp., 1905; Development of underground waters in the western 

coastal-plain region of southern California: U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply 

Paper 139, 103 pp., 1905.

Bbert, F. C., Records of water levels in wells in southern California: 

U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper. 468, pp. 39-46, 1921.

Conkling, Harold, San Gabriel investigation, Report for the period 

July 1, 1923, to September 30, 1926: California Dept. Public Works, Div. of 

Water Rights, Bull. No. 5, pp. 593-640, 1927; San Gabriel investigation: 

California Dept. Public Works, Div. Water Rights, Bull. 6, pp. 171-200, 1929.

Gleason,'0. B., South Coastal Basin investigation, records of groundwater levels at wells: California Dept. Public Works, Div. Water Resources, 

Bull. 39, 590 pp., 1932. Also annual supplements (mimeographed),, as follows: 

Bull. 39-A, for 1932; Bull7~S9"-B, for 1933; Bull. 39-C, for 1934; Bull. 39-D, 

for 1935; Bull. 39-E, for 1936; Bull. 39-F,( for 1937; Bull. 39-0, for 1938.
102 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

wells; as of December 1941, measurements were being made weekly In about 92 

wells within the project area. In addition, water-level recorders have been 

operated for a year or more on 64 wells within the area of the present Investigation, as follows: By the San Gabriel Valley Protective Association, 

on 19 wells for 1 to 13 years each; by the Orange County Flood Control District, on 12 wells for 1 to 12 years each; by the city of Long Beach, on 29 

wells f'or 1 to 9 years; by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District,

EXPLANATION

o Well 

 Fault zone 

Hill area Scale of miles 

0 5 10 15

Figure 7. Sketch map of the coastal plain In Los Angeles and Orange 

Counties, Calif., showing location of observation wells.

-on lx well for 2 years; arid by the Geological Survey, on 3 wells for 1 year. 

Altogether, these records cover 100 wells and about 400 well-years. Waterlevel recorders are currently in operation on 56 wells.

The bulletins of water levels published by the California Division of 

Water Resources for the period since 1928 cover numerous selected wells but 

ordinarily list only one measurement a month, even though measurements may 

have been^made more frequently. These published records are expressed as 

depth to water to the nearest tenth of a foot.
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To show typical fluctuations of water level in the central and eastern 

parts of the coastal plain, the Geological Survey has selected 10 wells that 

afford representative distribution by location and depth, and for which there 

are available records of water levels spanning a term of about 10 years at 

intervals of a week or less. In addition, well 4/10-22L2 (formerly no. 41b), 

has been included to extend the record published in Water-Supply Papers 840, 

845, and 886; also well 5/10-9D1, with a record of monthly measurements, for 

uniform geographical coverage. The accompanying sketch map shows the locations of, these 12 wells. The records of water levels are tabulated beyond 

to amplify the monthly measurements on several scores of observation wells 

published annually by the California Division of Water Resources.

Of the 12 wells for which records-of water level follow, 2 are watertable wells; the other 10 tap confined aquifers,and 8 of these lie within 

the initial area of artesian fiow.

The following table summarizes the observed range of water level in

the 12 wells.

Summary of water-level fluctuations in 12 selected observation

wells on the coastal plain In Los Angeles and 

________________Orange Counties, California, 1905-41__________-_____

Lowest observed Highest observed

water level above watef level above Net change in 

First (+) or below (-) (+) or below (-) water level, 

Well measured mean sea level mean sea level feeti/ 

Water Water 

level Date level Date

________________(feet)__________(feet)_________1950-40 1955-40 1941

2/12-13A1 Aug. 28, +129.36 Oct. 19. +163.49 Aug. 4~. +5.4 +13.4 +13.5

1928 1934 1941

5/11-56Q2 May 24, a+.52 Sept.15, a+40.46 Feb. 19, ..... -6.4 +11.2

1930 1937 1931

3/12- 8L3 Jan. 14, a+48.75 Aug. 19, a+77.87 Mar. 23, b-9.0 b-2.1 +7.5

1930 ' 1936 1930

4/9- 7B1 Oct. 1, +8.21 Oct. 28, +103.32 May 14, b-21.4 b-6.4 +28,8

1928 1936 1941

4/10-22L2 Apr. 11, +8.3 Dec. 3, +55.8 Apr. 11, ..... b-5.9 b+13»7

1928- 1936 1928

4/11-19K1 Aug. 20, a-6.00 Sept.23, +28.5 Aug. 20, b-11.5 b-3.5 +7,1

1903 1936 ' 190S

4/12- 8P1 July 30, --33.68 Sept.20, +68.5 July 30, a-16.8 -2V.6 b+5.7

1903 1939 1903

4/13-23G2 Oct. 22, -53.2 Aug. 30, -28.43 Feb. 6, ..... +4.6 b-1,4

1932 1940 1939

5/10- 9D1 June'13, +1.78 Sept. 4, +56.8 June 13, b-22.8 b-7.3 b+6.8

1922 1936 1922

5/11-16D2 July 19, a-9.75 Oct. 10, a+17.32 Feb. 6, a-3.87 -2.9 +6.46

1929 1936 1930

6/10- 5C1 Dec. 23,. -7.8 Aug. 8, +15.0 Feb. 25, ..... -5.1 +6.8

1931 1936 1932

I- 9F1 Mar. 29, -13.13 Apr. 27, +24.72 Mar. 15, ..... -7.3 b+13.40

__________1952__________1956 _____1955__________________\

a From water-level recorder.

b Approximate.

\J From water levels interpolated for' Dec. 31 of each year.
CALIFORNIA 105

Los Angeles County

2/12-13A1. Numbered C-303g-I-12 in Bulletin 39, California Division 

of Water Resources; "location" 2919B. Lycan Brothers. NEfeNEj sec. 13, 

T. 2 5. f R. .12 W. About 1 mile east of Montebello, 70 feet south of Union 

Pacific Railroad, 100 feet east of Lexington Road. Drilled irrigation well 

now'used solely for observation; water-table well. Diameter 8 inches, depth 

85,4 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 1.9 feet above land surface and 

182.9 feet above mean sea level. Water-level recorder maintained on well 

since May 22, 1937, by San Gabriel Valley Protective Association; water-level 

measurements supplied through courtesy of same agency.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1928-41

Date

Aug. 28, 1928

Sept. 5

Oct. 26

May 28, 1929

June 27

Aug. 2

Sept. 30

Nov. 11

Dec. 31

Jan. 2, 1930

Feb. 15

Mar. 4

Apr. 17

May 15

June 26

Aug. 7

Sept. 25

Oct. 2

23

30

Nov. 6

Dec. 24

31

Jan. 7, 1931

14

15

22

29

Feb. 5

19

Mar. 26

Apr. 16

SO

May 28

July 23

Sept. 3

Oct. 23

Nov. 11

Dec. 23

Jan. 13, 1932

Feb. 3

Mar. 30

May 10

June 20

July 5

Aug. 16

Sept. 30

Oct. 24

Nov. 18

Dec. 3

29

Jan. 11, 1933

24

31

Feb. 25

Water

level

141.7

140.7 4

150.7

155.9

152.9

149.7

146.3

144.8

143.9

143.8

147.3

148.1

150.3

149.9

146.6

143.0

140.7

140.2

140.4

140.3

140.1

140.00

139.86

139.98

140.5

140.63

141.23

141.66

141.97

143.4

143.8

141,9

141.2

142.5

137.8

134.7

1S5.2-

132.9

13&>2

157.8

139.2

148.7

147.0

143.1

141.6

137.9

135.7

135.4

135.0

134.9

135.8

136.7

137.8

139.0

142.0

Date

Apr. 1, 1933

May 15

June 19

30

Aug. 3

24

Sept. 14

Oct. 5

26

Nov. 16

Dec. 7

28

Jan. 16, 1934

Feb. 8

Mar. 1

22

Apr. 12

May 3

24

June 14

July 5

26

Aug. 16

Sept. 6

27

Oct. 19

Nov. 8

30

Dec. 20 

Jan. 10, 1935 

31

Feb. 21

Mar. 14

Apr. 4

25

May 16

June 6

27

July 18

Aug. 8

29

Sept. 19

Oct. 10

31

Nov. 21

Dec. 14

Jan. 2, 1936

23

Feb. 14

Mar. 5

26

Apr. 16

May 7

28

June 18

Water

level

142.1

139.5

137.6

136.8

134.14

132.75

131.87

131.51

131.18

131.16

131.20

132.29

136.87

139.97

141.14

141.85

140.99

139.45

137.36

135.76

134.37

132.81

131.30

130.36

129.70

129.36

130.97

132.88

134.52

137.07

139.13

141.13

142.63

143.76

145.02

145.84

144.76

142.55

140.24

137.60

135.33

134.04

133.20

132.68

132.77

133.54

133.84

134.08

134.54

137.72

139.79

141.61

141.16

139.06

136.79

Date

July 9, 1936

30

Aug. 20

Sept, 10

Oct. 1

22

Nov. 12

Dec. 3

24

Jan. 14, 1937

Feb. 4

25

Mar. 18

Apr. 8

29

May 20

22

26

June 2

7

14

21

28

July 5

12

19

26,

Aug. 2

9

16

23

30

Sept. 6

13

20

27

Oct . 4

11

18

25

Nov. 1

8

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

2Cf

27

Jan. 3, 1938

10

17

24

31

Feb. 7

Water 

level

134.55

132.75

131.28

130.48

130.03

129.97-

131.13

151 ."56

132.15

135.39

138.12

141.35

145.06

148.24

150.15

150.86

150.83

150.69

150.47

150.12

149.48

148.70

147.81

146.86

145.91

145.07

144.27

143.41

142.70

141.98

141.23

140.66

140.11

139.60

139.11

138.73

138.54

138.35

138.07

137.91

137.90

137.87

137.85

137.87

137.97

138.02

138.08

138.70

139.42

140.31

141.09

141.61

142.25

142.83

143.45
106 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Los Angeles County Continued

2/12-13A1 Continued.

Water level, In feet above sea level, 1928-41

Date

tfeb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Uov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

14, 1938

21

28

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

51

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

27

3, 1939

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

Water 

level

144.34

145.35

145.95

149.28

151.04

152.25

153.21

154.03

154.75

155.42

155.90

156.37

156.63

156.72

156.84

156.64

156.27

155.87

155.41

154.99

154.51

154.02

153.63

153.35

153.62

154.04

154.51

154.91

155.20

155.43

155.61

155.28

154.69

153.95

153.21

152.47

151.82

151.22

150.76

150.46

150.22

150.02

149.85

149.72

150,09

15U07

182.05

152.72

153.38

153.93 .

154.53

155.00

150,49

155.86

156.15

156.38

156.61

156.85

157.14

157.41

157.66

157.80

Date

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan*

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

Jund

July

24, 1939

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

. 4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

29

4

11

18

26

2, 1940

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6,

13

20

27 ,

3

10

24

1

Water 

level

157.84

157.84

157.69

157.59

157.29

156.88

156.44

156.00

155.46

154.82

154.15

153.51

152.90

152.43

151.91

151.43

150.85

150.32

149.70

149 .04

148V45

147.85

147.10

147.78

148.74

149.48

149.97

150.27

150.38

150.54

150.50

150.35

150.15

150.00

149 .90

149.89

150.14

150.42

151.06

151.70

152.28

152.93

153.58

154.09

154.51

155.06

155.48

155.73

155.97

156.20

156.50

156.66

156.77

156.90

157.12

157.20

157.17

157.04

156.82

156.34

155.23

155.23

Date

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan,

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

8, 1940

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6, 1941

13

20 >

27

3

10

19

24

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

1

8

Water 

level

155.37

155.06

154.43

153.56

152.78

151.90

151.03

150.16

149.41

148.72

148.06

147.46

146.88

146.34

145.85

145.36

145.05

145.68

146.35

146.95

147.49

147.80

147.93

147.95

148.35

149.22

149.92

150.53

151.10

151,68

152.21

152.71

153.50

154.09

155.13

156.74

158.10

159 .03

159.77

160.40

160.94

161.40

161.74

162.09

162.32

162.47

162.39

162.34

162,46

162.56

162.69

162.91

163.10

163.27

163.35

163.42

163.49

163.44

163.31

163.23

163.34

163.36
CALIFORNIA 107

Los Angeles County Continued

2/12-15A1. Cont Inued.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1928-41

Date

Sept. 15, 1941 

24 

Oct. 1 

8 

15 22

Water 

level

163.26 

163.12 

163.05 

162.90 

162.80 

162.74

Date

Oct. 29, 1941 

Nov. 5 

12 

19 

26

Water 

level

162.79 

162.82 

162.80 

162.70 

162.64

Date

Dec. 3, 1941 10 

17 

23 

31

Water 

level

162.63 

162.77 

162.76 

162.76 

162.83

3/12-8L3. Numbered C-872a-K-ll in Bulletin 39, California Division 

of Water Resources; "location" 1537A. Los Angeles County Farm. NEj-SWjsec. 8, T. 3 S., R. 12 W. About 2 miles southwest of Downey, 400 feet 

south and 3,350 feet'west of the Intersection of Imperial Highway and 

Paramount Boulevard, about 180 feet, west of Eucalyptus Street, In basement of "Ward 30"; access to well IS had through basement door In center 

of north wall of building. Drilled public-supply well, now used solely 

for observation. Diameter 8 Inches, depth 248.2 feet. Measuring point, 

top of recorder .platform at hole, 5 feet below land surface and 87.0 feet 

above mean *sea level. Water-level recorder maintained on well since Jan. 14, 

1930, by San Gabriel Valley Protective Association; water-level measurements 

supplied through courtesy of same agency.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1950-41

Jan. 14, 1930

25

Feb. 1

8

13

20

27

Mar. 6

 13

20

27

Apr. 3

10

17

24

May 1

8

15

22

June 5

12

19

26

July 3

10

17

24

31

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 4

11

18

25

Oct. 2

9

16

23

30

Nov. 5

76.17

77.00

76.98

76.95

76.96

75.60

76.55

76.20

73.30

77.55

76.12

74.55

73.50

72.53

69.28

69.02

73.43

70.02

67.50

65.97

65.10

64.79

63.96

63.78

63.28

61.55

62.05

61.06

60.37

62.60

61.00

60.99

59.98

62.00

63.29

64.28

64.01

63.45

65.77

67.10

66.65

66.01

Nov. 13, 1930

20

27

Dec. 4

11

18

24

31

Jan. 7, 1931

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

67.54

69.96

69.70

71.81

71.27

70.25

70.20

70.76

72.95

73.93

73.30

71.72

73.92

74.48

73.82

71.16

70.18

69.31

66.52

64.30

63.82

62.74

61.70

61.45

68.83

68.20

66.49

63.45

66.74

63.07

60.93

59.89

58.00

57.92

57.80

58.44

57.46

57.93

58.46

59.40

58.66

56.67

Sept. 3, 1931

10

17

24

Oct. 1

8

15

22

29

Nov. 5

12

19

26

Dec. 3

10

17

24

31

Jan. 7, 1932

14

21

28

Feb. 4

11

18

25

Mar. 3

9

16

23

30

Apr. 6

13

20 -

27

May 4

11

18

25

June 1

8

15

58.98

58.29

61.36

60.23

63.98

63.11

63.46

64.09

64.01

63.85

65.87

68.17

68.24

69.29

69.81

70.73

71.13

71.72

72.04

72.05

72.33

71.83

72.55

72.80

73.22

73.54

72.48

71.00

70.21

68.33

68.13

65.63

65.33

64.08

66.05

64.57

64.30

65.15

62.19

60.72

62.04

61.70
108 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Los Angeles County Continued

3/12-8L3. Continued.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1930-41

Date

June 22, 1932

29

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

Jan. 4, 1933

11

18

25

Feb. , 1

8

15

22

Mar. 1

8

15

.22

29

Apr. 5

12

19

26

Hay 3

10

17

24

31

June 7

14

21

28

July 5

12

19

24

31

Aug. 7

14

21

Water 

level

60.68

59.00

61.21

60.20

58.05

59.24

58.55

57.82

58.34

57.83

58.37

59.69

60.23

60.77

62.45

63.70

64.65

63.71

63.54

64.14

63.08

64.83

63.54

65.50

66.26

68.28

68.92

69.50

69.18

68.32

68.92

70.25

70.77

70.87

70.24

69.77

69.01

67.89

71.20

68.76

66.88

66.20

64.02

63.17

63.84

65.28

64,93

62.50

61.68

61.55

63.76

61.48

60.21

58.89

59.21

58.86

58.95

59.05

58.84

59.34

57.95

58.18

Date

Aug. 28, 1933

Sept. 4

11

18

25

Oct. 2

9

16

23

30

Nov. 6

13

20

27

Dec. 4

6

13

20

27

Jan. 3, 1934

10

17

24

31

Feb. 7

14

21

28

Mar. 7

14

21

28

Apr. 4

11

18

25

May 2

9

16

23

30

June 6

13

20

27

July 4

11

18

25

Aug. 1

8

15

22

29

Sept. 5

12

19

26

Oct. 3

10

17

24

Water 

level

58.32

59.69

59.05

59.89

60.36

61.75

60.80

61.67

60.84

62.74

63.24

62.55

63.60

63.52

64.26

64.20

65.04

66.08

66.58

67.38

67.80

67.90

67.94

67.40

67.53

66.31

1 67.81

68.52

68.16

66.29

65.79

64.80

62.61

61.20

60.77

60.01

58.47

57.68

56.21

56.27

56.31

59.30

59.32

57.65

56.72

57.84

56.15

55.71

55.29

54.15

54.81'

55.14

54.97

55.57

54.. 92

56.25

54.96

56.80

56.45

57.32

59.48

61.84

Date

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

0ct*

Kov*

Dec.

31, 1934

-7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2, 1935

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

. 4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

2T

4

11

IS

24

31

Water 

level

62.67

63.04

63.52

64.44

64.76

64.96

65.17

65.60

65.92

66.12

66.44

66.67

66.86

66.78

67.07

67.06

66.64

66.33

67.21

67.45

67.19

67.46

67.24

67.57

67.21

65.59

66.32

63.89

62.45

60 .-76

59.27

-58.13

57.60

56.86

56.67

56.59

55.34

54.71

55.00

54.13

54.25

53.66

53.59

55.44

56.85

55.95

55.08

56.40

57.43

57.66

59.2O

59.29

58.76

61.14

61.53

62.72

63.57

63.52

63.60

63.09

63.25

64.50
CALIPORHIA 109

Los Angeles County Continued

3/12-8L3. Continued.

Water level, in feet above sea level^ 1950-41

Date

Jan.

Feb. .

Mar

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept*

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

8, 1936

15

22

27

5

IS

19

26

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

86

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9 -

16

23

30

6,

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

3

10

17

Water

level .

64.59

63.73

61.81

62.11

64.11

64.70

65.59

65.85

65.15

64.53

63.96

63.82

64.29

62.57

60.85

59.35

58.78

57.52

55.71

54.64

54.78

54.77

52.92

52.33

52.15

51.53

52.00

50.32

50.27

51.36

50.63

51.11

49.56

50.61

50.21

50.76

50.93

52.00

52.54

53.75

54.31

57.99

58.31

59.67

58.77

58.52

59.30

58.96

60.12

60.78

61.71

C2.33

o2.92

63.02

63'. 22

62.81

63.46

63.70

64.38

64.38

64.89

64.31

65.17

Date

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

24, 1937

31

7

14

21

28 .

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5, 1938

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

Water 

level

65.78

65.65

65.04

63.51

61.66

61.71

59.98

58.89

58.61

58.43

60.20

58.00

56.02

54,99

53.01

53.27

53.94

53.78

52.73

53.24

52.75

53.81

52.47

52.83

52.49

52.30

53.31

54.31

55.51

54,65

57.04

57.50

58.59

59.01

59,98

60.51

61.02

60.57

62.35

62.77

63.66

63.76

63.35

64.21

64.30

64.57

65.19

65.46

65.43

66.32

66.82

67.13

66.83

66.26

65.54

64.67

63.39

64.83

65.14

61.34

62.39

61.22

60.06

Date

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

^

July

Aug.

8, 1938

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

.9

16

23

30

7

14

£1

28

4, 1939

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7 ' i

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

Water 

level

58.74

59.40

58.39

57.73

57.40

58.07

56.24

56.10

55.19

54.78

54.45

55.19

55.05

56.32

55.50

55.12

57.59

58.22

59.15

60.40

60.45

62.14

61.72

62.09

63.34

62.68

63.27

64.14

66.65

6^.21

67.89

68.47

68.21

69.23

69.60

69.96

70.09

68.81

68.29

68.16

69.05

69.03

69.41

69.35

66»60

64.04

64.64

63.41.

61.65

61.20

59.63

59.61

53.25

56.22

55.40

55.81

56.56

54.76

55.09

54.25

53.93

54.39

55.42

533097 O - 43 - 8
110 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Los Angeles County Continued

3/12-8L3. Continued.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 19SO-41

Date

Aug. 23, 1939

30

Sept. 6

13

20

27

Oct. 4

11

18

25

Nov. 1

8

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

20

27

Jen. 3, 1940

10

17

24

31

Feb. 7

14

21

28

Mar. 6'

13

20

27

Apr. 3

10

17

24

May 1

8

15

22

29

June 5

Water 

level

53.49

53.91

54.05

53.34

52.12

58.52

62.21

63.54

62.33

63.03

62.58

64.40

64.59

63.98

64.44

64.80

65.72

64.86

66.46

67.30

68.09

68.35

68.41

68.95

69,52

69.50

69.23

69.86

69.08

67.17

67.62

67.58

68.83

67.82

64.82

64.81

65.92

64.24

61.75

62.66

60.52

59.25

Date

June 12, 1940

19

26

July 3

10

17

24

31

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 4

11

18

26

Oct. 2

9

16

23

30

Nov. 6

13

20

27

Dec. 4

11

18

24

31

Jan. 8, 1941

15

22

29

Feb. 5

12

19

26

Mar. 5

12

19

Water 

level

58.94

57.54

57.56

57.34

55.20

55.68

54.60

55.58

54.37

54.33

54.30

54.82

54.64

54.13

54.85

55.97

56.14

57.65

57.96

58.75

62.42

63.27

63.09

63.92

64.36

62.83

64.05

65.61

66.80

67.20

67.66

67.83

68.26

68.62

68.37

69.27

69.74

70.41

71.37

71.97

72.61

Date

Mar. 26, 1941

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

Sept. 3

10

17

22

29

Oct. 6

13

20

27

Nov. 3

10

17

24

Dec. 1

8

15

22

29

Water 

level

72.01

73.39

73,72

74.22

72.37

73.23

72.52

70.33

69.38

67.22

67.60

66.99

67.05

65.96

65.49

64.32

64.22

63.82

64.22

63.99

62.58

63.20

64.44

64.39

63.13

65.10

63.44

65.18

65.21

66.80

67.16

69.98

71.15

70.68

71.08

69.90

71.01

72.46

73.69

74.05

74.70

4/12-8P1. Numbered C-926-M-11 in Bulletin 39, California Division of 

Water Resources; "location" 936; Bouton well 1; J. B. Lippincott, well 936-A; 

Water-Supply Paper 138, well 934. Montana Land Company. SBjSWj sec. 8, T. 

43., R. 12 W. About 2 miles north of Signal Hill, 735 feet north of Carson 

Street and 143 feet east of the Union Pacific Railroad, and 5 feet northwest 

of large concrete head box. Drilled public-supply well now used solely for 

observation. Diameter 14 inches, reported depth 714 feet; reported perforated 674-714 feet below land surface. Measuring point from Aug. 16, 1923, 

to Sept. 24, 1924, top of hole bored in board floor, assumed to be 2-inch 

plank resting on top of casing, 0.18 foot above top of casing and 68.66 feet 

above mean sea level; measuring point from Sept. 24, 1924, to June 6, 1929, 

top of casing 0.2 foot above land surface and 68.48 feet above mean sea level; 

measuring point from June 6, 1929, to Sept. 26, 1929, top of 2-inch plank, 

0.18 foot above top of casing and 68,66 feet above mean sea levelj measuring 

point since Sept. 26, 1929, top of recorder platform 0.42 foot above top of 

casing and 68.90 feet above mean sea level. Water-level recorder maintained 

on well since Oct. 1, 1929, by the San Gabriel Valley Protective Association. 

Water-level measurements supplied through courtesy of the city of Long Beach 

and the San Gabriel Valley Protective Association except for measurements.
CALIFORNIA 111

Los Angeles County Continued

4/12-8P1. Continued.

from Jan. 5 to Sept. 3, 1926, which are taken from Bulletin 5, California 

.Division of Water Rights, p. 625. Water-level in this well probably affected by heavy pumping from public-supply wells to south.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1905, 1925-41

Bate

July 50

Aug. 16

Sept . 7

Oct. U

:Nov. 2

f 17

[Jan. 8

Feb. 1

28

Mar. 26

Hay 8

June 5

July 13

Aug. 6

S7

.Sept. 84

Jan. 3

Feb. 2

H*r. 11

Apr. 7

Hay 1

June 1

July 1

Aug. 1

Sept. 1

>0ct. 1

Nov. 1

i»ec. 1

Jan. 5

28

Mar. 8

Sept. 3

!Dec. 13

, Jan . 26

Mar. 14

< 88

June 2

ISept .15

JNov. 14

!Jan. 27

Aug. 21

 Oct. 11

Dec. 24

iApr. 18

May 2

13

14

June 6

19

28

July 13

26

Aug. 5

15

27

29

Sept . 4

26

Oct. 1

a

b

Water

level

, 1903 a 68.5

, 1923 34.21

31.98

35.25

35.26

35.39

, 1924 45.51

51.08

40.16

46,53

45.75

32.16

23.46

24.66

19*87

16.79

, 1925 39.5

, 37.5

39.0

37.3

37.8

31*3

26.0

15.2

10 .O

8.3

17.5

22.5

, 1926 29,0

26.2

26.9

b 5.5

17.28

, 1927 25.08

32,88

31.48

b 80,88

3.48

14.68

, 1928 22.48

- 6.24

- 4.17

5.37

, 1989 11.90

9.76

5.86

4.23

.56

- .38

- 3.47

- 4.55

-10.46

-13.95

-12.81

-16.45

-17.61

-18.60

-17.94

-18.14

Date

Oct. 4,

11

18

25

Nov. 1

8

15

22

26

Dec. 6

13

20

27

Jan. 3,

10

17

24

31

Feb. 7

14

21

28

Mar. 10

17

21

28

Apr. . 4

11

18

25

May 2

9

16

23

30

June 6

13

20

27

July 4

11

18

25

Aug. 1

8

15

22

29

Sept. 5

12

19

26

Oct. 3

10

17

24

31

Nov. 7

14

Water 

level

1929 -17.03

-15.82

-13.40

-16.03

-16.08

-12.31

-11.78

'-11.39

-10.09

- 6.91

- 3.16

- 1.51

- 2.55

1930 - 3.91

2.50

5.15

6.71

8,57

10.30

11.18

11*85

12.56

13.69

14.26

14.25

14.18

14.31

13.40

12.32

10.11

11.61

13.37

12.60

8.91

6.20

5.08

1.10

4.17

4.85

.69

1.37

- 2.18

- 2.98

- 4.04

 - 6.96

- 9.05

- 6.31

- 7.41

-13.01

-15.60

-13.93

-13.35

-13.20

- 9.37

-12.61

-12.19

-12.45

-11.63

- 8.13

Date

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

21, 1930

28

5

12

19

26

2, 1931

9

16

23

30

6

12

19

26

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

.30

6

13

20

27

. 3

10

14

17

24

1

8

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

Water 

level

- 7.86

- 3.93

- 4.15

- 2.33

- 3.25

- 4.47

- 3.10

1.43

3.44

4.56

5.07

6.57

7.45

7.99

8.08

7.23

5.04

2.99

2.05

1.27

.41

- 1.79

- 1.81

1.77

2.96

2.58

- .95

- 1.43

- .59

- 3.73

- 4.77

- 3.94

- 6.53

- 6.94

- 6.09

-13.00

-10.25

-19.34

-19.18

-20.27

-22.09

-15 . 16

-12.20

-14.05

-14.29

-14.10

-13.37

-16.48

-17.33

-18.83

-17.16

-17.32

-16.30

- 9.36

- 9.04

- 7.19

- 4.57

- 2.21

- .75

Measurement from Water-Supply Paper 138, p. 74.

Uell 600 feet to northeast pumping.
112 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Los Angeles County Continued

4/12-8P1. Continued.

Water level, In feet above or below (-) sea level, 1903, 1923-41

Date

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

30, 1931

6, 1932

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

16

20

27

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4, 1933

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

Water 

level

.51

1.77

2.81

3.53

4.10

4.76

5.38

5.99

6.56

7.32

6.94

7.18

6.74

6.47

5.77

5.13

3.09

3.84

3.70

4.37

4.25

3.85

2.46

2.57

1.72

1.45

2.44

3.55

3.85

3.41

3.58

3.51

4.03

4.03

4.42

3.93

1.55

.52

.49

- 2.34

- 3.67

- 4.87

- 4.25

- 4.42

- 5.25

- 5.47

- 5.24

- 6.12

- 5.61

- 3.48

- 1.30

2.42

5.11

6.95

8.60

9.76

10.72

12.89

14.00

14.97

15.51

15.43

Date

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

Ma?

1, 1932

8

15

22

28

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3, 1934

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

3

Water 

level

15.48

14.75

15.19

14.07

17.34

14.47

13.00

10.25

9.01

8.49

7.51

8.56

7.53

- 8.62

10.22

12.43

11.25

10.70

11.27

9.55

9.26

8.30

7.77

7.62

7.55

5.39

3.53

3.31

3.16

4.03

4.05

3.10

3.42

1.52

2.27

2.82

2.32

1.61 a* 56

2.87

3.43

4.73

7.94

9.26

10.31

11.26

12.09

12.37

11.85

11.94

11.97

12.64

13.93

14.04

12.90

12.69

12.17

10.66

9.24

8.95

9.68

8.54

Date

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

/

Feb.

MWF.

Apr.

May

June

iMly

9, 1934

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2, 1935

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27 

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

Water 

level

5.79

5.13

5.25

4.25

6.80

5.36

5.48

1.04

2.72

3.51

2.09

- .06

- 3.28

- 4.49

- 8.06

-10.42

-11.50

-12.03

, -13.49

-12.80

-10.74

-12.59

-11.52

-10'.41

- 1.83

- 3.80

- 2.02

- .14

2.74

4.68

2.47

6.20

7.76

7.74

3.41

8*86

8.86

9.00

9.17

9.76

JL(>.?8

10.88

12..00

12.68

12.92

12.01

11.63

11.69

11.72

11.54

10.90

7.51

3.21

1.83

- .78

- .63

- 4.55

- 7.75

- 9.28

- 9.84

- 7.50

- 8.70
CALIFORNIA 113

Los Angeles County Continued

4/12-8P1. Continued.

Water level, In feet above or below (-) sea level, 1905, 1925-41

Date

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

x

-

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

17, 1935

24

31

7

14

21

23

. 4

11

18

25

2

9

16

18

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

24

31

8, 1936

15

22

29 .

5

12

19

26

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

. 2

9

Water 

level

-11 .-25

-12.18

-13.08

-13.04

-13.81

-12.24

-17.03

-13.36

-16.60

-16.62

-19.32

-17.69

-17.71

-18.86

-17.67

-17.41

-18.80

-17.92

-17.59

-17.54

-12.34

- 9.98

- 7.21

- 5.02

- 6,27

- 3.68

- 2.20

- 2.45

- 6'. 20

- 4.48

- 1.90

.10

1.72

2.32

1.95

1.14

.90

- 1.19

- 1.30

- 2.73

- 3.56

- 5.65

- 7.44

- 6.15

-11.22

-11.27

-11.39

-12.42

-15.31

-13.97

-15.63

-18.71

-20.32

-20.40

-25.36

-26.60

-23.73

-2C.20

-24.30

-27.00

-26.53

Date

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

-27.43

.16. 1936

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6, 1937

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

6

IS

20

27

3

10

17

Water 

level

-29.61

-29.36

-29.47

-30.00

-29.55

-26.93

-26.66

-24.04

-25.84

-24.39

-20.97

-21 .08

-18.58

-17.72

-16.47

-14.43

-12.00

- 9.82

- 7.93

- 6.73

- 5.52

- 5.99

- 5.26

- 4.07

- 3.10

- 3.31

- 2.65

- 1.32

- .26

- 1.08

- 3.35

- 6.48

- 7.53

- 8.96

-10.59

-12.24

-12.12

-11.41

-13.48

-16.24

-16.36

-18.60

-20.29

-22.48

-22.39

-23.64

-26.03

-24.94

-24.68

-26.52

-26.37

-27.50

-31.39

-31.19

-29.70

-30.22

-32.15

-32.74

-31.75

-31.48

-30,17

-30.18

Date

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

Bay

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

24, 1937

1

8

15

22

29

5. 1938

12

19

26

2

9

16

23-

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

31

. 2

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

3Q

7

14

21

28 -

4, 1939

11

18

Water 

level

-29,89

-26.02

-24.25

-16.72

-18.80

-18.57

-15.08

-12.27

-13.74

-14.92

-15.12

-14.63

-13.94

-13.64

-12.37

-12.48

-12.07

-11.79

-12.02

-13.46

-12.93

-15.72

-12.95

-IS. 60

-15.29

-15.38

-17.72

-18.63

-19.11

-19.52

-24.08

-21.87

-24.40

-20,95

-24.51

-25.53

-27.43

-29.57

-31.37

-32.23

-32.80

-31.78

-31.80

-31.91

-33.15,

-33.05

-32.15

-33.31

-31.45

-32.32

-27.45

-30.75

-28.23

-26.70

-24.30

-24.42

-22.05

-18.59

-16.79

-13.98

-11.55

-10.00
114 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Los Angeles County Continued

4/12-8P1. Continued.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1903, 1923-41

Date

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

25, 1939

1

8

15

22

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

. 6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22 /

29

6

13

20

27

3, 1940

10

17

Water 

level

- 9.18

- 7.75

- 5.90

- 5.44

- 5.96

- 6.30

- 6.34

- 5.93

- 5.57

- 4.70

- 4.35

- 9.13

- 7.47

- 0.78

- 8.54

-12.09

-10.77

-13.40

-15.90

-14.26

~ -19.13

-20.32

-19.36

-19.91

-25.20

-27.19

-27.57

-25.95

-30.31

-30.50

-27.22

-31.14

-30.68

-33.21

-33.68

-30.59

-30.67

-29.95

-29.89

-26.63

-30.20

-25.51

-29.47

-26.60

-24.60

-23.31

-21.38

-21.78

-19.58

-18.79

-17.19

-15.70

Date

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

24, 1940

31

7

14

21

28

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

.1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

. 4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

' 6

13

20 -27

4

11

18

24

31

8, 1941

15

Water 

level

-12,64

-12.35

-11.25

-10.90

- 7.74

- 3.67

- 1.54

- 3.95

- 5.26

- 6.20

- 6.48

- 7.40

- 9»22

-11.14

- 9.50

-11.26

-14.35

-15.52

-17.17

-18.84

-19.52

-20.24

-21.66

-23.44

-23.33

-24.07

-24.58

-25.30

-25.46

-26.03

-28.89

-29.14

-29.82

-30.97

-32.16

-32.65

-33.46

-33.38

-32.11

-33.50

-30.24

-30.73

-28.45

-29.62

-26,75

-28.42

-25.82

-23.48

-21.41

-19.93

-17.82

-16.57

Date

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

22. 1941

29

5

12

19

26

5

12

19

26

Q

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

. 3

10

17

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

TOtter 

level

-15.45

-14.30

-13.41

-12.45

-11.33

-10.56

- 9.71

- 9.13

- 8,05

- 7.96

- 7.65

- 6.70

- 6.11

- 5.91

- 6.23

- 6.35

- 8.76

-10.40

-12.25

-12.82

-11.45

-11.06

-13.95

-16.46

-19.14

-20.21

-20.18

-20.76

-24.70

-25.90

-27.84

-28.84

-29.59

-30.14

-30.71

-30.95

-3J..52

-31.19

-30.63

-30.31

-25.60

-25.81

-22.61

-23.40

-20.66

-24.14

-19.24

-17.03

-15.74

-14.24
CALIFORNIA 115

Los Angeles County Continued.

4/13-23G2. Numbered B-1251 by California Division of Water Resources; 

"location" 888H? owner's Silverado well 1. City of Long Beach. SWtNEf 

see. 23, T. 4 S., R. 13 W. About 4,000 feet north of Willow Street'and 

1,500 feet west of west bank of Los Angeles River channel, 60 feet south 

and 80 feet west of 32d Street and Delta Avenue", in atuceo pumphouse by 

large tank. Unused drilled municipal well. Diameter, 26 inches to 288 feet, 

16 inches to 1,068 feet, depth 1,074 feet. Perforations 650 to 900 feet 

below land surface. Measuring point, edge of hole, top of pump base, 1.3 

feet above land surface and 28.50 feet above mean sea level. Water-level 

recorder maintained on well from Oct. 22, 1932, to Jan. 21, 1933, and 

pressure-type recorder since Apr. 1, 1937, by^eity of Long Beach; waterlevel measurements supplied through courtesy of same agency. Water level 

probably is affected by intermittent pumping in irrigation well about half 

a mile to north. Water-level measurements to Jan. 21, 1933, are from recorder charts; after 1933, measurements to hundredths of a foot are tape 

readings by city of Long Beach and measurements to tenths are from pressuretype recorder charts.

Water level, in feet below sea level, 1932-41

Date

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Oct.

Nov.

Dee.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

22, 1932

26

2

10

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4, 1933

11

18

21

12, 1934

19

26

2

9

16

23

2

9

10

20

23

30

6

21

18

12

26

14

20

24

29

7

15

"L5-, 1935

18

22

16

23

14

Water 

level

40.88

41.04

40.98

41.91

41.99

42.19

41.47

40.69

38.30

37.45

37.60

37.26

38.86

38.57

37.68

35.20

35.52

36.13

36.56

36.10

37.21

34.94

33.39

34.92

36.59

37.46

37.72

39.06

41.47

43.16

48.89

43.59

46,81

49.48

50.32

49,42

41.66

42.97

40.72

36.70

37.51

37.75

37.72

39.20

42.06

Date

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

'May

June

'July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dee.

Jan.

Feb.

14, 1935

1

22

23

19

3

10

16

17

23

30

7

14

21

25

18

16

13, 1936

18

2

20

2

20

30

15

1

9

30

28

3

14

17

24

31

18

1

13

2

19

30

12

2, 1937

12

4

8

Water 

level

46.98

47.31

50.70

49.16

47.67

47.53

46.12

47.86

48.16

49.45

47.20

46.95

46.70

47.45

48.58

- 39.37

37.66

35.23

32.21

38.86

36.35

37.37

38.02

38.28

41.46

41.37

43.17

43.70

45.38

44.45

43.79

43.37

43.78

44.50

44.18

42.20

42.39

36.53

41.06

39.70

38.47

33.70

33.35

33.45

32.14

Date

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sep't

Oct.

Nov.

Dee.

Jan.

Feb.

16, 1937

1

6

1

17

1

8

21

1

15

1926 -

2

9

16

20

23

31

. 7

13

14

20

30

11

18

22

25

1

8

12

15

22

30

6

13

20

27

3, 1938

10

17

24

25

31

7

14

Water 

level

32.59

32.3

33.80

37.0

39.03

37.9

39.01

41.2

42.1

43.11

42.6

42.7

42.5

42.5

43.7

43.34

43.0

40.2

43.7

44.7

44.33

43.1

41.7

39.7

39.5

39.05

38.2

37.3

38.0

36.10

35.7

'34.2

33.3

32.7

31.7

31.2

30.3

29.6

29.6

30.5

29.3

29.18

29.2

28.6

28.63
116 WATER LEVELS AHD ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Los Angeles County--Contlnued.

4/L5-23G2. Continued.

Water level, in feet below sea level, 193_8-41

Date

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

21, 1938

7

7

14

28

1

11

18

25

2

6

9

16

23

1

7

13

20

30

11

18

25

1

3

8

15

22

31

.12

17

24

26

1

8

15

22

25

31

5

12

14

19

110 -

10

17

24

^31

7, 1939

13

14

21

31

6

11

20

1

7

11

18

25

Water 

level

28.7

28.86

29.1

30.2

31.9

33.6

34.9

34.7

34.4

32.4

33.10

34.0

35.1

34.4

34.2

35.58

35.2

36.5

39.2

38.58

40.1

39.4

39.5

40.41

40.2

40.9

39.8

40.6

42.0

40.6

39.9

39.44

40.9

41.9

41.1

39.2

42.26

37.7

36.4

35.2

38.49

35.7

34.8

35.09

35.2

33.8

30.2

30.0

29.9

29.36

29.8

29.4

28.5

28.43

30.0

29.0

31.2

31.81

30.6

29.9

29. &

Date

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

-

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

31, 1939

8

15

22

1

6

9

13

20

31

9

10

17

30

8

15

22

31

5

12

18

19

26

. 1

11

16

16

23

30

7

7

14

21

1

13

18

25

1

8

15

23

2, 1940

6

12

19

30

9

16

23

1

9

16

23

1

6

13

20

1

11

18

24

Water 

level

29.7'

31.52

33.1

33.0

33.2

36.1

36.49

37.9

37.8

41.0

41.18

42.6

43.0

43.6

41.62

43.9

46.8

48.4

47.5

48.2

44.16

47.4

47.3

47.9

43.2

41.09

40.9

44.5

39.6

36.51

36.8

37.8

38.2

38.9

36.8

40.2

39.4

39.8

39.3

41.7

38.7

34.9

34.3

33.7

32.3

32.0

31.2

30.8

31.6

31.2

33.3

35.7

35.4

33.2

32.1

36.5

36.7

36.0

39.5

42.6

41.5

' Dale

May

 June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

Kay

June

July

Aug.

Sept

31, 1940

8

15

22

1

6

13

20

1

10

17

24

30

. 7

14

21

1

11

19

26

1

9

16

23

2

7

14

21

2, 1941

11

18

25

31

8

15

21

28

8

15

22

31

12

19

30

10

17

24

2

7

14

21

1

7

12

19

26

1

9

23

. 2

13

Water

level

45.3

46.2

47.2 4T.8 ""

46.9

44.7

46.8

47.8

47.2

49.3

52.9

50.8

53.2

51.4

49.4

43.6

44.4

43.0

42.4

41.8

38.7

38.2

40.1

39.7

37.8

38.7

37.2

36.4

32.8

32.7

32.1

31.8

31.8

32.0

31.1

30.3

29.9

30.3

30.1

31.5

31.9

30.9

32.3

35.5

36,2

38.2

37.2

38.0

44.9

38.7

40.0

43.1

43.1

44.4

39.5

40.4

40.8

43.9

51.0

52.9

52.4.
C&LIFORHIA 117

Los Angeles County Continued.

4/13-2302. Continued.

Water level, in feet below sea level, 1952-41

Date

Sept. 20, 1941

Oct. 1 

11 

18

Water

level

45.2 < 

48.7 

48.2 

51.2

Date

Oct. 25, 1941 

31 

Nov. 8

Water

level

50.2 

48.1

40.5

Date x

Hov. 15, 1941 

Dec. 13 

20

Water

level

42.5 

35.4 

34.2

Orange County

3/11-36Q2. Numbered C-981n by California Division of Water Resources; 

"location" 1114D. M. Del Giorgio. SV&SEj sec. 36, T. S S., R. 11 W. 

About 1 mile southeast of Buena Park, 40 feet north of Orangethorpe Avenue 

and 900 feet east of the intersection of Manchester and Orangethorpe Avenues. 

Drilled irrigation well now used solely for observation. Diameter 12 inches, 

reported depth 666 feet. Measuring point, top of casing at land surface 

and 91.58 feet above mean sea level. Water-level recorder maintained on 

well since May 24, 1930, by Orange County Flood Control District; waterlevel measurements supplied through courtesy of same agency. Water level 

probably is affected by intermittent pumping in irrigation well 640 feet 

weat which is about same depth; perforations in both wells reported at intervals between 500 and 650 feet below land surface.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1950-41

Date

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

24, 1930

31

7

M

21

28

411 '

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

12

19

26

2, 1931

9

16

23

30

Water

level

37.78

35.36

28.73

26.85

27.44

27.78

25.36

21.83

19.78

20.02

19.25

19.00

19.35

19.79

17.60

17. 82

18.27

20.38

21.27

21,51

20.85

22.10

24.51

23.01

21.83

23.84-

29.99

32.04

35.34

55.74

53.30

31.37

36.22

37.91

38.80

38.57

Date

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

7, 1931

13

20

27

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

15

20

27

. 3

10

17

24

1

8

Water

level _

39.88

40.29

40.44

40.19

38.21

58.04

35.09

28.64

24.04

23.23

22.77

22.72

30.59

33.01

30.82

28.59

28.11

23.97

19.16

18.84

17.08

16.89

15.60

14.74

15.00

13.12

12.16

14.20

13.81

13.10

12.19

13.48

13.09

15.89

17.88

17.50

Date

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

15, 1931

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

34

31

7, 1932

14

21

284 '

11 -

18

25

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

1

8

15

Water

level

18.82

20.08

19.77

19.43

23.83

27.21

27.80

30.10

31.46

32.66

33.49

34.16

34.90

34.49

35.93

35.93

36.47

37.21

37.71

37.99

37.80

37.96

37.06

36.31

34.10

31.48

27.14

24.05

28.64

25.98

25.18

25.13

21.48

20.85

21.48

19.45
118 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1943

Qrange County Continued.

3/11-36Q2. Continued.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1950-41

Date

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

iMay

June

July

Aug.

22, 1932

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

13

20

27

3

10

17

23

30

7

14

21

28

4, 1933

11

18

25

1

8

15

21

28

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

Water 

level

18.74

16.14

16*11

16.52

16.21

15.82

14.10

13.90

16.87

16.11

14.08

14.38

15.78

16.09

15.85

19.14

22.69

23.77

19.84

19.13

17.65

19.62

18.26

21.10

23.84

27.63

29.37

30.78

31.40

31.20

31.36

32.71

33.53

33.84

33.94

33.91

33.30

33.55

31.51

29.23

25.80

23.40

21.01

21.07

23.63

23.86

22.72

20.55

17.55

17.89

15.91

13.88

12.72

14.12

14.49

14.26

10.51

9.89

12.08

11.05

10.98

Date

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar,

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

30, 1933

6

13

20

28

4

13

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3, 1934

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

Water 

level

12.83

13.16

13.97

12.59

14.86

11.32

13.32

14.10

14.93

17.53

16.82

16.45

17.75

18.24

19.78

21.66

24.80

26.26

27.80

28.13

28.74

29.14

29.06

29.16

28.03

29.50

30.36

30.58

29.86

28.73

27.88

86.11

SI. 52

21.36

IB. 18

14 .'33

13.09

12.36

11,52

12.23

11.69

14.43

14.51

12.62

9.48

10.79

8.72

10.12

6,80

$.82

7.67

S.12

9.23

<9.63

8.82

7.63

8.99

6.82

9.28

12.28

17.74

Date

Oct.

Nov.

Dee.

Jan.

Feb.

>

Har.

Apr.

Hay

June

July

Aug,

Sept.

Oct.

Hov.

Dec.

51, 1934

7

14

21

28

5

13

19

26

2, 1935

10

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

6

13

20

27

3

11

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

26

Water 

level

19.67

21.15

22.13

23.35

23.98

24.34

25.42

25.76

26.30

26.75

27.26

27.56

27.97

28.29

28.71

29.06

29.06

29.01

29.49

29.73

29.89

30.15

30.22

30.46

30.33

29.36

29.48

28.56

26.14

24.^.3

20.14

16.93

16.37

13.28

10.83

12.86

11.41

8.41

9.35

8.15

&.18

6.83

7.91

8.09

11.11

8.63

10.26

9.39

10.17

12.79

13,74

13.47

11.64

14.82

14.91

18.25

20.54

20.94

22.10

20.56

20.47
CALIFORNIA 119

Orange County--Continued.

3/11-36Q2. Continued.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1950-41

Bate

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

' Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Uar.

2, 1936

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

5

12

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

25

2

9

16

23

30

7, 1937

14

21

28 .

4

11

18

25

4

Water 

level

22.71

2S.76

22.53

20.48

18.48'

22.61

24.22

25.01

25.46

25.54

25.58

24.85

24.88

25.00

23.96

21.99

21.50

19.41

15.10

12.14

11.16

11.75

10.52

9.53

8.31

7.23

6.93

5.23

4.43

3.04

2.74

3.21

4.93

4.00

3.04

2.94

3.06

3.89

5.11

6.61

5.66

6.88

9.82

8.33

12.26

10.61

8.53

7.80

9.82

11.89

13.89

16.58

18.12

19.32

19,80

20.09-

19.31

20.55

21.58

22.36

22.88

23.13

Date

Mar.

Apr.

Uay

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

11, 1937

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

, 7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5, 1938

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

10

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4. 1938

11

18

Water 

level

23.36

24.01

24.55

24.76

24.85

24.88

23.50

23.38

21.81

18.76

16.70

15.55

15.82

15.33

13.06

9.61

9.34

7.40

7.23

5.28

5.55

4.98

3.78

4.16

4.78

4.73

4.31

2.68

3.39

5.18

7.34

5.24

7.00

9.22

10.29

'10.88

11.42

12.61

13.58

13.39

17.42

18.53

19.79

20.80

20.08

20.94

21.81

22.56

23.18

23.70

23.94

24.52

25.32

25.71

26.02

26.07

25.64

24.76

23.75

25.00

23.04

21.57

Date

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

^ June

July

25, 1938

1

8

15

22

29

6

12

50

27

3

10

17

24

31

. 7

14

21

28

5

13

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4, 1939

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

Water 

level

18.93

18.14

15.21

13.42

14.27

13.00

14.17

11.84

9.99

9.00

6.41

6.96

7.47

7.71

6.63

7.72

v8.07

7.49

7.99

8.33

11.38

11.29

13.65

14.81

13.48

12.48

14.04

15.47

14.38

17.15

21.90

23.58

24.82

25.80

26.49

27.20

27.76

28.46

28.77

29.07

29.09

29.16

29.75

29.94

30.55

30.64

28.96

28.00

26.37

24.16

19.36

19.84

18.09

14.40

12.96

11.71

10.87

10.54

11.33

9.34

7.64

6.20
ISO WATER LEVELS AND% ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Orange County Continued 

3/11-36Q2. Continued.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1950-41

Date

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

2, 1939

9

16

23

30

. 6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3, 1940

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15-

22

Water 

level

7.41

8.38

8.42

8.48

6.16

7.23

8.16

5.83

10.26

16.08

18.74

20.14

20.89

18.81

17.48

17.62

13.71

17.08

18.72

21.18

20.57

22.66

24.35

25.90

26.71

27.30

27.84

28.52

28.82

29.06

29.47

29.50

29.14

28.48

28.58

29.18

29.66

29.25

28.57

29.36

27.84

24.59

21.94

Date

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

29, 1940

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

. 4

11

18 .

25

2

9

15

22

31

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

26

2, 1941

8

15

22

29

5

11

19

26

5

12

Water 

level

17.75

16.16

14.54

13.41

11.06

12.55

10.75

7.06

7.30

7.01

6.82

5.59

6.53

6.59

8.46

7.82

7.89

7.02

7.88

10.35

8.87

10.39

15.75

17.11

16.36

18.51

19.64

19.25

20.28

21.96

24.00

24.86

25.51

26.13

26.61

27.20

27.35

27.87

28.51

29.04

29.75

30.23

Date

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.'

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

^

-

19, 1941

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

27

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

31.03

31.71

32.77

33.52

34.44

34.93

35.57

36.39

36.19

34.23

32.38

28.94

25.67

24.41

22.54

22.95

23.25

19.84

19.18

17.20

17.62

19.46

16.78

17.38

19.08

19.00

18.42

18.37

19.08

19.38

20.68

22.56

27.00

29.03

30.67

31.26

30.42

30.46

31.74

33.97

35.06

35.79

4/9-7B1. Numbered C-1059-M-17 in Bulletin 39, California Division of 

Water Resources; "location* 15635B. Cowling and Prentice (formerly White 

Star Water Company). HW^HE^ see. 7, T. 4 S., R. 9 W. About 3 railea east 

of Anaheim, 400 feet south and 2,700 feet east of the intersection of Rio 

Vista and North Streets, under pepper tree' 25 feet west of south end of 

land in orange grove. Drilled irrigation well now used Solely for observation, pump removed November 1934j water-table well. Diameter 16 inches, 

depth 208.3 feet. Perforations reported from 140 to 230 feet below land 

surface. Measuring point to May 31, 1935, and from Sept. 25, 1935, to 

July 30, 1941, except as noted, top of casing 1.0 foot above land surface 

and 215.0 feet above mean sea level; measuring point from May 31, 1935, to 

Sept. 25, 1935, top of recorder floor at hole, 0.21 foot above top of casing and 215.21 feet above mean sea level; measuring point since July 30, 

1941, top edge of center hole In cover-insert welded on casing, 0.1 fo.it 

below top of casing and 214.9 feet above mean sea level. Water-level 

recorder maintained on well from May 31 to Sept. 25, 1935, by Orange County 

Flood Control District. Water-level measurements to Jan. 11, 1932, made by 

San Gabriel Valley Protective Association; all subaeqttent meftsureraenta »«de 

by and supplied through courtesy of Orange County Flood Control District.
CALIFORNIA A21

Orange County Continued.

4/9-7B1. Continued.

Water level, la feet above sea level, 1928-41

Date

Oct.

-Nov.

Dec.

Apr.

Jan.

Apr.

May

July

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oot.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

May

July

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

Feb.

May

Aug.

Nov.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Hov.

1, 1928

1

14

22, 1929^

15, 1930

30

5

28

24, 1931

30

28

14

5

2

8

11, 1932

3

28

25

29

.23

17

16

17

6, 1933

10

24

30

24

6

27

.14

16

11

6, 1934

1

9

26

18, 1935

11

12

31

5

12

26

3

10

17

24

7

14

21

. 4

11

18

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

Water 

level

65.0

63.2

64.4

66.8

47.5

51.0

51.3

45.8

41.5

40.9

38.7

34.8

27.4

25.1

28.8

31.3

37.80

(a)

(a)

34.22 («' 

31.79

30.72

31.40

32.84

34.55

(a)

(a)

34.54

28.34

(a)

(a)

23.53

23.25

27'. 62

27.37

19.36

17.91

25.00

26.85

29.94

31.69

31.66

31.23

30.09

29.41

29.07

28.47

27.49

25.85

25.23

24'. 16

23.14

22.94

22.41

21.14

21.12

20.96

20.62

20.22

19.43

19.76

Date

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

20, 1935

27

5

11

18

23

2, 1936

9

16

23

30

6

20

27

3

10

19

26

2

9

23

30

8

14

21

28

4

11

25

2

7

9

16

23

30

18

27

3

10

18

24

8

2228"

14, 1937

21

27

4 ,

10

18

25

2

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

23

29

6

Water 

level

20.12

20.41

20.90

21.10

21.54

18.23

21.62

21.89

28.21

21.97

19.25

17.60

22.92

23.47

24.10

24.34

25.15

25.35

25.65

25.94

26.12

25.95

25.45

24.83

24.00

23.28

23.02

22.50

21.00

20.28

19.45

19.14

18.24

16.44

16.16

12.25

13.04

12.22

11.48

11.11

10.59

9.94

8.30

8.21

11.93

12.55

13.00

13.73

14.66

18.78

27.62

29.27

29.63

29.40

28.45

30.43

24.93

36.82

36.84

38.58

40.57

40.36

Date

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Hov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

12, 1937

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5, 1938

12

19

26

2

16

23

10

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

Water 

level

39.26

38.43

37.66

38.45

37.82

35.88

34.87

34.02

33.34

32.75

32.02

31.14

30.01

29.24

28.82

27.88

27.06

26.51

25.79

24.84

24.13

23.86

23.05

22.34

22.26

22.21

22. 33

22.29

22.08

22.58

22.22

22.78

23.18

23.58

23.98

24.39

24.62

25,12

26.28

26.00

26.31

30.98

37.33

43.58

48.38

51.42

53.16

54.68

55.75

57.94

60.82

60.0

58.83

57.39

55.22

52.78

51.17

49.70

48.98

48.20

47.34

45.83

a Well pumping.
122 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Orange County Continued. 

4/9-7B1. Continued.

Water level, In feet above sea level, 1928^41

Date

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

Hay

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

3, 1938

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

13

18

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4, 1939

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

1

8

15

22

29

&

-12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

6

1&

20

27

Water

level

44.29

43.65

42.46

35.38

40.75

40.39

40.22

38.40

37.77

37.17

36.33

36.09

35.35

35.27

34.97

34.46

34.12

33.88

33.80

33.73

34.14

34.45

34.86

35.43

36.00

36.66

37.39

38.20

39.92

41.47

42.20

42.56

42.80

42.99

43.23

43.56

43.77

44.12

44.10

43.89

43.02

43.65

43.12

a 41.93

41.11

40.61

39.86

39.67

38.83

38.02

36.49

35.40

34.16

33.18

32.28

31.39

30.74

29.68

28.95

28.40

27.65

Date

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

4, 1939

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3, 1940

10

17

24

31

7

21

28

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

2

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

. 4

11

18

25

2

9

15

22

6

13

20

27

4

Water 

level

28.17

28.71

29.16

29.50

29.06

29.03

28.73

28.51

28.78

28.66

29.02

29.03

29.20

29.47

29.82

30.25

30.61

31.32

32.12

34.00

34.30

34.82

35.26

35.75

36.09

36.43

36.92

37.50

38.04

38.64

38.93

38.48

38.51

38.21

37.77

36.95

36.18

35.49

34.62

34.32

33.14

31.95

30.75

30.15

28.90

27.81

27.82

26.30

25.44

24.98

24.76

24.19

23.54

23.23

22.57

23.40

23.73

24.10

24.51

24.52

Date

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

Hay

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

11, 1940 '

18

2, 1941

8

15

22

29

5

11

19

26

5

12

19

26

27

2

3

8

9

15

16

23

30

6

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

27

2

9

16

30

6

13

20

27

. 3

10

17

24

1

8

15

23

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

Water

level

24.53

24.89

26.09

27.32

28.75

28.96

29.45

30.16

30.61

31.34

35.28

49.62

64.90

77.77

83/. 35

83.25

82.77

83.17

87.89

88.97

93.45

94.46

98.03

97.48

98.98

99.71

103.32

103.06

94.88

86.93

81.95

78.00

74,78

72.21

70.25

68.53

65.04

62.92

62.48

61.28

60.00

59.35

58.49

57.95

57.47

56.50

55.38

54.80

54.34

54.80

54.74

55.10

54.95

53.64

53.10

55.80

54.50

54.71

54.93

a Measured from top edge of center hole in cover plate, 0.1 foot 

below top of casing.
CALIFORNIA 123

Orange County Continued.

4/10-22L2. Formerly numbered 41b and described in Water-Supply Paper 

840, p. 28; Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 18; Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 24. 

Hal demon and Callens. Located 17 feet north and 4 feet east of well 

4/10-22L1 (formerly no. 41 in Water-Supply Paper 468, p. 44; Water-Supply 

Paper 817, p. 7) instead of 7 feet north as stated in Water-Supply Paper 

840. Used drilled irrigation well, reported perforated between 140-158, 

370-401, and 410-457 feet below land surface. Measuring point, hole in 

east side of pump base, 0.1 foot above land surface and 156.09 feet above 

mean sea level. Water-level measurements supplied through courtesy of 

Orange County Flood Control District and San Gabriel Valley Protective 

Association.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1941

Tinte Water Date level

Jan. 9 a 18.17 

14 b 18.46 

30 a 19.18 

Feb. 10 b 19.87 

20 a 20.38 

Mar. 11 b 22.08

nut* Water Date level

Apr. 3 a 24.98 

22 b 27.99 

24 a 28.18 

May 20 b 30.17 

June 5 a 27.98 

16 b 28.09

Date Water Date level

July 14 be 12.53 

Aug. 15 b 24.16 

Sept. 18 a 24.41 

19 be 14.49 

Oct. 9 a 23.57 

14 be 11.84

 t Water Date level

Oct. 21 a 26.83 

Nov. 17 b 28.81 

21 a 28.79 

Dec. 11 a 29.58 

16 b 30.11

4/11-19KL. Numbe'red C-909k by California Division of Water Resources; 

"location" 1038F; owner's well 6; well 1183 in Water-Supply Paper 138. Los 

Alamitos Sugar Co. (Dr. W. J. Ross Co., lessee). NWjSE^- sec. 19, T. 4 S., 

R. 11 W. About half a mile north of Los Alamitos, 66 feet south of Spring 

Street and 1,330 feet east of Los Alamitos Boulevard, 30 feet south of high 

board fence. Drilled industrial well now used solely for observation. 

Diameter 12 inches- measured depth 448»4jfeet.'Reported to be perforated 

between 440 and 460 feet below land surface. Measuring point to Jan. 6, 

1933, top of casing, at land surface and 28.50 feet above mean sea level; 

measuring point from Jan. 6 to July 7, 1933, and Sept. 29, 1933, to Mar. 23, 

1935, top of iron plate 0.09 foot above top of casing and 28.59 feet above 

mean sea level; measuring point from July 8 to Sept. 29, 1933, top of recorder platform, 0.06 foot above top of casing and 28.56 feet above mean 

sea level; measuring point since Mar. 23, 1935, top of recorder platform, 

0.22 foot above land surface datum and 28.72 feet above mean sea level. 

Water-level recorder maintained on well from July 8 to Sept. 29, 1933, by 

Orange County Flood Control District, and since Mai. 23, 1935, by city of 

Long Beach. Water-level measurements supplied through courtesy of the 

above agencies, also the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1901 f 1903, 1929-41

Date

Aug.

Sept.

Jan.

Apr.

Nov.

Apr.

May

Nov.

May

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Water 

level

1901 (d)

20, 1903 (d)

13, 1929 11.6

21, 1930 28.1

23 e 28.0

26 e 19.0

15, 1931 6.1

20 14.2

7 18.6

6, 1932 18.5

6, 1933 20.1

24 13.4

26 , 14.0

7 7.1

8 7.1

12 5.2

19 6.1

26 6.2

11 5.9

18 4.6

25 4.7

Date

Nov. 1,

8

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

20

20

27

Jan. 3,

10

17

24

31

Feb. 7

' 14

21

28

Mar. 7

14

a Tape measurements by San

Water 

level

1933 7.0

7.2

8.0

8.7

9.7

10.6

11.6

13.2

13.3

14.1

1934 16.3

17.3

17.9

18.2

18.2

18.5

18.3

18.1

18.7

18.9

18.5

Date

Mar. 21,

28

Apr. 4

11

18

25

25

May 2

9

15

23

29

June 5

11

12

26

July 3

10

18

26

31

Gabriel Valley Protective

Water 

level1934 17.8

16.8

15.6

13.7

7.6

7.5

7.7

4.8

3.7

2.2

.8

.3

.1

4.7

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

3.9

3.7

3,2

Asspciation.

b Tape measurements by Orange County Flood Control District.

c Well pumping.

d Flowing.

e Measuring point 5.6 feet above top of casing.
124 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Orange County Continued.

4/11-19K1. Continued. 

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1901, 1905, 1929-41

Date

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

Hay

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

7, 1934

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

7

14

21

28

5

13

19

26

2, 1935

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

6

13

15

20

23

27

3

10

IV

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

Water 

level

- .1

1.1

2.5

3.1

3.1

2.5

2.0

2.2

- .4

- .9

2.9

6.5

8.8

10.6

10.1

12.1

13.4

14.1

15.0

15.1

16.0

16.6

17.1

17.1

17.9

18.4

17.8

19.1

19.6

20.0

19.4

19.6

19.9

20.0

20.1

20.27

20.36

20.44

20.49

20.55

20.04

19.49

19.18

18.44

17.39

15.55

14.55

9.23

6.97

5.14

4.24

7.46

6.23

4.97

4.90

4.67

.3.44

1,20

-1.39

4.04

5.00

4.60

Date

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

25, 1935

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

24

31

8, 1936

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

4

11

18

25

1,

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

Water 

level

4.87

3.02

5.20

3.59

6.65

5.78

6.53

7.59

8.48

10.36

U.14

12.87

13.58

13.54

14.12

14.79

11.42

10.06

11.19

13.69

14.37

15.65

16.20

16.43

16.39

16.05

15.58

15.35

15.22

13.75

12.73

8.16

7.62

3.88

2.02

5.01

2.06

.51

3.05

- .67

-3.52

-4.48

- .96

-1.02

-1.61

-1.52

-1.30

-1.10

-1.03

-4.87

-5.87

-5.82

-5.91

-4.60

-3.52

-4.71

1.63

3.51

4.58

4.88

5.48

6.06

Date

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

^

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

HOT.

Dec.

Jan,

Feb.

-2, 1936

9

16

23

30

6, 1937

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5, 1938

12

19

26

2

Water 

level

3.64

2.81

6.88

8.83

10.96

12.09

12.73

13.29

13.21

13.67

14.74

15.77

16.23

16.59

16.73

17.14

17.42

17.51

17.81

17.64

17.28

16.77

14.67

12.29

10.43

11.70

12.15

11.51

10.00

8.47

5.45

5.06

3.96

- .72

-2.41

- .16

-2.70

- .40

-2. §3

-1.18

-4.21

-4.33

-2.31

-3.84

.22

-1.35

-1.15

- .31

3.69

5.12

3.04

3.68

7.58

.5.48

10.12

 11.67

.3.2.85

15.94

14.16

14.56

14.86

15.20
CALIFORHIA 12S

Orange County Continued.

4/11-19K1. Continued. 

Water leveljL in feet above or .below (-) sea level, .1901, 1903, 1929-41

Date

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug,

Sept

Oct.

Hov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

9, 1938

16

23

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

3i

. 7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

, 9

16

23

30

7

14,

21

28

4, 1939

11

18

25

1

8

15

422

1 ,

8

15

22

29

5

12

Water

level

lg.67

16.26

16.47

17.17

18.44

19.07

 19.36

19.53

19.28

18.74

15.81

17.74

18.02

14.85

13.60

14.56

10.63

8.98

8.09

7.19

5.83

4.52

3.29

2.92

2.49

3.75

.51

.64

.83

1,82

- .11

1.96

- .59

1.85

.41

1.40

2.75

5.39

6.50

5.82

8,70

9.41

8.57

i 11.24

11.60

1,4.03

15.49

16.67

17.61

18.39

19.05

19.67

20.26 -

20.54

20.96

20.74

20.35

20.65'

20.7?

20.72

18.41

17.66

Date

Apr.

May

.

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

-19, 1939

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

. 6

13

20

27

4

11

"25 18

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3, 1940

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

is

22

29

5

12

19

 " Water 

level

16.72

17.54

16.35

12.01

10.45

8.71

4.94

3.50

3.10

1.86

.33

.09

.89

-1.24

-1.70

-2.29

-1.95

-1.91

-1.63

-2.08

-2.41

-2.99'

-3.95

.36

4.42

7.23

8.75

8.69

8.59

11.22

12.03

9.75

9.94

13.19

14.06

12.38

15.28

16.28

17.47

18.17

18.89

19. S9

19.93

20.20

20.31

20.55

20.65

20.20

17.54

19.29

19.46

19.87

16.73

15.88

18.41

14.61

13.22

1Q.84.

7.70-

7.07

6.09

5.32

Date

June

July

Aug,

Sept.

" Oct.

'Nov.

Dee.

Jan.

Feb,

Mar.

Apr*

May

June

July

Aug.

26, 1940

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

24

31

84 1941

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13'

20

27

Water 

level

3.67

2.28

1*47

- .71

-1.95

-2.48

-2.31

-2.58

-2.67

-2.89

-1.98

-1.47

-1.26'

- .33 -.76

1.41

2.22

-2*80

6.81

8.05

9.24

10.54

12.18

12.63

13.37

14.46

15.66

16.57

17.24

18.88

18.31

18.99

19.32

19.61

20.17

20.99

21.93

22.28

23.09

23.38

23.86

24.29

24.69.

24.83

25.00'

25.15

24.89

24.29

23.20

21.98

20.77

19.67

18.55

17.42

16,; 28

15.02

13.42 -

lliOS

9.52

8.95

8.68

8.20

533097 O- 43-9
126 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Orange County Continued.

4/11-19JO.. Continued. 

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1901, 1905, 1929-41

Date

Sept 

Oct.

. 3, 1941 

10 

17 

22 

29 

6

Water 

level '

9.42

9.36 

7.75 

8.12 

9.30 

9.22 ,

Date

Oct. 

Nov.

13, 1941 

20 

27 

3 

10 

17

Water 

level

9.86 

10.93 

14.15 

16.30 

17.65 

19.13

Date.

Nov. 

Dec.

24, 1941 

1 

8 

15 

22 

29

Water 

level

19.55 

19.68 

20.58 

21.79 

22.89 

23.71

5/10-9D1. Numbered C-1168-0-15 in Bulletin 39, California Division 

of Water Resources; "location" 14464. Jullo Martinez (formerly J. A. 

Lipscomb). NW|NWj sec. 9, T. 5 S., R. 10 W. About 1 mile south of Garden 

Grove, 60 feet south of Westminster Avenue and 180 feet east of Verano 

Street, in east end of galvanized steel pumphouse. Used drilled public 

supply well. Diameter 12 inches, reported depth 250 feet. Measuring point 

to Feb. 6, 1939, top of casing, 0.5 foot above land surface and 75.2 feet 

above mean sea level; measuring point since Feb. 6, 1939, base of hole in 

north side of pump at air pipe, 0.05 foot above concrete base, 0.30 foot 

above top of casing and 75.5 feet above mean sea level. Water-level 

measurements to Apr. 24, 1928, from California Division of Water Resources; 

since Apr. 24, 1928, from.Orange County Flood Control District.

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1922-41

June 13,

July

Jan.

Sept. 21

Nov. 7,

Apr. 24,

Nov. 28

Feb. 19,

A.pr. 3

May 22

Sept. 10

Oct. 6

Nov. 25

Dec. 23

Jan. 21,

Feb. 20

Mar. 16

Apr. 6

May 20

June 5

July 11

Aug. 15

Sept. 16

Oct. 10

Nov. 13

Jan. 18,

Feb. 23

Mar. 21

Apr. 5

15

May 18

June 21

July 14

Aug. 15

Sept. 16

Oct. 21

Nov. 22

Dec. 19

Jan. 28,

Feb. 24

Mar. 17

1922

1924

1925

1927

1928

1930

1931

1932

"""

1933

56.8

53.2

42.2 '

37.8

43.98

39.0

41.5

36.5

35.07

27.73

18.73

22.38

26.27

25.85

32.51

31.86

21.99

17.80

22.79

21.34

13.88

15.93

15.72 "

19.93

22.47

28.83

29.67

25.49

21.61

18.25

18.57

14.09

12.61

13.56

13.86

17.72

17.20

23.11

25.44

24.45

24.26

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Dec.

Mar.

May

July

Aug.

Dec.

Feb.

Apr.

June

Aug.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Sept.

Nov.

Dec.

Feb.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

14, 1933

4

8

23

18

16, 1934

25

11

31

18

26, 1935

22

24

19

20, 1936

15

16

15

14

4

23

3

3

2, 1937

12

27

25

19

12

10

8

5

9

7, 1938

7

17

5

6

6

5

10.45

7.40

11.09

13.38

19.49

18.86

10.65

7.89

(a)

18.76

20.46

20.62

12.46

6.92

13.68

12.10

8.77

(a)

2.13

1.78

5.15

9.02 -

7.49

13.47

16.78

12.08

(a)

4.85

5,50

5.00

6.89

8.92

9.65

13.65

14.48

16.96

(a),

17.61

11.96

(a)

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

4, 1938

.22

20

7

5

16, 1939

6

13

13

22

23

24

10

.15

16

14

8

11, 1940

13

11

11

13

10

11

6

.12

8

10

14, 1941

6

11

22

20

16

14

18

.18

14

17

16

b 6.35

8.13

11.00

b 11.38

13.09

18.48

c 19.65

20.33

18.96

13.46

(a)

8.20

(a)

6.91

14.76

13.52

14.02

18.00

19.12

17.35

18.13

16.72

10.32

6,10

5.90

(a)

5.05

14.97

17.78

18.77

20.56

22.62

21.06

15*55

13.13

12.03

12,71

14.35

22*00

23.51

a Well pumping. b Motor warm. c Pump shut down 5 minutes.
CALIFORNIA. 127

Orange County Continued, v

5/11-16D2. Numbered C-991e-0-13 in Bulletin 39, California Division 

of Water Resources; "location" 565A. Anaheim Sugar Co., (A. L. Kavanaugh, 

lessee) NWjNWj sec. 16, T. 5 S., R. 11 W. About 4 miles east of Seal 

Beach, 620 feet south of Bolsa Avenue and 1,030 fee"t east of Bolsa Chica 

Road.' Drilled irrigation well now used solely for observation. Diameter 

10 inches, reported depth 400 feet. Measuring point to Jan. 21, 1930, top 

of casing 0.8 foot above land surface and 16.70 feet above mean sea level; 

measuring point from Jan. 21, 1930, to May 5, 1933, top of wooden platform 

10.28 feet above top, of casing and 26.98 feet above mean sea level; measuring point since May 5, 1933, top of wooden platform 1.54 feet above top of 

casing and 18.24 feet above mean sea level. Water-level recorder maintained 

on well from July 19, 1929, to Jan. 29, 1936, by San Gabriel Valley Protective Association and since Mar. 2, 1936, by Orange County Flood Control 

District. Water-level measurements supplied through courtesy of above 

agencies.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1929-41

Date

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

i

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

19, 1929

26

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3, 1930

10

17

21

24

31

7

14

21

28

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

2330 '

6

Water 

level

9.75

9.05

8.51

6.22

3.57

1.73

.74

.78

1.32

2.32

4.08

4.00

3.35

5.29

5.95

6.21

6.54

6.36

7.75

7.90

8.57

8.77

8.91

9.13

11.17

14.02

15.70

16.11

16.42

16.92

17.18

16.91

15.33

14.41

13.83

12.59

13.55

13. .67

15.30

15.79

15.40

14.81

14.70

15.84

16.02

15.98

15.08

14.30

Date

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

-Dec.

Jan.

.

Feb.

. Mar.

Apr.

May

13, 1930

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

1724'

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2, 1931

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

I

8

Water 

level

14.06

12.27

11.69

11.25

10.54

9.18

8.56

7.18

4.08

1.10

- .18

-1.32

-1.46

-1.13

- .40

-1.08

- .30

1.70

2.48

3.10

3.35

3.91

4.76

6.88

7.27

6.82

8.66

9.45

8.28

9.98

12.04

13.17

13.64

13.03

13.43

12.54

11.72

11.19-

8.99

8.18

7.65

6.42

4.74

3.58

3.31

4.44

7.27

8.47

Date

May

June

July

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

15, 1931

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

2

 9

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7, 1932

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

2

Water 

level

8.76

8.91

8.24

7.75

6.69

5.75

4.10

2.97

3.26

2.33

2.06

(.91

-4\35

-3.66

-3.81

-1.47

.03

.93

.75

.08

1.99

1.29

1.37

3.96

5.48

7.55

8.82

10.32

11.08

11.80

12,25

12.53

3-2.87

12.87

13.14

13.70

14.15

14.33

14.29

14.23

13.96

13.38

12.31

11.67

10.68

9.81

9.09

8.97
128 WATER LEVELS AHD ARTESIAfi PRESSURE, 1941-

Orange County Continued.

5/11-16D2. Continued.

Water level, In feet above or below (-) sea level, 1929-41

Date

May 9, 1932

16

23

30

June 6

13

20

27

July 4

11

18

25

Aug. 1

5

11

18

25

Sept. 1

8

15

22

29

Oct. 6

13

20

27

Nov. 3

10

17

24

Dec. 1

8

15

22

29

Jan. 5, 1933

12

19

26

Feb. 2

9

16

23

Mar. 2

9

16

23

30

Apr. 6

13

20

27

May 4

5

6

11

18

25

June 1

8

15

22

Y/ater 

level

9.11

8.65

8.33

7.11

6.57

5.83

5.79

5.15

4.71

4.80

4.54

4.32

3.69

3.43

3.93

3.26

3.34

2.80

2.65

-2.14

-2.23

-2.36

-1.94

- .65

- .05

- .73

.54

1.39

2.54

1.92

4.95

. 5.88

7.96

8.51

9.56

9.34

8.83

9.34

10.73

11.75

12.23

12.20

11.85

11.37

8.20

11.51

9.23

7.58

6.90

6.03

5.23

5.89

6.15

5.88

5.80

6.32

6.28

5.39

4.58

4.41

4.16

2.82

Date

June 29, 1933

July 6

13

19 ^

26

Aug. 2

9

16

23

30

Sept. 6

1320'

27

Oct. 4

11

18

25

Nov. 1

8

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

20

27

Jan. 3, 1934

10

17

24

31

Feb. 2

14

21

28

Mar. 7

14

21

28

Apr. 4

11

18

25

May 2

9

16

23

30

June . 6

13

20

27

July 4

11

18

25

Aug. 1

8

15

22

29

Water 

level

2.30

2.96

2.37

2.04

1.60

1.04

1.03

1.05

1.19

1.35

- .56

-1.58

-3.41

-2.99

-1.99

-2.20

-2.45

-2.26

- .06

.68

1.05

2.43

3.86

2.85

4.63

6.28

7.25

- 8.48

9.09

9.44

9.58

9.69

9.63

8.42

6.55

6.24

5.23

3.71

2.48

3.23

. 4.20

 3.23

4.33

3.69

2.91

2.22

1.30

.65 

.75

.36

.98

1.08

.21

- .13

.56

- .28

- .86

-1.80

-1.91

-1.87

-1.19

-2.79

Date

Sept. 5, 1934

12

19

26

Oct. 3

10 ' 18

24

31

Nov. 7

14

21

28

Dec. 5

12

19

26

Jan. 2, 1935

9

16

23

30

Feb. 6

13

20

27

Mar. 3.

13

20

27

Apr, 3

10

17

24

May 1

8

15

22

29

June 5

12

19

26,

July 3

10

17

24

31

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 4

11

18

25

Oct. 2

9

16

23

30

Nov. 6

Ylater 

level

-3.37

-4.01

-1.82

-5.64

-5.58

-5.40

-3.37

- .47

1.36

1.60

3.24

5.12

5.49

3.70

5.50

6.36

7.18

' 7.89

8.36

8.70

8.96

9.19

9.58

9.77

9.78

9.65

9.95

. 10.41

10.44 '

1Q.54

10.55

10.71

10.BS

10.44

10,33

10.10

9.58

8.87

7.99

J7.31

6.31

5.38

4.13

3.37

2,38

-: 1.10

.93

.25

.27

- .33

- - .49

- .61

/-1. 11

.12 " '- .08

-1.91

-1.7&

-1.23

.-2.09

-2.07

-3.70

-2,87
CALIFORNIA 129

Orange County Continued.

5/11-16D2. Continued.

Water level, In feet above or below (.-) sea level, 1929-41

Date

Nov.

Dec*

Jan.

Mar.

Apr,

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oftt.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Peb.

13, 193S

20

27

4

11

18

24

31

8, 1936

18

22

27

5

12

19

m

2

g

16

23

30

7

14

21

23

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

5

12

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

25

S

9

18

23

30

7, 1937

14

21

28

4

11

Water 

level

-2.-7S

.91

2.03

1.97

3.67

4.43

5.24

6.72

5.93

4.71

3.81

2.73

,91

.18

- - .46

.66

.92

1.40

2.31

3.19

3.27

2.69

1,74

.38

.25

- .33

- .20

-1.99

-2.67

-3.48

-4.28

 5.10

 5.64

-5.26

-4.30

-4.66

-4.85

-4.51.

-4.55

--6.13

-6.34

-7.16

-8.22

-8.98

-8.39

-5.60

-5.18

-4.41

-4.83

-2.84

-2.56

 .J.,87

-1.35

- .53.

.as

2.. 00

s.-oe

3.59

3.99

4.02

4.41

6.25

 Date"

Peb."

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

NOV.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

' Mar.

Apr.

18, 1937

23

25

4

11

18

25

29

1

8

15

22

26

29

6

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

1

8

11

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5, 1938

12

19

26

2

16

23

10

16

23

30

6 /

Water 

level

6.11

6.4

6.50

6.71

6.88

7.25

7.59

7.68

7.74

7.8

7.8

7.7

7.3

7.2

6.48

6.59

6.9

4.81

4.83

4.41

4.06

2.85

1.92

1.29

- .04

- .34

-1.14

-1.31

-1.82

-2.10

-2.03

-2.30

-2.27

-2.49

-2.59

-2.18

-1.66

-1.93

-3.90

-5.20

-8.66

-4.68

-4.69

-4.98

-3.45

-1.24

- .24

.2.05

2.99

4.17

4.91

S.05

5.34

3.54

2.65

2.86

2.47

7.02

7.81

8.14

8.86

8.37

Date

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

, June

13, 1938

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

7

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

SI

7

14

21

28

5

13

19

26

2

9

16

23-

30

7

14

21

38

4, 1939

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

1

8

16

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

V/ater 

level

8.13

8.04

8.11

8.53

8.03

7.91

6.68

5.97

5.09

' 4.35

3.05

2.90

3.29

2.6

1.9

1.5

1.5

.9

.01

- .79

- .91

-3.25

-3.70

-4.33

-5.72

-5.52

-4.01

-4.34

-1.26

.00

.49

- .02

1.34

2.47

3.68

4.0?

4.63

6.27

7.22

-7.92

3.48

8.85

9.30

9.63

10.15

10.21

10.26

10.33 io.4r

10.54

- 10.34

10.13

9.82

9.29

' 9.16

9. OS

7.86

7.50

6.02

4. Iff

3.12

1.75
130 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Orange County--Continued.

5/11-16D2. Continued.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) aea level. 1929-41

Date

June 14, 1939

21

28

July 5

12

19

26

Aug. 2

9

16

23

30

Sept. 6

13

20

27

Oct. 4

11

18

25

Nov. 1

8

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

20

27

Jan. 3, 1940

10

17

24

31

Feb. 7

14

21

28

Mar. 6

13

20

27

Apr. 3

10

17

24

Water' 

level

1.93

.92

.68

- .25

-1.26

- .91

-1.38

-2.63

-2.40

-1.32

-2.47

-4.18

-5.15

-5.19

-5.86

-5.36

-3.21

-2.18

- .99

2.64

2.76

2.84

3.58

3.53

3.26

4.39

5.42

5.84

6.33

6.99

7.62

8.01

7.21

- 6.22

7.24

6.67

6.07

6.26

6.02

5.12

4.14

4.29

5.68

7.?4

7.54

7.82

'Date

May 1, 194 0

8

15

22

29

June 5

12

19

26

July 3

10

17

24

31

Aug. 7

14

21

28

Sept. 4

11

18

25

Oct. 2

9

15

22

31

Nov. 6

13

20

27

30

Dec. 4

11

18

26

Jan. 2, 1941

8

15

22

29

Feb. 5

11

19

26

Water 

level

8.09

7.96

6.07

5.10

4.63

2.22

1.88

1.15

- .24

- .11

-1.10

-1.86

-3.16

-3.63

-3.68

-4.05

-4.22

-6.22

-5.89

-7.12

-6.94

-7.71

-7.41

-6.65

-6.53

-4.64

-1.41

-1.11

- .87

1.32

2.66

2.77

3.09

3.76

5.06

6.22

6.79

7.18

7.51

7.76

8.18

8.34

8.60

9.03

9.51

Date

Mar. 5, 194l

12

19

26

Am*. 2

9

12

16

23

30

May 7

14

21

28

June 4

11

18

27

July 2

9

16

23

30

Aug. 6

13

20

27

Sept. 3

10

0.7

24

Oct. 1

8

15

22

29

Nov. 5

12

19

26

Dec. 3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

10.07

10.34

10.87

11.00

11.43

11.82

12.04

12.20

12.22

12.56

12.81

12.57

12.01

11.16

10.59

9.93

9.47

8.59

8.06

7.69

6.76

5.70

5.34

2.29

2.26

2.44

.69

- .10

-1.24

.05

- .33

1.65

1.23

1.46

3.52

6.98

7.84

8.44

9.62

7.75

9.64

10.66

11.80

12.46

13.06

6/10-5C1. Numbered C-1258r by California Division of Water Resources} 

"location" 13251A. Robert Glsler. NElNWj- sec. 5, T. 6 S., R. 10 W. 

About 3 miles northeast of Huntington Beach, 30 feet South of Garfleld 

Avenue and 660 feet west of Ward Street in galvanized pump shed. Used 

drilled irrigation well. Diameter 14 inches, depth 209 feet; reported 

perforated 85-92, 126-144, and 165-184 feet below land surface. Measuring 

point top of casing, 0.9 foot above land surface and 20.14 feet above mean 

sea level. Water-level measurements supplied through courtesy of Orange 

County Flood Control District.

Dec. 

Feb. 

Apr.

W!

23, 

25, 

1 

19

ater Jie

1931 

1932

vex, in reet; at

12.9 

15.0 

12.6, 

10.5

May 

July 

Aug. 

Oct.

jove or .Del

18, 1932 

27 

20

26 \

ow \-

11. 

6. 

6. 

8.

; sea iev(

2

I

9

Hov. 

Dec. 

Feb. 

Mar.

*±, .

26, 

21 

4, 

2

Lyaj.-4Ji

1932 

1933

9.3 

12.0 

14.1 

12.1
CALIFORNIA 131

Orange County Continued.

6/10-501. Continued.

Water level , in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1931-41

Pate

Mar.

Apr.

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar. V

Apr.

Hay

June

July

Aug.

13, 1933

17

17

11

20

22

29

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

6

14

21

28

4

10

13

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6, 1934

13

20

27

,3

10

17

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

Water 

level

(a)

(a)

5.1

5.1

2.3

3.1

4.6

4.2

1.9

1.2

4.4

4.8

4.3

4.8

5.5

4.9

4.3

5.8

5.4

6.1

6.6

6.6

5.7

6.4

6.7

7.9

7.9

8.7

9.4

9.4

10.9

11.3

11.4

11.2

11.6

10.8

8.8

(a)

' M

(a)

(a)

(a)

.0

.7

1.5

2.4

3.0

3.3

3.0

3.1-

2.1

2.0

3.6

3.6

2.9

2.5 S-.2

.8

.4

- .6

- .&

- .7

Date

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

t

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

18, 1934

25

. 1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

15

21

29

12, 1935

19

26

2

9

16

23

9

16

21

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

2431 '

. 7

14

21

28

5

19

26

2

9

Water

level

- .8

.4

.2

.4

1.1

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

4.1

5.5

6.4

6.8

7.4

7.9

7.0

8.9

9.2

9.6

10.1

10.3

10.4

11.0

11.0

11.1

11.1

11.6

11.8

11.7

11.7

12.0

11.9

11.9

11.5

10.8'

10.9

9.9

9.6

8.7

8.2

7.1

6.1

5.3

3.8

3.4

1.7

.8

.5

- .'4

- .7

-1.1

- .9

- .1

.5

.2

.3

1.7

2.7

3.7

3.5

4.0

4.7

Date

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

-

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

16, 1935

23

30

7

14

21

28

4, 1936

11

18

25

1

8

21

29

7

14

21

28

30

4

11

18

22 .

2

9

16

20

23

29

6

13

20

22

27

3

11

18

24

1

8

15

22

29

2

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

5

12

19

26

Water 

level

4.7

5.9

6.4

6.6

7.1

7.0

7.3

7.6

7.2

6.6

4.9

4.6

4.7

(a) (a;

(a)

(a)

(a)

-3.9

-2.0

-1.3

-1.1

.8

.4

- .1

1.6

1.4

.7

1.1

.6

- .2

-1.4

-2.4

-2.2

-3.3

-5.1

-5.1

-6.1

-7.6

-6.5

-7.8

-7.4

-6.5

-6.5

-7.5

-6.4

-5.4

-4.3

-2.6

-2.6

-2.3

-1.0

- .2

.4

.7

.8

.6

.5

.9

1.2

2.3

3.0

a Well pumping.
132 WATER LEVELS AND ABTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Orange County Continued,

6/10-5G1. Continued.

Water level,.In feet above OP below (-) sea level, 1951-41

Date

jfan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

2, 1937

11

16

23

29

13

20

27

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

13

18

24

31

8, 1938

15

22

29

5

8

11

19

24

Water 

level

3.7

4.3

4.6

4.8

4.9

6.3

7.0

7.3

7.6

7.9

8.0

7.8

8.5

8.6

8.6

8.1

8.1

7.3

6.8

6.3

6.3

5.6

4.8

4.4

3.0

1.5

.6

- .6

- .9

-1.5

-1.7

-1.2

-1.4

-1.4

--1.2

-2.0

-1.1

.2

1.2

1.6

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.8

3.1

3.4

3.7

3.9

3.3

4.4

4.9

5.3

5.9

5.9

5.4 .

5.8

5.3

5.1

4.1

4.7

5.0

3.9

Date

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

Hay

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Hov.

Dee..

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

26, 1938

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

1

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

. 3

10

16

24

1

8

15

22

295'

12

19

26

3

8

10

17

24

31

7, 1939

14

21

28

4

11

24

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

Water 

level

(a)

8.6

9.2

8.9

8.7

8.6

8.5

8.7

9.6

9.9

9.7

9.3

8.2

6.9

6.8

6.3

5.6

5.0

4.5

3.0

2.1

1.8

1.2 1.1

1.0

.9

1*1

1.6

1.7

2.6

2.7

3.3

3.6

4.1

5.1

5.5

5.5

5.9

6.0

6.1

6.1

6.3

7.2

8.4

8.9

9.42

9.61

10.08

10.42

10.92

10.80

10.99

11.22

9.62

6.52

4.84

5.08

6.43

7.77

8.43

8.76

8.41

Date

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

13, 1939.

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

22

29

1

5

12

19

26

. 2

8

16

23

30

7

14

21

28

4

10

18

25

2

8

16

23

30

6, 1940

13

20

27

3

10

17

OA94

9

16

23

30

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

1

8

15

22

29

3

6

Water 

level

6.92

5.65

(a)

(a)

4.14

(a)

(a)

(a)

1.99

-'.11

- .29

-1.42

-62.95

-58.51

-1.33

-1.21

-2.18

(a)

(a)

- .36

-1.11

2.85

4.53

5.07

5.63

(a)

5.54

6.27

6.20

6.16

6.24

6.67

6.31

6.19

7.08

8.24

8.92

9.06

8.82

8.97

9.24

'< 9.06

, (ft)

M

, (a)

(a)

-2.28

(a)

3.05

5.15

(a)

<a)

. 7.57

. (a)

(a)

2.74

1.79

<«)

(a)

<a>

.60

.46

a Well pumping.
 133

Orange County Continued.

6/10-5C1. Continued. 

Water level-, in feet above or below (-J sea level, 1931--41-

Date

July

AUg:.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

13, 1940

20

273 

10

17

24

26

31

. 7

14

21

284'

8

11 -

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

Water 

level

(a)

(a)

(a)

-3". 33

1 -4.14

-3.22

(a)

-2.10

-1.88

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

.31

1.33

1.48

2.13

3.34

3.84

4.18

4.92

5.33

5.49

Date

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

14, 1940

21

28

4, 1941

11

18

25

1

8

15

8

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

7

14

Water 

level

5.94

6.54

7.22

7.74

8.09

8.16

8.29

8.26

8.74

8.77

"11.32

12.28

12.26

12.87

13.25

13.43

13.51

13.95

13.82

13.63

12.97

10.76

(a)

Date

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

21, 1941

28

12

19

26

2

8

16

23

6

13

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

i

Water 

level

fa) v

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

4.22

4.81

5.00

6.81

7.53

9.41

10.37

11.01

11.76

11.91

11.68

12.22

13.12

13.66

14.08

I-9F1. ITumbered C-1231f and C-12311 by California Division of Water. 

Resources? "location" 14559B and 145590, respectively; owner's plant 91, 

well 1252. The Irvine Company. Block 9, Irvine Tract. About 3 miles 

south of Santa Ana, 3,300 feet south and 900 feet west of the intersection 

of Newport Boulevard and Delhi Road, in wooden pumphouse under derrick and 

40 feet south of booster pumphouse. Used drilled Irrigation well. Diameter 20 inches to 404 feet, 10 inches to 1,208 feet; reported depth 1,208 

feet. Perforations reported from 410 to 1,208 feet below land surface. 

Measuring point to Jan. 30, 1936, top of coupling on casing; 0.4 foot above 

land surface and 51.4 feet above mean sea level; measuring point since 

Jan. 30, 1936, bottom of pimp base at hole in base ring, 0.15 foot above 

top of casing and 51.55, feet above mean sea level. Water-level recorder 

maintained on well from June 4, 1935, to Feb. 6; 1936, by Orange County 

Flood Control District. Water-level measurements supplied through courtesy of same agency.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1932-41

Mar. 29, 1932

June 24

July 19

Aug. 22

Sept < 20

Oct. 27

HOV. 28

Dec. 27

Feb. 6, 1933

Mar-. 7

15

Apr. 18

May 25

July 6

28

Sept. 5

Hov. 9

Jan. 8, 1§34

June 20

Sept. 4

22.87

15.40

9.23

7.36

6.26

4.58

10.61

16.71

22.66

.23.04 "

24.72

9.36

11.69

8.52

.14

2.67

1.96

15.45

1.64

-4.52

Jan.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

^

28, 1935

7

4

11

25

2

9

16

23

30

6

14

21

. 4

11

18

2

16

23

30

15.28

20.43

14.14

14.69

11. 7O

6.66

2.00

-3,57

-5.22

-4.85

-3.42

 -4.71

-4.48

-3.01

-2.34

-1.25

-1.90

-3.56

-3.34

-3.47

Hov. 6,

13

19

27

Dec. 18

26

Jan. 2,

9

16

23

Feb. 6

20

Mar. 19

26

31

Apr. 16

27

May 7

14

22

1955 -3.22

-3.92

-2.29

(a)

(a)

4.92

1956 6.59

6.94

4.71

6.30

6,99

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

a -137.96

-13.13

-^.55

a -137.32

-3.49

a Well pumping.
134 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Orange County Continued.

I-9P1. Continued.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1952-41

Date

June 4,

12

24

July 2

9

16

24

30

Aug. 27

Sept. 4

10

17

24

Oct. 1

14

Nov. 5

12

19

25

Dec. 2

9

23

Jan. 7,

14

21

28

Feb. 4

11

18

26

Mar. 4

11

18

25

Apr. 1

8

15

22

29

May 6

12

19

26

June 2

9

16

23

30

July 7

14

21

28

Aug. 4

11

18

25

Sept. 1

8

15

17

22

29

Water 

level

1936 -5.60

a -109.40

-6.30

-10.20

a -113.05

a -130.40

a -116.80

a -118.56

a -132.83

-12,39

a -128.08

-11.25

-9.98

-11.06

-12.20

-9.41

-11.75

-9.50

-9.53

-9.13

a -115.45

-3.73

1937 .30

1.51

2.96

4.99

6.13

7.85

8.90

7.92

10.34

11.13

10.96

- 12.67

13.23

13.70

14.04

9.35

8.16

a -121.20

10.75

8.86

9.12

9.39

a -118.53

7.30

5.20

2.45

a -105.67

a -111.60

a -104.05

a -114.88

-7.72

-5.38

-3.82

-2.59

-3.57

-2.47

-1.66

-2.53.

-2.39

-1.74

Date

Oct. 6,

13

20

27

Nov. 3

10

17

24

Dec. 1

8

15

22

29

Jan. 5,

12

19

26

Feb. 2

. 16

23

Bar. 10

17

23

30

Apr. 6

13

20

27

Bay 4

11

18

25

June 1

8

15

22

29

 July '6

13

20

27

Aug. 3

10

17

24

31

Sept . 7

14

21

28

Oct. 5

13

19

26

Nov. 2

9

16

23

30

Dec. 7

14

21

Water 

level

1937 -1.21

-1.39

-1.25

-3.02

-1.91

-2.89

-1.22

- .60

- .40

- .81

2.88

4.50

5.96

1938 7.30

8.24

7.61

8.57

8.81

9.00

8.82

9.59

10.69

10.80

11.26

11.70

12.17

12.69

13.66

14.52

15.03

16.12

13.44

10.21

9.35

8.20

5.00

a -104.29

a -101.25

a -105.24

a. -104.61

a -116.57

a -115.58

-5.27

-1.65

-2.30

-2.91

-3.61

-3.93

-3.08

-2.97

-3.53

-3.42

-1.46

- .31

-2.58

-2.64

2.92

3.29

4.69

6.80

7.14

9.96

Date

Dec. 28,

Jan. 4,

11

 18

25

Feb. 1

8

15

22

Mar. 1

8

15

29

Apr. 5

12

19

26

May 3

10

17

24

31

June 7

14

21

28

July 5

12

19

26

Aug. 2

9

16

23

30

Sept. 6

13

20

27

Oct. 11 4 '

18

25

Nov. 1

8

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

20

27

Jan. 3,

10

17

24

31

Feb. 7

21

28

Mar. 6

13

Water 

level

1938 11.39

1939 12.55

13.79

' ' 14.48

. 15.56

16.47

17.40

17.98

18.47

18.63

18.23

16.51

14.80

11.13

7.97

7.10

8.54

9.32

9.45

a -108.33

8.04

7.30

a -111.67

1.28

a -114.81

a -108.72

a -107.19

a -107.13

a -106.16

a -98.40

a -101.30

-4.85

-1.68

-3.96

-3.57

-3^05

-4.39

-3.06

-1.94

.11

1.45

1.45

2.90

3.63

5i05

6.30

6.04

6.35

6.80

7.72

8.55

9.56

1940^ 10.36

11.61

12.95

13.85

'14.71

15.38

15.87

15.29

14.83

14.22

a Well pumping.
CALIFORNIA 135

Orange County Continued.

I-9P1. Continued.

Water level, in feet above or below (-) sea level, 1932-41

Date

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

20, 1940

27

3

10

24-

1

8

15

22

29

5

12

19

26

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

4

11

18

25

2 »

9

Water 

level

13.05

10.89

11.52

12.16

11.57

12.33

-111.56

11.79

a-105.81

a-101.15

7.21

6.56

5.27

a -95.22

a -98.15

a-103.73

a-106.00

a-105.67

a-102.46

-7.69

-6.23

-6.10

-6.28

-9.17

-9.33

. -8.00

-7.62

s-7.05

-5.35

Date

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

15, 1940

22

6

13

20

27

4

11

18

26

2, 1941

8

15

22

29

5

19

26

5

12

19

26

2

9

16

23

30

7

14

Water 

level

-3.45

-4.41

.82

1.89

3.63

5.05

5.61

6.38

6.67

9.24

10.35

11.24

11.99

12.76

13.35

13.75

14.38

15.25

16.27

12*00

18". 01

18.70

19.36

20.17

20.86

20.81

20.58

19.96

19.79

Date

May

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

T,

21,

28

4

11

18

27

2

9

16

30

6

13

20

27

3

10

17

24

1

8

15

29

5

12

19

26

3

17

24

Water 

level

1941 20.07

18.46

19.35

18.59

18.75

14.04

a -84.41

7.45

a -106,09

a -105.59

a -119.41

4.00

6.13

2.36

8.40

8.46

9.10

9.81

9.60

7.25

9.97

12.91

14.40

15.47

17.71

18.11

18.23

21.73

22.85

a Well pumping.
136 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

SAN JOAQUIN COUNT* 

MOKELUMNE AREA

By J. W. Robinson

During 1941 the East Bay Municipal Utility District continued measurements of water level in typical observation wells in the Mokelumne area, in 

the central part of the Great Valley. From these wells, 24 have been 

selected to afford in this report an approximate index to fluctuations in

ground-water storage. In each of the 24 wells the water level was measured

I/ 

monthly} 282 measurements were made during the year. No water-level

recorders or float gages were operated on these wells.

The following table of average year-end water levels in the selected 

wells, beginning with 1933, shows that ground-water storage was replenished 

considerably during 1941".

Average ground-water levels, in feet above mean sea level, 

in 24 observation wells of the Mokelumne 

area, on or about December 31, 1933-41

Tear

1933 

1934 

1935 

1936 

1937 

1938 

1939 

1940 

1941

Water 

level 

(feet)

30.38 

29.66 

29.73 

31.26 

32.43 

33.67 

30.09 

31.40 

32.74

Rise (+) or decline (-) 

during the year 

(feet)

-"72 

+ .07 

+1.53 

+1.17 

+1.24 

-3.58 

+1.31 

+1.34

Accumulative rise (+) 

or decline (-) since 

1933 (feet) _

-".72 

-.65 

+ .88 

+2.05 

+3.29 

-.29 

+1.02 - 

+2.36

A second table compares net water-level changes during the periods of 

increasing- withdrawal for irrigation and of diminishing withdrawal, 

respectively, in 1941. ____ ___________________________

I/ In Water-Supply Paper 911, p. 130, a corresponding total for 1940 

should read 278 rather than 254.
CALIFORNIA 137

San Joaquin County Continued

Summary of net water-level changes,, in feet, at 24 

observation wells in the Mokelumne area, 1941

Period

Jan. 1 to May 31 (increasing 

withdrawal for irrigation)

June 1 to Dec. 31 (diminishing 

withdrawal ) - ,

The year

Greatest 

rise

+7,20

+5.89

+3.07

Greatest

.recession

-4.69

-5.79

- -2.3

Average

+3.10

-.74

+1.36

Mean yearly rainfall on the Mokelumne River Basin taken as the average 

of rainfall at Electra, West Point, and Twin Lakes averaged 37.98 inches 

in the 35 years ending with 1940. The mean rainfall of 1940 exceeded that 

average by 15.18 inches; the:, of 1941, by 5.68 inches. The rainfall of 

1940 is exceeded only by that of 1906, 1907, 1909, and 1911 during the 35-

tf

 year period; the rainfall of December 1940 was the greatest on record for 

that month'. In 1941 rainfall was excessive during February, April, and 

December.

The preceding table of net water-level changes in 1941 indicates that 

replenishment exceeded withdrawal during the first five months of the year, 

which ordinarily is the period of increasing withdrawal for irrigation. 

In fact, for most of the observation wells the highest water level of the 

year occurred in May or June. The fluctuation of water level was similar 

in 1937, 1938, and 1940, although in each of the preceding 10 years the 

water level was highest.during December, January;and February, and 

lowest at the"midyear. This net increase in ground-water storage between 

January and June has occurred in years of heavy rainfall, in part ow^ng .to 

deep penetration of water that'falls as rain,but,in part,to diminution of 

the withdrawals for irrigation in those years. " ^- -

363L3. F, B. Mills.

, Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Pate

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

3 

3 

3

Water 

level

26.22 

26,35 

29.42

Date

Apr. 

May

June

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

28.17 

28.75 

28.38

Date

July 

Aug.

1 

1

Water 

level

25.70 

25^16

Date

Hov. 

Deo.-'

3 

2

Water 

level

27 .21 

27.04

3617A1. Otto Helmie.

Water level, in feet aboTO mean -fea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

3

3

6

12.17

14.78

18.21

18.69

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

18.81

19.54

18.34

JuljL

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

14.46

11.05

10.17

^>ct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

2

9.81

11.36

11.96
138 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

San Joaquin County Continued

3636R2. Leland W. Bunch.

Y/ater level, In feet above mean sea level, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

7 

3 

3

Water 

level

a 20.19 

21.85 

24.33

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

24.04 

24.77 

24.31

Date

July 

Oct.

1 

7

Water 

level

21.52 

20.75

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

3 

2

Water 

level

b 21.23 

21.30

373B1. Jacob Knoll.

Water level, in feet above mean sea, level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

45.07

45.38

46.28

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

46.70

52.11

51.21

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

50.05

48.05

46.87

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

3

2

46.12

45.80

45.71

376J8. R. E. and Ruth F. Coker.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

29.62

30.15

30.07

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

30.81

31.01

33.01

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

32.53

32.37

32.00

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

2

31.89

32.17

32.29

377J1. J. and Rachel K. Goetken. Measuring point (4) after Nov. 3, 

1941, top of 2-inch floor flange at 1^-inch pipe, level with concrete floor, 

0.1 foot above land surface, and 52.73 feet above mean sea level.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

7

3

3

1

24.06

24.94

25.80

24.65

May

June

July

1

2

1

23.58

23.69

23.91

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

1

2

7

23.34

23.76

24.79

Nov.

Dec.

3

7

2

25.66

25.71

26.51

3710K3. Edward Preszler.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

34.35

54.52

34.64

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

c 29.29

c 24.65

29.66

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

c 27.79

29.65

31.72

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

3

2

33.22

34.28

35.21

3710K4. Edward Preszler.

Water level, in feet abpve mean sea level^ 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

34.47

34.57

34.70

Apr.

Hay

June

1

1

2

c 28.44

c 25.31

30.18

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

30.02

29.98

31.97

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

3

2

33.47

34.54

35.42

3715P2. Eugene R. Hieb.

Water'level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

28.33

28.77

29.32

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

29.29

28.95

28.28

-July

Aug.

Sept.

1

-1

2

25.62

24.71

25.74

Oct.

Nov\

Dec.

6

3

2

26.91

27.91

28.68

3719A2. C. M. Perdun.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

19.78

20.61

21.46

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

22.30

22.01

20.52

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

19.64

19.21-

19.05

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

2

20.05

20.95

21.90

a Creek or river flowing nearby.

b Pump in observation well stopped a short time before measurement. 

c Power or windmill pump operating in adjacent well within distance 

of 100 yards.
CALIFORNIA 13t

San Joaquin County Continued

3727F3. John P. Heitzmann.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Peb. 

Mar.

8

3 

3

Water 

level

24.70 

25.07 

25.75

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

26.37 

26.96 

27.05

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

24.19 

23.12 

22.14

Date

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

6 

3 

2

Water 

level

24.70 

24.55 

25.26

3730E2. W. X. Planlgan.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

7

3

3

19.89

21.00

22.86

Apr.

May

June

I

1

2

23.55

24.83

25.13

July

Sept.

1

2

a 17.25

16.72

Oct.

Dec.

7

2

18.46

21.86

4612R1. 0. A. Jahant.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

3

3

25.64

26,53

27.79

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

29.09

30.36

30.03

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

27.02

25.16

25.12

Oct.

Nov.

Dec. '

7

3

2

25.56

26.50

27.57

4634R1. E. M. Smith. Measuring point (4) since Dec* 2, '1941, top of 

steel casing, 0.9 foot above land surface, and 44.18 feet above mean sea

level. \ 

later level, In feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

3

3

3

30.76

29.12

28.46

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

29.44

28.86

July

Aug.

29.08 Sept.

1

1

2

S8.93

28.50

28.31

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

2

3

2

28.54

28.81

28.82

4636A1. D. D. Smith and S. H. and I. Zimmerman.

Water level, In feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

6

3

3

28.80

29.3^7

30.46

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

30.35

31.05

30.47

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

I

2

29.65

b 25.64

30.91

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

2

31.24

31.83

31.25

4715C3. Robert L. Carter.

Water level, In feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

7

3

3

42.40

42.97

43.61

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2 

44.03

44.54

44.40

July

Aug.

Sept.

I

1

2

43.78

41.34

41.18 '

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

2

41.54

41.30

43.17

4718N3. Martha Eddlemon.

Water level, In feet above mean sea level, 1941

 Jan.

Peb-.

Mar.

6

3

3

25.46

26.01

27.04

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

28.12

29.18

27.63

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

I

2

22.55

20.81

23.46

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

2

25.34

26.28

27.30

4722Q4. Adolphus Eddlemon.

Water level, in feet above mean aea level, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

7

3

3

44.33

44.68

45.15

Apr.

May

June

1

I

2

45.63

45.97

45.69

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

44.13

43.26

43.18

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

3

2

43.86

44.43

44.91

4722Q5. Adolphus Eddlemon.

Water level, In feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Peb.

Mar.

7

3

3

44.11

44.50

45.21

Apr.

May

June

1 -

1

2

45.47

45.18

42.11

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

38.05

39.36

36.73

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

3

 3

2

42.64

44.08

44.68

a Pump in observation well stopped a short time before measurement, 

b Power or windmill pump operating In adjacent well within distance 

of 100 yards. ,
140 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

San Joaquln County Continued

4727P1. Prank H. and Leonard W. Buck.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

7 

3 

3

Water 

level

48.21 

48.88 

50.98

Date

Apr. 

Hay 

June

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

50.98 

50.16 

53.59

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

1 

2

Water

level

52.91 

49.83 

48.42

Date

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

3 

3 

2

Water 

level

48.12 

48.09. 

48.38

4730J2. Clara A. Barton.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6 '

3

3

28.32

28.94

29.46

Apr.

May

June

1

1

13

29.83

a 27.88

28.04

July

Aug.

Sept,

1

1

2

28.81

27.35

27.89

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

2

29.21

29* 01

30.51

4731J3. Charles H. Woest.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

6

3

1

33.48

36.14

35.68

May

June

July

1

2

1

33.12

38.03

37.14

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

1

2

7

35.07

36.02

b 34.76

Nov.

Dec.

3

2

35.61

34.87

4731N5.- Jacob Goehring.

Water level. In feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

6

3

3

34*07

34.88

36.26

Apr.

May

June

1

1

2

35.82

36.08

41.27

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

38.97

~ 37.86

37.45

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

7

3

2

b 37.25

37.05

35.74

4734G1. John J. Schmiedt.

Water level, in feet above mean sea level, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

7

3

3

49.41

5Q.03

c 55.30

Apr.

May

June

1

1 .

2

51.66

50.12-

55.28

July

Aug.

Sept.

1

1

2

52.46

50.53

49.31

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

6

3

2

49.06

48.86

49.02

Pump in observation well stopped 

Creek or river flowing nearby. 

Adjacent land flooded.

a short time before measurement.
Santa Barbara County 

By 0, A. La Rocque, Jr.

An Inventory of the ground-water resources of Santa Barbara County, 

Calif ,,weC<& begun in January 1941 by the Geological Survey, United States 

Department of 1Tr-« .Interior, in cooperation with the county. In. connection 

with this inventory during 1941, measurements of water level were made by 

the Geological Survey at intervals of two weeks or one month in 177 observation wells. Among the wells, at the end of the year, six were equipped 

with water-level recorders and five with float gages having stops to Indicate the highest and lowest water levels for the Interval. Ttecords of waterlevel fluctuations in certain of these wells prior to 1941 were made available 

to the Geological Survey by public and private agencies, principally by the 

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, San Joaqtfln Power Division 

of'Pacific Gas.and Electric Co., and the Union Sugar Co. One such record 

covers monthly water levels beginning In 1920; several others span the 

greater part of the decade 1950-39. Prom all these, records for 4'4 wells have 

been selected for this report as typical of the area; it is contemplated 

that all others will be published In a subsequent report or reports 'on the 

county-wide Inventory. During 1941 water-level measurements were made by 

G. P. Brown, J. E. Upson, G. P. Worts, Jr., H. Vaughan, W. T. Jamison, and 

G. A. La Rocque, Jr., of the Geological Survey.

Santa Barbara County has four principal lowland area's that are separated 

by transverse ridges of the Coast Range. In order, from the north, these 

areas are the Guyana Valley, the Santa Marla-Slsquoc Valley (or, commonly, 

the Santa Maria Valley), the Santa .ynez Valley, and the coastal plain,which 

Includes the Carpinteria and Golata districts' near Santa Barbara* (See figures 9, 10, and 11. Only the central alluvial plains of these lowland areas 

are suitable for extensive cultivation. For irrigation and .all other uses on 

these alluvial/plains nearly all water is withdrawn from wells.

Santa Barbara County, like much of the Pacific slope, has its heaviest

rainfall during the winter,and little or none during the summer. iKie amount

r 

of rainfall varies considerably from place to place. At Surf, which is on

the 1 v western coast, the average yearly rainfall Is about 10 Inches, but 

5330970-43-10
R.55W. R.34WX,.£.33W. R.32W.,*, . /'\ 

EXPLANATION 

o Observation well

Approximate boundary of 

principal ground-ureter tjasing

Scale of miles 

0246810

Figure 9. Map showing location of representative observation wells 
CALIFORNIA ' 143

ta the east, in the mountainous headwater terraiie of the Santa Ynez and 

Sisquoc Rivers, the yearly precipitation is commonly from 30 to 40 inches,, 

in part as snow. At Santa Barbara, on the coastal plain, the average yearly 

rainfall is about 18 inches, but along the northern edge of the county, in 

the -center of the Cuyama Valley,it is only about 10 inches.

In the year ending June 30, 1941, the rainfall in Santa Barbara County 

was greater than in any previous year of record; at climatologic stations ^ 

for which there are 40 years or more of record, it ranged from about 205 

percent to about 245 percent of the over-all average. Owing to this excessive rainfall and to the ensuing- short irrigation season both ground-water 

storage and the pressure head of confined ground-water bodies were replenished considerably in all parts of the county.

In the Santa Maria Valley,and the Lompoc Valley of the Santa Ynez River 

Basin,both the pressure head of confined water and the level of unconfined

*

water appear to have risen higher than at any time during the prior decade. 

In the coastal plain area the water level in many wells recovered jor rose 

to an altitude higher than any other for several years past. In certain 

wells of the Santa Maria Valley, and of the coastal-plain area,the rise of 

water level induced by the excessive rainfall apparently had not halted by 

the end of 1941.

Descriptions of wells and records of water levels

On the following pages are given the descriptions and records of water 

levels for the 44 observation wells selected as typical for Santa Barbara 

County. These descriptions and records are grouped according to the principal four lowland areas. Water levels are expressed in feet with respect 

to preliminary sea-level datum, which has been determined as follows: In 

the Santa Maria Valley and the Santa Ynez Valley, largely by interpolation 

from typographic maps prepared for local agencies with respective contouJ? 

intervals of 2 feet and 5 feetj for'two wells in the Santa Ynez Valley, 

all wells in the coastal-plain area, and all wells in the Cuyama Valley by 

"precise" aneroid in closed traverses from Federal bench marks.

Figure 9 'shows the general location of the wells. -Figures 10 and il 

show typical fluctuations of water level, by years during the period 1921 

to 1941 and by months during 1941.
datum sea-level preliminary above feet in level, WAter 

1

\

H3IVH STMSTI HYIS3IHV '3HI1SS3H<I T*6T 
Water level, In feet, with reference to prelimi

a> i

HQ

COB

V*
146 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Observation wells In the Cuyama Valley

9/24-19P1.S/ U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, About 

0.4-mile south of Guyana Ranger Station, 140 feet west of U. S. Highway 399, 

beneath frame windmill tower. Unused drilled well, diameter 5-5/8 inches, 

measured depth 90.5 feet. On main alluvial plain of Cuyama Valley. Measuring point, top of 5-5/8 inch coupling of casing, 1.3 feet above land surface 

and 2,784 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Water levels,in feet above 

preliminary datum minus 2,700, 1941: Aug. 6, 64.16; Sept. 8, 62.67; Oct. 21, 

60.85; Dec. 15, 58.33.

9/25-14K1. Snedden Land and Cattle Co. About 2 miles west of Cuyama 

Ranger Station, in Santa Barbara Canyon, 1.8 miles south of U. S. Highway 

399, 0.2 mile west of road; about 25 feet south and 25 feet west of angle 

in corra'l fence, 15 feet north of galvanized tank. Drilled stock well, diameter 5-5/8 inches, equipped with windmill. On alluvial plain of Santa 

Barbara Canyon. Measuring point, top of 5-5/8 coupling of casing, 0.2 foot 

above land surface and 2,646 feet above preliminary sea*-level datum. Water 

levels,in feet above preliminary datum minus 2,500, 1941: Aug. 6, 94.55; 

Sept. 8, 92.67; Oct. 21, 92.66; Dec. 15, 91.33.

9/25-27C1. U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service. About 2.3 miles 

southwest of well 9/25-14K1, in Santa Barbara Canyon, beneath steel windmill 

tower and east of galvanized tank. Drilled stock well, diameter 5-5/8 inches, 

equipped with windmill. On alluvial plain of Santa Barbara Canyon. Measuring point, top of 5-5/8 inch coupling, 1.2 feet above land surface and 2,810 

feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Water levels, ip. feet above preliminary datum minus 2,700, 1941: Aug. 6, 57.86; Sept, 8, 56.78; Oct. 21, 

 54.64; Dec. 15, 50.21.

10/26-18P1. H. S. Russell. About 60 feet north of State Highway 166, 

3 miles west of lane to Cuyama Ranch. Drilled irrigat5.on well, diameter 12 

inches, depth more than 200 feet. Equipped with deep-well turbine pump, reported capacity 650 gallons a minute, direct connected to 40-horsepower Diesel motor. Drawdown about 34 feet while pumping 650 gallons a minute,. On 

main alluvial plain of Cuyama Valley. Measuring point, edge of cut-out 

below pump base on southeast side, at land surface and 2,081 feet above 

preliminary sea-level datum. Water levels, in feet above preliminary datum 

minus 1,900, 1941: Aug. 4, 136.88; Sept.'8,b/ 97.30; Oct. 21, 126.36; 

Dec. 15, 128.95.

10/26-22C1. H. S. Russell. About 100 feet south of State Highway 166, 

0.45 mile east of lane to Cuyama Ranch headquarters. Abandoned drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, depth more than 200 feet. On main alluvial plain of Cuyama Valley. Confined water in fine white sand; static level 

above land surface when well was drilled. Measuring point, low point of 

cut-out in casing, north side, 0.5 foot above land surface and 2,200 feet 

above preliminary sea-level da'tum. Water level draws down when irrigation 

wells in nearby vicinity are pumped. Water levels,in feet above preliminary 

datum minus 2,100, 1941: Spring,^/ 100+; Aug. 4, 83.29; Sept, 8, 84.74; 

Oct. 81* 89.44i Dec, 15. 98.92._______________________ _.... :______

a The symbol used to designate a well shows the location of that well 

according to the rectangular' system for subdivision of public land. Thus, 

the part of the symbol that precedes the hyphen indicates the township and 

range (T. 9 N., K. 24 W.). The one digit or two digits following the hyphen 

indicate the section (see. 19), and the letter indicates the 40-aere tract 

subdivision of the section as shown In the accompanying diagram.

Within each 40-acre tract the wells are numbered serially as indicated by 

the final digit of the symbol. Thus, well 19P1 is the first well to be 

listed in the SBj SWj sec. 19. As virtually all of Santa Barbara County is 

in the northwest quadrant of the San Bernardino Meridian and Base Line, 

the foregoing abbreviation of the township and range is specific for the 

County. Some parts of the County have never been public land; for these ^ 

the rectangular system of subdivision has been projected.

b Pump operating in well.

c Well flowing.
CALIFORNIA 147

Cuyama Valley Continued

10/27-12R1. H. S.. Russell. About 700 feet north of State Highway 166, 

8 feet north of galvanized steel tank houae at headquarters of W. Kershenmann, lessor. Drilled domestic and irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, 

measured depth 120.8 feet. Tractor driven deep-well turbine. Drawdown 

about 10 feet. On main alluvial plain of Cuyama Valley. Measuring point, 

rolled edge of cut-out, below pump base, on southeast side, at land surface 

and 2,056 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Water level does not seem 

to be drawn down by pumping in nearby wells. Water levels, in feet above 

preliminary datum minus 1,900, 1941: Aug. 4, 92.88; Sent. 8, 93.57; Oct. 21, 

94.03; Dec. 15, 95.77.

Observation wells in the Santa Maria Valley

9/32-7N1 (JBL no. 29-1, WCD no. 6)S/ V. Tognazzini. In field about 

1,000 feet north of State Highway 140, 650 feet northeast of Pacific Coast 

Hallway warehouse at Sisquoc, In corrugated steel pump house about 100 feet 

north of property line fence. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, 

reported depth 190 feet. Deep-well turbine and direct-connected 50-horsepower electric motor. Drawdown about 16 feet. On main alluvial plain of 

Santa Maria Valley, above confluence of Sisquoc and Cuyama Rivers. Waterbearing zones as follows: sandy silt, from 35 to 45 feet below land surface; 

rotten shale and blue clay, 60 to 75 feet; hard "sand rock," 104 to 116 feet. 

Measuring point, lower face of pump base on east side, level with concrete 

foundation, 2.0 feet above land surface and 424 feet above preliminary sealevel datum. Highest observed static water level, 384.50 feet above datum, 

July 1, 1941; lowest observed static water level above.datum, 332,25 feet, 

above datum, .Sept. 11, 1930.

Water level, in feet aBove preliminary datum,

1924, 1930, 1932-33, 1938-41

(Record for period prior to 1941 by or through 

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District)

Date

May

Sept.

Apr.

May

June

July

Sept.

.Oct.

Dec.

Feb.

Apr.

July

Sept.

Apr.

5,

11,

5,

24

25

22

19

27

13

2,

1

17

20

1

1924

1950

1952

1953

1938

Water 

level

356.00

532.25

337.00

340.85

357.60

338.00

340.25

357.90

540.33

339.84

541.50

341.00

341.00

371.00

Date

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

June

July

! 

1,

11*

1II

I

1,

1

4

1

Water 

level

1938 372.50

380.33

1939 371.10 .

379.51

373.91

372.90

1940 370.00

368.75

362.27

359.50

1941 b 358.17

b 376.50

c 366.86

b 384.50

Date

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

16,

31

13

27

. 9

1

8

22

5

19

3

17

31

1941 c

c

c

o

c

b

c

o

Water 

level

365.29

364.13

364.31

361.78

360.84

376.20

362.74

380.99

380.99

360.65

3V9.49

379.02

378.80

9/33-2A1 {JBL no. 62-H, WCD no. 5). Santa Maria Realty Co. In Garey, 

about 400 feet north of Wicks Avenue and 40 feet west of Andrews Avenue, In 

galvanized steel pump house. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 Inches, 

reported depth 168 feet. Deep-well turbine and direct-connected 40-horsepower electric motor. On main alluvial plain of Santa Maria Valley above 

confluence of Sisquoc and Cuyama Rivers. Measuring point, lower face of 

pump baae on north side, level with concrete foundation, 0.5 foot above 

land surface and 380 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Highest observed static, water level, 355.88 feet above datum, June 4, 1941; lowest 

observed static water level 507 feet above datum, July 14. 1951.________

a In this report the symbols JBL, WCD and SJP indicate agencies other 

than the Geological Survey, as follows: JBL, J. B. Lippincott, Engineering 

Offices, Los Angelesj WCD, Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District; 

and SJP, San Joaquin Power Division of Pacific Gas and Slectric Co.

b By Santa^ Maria Valley Water Conservation District.

c Pump operating in well.
148 WATER LEVELS AKD ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Maria Valley Continued 

9733-2A1 (JBL no. 62-H, WCD no. 5). Continued.

 Water level, in feet above preliminary datum,

1930-33, 1936, 1938-41

(Record for "period prior to 1941 by or .through 

the Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District.

Date

May

July

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Sept

Oct.

Dec.

Feb.

Apr.

July

Dec.

Apr.

21,

14,

21,

19

24

25

22

.19

27

13

2,

1

17

21,

1,

1930

1931

1932

1933

1936

1938

Water 

level

316.

307.

316.

315.25

318.5

318.5

317.5

316.33

314.6

314.25

314.33

317.4

317.36

313.4

347.19

Date

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

May

June

1,

1I1

1

1,

1

1

1

I14

4

1

Water

level

1938 348.00

346.00

1939 344.17

346.00

343.75

340.50

1940 339.00

342.59

339.00

336.50

1941 a 334.00

a 351.10

355.65

355.88

Date

July

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

1,

31

13

27

. 9

24

1

8

22

5

19

3

17

31

1941 a

b

b

b

'

b

Water 

level

354.67

352.86

352.02

342.33

350.39 -

350.31

350.08

340.78

340.73

348.97

340.21

348.21

347.83

348.05

9/34-3N3. Owner's no. 3. City of Santa Maria, Water Division. About 

5 miles south of Santa Maria. 900 feet north of the most southerly of four 

wells in field, 406 feet east of Lower Orcutt Road, in galvanized steel pump 

house. Drilled public supply well, diameter 18 inches, reported depth 22O 

feet. Deep-well turbine and direct-«connected 50-horsepower electric motor. 

On broad terrace south of main alluvial plain of the Santa Maria Valley. 

Confined water in sand from 200 to 220 feet below land surface. Measuring 

point, center of air gage, 0.8 foot above land surface and 280 feet above 

preliminary sea-level datum. Highest observed static water level, 135.8 feet 

above datum, Mar. 3, 1933; lowest observed static water level, 122.9 feet 

above datum, Mar. 31, 1938.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1933-41 

(By city of Santa Maria, Water Division, on last day of each month.)

Feb.

Mar. 

Apr. 

May

July

Oct.

Dec.

1933

135.8 

135.8 

135.6 

135.6

135.2'

134.9

134.5

134.4

133.5

133:0

1934

134.1

134.1

134.1 

134.0 

134.0 

133.8

133.8

132.6

131.6

131.6

131.6

19;

131

131 

131 

131

129

12R

1 OQ

128

12R

128

35

.7

.7

.7. 

.7 

.4 

.0

.fi

.9

.2

.9

.9

.4

1936

1 OQ O

128.0

127.8 

127.8 

127.5 

1S6.6

124.5

124.5

125.2

124.5

124.2

1937

m n

124.2

124.7 

124.7 

123.4 

183.4

124.3

124.3

124.3

123.3

19;

123

123

122.

123 

123

1 O^

,-123

- -123

123

123

38

.1

.1

.9 

.1 

.1

.1

.1

.T

.1

.1

1939

123.3

123.8

123.8 

123.3 

1S3.8 

123.3

183.3

123.1

124.0

12&.5

123.8

1940

124.2

124.2

1241s

123.1

124.0

123.8

123.1

123.1

1941

123.1

123.1

123.8 

124. g 

104..0

123^8

125.5

123.1

123.1

123.3

10/33-19B1 (JBL no. 134-G, WCD no. 3, SjP no. 4). 0. T. aice." About 

3 miles southeast of Santa Maria, in field, 40 feet south of Bast Stowell 

Road (State Highway 140), 1,350 feet west of Telfphone Road, in galvanized 

steel pump house. Drilled irrigation well, reported depth 307 feet. Deepwell turbine pump and direct-connected 50-horsepower electslc jaotar. On 

main alluvial plain of Santa Maria Valley. Water in, boulders and gmvel 

from 85 to 98 feet below land surface, gravel and sand f j?om "114 to.!25_feet, 

interbedded clay and gravel from. 190 to 2OO feet^ gravel-fr<jia 200 -to £11 

feet, and clay and rocks from 238 to 28§ feet. Measuring point, lower faco 

of pump base, at land surface and 27& feet above preliminary sea-level datum. 

Seasonal rise in water level begins with winter rains and^na?r continue^ several months after stream flow diminishes. Highest observed static water 

level, 198.17 feet above datum, Nov. 5, 1941; lowest obsejcved stfttic water 

level, 156 feet above datum, Mar. 21. 1952._______;_____ ^_________

a By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District.

b Pump operating in well.
CALIFORNIA 149

Santa Maria Valley Continued 

10/33-19B1 Continued.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1927, 1929-41 

(Except as indicated by-footnote, record for period prior to 1941 

by or through Santa Maria Valley 

Water Conservation-District.)

_ Water Date level

Dec. 14, 1927 191.

Aug. 1-15, 1929 al73.43

Oct. 7 171.

Nov. 5 170.

Aug. 1-15, 1930 al71.90

June 18, 1931 158.17

26 159.5

Aug. 1-15 a!59.00

Mar. 21, 1932 156.

Apr. 7 156.

19 157.42

May 24 163.5

June 25 166.5

July 22 166.

Aug. 1-15 a!66.67

Sept. 19 166.7

Nov. 5 168.

Dec. 13 170.67

Feb. 2, 1933 172.60

23 173.5

_ . , Water 

Date level

Apr. 1, 1933 17O.83

July 17 170.0

Aug. 1-15 a!67.00

Aug. 1-15, 1934al63.34

Aug. 6, 1935 al59. 67

May 21, 1936 166.

Aug. 1-15 a!84.50

Feb. 3, 1937 170.5

Aug. 2 185.5

Apr. 1, 1938 188.04

July 1 195.67

Aug. 1-15 a!93.84

Oct. 1 197.30

Jan. 1, 1939 195.53

Apr. 1 193.00

July 1 187.07

Aug. 1-15 a!86.17

Oct. 1 179.50

Jan. 1, 1940 182.59

Apr. 1 183.58

_ . Water Date level

July 1, 1940 174.55

Aug. 1-15 a!71.50

Oct. 1 172.10

Jan. 1, 1941bl73.25

Apr. 1 b!74.50

May 14 183.94

July 1 b!89.80

16 151.40

Aug. 1-15 a!93.50

Sept. 3 195.93

9 196 .33

Oct. 1 b!97.33

8 197.78

22 197.89

Nov. 5 198.17

19 198.01

Dec. 3 197.65

17 197.48

31 197,53

10/33-27K1 (JBL no. 100-F). Newhall Land and Farming Co. About 2 

miles northwest of Garey, in open field 1,700 feet north of State Highway 

140, 50 feet northeast of Pacific Coast Railway (abandoned), 330 feet 

southeast of well 10/33-2702, in galvanized steel pump house. Abandoned 

-drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, reported depth 256 feet. On 

main alluvial pla'ln of Santa Maria Valley. Semi-confined or confined water 

in coarse sand from 95 to 110 feet below land surface and gravel and boulders 

from 138 to 156 feet. Measuring point, top of base panel of Instrument shelter at bored hole, 0,23 foot above top of casing, 0.4 foot above land surface 

and 345 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Seasonal decline of water 

level begins as stage of the Cuyama and Slsquoc Mvera falls to a certain 

low level. Water level recorder Installed May 19, 1941.

Dally noon water level, In feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

1 

2 

3 

4

5- 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19

May June

...... 319.09

...... 319.12

...... 319.07

...... -318.98

...... 318.92

...... 318.89

...... 318.86

...... 318.91

...... 318.94

...... 318.90

...... 318,83

...... 318.79

...... 318.73

...... 318.59.

...... 318.49

...... 318.52

...... 318.49

...... 318.47

0319.49 318.48

a By San joaquln

July

318.57 

318.40 

318.30 

318.32 

318.40 

318.39 

318.30 

318.22 

318.14 

318.10 

518.04 

517.97 

317.98

317.79 

317.69 

517.63 

517.53

Aug.

316.70 

316.57 

316.51 

316.41 

316.30 

316.21 

316.05

315.53 

315.23 

315.17 

315.09

Power Division of

Sept.

315.85 

313.78 

313.77 

313.72 

313.55 

313.41 

313.27 

313.31 

313.09 

312*98 

312,84 

312.74 

312.63 

312.50 

312.48 

312.48 

512.42 

512.32 

512,27 

Pacific

Oct^ Nov.

311.13 308.89 

-511.05 308.86 

310.98 -308.84 

310.B7 308.77 

310.841 508.72 

510.82 508. 6O 

310.63 308.58 

310.55- 308.33 

310.52 508,31 

310.44 508,21 

310.40 308,14 

310.25 308.08 

310.18 308.07 

310.09 308.00 

509.95 307.95 

309 ".92 307.91 

509.80 507.89 

309.72 307.83 

30&.61 307,73 

Gas and Electric

Dec.

307.21 

307.15 

307.14 

307.08 

307.08 

507.07 

307.08 

507.10 

' 307.15 

507.19

507.17 

' 307.19 

307. -24 

Co.

b By Santa Maria Valley Conservation District, 

c Water-level recorder Installed.
150 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE. 1941

Santa Maria Valley Continued

10/33-27K1 (JBL no. 100-P) . Continued.

Dally noon water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

20 

21 

22 

23

24

25

2fi

27

28

29

30

31

May

319.48 

319.47 

319.47 

319.36

319.18

319.09

319.09

319.07

319.03

319.02

319.06

' June

318.41 

318.38 

318.54 

318.54

318.46

318.40

318.45

318.47

31f..41

318.53

318.50

July

317". 46 

317.49 

317.44

316.77

Aug.

314.94 

314.90 

314.83 

314.77

314.61

314.49

 Z-l A Vf

314.28

 z-t » on

314.05

314.93

313.86

Sept*

312.18 

312.19 

312.10 

311.92

311.84

311.66

311.54

311.41

311.37

311.25

311.16

Oct.

309.62 

309.44 

309.48

309.07

309.01

398.94

Nov.

307.71 

307.67 

307.67 

307.57

307.47

307.43

307.34

307.32

307.28

307.30

307.24

Dec.

307.23 

307.24 

307.25 

307.30

307.31

307.31

307.30

307.33

307.46

307.45

307 . 54

307.88

10/33-28H1. J. Soares. About 3 miles northwest of Garey, at dairy 

farm of L. and R. Detamantl Bros., 50 feet west of State Highway 140, in 

galvanized steel pumn house. Drilled domestic and dairy well, diameter 16 

inches, measured depth 156.8 feet. Deep-well turbine and direct-connected 

7.5-horsepower electric motor. On main alluvial plain of the Santa Maria 

Valley. Measuring point, Feb. 11, to May 17, 1941, top of base panel of 

Instrument shelter, at 1-lnch bored hole, 0.60 foot above concrete foundation, 

1.2 feet above land surface, /and 327 feet above preliminary sea-level datum; 

May 23 to Jime 29, 1941, top east side of 16-inch casing, 326.43 feet above 

preliminary sea-level datum; after July 10, 1941, lower face of pump base 

at square hole In concrete foundation, 326.46 feet above preliminary sealevel datum.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

1 (in part, dally noon levels from recorder charts)

Date

Feb. 11 a

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Mar. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10.

11

12

Water 

level

259.45

259.63

259.81

259.98

260.14

260.39

260.61

260.85

261.11

261.41

261.74

262.04

262.35

262.77

263.20

263.73

264.20

264.78

265.50

266.29

267.29

268.29

259.16

270.32

271.31

272.35

273.40

274.25

274.99

275.62

Date

Mar. 13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Apr. ,1

g

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Water 

level

276.30

276.93

277.46

278.05

278.59

279.17

279.74

280.23

230.70

281.17

281.60

281.96

282.34

282.70

283.00

283.36

283.69

284.02

284.36

284.64

284.93

285.24

285.58

285.84

286.14

286.41

286 . 66

286.97

287.22

267.52

Date

Apr. 12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

May 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Water 

level

287.75

287.93

288.16

288.41

288.65

288.91

289.12

239.35

239.55

289.76

289.96

290.17

290.39

290.59

290.79

290.98

291.16

291.38

291.60

291.79

291.'96

292.16

292.29

292.37

292.50-

292.62

292.74

292.78

292.86

292.98

Date

May 12

13

14

15

16

17

23

June 15

29

July 10

16

23

30

Aug. 6

13

20

27

Sept. 3

9

17

24

Oct. 1

8

22

Nov. 5

19

Dec. 3

17

31

Water

level

293.03

293.20

293.25

293.23

293.30

b 293.32

293.43

293.70

293.06

292.56

292.29

291.94

298.36

291.58

291.66

291.16

290.53

290.07

289.80

289.64

289.30

289.00

288.64

288.01

287.41

286.61

286.10

285.65

285.39

Water-level recorder installed. 

Water-level recorder removed.
CALIFORNIA 151

Santa Maria Valley Continued

10/34-14E3. City of Santa Maria, Water Division. In Santa Maria, about 

175 feet north of Santa Maria Valley Railroad, 275 feet east of South Broadway (U. S. Highway 101), in garage. Abandoned drilled public supply well, 

diameter 18 inches, measured depth 160.5 feet. On main alluvial plain of 

Santa Maria Valley. Well 50 feet away found water in gravel and clay, from 

87 to 109 feet below land surface and in sand and. gravel from 164 to 181 feet. 

Measuring point, top of metal cover through opening, level with land surface 

and 225 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. The seasonal rise in water 

level commonly begins in December and continues far into the pumping season. 

Highest observed static water level, 157.00 feet above datum, July 1920} 

lowest observed static water level, 92.33 feet above datum, Sept. 30, 1936.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1920-41 

(By citjr of Santa Maria, Water Division, beginning in July 1932, 

water level measured last day of each month)

Year

1921

1922

1923

1924

1925

1926

1927

1928

1929

1930

1931

1932

1933

1934

1935

1936

1937

1938

1939

1940

1941

Year

1920

1921

1922

1923

1924

1925

1926

1927

1928

1929

1930

1931

1932

1933

1934

1935

1936

1937

1938

1939

1940

1941

Jan.

154.75

149.00

149.42

146.77

140.88

134.17

130.17

128.25

124.58

118.08

112 .-08

106.50

105.92

104.58

99.46

94.33

92.69

105.50

116.60

113.65

105.88

Water

(By city of

July

157.00

151.58

149.35

147.12

143.17

137.25

131.25

128.88

126.75

121.75

115.67

110.00

106.71

105.17

101.50

97.58

93.08

98.83

112.38

115.08

110.58

110.46

Feb.

154.25

148.67

149.23

146.54

140.67

133.75

129.83

128.42

 \<3A aa JLC^X . OO

118.08

112.75

106.96

106.42

104.58

99.46

94.67

92.79

106.54

117.90

113.62

107.25

Mar'.

154.04

148.50

149.08

146.08

140.50

133.75

130.12

128.67

124.75

117.83

Apr.

153.33

148.58

148.50

145.73

 139 .92

133.25

129.83

128.67

124.75

117.71

112.58 112.17

107.33

106.83

104.50

99.83

94.83

92.75

108.08

118.19

113.62

107.17

level, in feet above

Santa Maria

water level

Aug.

156.34

150.92

149.54

146.17

142.29

135.17

130.62

128.42

126,00

121.33

115.00

108.62

106.54

104.75

101.08

97.42

92.42

99.88

113.27

112.38

109.46

114.33

106.38

106.75

103.38

100.00

94.92

93.08

109.03

118.52

113.02

106.52

preliminary datum

, Water Division, beginning

measured

Sept.

156.17

150.46

149.50

146.31

141.85

134.50

130.25

127.92

125.67

120.50

114.33

108.00

106.33

104.42

100.33

96.33

92.33

101.25

113.94

113.46

108.81

116.08

May

152.88

148.79

148.17

145.17

139.67

132.92

129.67

127.75

124.33

116.50

111.42

106.75

106.00

102.75

100.21

94.83

93.58

110.54

117.17

113.73

107.23

, 1920-41

in July

June

152.29

149.17

147.62

144.17

137.75

132.17

129.08

127.00

117.33

110.58

106.62

105.08

102.08

100.21

94.29

96.88

111.71

116.52

112.17

109.04

1932,

last day of each month)

Oct.

155.61

149 .83

149.46

146.12

141.38

134.33

129.67

127.33 '

124.42

119.17

113.38

107.58

105.79

104.17

99.17

96.08

92,42

102. OS

114.85

113.79

106.00

117.67

Nov.

155.46

149.46

149 .35

147.00

141.21

134.17

129.50

127.58

123.75

118.67

112.92

106.46

106.00

103.67

99.00

94.08

92.29

103.00

115.94

113.33

105.42

119.29

Dec.

155.12

149.21

149.50

146.90

140.96

134.08

129.83

127.50

124.58

118.46

112.58

106.38

105.92

104.00

99.33

94.06

92.42

103.83

115.79

113.27

105.46

120.25
152 "WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Maria Valley Continued.

10/35-7F1 (JBL no. 116-c, WCD no. 18). H. J. Ellis. About 1.7 miles 

west of Guadalupe, 185 feet north of State Highway 166, 20 feet west of 

ranch road, in galvanized steel pump house. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, reported depth 248 feet. Deep-well turbine and directconnected 20-horsepower electric motor. On main alluvial plain of Santa 

Maria Valley. Confined water in gravel from 140 to 145 feet and 200 to 225 

feet below land surface. Measuring point, lower face of pump base on east 

side, level with concrete foundation, 1.5 feet above land surface and 50 

feet above preliminary sea-level datum. The highest yearly water level 

commonly lags 9 to 11 months after the rainy season. Low water level from 

April through October indicates loss of head due to widespread pumping for 

irrigation. Highest observed water level, 49.19 feet (well flowing about 

10 gallons a minute), Dec. 31, 1941j lowest observed water level, 37.00 feet, 

Oct. 1, 1940.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1938-41

(Record for period prior to 19.41 by or through 

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District.)

Date

Apr. 

July 

Oct. 

Jan. 

Apr. 

July 

Oct.. 

Jan.

I1

1,

1 

1 

1,

1938 

1939

1940

Water-- 

level

43.33 

a 31.00 

42.08 

46.60 

43.75 

a 29.40 

43.80 

46.60

Date

Apr. 

July 

Oct. 

Jan. 

Apr. 

July 

Aug.

ii

Ji

6

1940 a 

a

1941 b 

b 

ab

Water 

level

40.00 

31.75 

37.00 

46.08 

46.83 

29.17 

39.60

Date

Sept

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

. 3, 1941

17 

1 

5 

3 

17 

31

Water 

level

39.21 

41.05 

b 42.58 

45.51 

47.53 

c 48.93 

c 49.19

10/35-9P1 (JBL no. 119-H, WCD no. 17).- Waller-Franklin. About 0.3 

mile north of Guadalupe, 0.45 mile north and 0.27 mile east of crossing 

of State Highway 166 and Southern Pacific Railroad, in wooden shelter at 

east end of greenhouse. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, reported depth 198 feet. Deep-well turbine and direct-connected 20-horsepower electric motor. On main alluvial plain of the Santa Maria Valley. 

Confined water in gravel from 110 to 119 feet and 152 and 195 feet below 

land surface. Measuring point, lower face of pump base on north -jide, level 

with concrete foundation, 1.0 foot above land surface and 89 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. The highest\yearly water level commonly lags 9 to 

11 months after the rainy season. Low water levej May through September indicates loss of head due to widespread pumping for irrigation. Highest observed static water level, 71.61 feet above datum, Dee. 31- 1941; loweat 

observed static pater level, 47.4 feet above datum, June 21, 1935.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum,' 1933, 1935-56, 1938-41

(Record for period prior to 1941 by or through the

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District)

June 9,

25,

May 27,

Apr. 1,

July 1

Oct. 1

Jan. 1,

Apr. 1

July 1

Oct. 1

1933

1935

1936

1938

1939

65.25

47.4

50.

69.46

54.67

63.75

65.83

67.30

51.00

61.33

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

May

July

Aug.

1, 1940

1

1

1

1, 1941

1

19

1

24

6

65.20

59.80

49.25

53.90

b 63.83

b 66.33

64.74

b 57.70

60.^20

59.75

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

20, 1941

. 3

17

1

8

22

19

Z

17

31

59.93

61.86

62.06

b 63.00

63.43

65.22

64.15

65.55

70.42

71.61 ,

10/35-24B1 (Owner's no. N6, WCD no. 21) Union Sugar Company. About 

4.5 miles west of- Santa Maria, 30 feet soiith of Brown Road and 50 feet west 

of Ray Road in corrugated ateel pump house, Drilled-irrigation wall, diameter 16 inches, reported depth 290 feet. Deep-well turbine and directconnected 50-horsepower electric motor. On main Klltrsrlal plain of Santa 

"Maria Valley. Confined in gravel from 122 to 153 .feet, 169 to 375 feet,

a Pump stopped 5 minutes before measurement, 

b By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, 

c Water level about 0.7-foot above land surface, in standpipe, and 

drawn down somewhat by artesian flow of about 10- gallons a minute.
CALIFORNIA 153

Santa Maria Valley Continued. 

10/35-24Bl--Continued.

and 178 to 288 feet below land surface. Measuring point, lower face of 

pump base on -west side, level witln concrete foundation, at land - sttrfmce- and 

144 .feet above preliminary sea-level datum. The highest yearly water level 

commonly lags 9 to 11 months after the rainy season* Low water level July 

through September indicates loss of bead due to widespread pumping for irrigation, Highest observed static water level, 93.99 feet above datum, Dec. 17, 

1941; lowest observed static water level. 77,25 feet above datum. Oct. 1, 

1940.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1938-41

(Record for period prior to 1941 by or through the

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District)

Date

Apr,

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

1, 1938

1

1

1, 1939

1

1

1

1, 1940

1

I

Water 

level

86.00

79.58

83.00

87.25

89.25

81.30

83.88

35.40

86.17

a 76.50

Date

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

1, 1940

1, 1941

1

1

24

6

20

3

17

1

Water

level

77.25

b 84.33

b 88.00

b 86.20~

.82.98

c 75.86

c 76.06

85.35

86.08

b 86.30

Date

Oct.

Hov.

Dec.

1, 1941

8

17

22

5

19

3

17

31 \

Water 

level

85.11

c 77.81

88.17

89.69

90.94

c 81.78

92.61

93.99

93.98

11/55-20E1 (Owner's nc. P-3, WCD no. 15), Onion Sugar Company, About 

4.5 miles north of Guadalupe, 65 feet-north of road between Hipomo and Oao 

Placo Lake, 0,65 mile west of Southern Pacific Railroad, in frame pump house. 

Drilled irrigation well, diameter 18 to 16 inches, reported depth 440 feet. 

Deep-well turbine and direct-connected 50-horsepower electric, motor; On main 

alluvial plain of Santa Maria Valley. Confined water in gravel and sand from 

281 to 509 feet and 343 to 445 feet below land surface. Measuring point, 

lower face of pamp base on west side, level with concrete foundation and 

land surface and 49 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. The -highest 

yearly water level commonly lags 8 to 3-0 months afterrthe -rainy season. 

Low water level April through October indicates widespread pumping for irrlf

ation. Highest observed static water level, 48..77 feet above datum, Dec. 31, 

941} lowest observed static water level. 37.40 feet above datum, Oct.-1 

1941.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1938-41

(Records for years prior to 1941 by or through 

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District.)

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

I'

1

! 

1

1

1938

1939

47.70

a 13.80

41.17

44.60

a 23.50

a 0.20

37.40

Jan.

Apr.

July

Oct.

Jan.

Apr.

May

II

1

i'

16

19,40

a

a

a

1941 b

ab

a

43.70

12.80

-0.75

5.25

44.08

19.50

10.95

July

Aug.

Oct.

Dec.

1,

24

6

I

17,

31

1941 ab

c

ab

7.75

33.46

49.49

11.00

47.74

48,77

Observation wells in the Santa Ynez Valley

6/32-12J2. A. Bpdine-.. In Buellton, about 50 feet sautfe and 200 feet 

west of intersection of U. B. Highway 101 and. State Highway 150, In rear of 

residence and store. Cfrused drilled well, diameter 6 inches, measured depth 

126.0 feet. On terrace remnant above main alluvial plain. Confined water 

in coarse sand from 80 to 100,feet below land surfa.ee. Measuring point, top 

of 6-lnch casing, level with land surface and 361 feet aboye preliminary sealevel datum, ________. . .. ;______

a Pump stopped 5 minutes before measurement.

b By Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District,

c Pump operating in well.
154 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Ynez Valley Continued, 

6/32-12J2. Continued.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

Date

Sept. 11 

Oct. 9

Water 

level

338.02 

337.00

Date

Oct. 25

Nov. 8

Waterlevel

337.08 

336.54

Date

Nov. 21 

Dec. 11

. Water 

level

335.89 

335.36

Date

Dec. 23 

30

Water

level

335.26 

335.16

6/33-9P1. Holliater Estate. About 8 milea eaat of Lompoc. 35 feet 

north of Santa Roaa Road, 1,400 feet west of property line, in corrugated 

ateel "pump houae. Unused drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, 

meaaured depth 83.0 feet. On terrace remnant above Santa Ynez River. 

Measuring point, top weat side of 16-inch caaing, 0.5 foot below concrete 

foundation, 0.5 foot below land aurface and 200 feet above preliminary sealevel datum.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

June

July

Aug.

5

28

16

174.28

172.38

171.79

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

28

.17

3

171.41

170.72

170.25

Oct.

Nov.

25

8

21

169.60

169.19

168.89

Dec. 11

23

29

168.36

168.22

168.13

6/34-2A1. C. Madsen. About 2 milea east of Lompoc, on aouthwest side 

of walnut orchard, 150 feet north of Santa Ynez River at Narrowa. Drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 12-inches, reported deptti 210 feet. Deep-well 

turbine, reported capacity 1,000 gallona a minute, direct-connected 25- 

horaepower electric motor. Drawdown about 6 foet while pumping 1,000 gallona 

a minute. On terrace remnant about 46 feet above inner channel of Santa Ynez 

River. Confined water in gravel member of younger alluvium from 105 to 184 

feet below land aurface. Measuring point, lower face 6f pump base at cut-out 

in aouth.aide of 12-inch casing 0.5 foot above land aurface and 126 feet above 

preliminary sea-level datum. Water level seems to follow stage of Santa Ynez 

River.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum. 1941

Mar. 5

29

Apr. 18

25

May 2

16

23

97.18

90.14

89.13

39.05

88.92

88.23

88.02

May 29

June 6

13

20

26

July 3

18

37. 79

87.75

87.58

87.42

87.39

87.35

86,76

July 25

Atig. 1

15

29

Sept. 15

30

86.65

a 80.73

86.93

86.86

86.40

86.83

Oct. 10

27

Nov. 10

24

Dec. 9

22

86.77

86.92

86.82

86.81

86.88

87.06

7/34-21J1. Union Oil Company. About 2.5 milea north of Lompoc, 0,22 

mile north of Santa Ynez River, 50 feet aouth of base of terrace, 250 feet 

weat of road between Lompoc and Santa Maria (H Street extended). Abandoned 

drilled well, diameter 12 inches, meaaured depth 63.5 feet. On main alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley. Unconfined' water in coarse gravel from 27 to 37 

feet below land aurface} also in sand, gravel, and boulders from 64 to 74 

feet. Level of unconfined water about 5 feet above that of water confined 

Ln the main water-bearing zone of the younger alluvium. Measuring points, 

Feb. 6 to July 3, 1941 and after Nov. 28, 1941 f top of 12-Inch casing at 

chalked arrow, 0.1 foot above land surface and 1 79 feet above preliminary 

sea-level datum} July 15 to Nov. 10, 1941, index pointer of float gage, 

30,55 feet. Water level fluctuates with stage of Santa Ynez River. Waterlevel recorder in operation Feb. 6 to July 3, 1941. "High-low" float gage 

installed July 15, 1941.

Daily noon water levels, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Feb . , 1 .....

2 .....

3 .....

4 .....

5- -. . .. 

Mar.

72.85

72.68

72.58

73.27

75*12 -

Apr.

"75> 1 A.

rrf> i n

71 Qfi

T\ QA

- - . -72.OO

May

70.96

70.88

70.86

"71") f»!>

70.75

June

69.97

69.93

69.94

69,96

69 .90

July

69.41

69.38

b 69>36

.....

Pump operating in well. 

Water-level recorder removed.
CALIFORNIA 156

Santa "Shez Vallej Continued.

7/54-21J1 Continued.

Daily noon water levels. In feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

6

7 

8

g

1011

12i *^

14

15

16

17

18

1Q

20

21

E>P

25

84

25

C*fi

07.

88

PQ

50

51

Feb.

a 70.14

70.16 

70.05

70.00

71.01

.71.40

rrn nc

rt i OQ

72 47

72.55

72.53

TO Q0. -

 7O "71

72.43

72.28

72.38

72 48

9P £>P

72.46

72.31 

72.10

71.99

72.15

Mar,

<7f> Q^

72.72 

72.54

170 t\o

72 45

 7P PQ

72.30

wo on

F7O Q J.

F7O EC

F7O "^fi

f7O Ol

72.13

no nr>

91 on

71.80

71.7?.

71.66

n~\ cry

71.42 

71.41

T\ 4.n

71 41

71.74

71.64

71.97

Apr.

' 71 97

71.94 

71.95 r?! m

71.80

71 98

71 91

71.70

71.61

rrn c-z

71.44

71 42

71.34

71.30

71 28

71.23

r7T T Q

71.13

71.14

71.07 

70.98

TO QP.

W OR

TO Q^1

70.97

May

70.74

70.71 

70.67

70.62

70.58

rj{\ AK.

70.43

70.41

' 70.39

70.55

170 'KO

 70 OQ

70.26 id y?

70.23

in £>P

70 20

70,16

70.15

70.11

9O IP '

70.09

' 70.06

70.02

70.01

69.99

June July

69 .88

69.86 ,.... 

69 .84 .....

69.82 ...../

69.81 .....

CQ r7Q

69.78 .....

69.76 ......

RQ 'vo

69.69 .....

69 .68 .....

69.66 .....

69.65 .....

69.59 .....

69.55 .....

69.57 .....

69.54 .....

69.57 ..... 

69.51 .....

fiQ 4.Q

69. 5O .....

RQ Ad

69.47 , .....

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

(from float gage; undated levels are highest 

and lowest levels between dates of observation)

Date

July 15

28

Aug. 2

 8

<

15

22

Water 

level

69.21

68.96

b 88.96

68.89

68.89

68.81

68.88

68.88

68.62

68.62

68.62

68.54

68.59

Date

Aug. 29

Sept. 6

15

Oct. 4

Water 

level

68.59

68.57

68.69

68.65

68.59

68.65

68.67

68.56

68.60

68.98

68.21

68.63

 68.65

Water 

Date level

68.53

Oct. 10 68.60

68.67

68.55

28 68.65

68.68

68.54

Nov. 10 68.67

b 68.72

28 68.68

68.71

68.65

Date

Dec. 2

8

15

22

29

Water 

level

68.70

68.75

, 68.63

68.72

68.81

68.69

68.75

c 68.64

68.81

70.31

68.78

70.31.

7/54-26A2. Mrs. K. McConnell. About 2 miles northeast of Lompoc, at 

edge of field, 40 feet north of State Highway 150 extended and 1,000 feet 

west-of junction with Orcutt Road, In galvanized steel pump house. Abandoned 

drilled Irrigation well, diameter 12 Inches, measured depth 149.2 feet. On 

main alluvlffl plain, of Lompoc Valley. Confined water In gravel and sand of 

older alluvium from 47 to 62 feet and 155 to 153 feet below land surface. 

Measuring point, top north side of 12-Inch casing, level with land surface 

and 115 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Water level fluctuates as 

much as 0.2 foot with changes In barometric pressure. Water levels seemingly 

not affected by widespread pumping for Irrigation.

a Water-level recorder installed.

b High level of period.

c Low level of period.
156 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Inez Valley Continued.

7/34-26A2. Cont inued.

Water level, In feet above preliminary datum, 1941

Date

Mar. 20

29

Apr. 7

18

25

May 2

8

16

23

29

June 6

Water 

level

77.87

78.48

78.71

79.25

79.54

79.73

79.97

80.12

80.24

80.29

80.33

Date

June 13

20

26

July 3

8

14

15

18

21

25

28

Water 

level

80.41

80.22

80.29

80.29

80.25

80.22

80.29

80.22

80.02

79.86

79.77

Date

Aug. 1

4

11

18

25

Sept. 1

8

15

22

23

30

Water 

level

79.76

79.78

79.73

79.80

79.82

79.78

79.73

79.69

79.66

79.61

79.58

Date

Oct. 10

87

Nov. 10

24

25

30

Dec. 2

8

15

22

29

Water 

level

79.56

79.50

79.40

79.37

79.4?

79.33

79.35

79.31

79.26

79.24

79.23

7/34-26P1. (Owner's no. L13.) Union Sugar Company. About 2 miles 

northeast of Lompoc, 0.16 mile south of State Highway 150 extended and 0.52 

mile west of junction with Orcutt Road, in pump house west of eucalyptus 

grove. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, reported depth 230 

feet. Deep-well turbine belt driven from 25-horsepower electric motor. On 

main alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley. Uhconfined water in sand and gravel 

of younger alluvium from 38 to 50 feet below land surface; confined water 

in sand and "rock" of older alluvium from 132 to 140 feet below land surface. 

In adjacent wells, level of unconfined water about 4 feet above that of confined water. Measuring point, May 19, 1930, to Apr. 30, 1935, top of 16- 

inch casing, level with land surface and 105.70 feet above preliminary sealevel datum; after Mar., 22, 1941, upper face of pump base, through hole on 

west side, 106 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Highest observed 

static water level, 76.24 feet above datum, May 8, 1941; lowest observed 

static water level, 69.0 feet above datum, Sept. 29, 1934.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1930-35, 1941 

(Water levels prior to 1941 by owner)

Date

lay 19,

Tune 20

July 22

iug. 22

Sept. 26

Oct. 29

HoV. 26

Dec. 22

Feb. 2,

Bar. 16

(Lpr. 20

«ay 21

June 18

July 22

ft.ug. 20

Sept. 19

Oct. 22

Jov. 20

Dec. 30

Jan. 22,

?eb. 19

lar. 24

Ipr. 22

lay 25

Tune 30

Fuly 23

lug. 30

Sept. 27

a

Water 

level

1930 73.3

73.1

72.5

72.5

72.3

72.3

72.1

72.1

1931 72.4

72.9

73.2

a 48.2

72.0

a 47.8

71.5

71.9

70.9

70.8

71.12

1932 71.9

72. r

a 47.5

a 47.9

a 47.8

a 48.7

a 48.0

a 47.7

71.6

Date

Oct. 26, 1932

Dec. 1

30

Jan. 27, 1933

Feb. 28

Mar. 30

Apr. 25

June 8

30

July 31

Aug. 26

Sept. 30

Nov.' 3

29

Dec. 28

Jan. 30, 1934

Feb. 28

Mar. 30

Hay 4

June 2

30

July 31

Aug. 31

Sept. 29

Oct. 30

Nov. 27

Dec. 28

Jan. 29, 1935

Pump operating in well.

Water 

level

71.5

71.2

71.4

71.7

72.1

a 49.5

a 50.7

71.9

a 49.4

71.5

a 48.7

71.1

70.7'

70.3

70.3

71.0

71.2

a 52.7

71.2

a 53.2

a 52.9

69.9

a 47.5

69.0

69.6

69.8

69.8

70.3

Date

Feb. 26, 1935

Mar. 29

Apr. 30

Mar. 22, 1941

Apr. 18

25

May 2

8

16

23

29

June 6

113

20

26

July 3

14

25

Aug. 15

29

Sept. 15

30

Oct. 10

27

HOT. 10

24

Dec. 9

22

Water 

level

70.7

71.2

71.6

74.94

75.93

76.14

76.07

76.24

76.17

78.15

76.18

75.09

76.01

75.81

15.81

75.67

75.50

a 48.30

74.96

74.90

74.90

74.80

.74.78

74.76

7"4.72

74.64

, 74.67

74.64

»
CALIFORNIA 157

Santa Ynez Valley Continued.

7/54-5101. (Owner's no. L16) Union Sugar Company, About 2,5 miles 

west of Lompoc, 2,100 feet north of Southern Pacific Bailroad, 400 feet west 

of Legge Avenue. About 125 feet south of 2-story frame dwelling, painted 

yellow, 8 feet east of wood tank, beneath frame windmill tower. Drilled 

domestic well, diameter 6 inches, measured depth 170.8 feet. On main alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley. Confined water from gravel in main water-bearing 

zone of younger alluvium. Measuring point, May 19, 1950, to Apr, 30, 1935, 

top of 6-inch casing, 1.8 feet above land surface and 62.67 feet above pre-. 

liminary sea-level datum; after Apr. 16, 1941, top' of 4 by 4-inch wood clamp 

at 5/8-inch bored hole, 63 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Water 

level draws down 4 to 12 feet when nearby irrigation wells are pumped. High^- 

est water level reached about 6 weeks after seasonal decline in flow of Santa 

Ynez River begins. Low water levels May through October indicate loss of 

head due to widespread pumping for irrigation. Highest observed static water 

level, 52.92 feet above datum, Apr. 16, 1941; lowest observed static water 

level, 32.2 feet above datum, Mar. 24, 1932.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1950-35; 1941 

(Water levels prior to 1941 by owner)

Date

May 19, 1930

June 20

July 22

Aug. 22

Sept. 25

Oct. 29

Nov. 26

Dec. 22

Feb. 2, 1951

Mar. 16

Apr. 20

May 21

June 18

July 22

Aug. 20

Sept. 19

Oct. 22

Hov. 20

Dec. 30

Jan. 22, 1932

Feb. 19

Mar. 24

Apr. 22

May 25

June 50

July 25

Aug. 30

Sept. 27

Oct. 26

Water

^level

40.7

37.5

55.9

40.3

57.3

39.4

39»5

40.7

43.2

a 31,3

36.5

37.2

33.7

34.0

a 35.0

38.0

39.4

59.6

43.8

44.8

46.2

52.2

37.8

a 56.8

a 50.1

39.7

41.2

42.0

42.4

Date

Dec. 1, 1932

50

Jan. 27, 1935

Feb. 28

Mar. 30

Apr. 25

June 8

30

July 31

Aug. 26

Sept. 30

Hov. 5

29

Dec. 28

Jan. 50, 1954

Feb. 28

Mar. 30

May 4

June 3

30

July 51

Aug. 31

Sept. 29

Oct. 50

Nov. 27

Dec. 28

Jan. 29, 1935

Feb. 26

Mar. 29

Water

level

40.2

43.4

44.1

44.1

43.5-

a 40.2

59.9

37.8

37.7

39;3

40.6

a 36.8

57.7

a 31.7

40.5

40.4

38.5

37.7

55.9

32.5

a 32.6

35.5

37.2

41.3

42.1

42.5

43.3

43.5

45.7

Date

Apr. 50,

Apr. 16,

25

May 2

8

15

22

29

June 5

12

20

26

July 5

14

18

25

Aug. 1

4

8

15

29

Sept. 15

50

Oct. 10

27

Nov. 10

24

Dec. ^8

22

Water 

level

1955 44.^00

1941 52.92

51.16

a 52.27

a 51.57

51.51

50.90

49.89

49.66

48.70

48.52

a 45.83

44.74

a 45.49

b 39.59

b 54.04

b 43.71

b,43.01

b 58.72

b 57.96

ab 41.85

42.93

44.40

44.23

47.56

46.55

46.22

b 45.45

b 48.47

7/54-32R2. Lewis Bros. About 1.5 miles west of Lompoc in field, 40 

feet north of State Highway 150 (West Ocean Avenue), O.S6 mile east or 

Bailey Avenue. Unused drilled irrigation well, diameter 15 inches, measured 

depth 72.6 feet. On main alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley. Confined water 

in gravel and sand of the older alluvium, from 56 to 71 feet below land surface. Level'of confined water from 3 to 6 feet below water table. Measuring point, Feb. 6 to Sept. 22, 1941, top north side of 15-inch casing, 1.0 

foot above land surface and 81 feet above preliminary sea-level datum; after 

Sept. 25. 1941, index pointer of float gage, 82.39 feet above preliminary 

sea-level datum. Water level fluctuates as much as 0.15 foot with flash flow 

in San Miguelito Creek and draws down from 3 to 4 feet when irrigation well 

1,500 feet southeast Is pumped. Highest water level reached about 3 months 

after seasonal decline in flow of Santa Ynez River begins and after flow of 

San Miguelito Creak has diminished to about 2 second-feet. Low water level 

July through mid-December indicates loss of head due to widespread pumping ' 

for irrigation. Water-level recorder in operation Feb. 6 to Sept. 22, 1941; 

"high-low" float gage installed Sept. 25, 1941.

a Pump operating in well.

b Pump operating in nearby well. 

533097 0-43-11.
156 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Ynez Valley--Continued. 

7/34-32R2. Continued.

Daily noon water level, In feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(fron recorder charts)

Day

1

3

4

5

6 a

7 

8 

9 

10

11

12

13

14

15

16 

17

18

1Q

20 

21 

22 

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Feb.

54.67 

54.70 

54.76 

54.82 

54.93

55.12

55.10

55.21

55.35

55.41

55.47 

55.73

55.88

56.01

56.12

56.25 

56.36 

56.43

56.59

56.66

56.78

56.90

57.08

Mar.

57.19

57.36

57.58

57.98

58.17

58.42 

58.57 

58.73 

58.91

59.81

60.31 

60.40 

60.49 

60.59

60.65

60.64

60.69

60.76

60.95

61.07

61.28

Apr.

61.34

61.45

61.58

61.73

61.83

61.98 

62.10 

62.22 

62.36 

62.37

62.63

62.69

RP 11

62.86

62.96

63.02 

63.11

63.15

63.20

63.29 

63.30 

63.33 

63.32

63.27

63.24

63.23

63.30

63.40

63.52

63.58

Hay

63,70

63.79

63.86

63.91

63.87

63.96 

63.82 

63.73 

b 63.74 

61.59

62.85

62.78

63.42

60.85

60.63

62.47 

63.66

63.98

64.06

63.71 

63.71 

64.26 

fiA yt

64.04

63/72

63.55

62.39

63.11

63.29

RP QG*

b 63.88

June

64.01

64.16

64.19

64.18

64.18

64.30 

64.36 

64.28 

64.33 

64.25

CA O1*

b 64.24

63.54

61.18

62.85

64.04 

64.14

e-z 1717

C*Z CO

63.50 

63.37 

63.28 

63.43

62.78

63.67

63.25

63.50

63.30

63.67

b 63.75

July

63.58

63.45

63.43

63.82

63.90 

63.82 

63.65

c»z »zi7

63.23

63.19

63.30

63.06

62.89

62.79 

62.74

62.58

b 62.36

62.47 

-b 62.36 

60.86 

60.88

61.00

61.00

59.99

b 61.07

61.19

61.36

61.43

61.50

Aug.

61.52

61.55

61.31

61.30

62.53

62.28 

62.30 

62.27 

62.18 

62.16

62.30

62.37

63.36

b 62.36

RP OP

61.62 

61.22

61.39

61.37

61.32 

61.70 

61.44 

61.41

61.42

61.81

62.03

61.75

61.77

61.91

61.85

61.95

Sept.

b 62.15

co on

62.28

62.32

b 62.60

62.47 

62.80 

62.87 

62.83 

62.86

62.86

62.92

62.84

62.74

62.72

62.55 

62.47

62.39

62.30

62.47 

62.73 

c 62.82

Water levels, in feet above preliminary datum, beginning September 1941 

(from float gage; undated levels are highest and^ 

lowest levels between dates of observation)

Date

Sept. 25

Oct. 4

10

27

Water 

level

62.52

62.81

60.03

62.73

62.77

61.49

62.61

62.68

62.49

62.68

Water 

Date level

62.69

62.32

Nov. 10 62.53

62.59

62.29

24 62.29

62.42

62.26

29 62.26

Water 

Date level

62.33

62.25

Dec. 2 62.33

62.37

62.18

8 62.27

62.49

62.27

11 62.42

~ ^ Water 

. Date level

62.67

62»42

15 62.58

62.90

62.57

22 62.90

63.68

62.90

N 29 63.59

7/35-18J1* Santa Barbara County. About 0.4 mile north of Surf, at 

Ocean Park, 400 feet east of Southern Pacific Bailroad, 20 feet-north of , 

County road to Ocean Park, and 0.25 mile south of Santa Ynez River estuary. 

Abandoned drilled well, diameter 10 inches, measured depth 111,2 feet. On 

mail alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley about 0.3 mile east of the mouth of 

the Santa Ynez River. Confined water in gravel of maini water-bearing zone 

of younger alluvium. Measuring poirit, Apr. 18 to July 25, 1941, top east 

side'of 10-inch casing, 2.2 feet above land surface and 10 feet a,bove preliminary sea-level datum; July 19 to Aug. 15, 1941, index pointer of float 

?age, 11.16 feet; Aug. 18 to Sept. 23, 1941, index pointer of float gage, 

1.86 feet; after Sept. 25, 1941, top base panel of instrument shelter at

a. later- level recorder installed.

b Highest level of the day, water-level depressed by draft from 

adjacent well, May 9 to 31, June 12 .to 30, July 19, 21 to 27, August 14 

to 31, September 1, 5.

c Water level recorder removed.
CALIFORNIA 159

Santa Ynez Valley Continued. 

7/35-18J1. Continued.

1-inch bored hole, 11.27 feet. Water level seemingly not affected by tidal 

fluctuations in estuary or ocean but fluctuates diurnally in response to 

changes in barometric pressure and to withdrawals from wells farther east. 

Diurnal range as much as 0.15 foot and lags 3 to 6 hours after heaviest 

withdrawals from wells. "High-low" float gage in operation from July 19 to 

Sept. 23, 1941, water-level recorder, Sept. 23 to Nov. 25, 1941.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(July 19 to Nov. 24, from float gage and water-level recorder; 

undated levels are highest and lowest levels between dates of observation)

Date

Apr. 18

25

May 2

8

15

22

29

June 6

12

20

25

July 3

14

18

19

25

Water 

level

6.18

6.02

5.93

5.78

5.71

5.46

5.22

5.22

5.32

5.14

5.10

5.07

5.04

. 5.04

5.08

5.22

5.08

5.20

5.20

5.05

Date

Aug. 1

8

15

18

22

.

29

Sept. 6

15

Water 

level

5.05

5.14

5.05

5.12

4.95

4.98

5.02

4.94

5.00

5.08

4.94

4.94

5.14

4.88

5.09

5.12

5.00

5.00

5.10

_ . Water Date level

. 5.00

23 5.09

5.20

5.02

30 5.15

5.33

5.12

Oct. 6 5.30

5.31

5.17

13 5.18

6.00

5.18

20 6.00

6.06

5.57

27 5.58

5.62

5.51

Date

Nov. 3

10

17

24

25

29

Dec. 2

5

8

11

15

22

29

Water 

level

5.52

5.78

5.47

5.54

5.83

5.51

5.81

5.90

5.67

5.67

5.61

5.51

5.75

5.79

5.93

6.05

6.60

6.56

7.58

7/35-24Jl. T. Parks. About 3.9 miles northwest of Lompoc, 0.8 mile 

north of Central Avenue, 40 feet west of Douglass Avenue extended, east of 

overturned galvanized steel pump house at edge of field. Abandoned drilled 

irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, measured depth 170.6 feet. On main 

alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley. Confined water in main water-bearing zone 

of younger alluvium. Measuring point, top of 12-inch casing at seam, level 

with concrete foundation, 1.4 feet above land surface and 57 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Water level draws down as much as 4 feet when 

wells are pumped within 2,500 feet. Water-level recorder installed Sept. 23. 

1941.

Daily highest water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 

(from recorder charts)

1941

Sept

Oct.

.24

25

26

27

28

29

30

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

a 30.89

30.30

29.74

29.53

30.44

30.82

31.07

30.85

30.44

30.38

30.57

30.96

31.31

31.25

31.34

31.70

30.69

31.14

30.37

Oct. 13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

30.79

30.79

30.86

30.72

31.28

31.56

32.06

32.19

31.96

32.09

32.03

32.14

31.76

32.10

32.75

32.85

32.80

32.81

32.55

Nov. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

24

32.84

32.94

32.92

32.53

32.63

32.85

32.87

32.77

32.68

32.90

32.70

32.57

32.40

32.56

32.67

32.73

32.95

33.01

32.39

Nov. 25

-26

27

28

29

30

Dec. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

32.88

32.98

31.87

31.58

31.95

32.23

32.42

32.22

32.21

32.53

32.68

32.53

32.17

 32.34

32.86

33.23

33.38

33.49

33.60

a Water-level recorder installed.
160 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Santa Ynez Valley Continued.

7/35-24J1. Continued. *

Daily highest water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Date

Dec. 14, 

15 

16 

17 

18

Water 

level

33.71 

33.76 

33.81 

33.86 

33.91

Date

Dec. 19 

20 

21 

22 

23

Water 

level

33.97 

33.99 

33.99 

34.02 

34.09

Date

Dec. 24 

25 

26 

27

Water 

level

34.10 

34.14 

34.16 

34.31

Date

Dec. 28 

29 

30 

31

Water 

level

34.57 

34.39 

34'. 70 

34.81

7/35-27C2. Southern Pacific Railroad. About 5.5 miles west of Lompoc, 

about 20 feet north of Southern Pacific Railroad, 150 feet west of Renwick 

Avenue, in frame tool house,. Abandoned drilled railroad well, diameter 15 

inches, measured depth 118 feet. On main alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley. 

Confined water in main water-bearing zone of younger alluvium. Level of 

confined ,water from 2 to 4 feet above water table. Measuring point, top 

south side of 15-inch casing, level with concrete floor and land surface 

and 32 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Water level draws down 3 to 

5 feet when irrigation well 200 feet to the east is pumped, also fluctuates 

with storm runoff in Lompoc Canyon. Water level 26.25 feet above datum, Apr. 

9, 1941. Water level recorder installed July 15, 1941.

Daily noon water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

1

3

4

5

6

7

8

0

10

11

12

13

14

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26

27 

28 

29 

30 

31

July

(a) 

b 17.47 

b 16.77 

b 12.81 

b 13.51 

b 13.80 

b 15.49 

b 14.34 

b 16.33 

b 14 .BO 

b 16.46 

b 17.32

b 18.38 

b 18.60 

b 17.54 

b 17.37 

b 17.18

Aug.

b 18.03

18.64

18.34

18.89

19.42

b 19.61

b 19.13

b 19.60

19.82

20.06

20.25

20.36

PO <1P

r>n AQ

20.52 

20.54 

20^73 

20.90 

20.98 

20.88 

20.67 

20.45 

20.68 

20.89 

20.57 

20.64

20.49 

20.35 

20.42 

19.52 

19.75

Sept.

20.53

20.74

on Q<I

on QQ

20.82

20.50

pn AS

on T &,

19.02

1 Q "fO

19.06

TO "*£*.

19.45

20.35

20.78 

20.90 

20.94 

20.71 

b 20.71 

b 20.17 

20.83 

20.70 

b 20.56 

b 19.88 

b 19.68

19.62

20.05 

20.45 

b 20.53

Oct.

b 20.64

b 20,77

b 20.11

b 19.53

b 20.00

b 20.79

b 20.32

b 20.12

b 20.25

b 19.87

b 19.76

b 19.48

b 19.51

b 19.43

19.66 

20.04 

20.21 

20.49 

20.68 

20.85 

20.85 

21.01 

21.07 

21.00 

b. 20.87 

b 20.69

20.76 

21.02 

21.16 

21.18 

21.01

Nov.

21.00

PI IP

21.20

21.09

20.98

21.24

21.23

21.15

21.18

21.26

21.08

20.81

on PQ

21.09

21.20 

21.17 

21.05 

21.20 

20. 87 

20.77 

20.81 

20.64 

20.53 

20.80 

20.77 

20.70

20.74 

20.74 

20.74 

20.95

Dec.

21.07

20.92

20.67

20.88

21.07

20.92

PO RP

20.98

21.10

21 29

21.29

21.32

21.37

PI A.A.

21.50 

21.52 

21.54 

21.58 

21.63 

21.63 

21.60 

21.63 

21.69 

21.71 

21.75 

- 21.74

21.73 

22.60 

23.86 

24.15 

24.35

7/35-36B1, Union Sugar Company. About 3.5 miles west of Lompoc, 0.52 

mile south of Central Avenue, 50 feet north of tenant home, 300 feet east 

of De Wolff Avenue, beneath windmill tower. Drilled domestic and stock well. 

On main alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley. Confined water in main water-bearing zone of the younger alluvium. Level of confined water ranges from about 

4 feet below to 5 feet above water table. Measuring point, top of 2 by 4-inch

of day.

Water-level recorder installed.

Water level depressed by draft from adjacent well; highest level
CALIFORNIA 161

Santa Ynee Valley Continued. 

7/35-36B1. Continued.

wood clamp supporting pump column, 0.5 foot above land surface and 52 feet 

above preliminary sea-level datum. Low water level May to December due to 

widespread pumping for irrigation. Highest observed static water level, 

49.13 feet above datum, Apr. 10, 1941; lowest observed static water level, 

36.7 feet above dat\im, Aug. 31, 1934.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1930-35} 1941 

(Water levels prior to 1941 by owner)

Date

May 19, 1930

June 20

July 22

Aug. 22

Sept. 25

Oct. 29

Nov. 26

Dec. 22

Feb. 2, 1931

Mar. 16

Apr. 20

May 21

June 18

July 22

Aug. 20

Sept. 19

Oct. 22

Nov. 20

Dec. 30

Jan. 22, 1932

Feb. 19

Mar. 24

Apr. 22

May 25

June 30

July 23

Aug. 30

Sept. 27

Water

level

37.7

39.3

40.6

39.9

39.5

a 37.6

39.2

39.0

39.6

a 35.3

40.7

40.7

39.8

a 36.0

40.3

39.2

38.6

a 30.5

39.7

41.9

43.6

42.3

42.4

41.1

40.8

'40.5

a 37.6

39.8

Date

Oct. 26, 1932

Dec. 1

30

Jan. 27, 1933

Feb. 28

Mar. 30

Apr. 25

June 8

30

July 31

Aug. 26

Sept. 30

Nov. 3

29

Dec. 28

Jan. 30, 1934

Feb. 28

Mar. 30

May 4

June 2

30

July 31

Aug. 31

Sept. 29

Oct. 30

Nov. 27

Dec. 28

Jan. 29, 1935

Water

level

39.2

a 38.1

38.6

38.5

39.1

39.3

39.0

39.5

38.7

39.2

39.6

39.3

a 33.9

37.8

a 36.4

37.0

37.2

36.8

a 32.0

38.5

37.4

37.0

36.7

37.0

37.0

36.9

36.7

37.0

Date

Feb. 26,

Mar. 29

Apr. 30

Apr. 10,

25

May -2

8

15

22

29

June 6

12

26

July 3

14

18

25

Aug. 1 ' 15

29

Sept. 15

30

Oct. 10

27

Nov. 10

Dec. 8

22

-

Water 

level

1935 37.3

37.3

37.4

1941 49.13

47.66

47.42

- 46.88

46.25

46.39

a 40.40

45.44

45.25

44.13

44.93

44.42

a 41.05

44.26

43.85

43.29

a 41.29

42.54

41. S2

41.95

41.40

41.57

41.75

41.86

7/35-36P3, Mrs. B. Carr. About 3.7 miles west of Lompoc, 0.3 mile 

south of State Highway 150 (West Ocean Avenue), 0.2 mile east of Ttodeo Canyon Road, 300 feet southwest of residence-, beneath windmill tower. Drilled 

domestic and stock well, diameter 10 Inches, measured depth 103.7 feet. On 

main alluvial plain of Lompoc Valley near mouth of Rodeo Canyon. Confined 

water in main water-bearing zone of older alluvium. Measuring point, top 

south side of well decK at 3/4-inch bored hole, 1.0 foot above land surfac* 

and 96 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Low water level June through 

December due to widespread pumping for irrigation.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

Apr. 6

25

May 2

8

15

22

29

June 6

12

58.08

68,90

58.01

58.66

58.56

58.38

a 57.52

a 57.54

a 57.62

June 20

26

July 3

14

18

25

Aug. 1

8

a 58.04

57.19

57.03

56.83

55.22

55.53

55.09

a 54.23

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

15

29

.15

30

27

10

-8

22

54.89

54.50

55.03

54.22

54. £7

54.71

54.89

54.92

a Pump o&erating in well.
162 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Observation wells in the coastal plain area.

4/25-21N2. E. 3. Pillsbury. About 80 feet north of State Highway 150 

(Foothill Road), 1,500 feet east of Linden Avenue and 75 feet east of property line and cypress hedge, in frame pump house beneath tower. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, reported depth 510 feet. Deep-well turbine, 

reported capacity 90 gallons a minute, direct-connected 15-horsepower electric 

motor. On main alluvial plain of Carpinteria Valley. Confined water. Measuring point, top south side of pump base, 0.1 foot above land surface and 51 

feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Low water level July through Novertber due to widespread pumping for irrigation. Well reported to have flowed 

by artesian pressure in 1927. Highest observed static water level, 15.62 

feet, June 12, 1941; lowest observed static water level, 7.85 feet, Nov. 13, 

1941.

Date

Apr. 25,

Hay 28

Apr. 11,

19

30

Hay 2

8

15

22

Water 

level

1938 a 10.4

a 13.9

1941 9.44

11.36

11.72

13.15

8.79

14.43

14.00

Date

Hay 29,

June 5

12

26

July 3

10

17

24

31

Water 

level

1941 14.66

15.16

15.62

14.57

3.61

2.15

b-119

c -11.98

b-101

Date

Aug. 7, 1941

14

Oct. 23

30

Nov. 13

27

Dec. 11

24

Water

level

b*109

b-112

c -13.76

c -11.58

7.83

c .82

13.10

14.98

4/25-22R1. A. H. Young. About 2 miles northeast of Carpinteria, 2,700 

feet north along Carpinteria Creek, from State Highway 150 (Casitas Pass 

Road), and 25 feet south of private lane 110 feet east of the creek, at edge 

of lemon grove in galvanized steel pump house. Drilled irrigation and domestic well, diameter 8 inches, measured depth 130.0 feet. Deep-well turbine, 

reported capacity 160 gallons a minute, direct-connected 10-horsepower electric motor. On flood plain of Carpinteria Creek in canyon. Measuring point, 

lower face of 3/8-inch steel pump support at discharge pipe, 1.0 foot above 

concrete foundation, 1.1 feet above land surface and 212 feet above preliminary sea-level datum.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

Date

Apr. 8 

19 

Hay 2 

8 

15 

June 5

Water 

level

197.87 

197.73 

197.53 

197.62 

197.60 

193.17

Date

June 12 

July 3 

10 

17 

24

Water 

level

197.80 

d 123.5 

197.53 

197.94 

198. 29

Date

July 31 

Aug. 28 

Sept. 11 

Oct. 9 

23

Water 

level

198.24 

197,80 

198.08 

196.61 

197.26

Date

Oct. 30 

Nov. 13 

27 

Dec. 11 

24

Water 

level

197.40 

197.15 

196.01 

197.42 

171.57

4/25-27Q2. A. P. Heimlick.L About_1.5 miles east of Carpinteria. About 

70 feet south of Tc-lana east and 140 feet east of property-line road, through 

citrus groves, at east base of lemon tree in fourth row south and sixth row 

east of road junction. Abandoned drilled irrigation well, diameter 10 inches, ' 

measured depth 198.0 feet. On main alluvial plain of Carpinteria Valley. 

Heasuring point, top of base panel of instrument shelter- at 1-inch bored hole, 

0.13" foot above top of casing, 0.75 foot above land surface and 128 feet above 

preliminary sea-level datum. Water level draws down as much as 12 feet when 

wells are pumped within 800 feet. Low water level July through November due 

to widespread pumping for irrigation and domestic uses. Water-level recorder 

installed Jan. 50, 1941.__________

a Through Santa Barbara County Planning Commission.

b Approximate pumping level.

c Pump operating in nearby well.

d Pump operating in well.
CALIFORNIA 163

Observation wells in the coastal plain area Continued. 

4/25-27Q2.--Continued. >

" Dally water level 

(from recorder chartsj

with respect to preliminary datum, In feet, 1941 

except as Indicated by footnote, water level at noon)

Day Feb. Mar. Apr. flay 

2.1£

June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Deo.

1 .....

2 .....

3 .....

4 .....

5 .....

6 .....

7 .....

8 .....

9 .....

10 .....

11 ..... 

12a-2.03

13 -1.90

14 -1.58

15 -1.52

16 -1.35

17 -1.13

18 -0.92

19 -0.68

20 -0.48

21 -0.27

22 +0.02 

25 0.12 '24

25

26

27

28

29

50

31

0.44

0.58

0.76

1.01

1.54

1.46

1.61

1.80

1.98

2.05

2.33

2.58

2.89

3.20

3.50

3.74

3.99

4.13

4.40

4.46

4.68

4.87

5.07

5.50

5.50

5.64

5.68

5.90

6.07

6.18

6.53

6.51

6.70

6.80

6.79

7.15

7.10

7.14

7.23

7.46

7.69

7.82

8.05

8.18

8.44

8.65

9.01

9.07

9.12

9.45

9.55

9.66

10.02

9.71

9.95

10.27

10.51

10.65

10.82

11.04

11.24

11.27

11.40

11.61

11.80

12.07

12.19

12.05

12.22

12.31

12.40

12.61

12.83

15.00

13.15

15.31

13.55

15.29

13.42

15.62

13.70

13.82

13.94

14.06

14.10

14.18

14.32

14.46

14.52

14.61

14.74

14.88

14.96

15.04

14.97

15.07

14.99

15.02 

15.30 

15.55 

15.79 

15.85 

15.95 

16.12 

16.22 

16.34 

16.43 

16.52 

16.65 

16.76 

16.79 

16.69 

b!6.93 

16.84 

16.68

15.99

15.31

15.72

14.89

14.76

14.98

14.97

14.78

14.48

15.15

15.68

12.79

11.69

11.09

9.83

12.57

12.81

12.86

12.95

14.18

13.31

15.34

15.44

13.38

14.02

15.98

10.24

6.74

4.81

4.87

8.14

9.00

9.60

9.15

8.49

8.26

9.50

10.55

11.18

10 .'33

8.55

8,55

7.26

8,63

9.35

10.58

11.18

7.69

7.38

8.62

9.76

9.59

10.00

10.77

11.15

11.03

11.06

8.66

8.61

8.71

9.05

10.65

10.96

9.19

8.80

10.52

10.81

10.85

10.99

ll.lt)

6.91

6.94

7.18

7.19

6.32

10.51

10.90

10.24

8.92

10.66

10.95

4.78

4.79

4.51

6.27

6.42

6.58

6.68

6.26

4.78

3.88

4.67

4.99

6.80

7.87

8.45

8.82

9.60

9.78

8.22

8.82

9.56

8.13

9.68

9.92

10.12

10.16

9.84

9.08

8.57

8.27

7.22

6.02

4.88

6.21

6.82

4.86

3.45

2.47

.2.21

1.96

4.18

5.47

- 1.73 

4.42

-0.14 

4.42 

3.20

-0.57 

5.87 

1.01 

4.52 

5.18 

5.52

5.64

6.38

6.54

5.89

5.57

5.25

6.97

7,45

7.99

8.17

8.36

8.54

8.54

8.57

8.66

9.03

9.11

5.88

4.84

7.08

7.66

6.69

8.00

8.34

8.82

9.14

9.28

6.41

7.96

9.11

b 9.30 

9.44 

10.02 

10.11 

10.39 

10.63 

10.82 

llyOS 

11.57 

11.69 

11.64 

11.67 

11.84 

12.05 

12.20 

12.37 

12.55 

12.71

is! 65

13.09

13.24

15.50

15.64

13.72

13.89

13.93

14.18

14.29

14.36

14.60

4/25-27J1. J. Rock. About 2 miles east of Carplnterla, 0.4 mile east 

of Carplnterla Creek, 60 feet south of State Highway 150 (Casltas Pass Road), 

and 15 feet east of property-line road, beneath south side of frame loading 

dock. Abandoned drilled well (at times used as a recharge well), diameter 

10 Inches, depth over 200 feet. On main alluvial plain of Carplnterla Valley. Measuring point, top west side of 10-Inch casing, 0.8 foot below concrete curb, 0.2 foot above land surface and 142 feet above preliminary 

sea-level datum. Low water level July through November due to widespread 

pumping for Irrigation.

Water level, In feet, with respect to preliminary datum, 1941

Date

Mar. 7 

13 

21 

29 

Apr. 5 

12 

19 

May 2

Water 

level

-0.61 

2.09 

5.07 

4.00 

4.93 

6.16 

6.95 

8.89

Date

May 8 

15 

22 

29 

June 5 

12 

19 

26

Water

level

9.79 

10.75 

11.85 

12.72 

15.64 

14.55 

14.68 

15.63

Date

July

Aug. 

Sept.

3

10 

17 

51 

7 

14 

28 

11

Water

level

14.00 

12.85 

15.30 

14.01 

13.95 

14.20 

12.84 

11.37

Date

Sept. 25 

. Oct. 9 

23 

50 

Nov. 15 

27 

Dec. 11 

24

Water 

level

12.20 

12.85 

12.07 

11.56 

10.72 

11.04 

12.80 

14.24

4/25-28M1. Mrs. A. Baylor. About 0.3 mile northeast of Carplnterla. 

About 200 feet northwest of State Highway 150 (Casitas Pass Road), 8_feet 

south and 10 feet east of northeast corner of dwelling, In frame pump house. 

Abandoned drilled well, diameter 2 inches, measured depth 151.7 feet. On 

main alluvial plain of Carplnterla Valley. Confined water. Measuring point, 

top of 2-lnoh casing, 0.52 foot above concrete foundation of pump house,

alatar-laval recorder Installed.

b Prom June 16 through Deo. 1, water level depressed by continual draft 

from adjacent wells; highest level of each day.
164 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Observation wells in the coastal plain area Continued. 

4/25-28M1.--Continued.

0.5 foot above land surface and 58 feet above preliminary sea-level 

Low water level July through November due to widespread pumping for 

tion. Well flowed by artesian pressure In 1928.

Water levels, In feet above preliminary datum, 1941

datum, 

irrlgaDate

Apr. 10 

18 

26 

May 2 

8 

15 

22 

29

Water 

level

18.94 

20.41 

21.50 

22.53 

23.08 

23.70 

24.39 

24.91

Date

June 5 

12 

19 

26 

July 23 

10 

17

Water 

level

25.31 

22.92 

25.28 

24.55 

21.16 

22.04 

14.50

Date

July 24 

31 

Aug. 7 

14 

28 

Sept. 11 

25

Water 

level

9.22 

5.00 

7.50 

1.17 

4.76 

16.92 

9.25

Date

Oct. 9 

23 

30 

Nov. 13 

27 

Dec. 11 

24

Water 

level

10.71 

6.44 

11.02 

9.06 

14.36 

21.45 

24.20

4/25-35D1. W. B. Knowlton. About 2 miles east of Carpinteria. About 

35 feet south of property line, 350 feet west of turn In State Highway 150 

(Casltas Pass Road), in pump house painted green. Drilled irrigation and 

domestic well-, diameter 8 inches, reported depth 348 feet. Deep-well turbine, reported capacity 90 gallons a minute, direct-connected 10-horsepower 

electric motor. On hillside about 25 feet above main alluvial plain of Carpenterla Valley.- Conflned(?) water. Measuring point, lower face west side 

of pump base, at groove for air line In concrete foundation, 3 feet above 

land surface and 146 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Low water level 

July through November due to widespread pumping for irrigation. Highest' observed static water level, 6 feet above datum, May 1934 and Apr. 28, 1938; 

lowest observed static water level, 8.12 feet below datum, Mar. 7, 1941.

Water level, In feet, *ith respect to preliminary datum, 

1934-35} 1937-38; 1941

Date

,May

May

July

Apr.

Mar.

Apr.

29,

20,

w.

7,

13

21

5.

12

1934

1935

1937

1958

1941

a

a

a

a

Water 

level

6

5

-9

6

-8.12

-7.30

-6.30

b-13.41

-4.12

Date

Apr.

May

June

July

19, 1941

2

15

22

29

2

19

3

31

Water 

level

-3.36

-1.80

- .59

- .01

-1.33

- .40

.92

-2.10

-4.90

Date

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.11, 1941

25

9

23

13

27

11

24

Water 

level

-3.39

-3.33

-3.57

-1.70

-5.64

.21

1.55

3.02

4/28-4R1, L. M. Cavaletto. About 1 mile northeast of Goleta. In 

lemon grove, about, 0.8 mile north of Southern Pacific Railroad, 0.15 mile 

west of Patterson Avenue, 45 feet south of T-lane west (property-line), at 

northeast base of lemon tree in seeond row south of lane,. About 50 feet s 

south and 1,OOO feet east of irrigation well 4/28-4R3. Abandoned drilled 

Irrigation well, diameter 16 Inches, depth more than 800 feet. On main alluvial plain of Ooleta Valley, east of San Jose Creek. Confined water. Use 

of water from well reported discontinued owing to sulphurous odor and taste. 

Measuring point, Jan. 28 to July 18, 1941, top of base panel of instrument 

shelter, 1.0 foot above land surface and 98 feet above preliminary sea-level 

datum; after July 18, 1941, top of 16-Inch casing, 97.78 feet. Water level 

not drawn down by pumping in nearby wells. Highest water level not reached 

until 3 months after end of rainy season. Low level July through December 

due to widespread pumping for irrigation. Water-level recorder in operation 

Jan. 28 to July 18, 1941.__________

a Through Santa Barbara County Planning Commission, 

b Pump -operating in nearby well.
CALIFORNIA 165

Observation wells In the coastal plain area Continued. 

4/28-4R1. Continued,

Water level, In feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(daily noon level in part, from recorder charts)

Day Jan

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 .....

29a38.82

30 38.86

31 38.89

. Feb.

38.92

38.95

38.98

39.01

39.05

39.09

39.13

39.17

39.20

39.24

39.28

39.34

39.39

39.44

39.48

39.53

59.58

39.63

39.68

39.73

39.78

39.84

39.88

59.95

39.97

40.05

40.11

40.17

.....

.....

.....

Mar.

40.24

40.29

40.35

40.44

40.51

40.57

40.63

40.68

40.73

40.80

40.86

40.94

41.03

41.11

41.18

41.24

41.31

41.37

41.43

41.51

41.60

41.66

41.71

40.. 78

41.86

41.93

42.00

42.07

42.19

42.27

42.35

Apr.

42.46

42.53

42*59

42.67

42.77

42.86

42.93

43.00

43.07

43.13

43.23

43.29

43.35

43.41

43.47

43.54

43.61

43.72

43.74

43.79

43.86

45.92

43.99

44.05

44.12

44.18

44.24

44.29

44.36

44.42

.....

May

44.49

44.55

44.61

44.68

44.74

44.79

44.86

44.91

44.97

45.03

45.09

45.15

45.21

45.22

45.33

45.40

45.45

45.51

45.57

45.62

46.68

45.74

45. 8Q

45.86

45.91

45.97

46.02

46.07

46.09

46.14

46.19

June

46.21

46.26

46.31

46.36

46.41

46.45

46.49

46.49

46.52

46.56

46.60

46.64

46.68

46.73

46.77

46.82

July

47.26

47.28

47.28

47.28

47.30

47.32

47.34

47.38

47.38

47.39

47.40

47.42

47.42

47.42

47.41

47.41

Aug.

.....

46.73

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

46.35

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

45.98

Sept. Oct.

, ,

, .

. .

. ,

, ,

45

. ,

. .

t #

, .

. .

, ,

. ,

, .

. .

, t

... .....

... .....

. . . .....

. .. 45.85

... .....

.59 .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

Nov.

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

......

. : . . .

46.09

.....

.....

.....

.....'

.....

.....

.....

.....

Dec.

.....

.....

.....

.....

45.93

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

46.85b47.40 ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

46.89

.....

.....

46.98

47.02

47.06

47.10

47.13

47.17

47.17

47.19

47.22

47.24

.....

47.40

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

46.90

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

45.56

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.'.«..

.....

, .

. ,

. .

, .

45

. ,

. .

9 m

9 t

. ,

, .

. ,

, .

..

... .....

... .....

. .. 46.03

... .....

.73 .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

... .....

.....

.....

.....

.....

45.93

.....

.....

 . . *4

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

.....

46.28

.' . . .

.....

.....

.....

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.....

4/28-4R2. G. H. Qallagher. About 1 mile northeast of Goleta. In lemon 

grove, about 0.9 mile north of Southern Pacific railroad and 0.35 mile west 

of Patterson Avenue, 90 feet south of T-lane west (property line), 100 feet. 

east of San Jose Creek, 75 feet southeast of large eucalyptus tree, at base 

of lemon tree. About 530 feet north and 50 feet east of well 4/28-4R1. 

Unused drilled well, diameter 12 inches, measured depth 70.1 feet. On main 

alluvial plain of Goleta Valley, above flood plain of San Joae Creek. Unoonflnedrwater. Measuring point, top northwest side of 12-inch casing, level 

with land surface and 103 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Low water 

level August through November results from depleted flow in San Jose Creek. 

Wate* level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

Date

Apr. 10 

14 

19 

25 

May 1 

9 

16

Water 

level

64.50 

64.80 

65.03 

65.35 

65.73 

66.09 

66.38

Date

May 23 

31 

June 6 

13 

20 

27 

July 5

Water 

level

66.68 

66.89

67.04 

67.30 

67.35 

67.47 

67.40

Date

July 12 

19 

26 

Aug. 2 

16 

23 

Sept. 6

Water 

level

67.80 

67.84 

67.73 

67.60 

67.34 

67.21 

67.23

Date

Sept. 22 

Oct. 4 

20 

Nov. 8 

22 

Dec. 5 

19

Water

level

66.89 

67.46 

66.66 

66.64 

66.47 

66.43 

66.58

4/28-4R3. L. M. Cavaletto and G. M. Gallagher. About 1 mile northeast of Goleta. In lemon grove, about 0.8 mile north of Southern Pacific 

Railroad, 0.35 mile along T-lane west from Patterson Avenue, 15 feet north 

of lane, and 50 feet.north and 1,000 feet west of well 4/28-4R1. Drilled

Water-level recorder installed. 

Water-level recorder removed.
166 WATER LEVELS.AND ABTESIAH PRESSURE, 1941

Observation wells in the coastal plain area Continued.

4/28-4R3. Continued.

irrigation well, diameter 16 inches, reported depth 230 feet. Deep-well 

turbine, reported capacity 400 gallons a minute, direct-connected 30-horsepower electric motor. On main alluvial plain of Goleta Valley, east of San 

Jose Creek. Confined water in fine sand from 128 to 148 feet, 164 to 174 

feet, and 190 to 210 feet below land surface. Measuring point, lower face 

west side of pump base, level with I-beam turbine support and 96 feet above 

preliminary sea-level datum. Low level August through December due to widespread pumping for irrigation. Highest reported static water level, 56 feet 

above datum, August 1927; highest observed static water level, 23.33 feet 

above datum, July 5, 1941; lowest observed static water level, 3.15 feet 

above datum, Sept. 22, 1941.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1927, 1958, 1941

Date

Aug. 1927

Mar. 1938

May 3

Apr. 10, 1941

14

19

25

May 1

9

Water 

level

a 56

a 8.5

a 6

11.90

12.09

13.73

13.73

14.58

15.35

Date

May 16, 1941

23

31

June 6

13

20

27

July 5

Water 

level

16.85

18.89

18.05

18.88

19.70

20.60

21.49

23.33

Date

Aug. 16, 1941

23

Sept. 6

22

Oct. 4

20

Dec. 5

19

.

Water 

level

11.66

13.43

8.71

3.15

3.19

6.98

8.32

11.55

4/28-9A3. L. M. Cavaletto. About 0.8 mile northeast of Goleta. In 

lemon grove about 0.5 mile north of Southern Pacific Railroad and 0.35 mile 

along Trlane west from Patterson Avenue, 60 feet north and 10 feet east of 

northeast corner of residence, and 250 feet northeast of domestic and irrigation well 4/28-9A2. Abandoned drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, 

depth over 200 feet. On main alluvial plain of Goleta Valley, east of San 

Jose Creek. Confined water. Measuring point, Apr. 8, to July 19, 1941. 

top east side of 12-inch casing, 1.5 feet above land surface and 89 feet 

above preliminary sea-level datum; after July 19, 1941, top of base panel 

of instrument shelter, 0.21 foot above top of casing, 89.21 feet. Water 

level draws down as much as 7 feet when well 4/88-9A2 Is pumped. Low level 

July through Hovember due to widespread pumping for irrigation.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(in part from recorder charts; except aa indicated 

by footnote, daily water level at noon)

Day Apr. May

1 ..... 41.85

2 ..... .....

3 ..... .....

4 ..... .....

5 ...'.. .....

6 ..... .....

7 ..... .....

8 ..... .....

9 39.96 42.08

10 ..... .....

11 ..... .....

12 ..... .....

13 ..... .....

14 4O*67 .....

15 ..... .....

16 ..... 42.06

17 ..... .....

18 ..... .....

19 ..... .....

20 ..... .....

21 ..... .....

June July

..... .....

..... 44.07

43.70 .....

..... T» 39.53

43.31 .....

..... ......

..... b S5.91

43.20od 38.07

..... 36.85

Aug.

39.44

39.92

40.62

40.98

41.18

41.43

41.68

41.80

41.89

41.44

41.69

41.12

41.64

41.38

41,73

41.90

41.81

42.03

42.15

41.62

41.79

.Se,pt.

42.14

36.24

35.35

35.09

36.94

37.79

' 39.75

41.18

40.75

41.27

41.62

41.70

41.10

39,71

40,92

41.13

38.87

38.06

35.16

34.40

37.47

Oct.

40.16

40.26

40.12

39.47

40.21

40.38

34.97

39.05

39.21

39.72

40.00

39.74

39.98

40.18

40,42

40.71

40.88

40.53

41.11

41.25

40.81

Hov.

41.59

41.89

42.06

42.16

42.23

41.65

40.79

40.92

40.74

40.87

39.02

40.20

40.57

40.99

41.44

41.67

41.06

35.85

37.35

39.70

40.39

Dec.

41.85

42.10

42.34

42.41

42.54

42.70

42.77

42.94

43.11

b 4£.01

42.23

42.30

42.43

42.62

42.80

42.93

43.10

43.24

b 41.73

42.63

b 42.73

from

a Through Santa Barbara County Planning Commission.

b Pump operating or recently operated in adjacent well.

c Water level recorder installed,

d Prom July 20 through Hov. 28, level depressed by continual

adjacent well; table shows highest level of day.

draft
CALIFORNIA 167

Observation wells in the coastal plain area Continued 

4/28-9A3. Cont inued.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941 

(in part from recorder charts; except as indicated 

by footnote, daily water level at noon)

Day Apr.

22 .....

23 ..... 

24 .....

25 42.28

26 .....

27 .....

28 .....

29 .....

30 .....

31 .....

May June

41.86 .....

..... 42.69

42.87 .....

July

36.09

37.13 

36.55

36.58

38.21

39.48

40.01

40.18

39.27

39.51

Aug.

41.97

42.18 

42.10

42.27

42.40

42.48

A.*> RA

42.61

42.62

42.04

Sept.

38.81

39.43 

39.92

40.57

40.66

39.94

39.85

39.93

40.05

Oct.

41.28

41.58 

41.67

41.11

41.23

41.64

AT Q7 o

42.04

41.43

41.37

Nov.

35.34

37.96 

39.47

40.03

40.57

41.03 J

41.33

41.44

41.62

Dec.

42.56

42.88 

43.15

42.25

43.34

i 43.34

42.86

43.29

43.37

43.64

4/g8-12L4>. L. Moore. About 3 miles east of Goleta. In walnut orchard, 

about 155 feet north and 520 feet east of underpass of U. S. Highway 101 beneath Southern Pacific Bailroad, in abandoned pump house* Abandoned drilled - 

irrigation well, diameter 12 inches, reported depth 410 feet. On main alluvial plain of Goleta Valley. Confined water in boulders and gravel from 220 

to 222 feet below land suriaoe. Measuring point, top east side of 12-inch 

casing, at land surface and 141 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. 

Water level draws down as much as 23 feet when well 4/28-12L3 is pumped 

135 feet away. 

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

Date

July 30 

Aug. 26 

Sept. 9

Water 

level

89.46 

81.63 

79.99

Date

Sept. 23 

Oct. 6 

21

Water 

level

b 60.57 

86.96 

90.50

Date

Nov. 10 

24

Water 

level

95.65 

97.67

Date

Dec. 5 

20

Water 

level

97.64 

102.62

4/28-1761. Santa Barbara Packing Company. About 0.5 mile south of 

Goleta. At rear of stockyards, about 0.35 mile south of U. S. Highway 101, 

250 feet west of Pairview Avenue, in frame pump house below timber derrick. 

Drilled stock and industrial well, diameter 10 inches, reported depth 240 

feet. Deep-well turbine, direct-connected 2-horsepower electric motor. On 

main alluvial plain of Goleta Valley. Confined water in coarse sand from 

164 to 168 feet below land surface and in fine sand from 176 to 188 feet. 

Measuring point, lower face north side of pump base, between wood blocks 

supporting pump, 1.8 feet above land surface and 16 feet above preliminary 

sea-level datum. Low level June through December due to widespread pumping 

for irrigation.

Water level, in feet, with respect to preliminary datum, 1941

May 5

17

24

June 2

9

2.76

2.44

2.60

1.43

1.31

June 21

30

July 7

16

21

2.68

c -16.81

+0.05

-.60

-.57

Aug. 4

11

23

Sept. 22

Oct. 4

-1.66

-1.95

-1.29

-.70

-2.05

Oct. 20

Nov. 8

22

Dec. 5

19

-0.53

.66

c -4,45

1.39

2.40

4/28-17H3. J. T. Mathews. About 0.5 mile south of Goleta. About 50 

feet north of Mathews Avenue, 260 feet east of Pairview Avenue, 50 feet 

south of residence.' Bored domestic well, diameter 12 inches, measured depth 

12.4 feet. Pitcher pump. Dhconfined water. On main alluvial plain of Goleta Valley. Measuring point, top west side of 12-inch casing, at slot In 

galvanized steel cover, 0.8 foot above land surface and 12 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Companion to confined water wells 4/28-17G1 and 

17H11._______________________

& Pump operating or recently operated in adjacent well,

b Pump operating in adjacent well,

c Pump operating in well.
168 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Observation wells in the coastal plain area Continued 

4/28-17H3 . Continued.

Water level, in feet above preliminary datum, 1941

Date

May 6

19 

24 

June 2 

9 

16

Water 

level

9.42 

8.91 

S.89 

8.80 

7.97 

3.9O

Date

June 21 

30 

July 7 

16 

21 

Aug. 4

Water 

level

8.84 

8.68 

3.68 

8.60 

8.99 

8.47

Date

Aug, 11 

23 

Sept. 8 

22 

Oct. 4

Water 

level

8.40 

8.16 

7.92 

7.48 

7.12

Date

Oct. 20 

Nov. 8 

22 

Dec. 5 

19

Water

level

6.78 

6.57 

6,43 

6.52 

7.53

4/28-17H11. Mrs. Leslie Oakley and Mrs. Mary Bonetti. About 480 feet 

west along power line from Nectarine Avenue, 15 feet northwest of wood tank 

and tower. Drilled domestic and irrigation well, diameter 6 inches, measured' 

depth 119.0 feet. Lift pump, 2-horsepower electric motor. On main alluvial 

plain of Goleta Valley. Confined water. Measuring.point, top east side of 

6-inch casing, level with concrete foundation of pump, 0.5 foot above land 

surface and 11 feet above preliminary sea-level datum. Companion to watertable well 4/28-17H3. Low level July through December due to widespread 

pumping for irrigation.

Water levelj in feet, with respect to preliminary datum, 1941

May

June

13

24

9

16

30

-1.63

-1.81

-1.78.

-1.72

a-25.80

July

Aug.

7

16

21

28

4

-4.69

-5.54

a-12.32

-6.51

a-27.98

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

11

25

. 8

22

4

-5.62

-6.97

-8.02

-6.98

-9.05

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

20

8

24

5

19

-5.48

-4.14

-3.69

-3.45

-2.55

a Pump operating in well.
HAWAII 

By H. T. Stearns

INTRODUCTION

The total draft of ground water during 1941 in the Territory of Hawaii 

was 204,701 million gallons (about 628,000 acre-feet, or an average of 

about 560,000,000 gallons a day). This was 8,021 million gallons more than 

in 1940. The increase was caused largely by the heavy pumpage on Oahu. 

Pumpage on Maul and Hawaii was less than last year. Water levels in Oahu 

continued to decline from the low levels of 1940. Water levels in typical 

wells on the island of Hawaii and in windward Maul showed a net rise in 

1941; those in the observation wells in Molokai, Lanai, and leeward Maul did 

not show much change. Average rainfall for the Territory was 78.7 inches, 

which is slightly above the 1940 average but still 5.7 inches below normal.

ISLAND OP OAHU

'All 12 artesian areas on Oahu had losses in ground-water storage except Area 9, on the northeast coast, where there is little draft from wells. 

The water levels in the Honolulu and Pearl Harbor artesian areas declined 

persistently.

The pumpage from wells on Oahu totaled 134,209 million gallons, an 

increase'of 14,819 million gallons over that of the previous year. The 

artesian head dropped nearly to its 1926 low in Areas3 and 4,and to its all 

time low in Area 6. These areas comprise the strip of land extending westward 14 miles from the middle of Honolulu through the towns of Aiea, 

Waipahu, and Ewa, around Pe'arl Harbor. Records of measurements of the 

artesian head in some of the wells extend back to 1890. The pumpage from 

these areas in 1941 amounted to 92,860 million gallons, an increase of ' 

10,296 million gallons over that of 1940,and 21,706 million gallons over 

that of 1939. This large increase resulted from the need for additional 

Irrigation water, as the drought conditions continued, and for increased 

domestic and industrial supplies necessitated by the rapid increase in the 

population for defense construction. Most of the increase in pumpage was

169
170 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

Oahu Continued.

in Area 6, which lies west of Honolulu. The rainfall in the uplands, which 

are the recharge areas that supply the artesian basins, continued below 

normal. The average rainfall on Oahu for the year was 45.3 inches, which 

is 20.2 inches below normal.

The development of ground water along the north shore of Pearl Harbor 

is increasing rapidly. The total pumping capacity of wells that have been 

completed during the past few years or are under construction approximates 

100 million gallons per day. Only part of this amount, however, represents. 

new pumping, as some of the new pumping stations are to replace abandoned 

ones,and others have large stand-by capacity. A serious situation may 

arise soon from salt-water encroachment if the drought continues. Therefore, regulation is needed as to the spacing and construction of the large 

wells and the quantity of water pumped. The domestic supplies will be the 

first to be damaged,because water can be used for irrigation that is far 

too salty for domestic use.

Time of high and low heads in artesian areas and net 

gain or loss in static level, in feet, for 1941, 

as shown by typical wells on the island of Oahu.

Area

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

.9

10

11

12

Name

St. Louis Heights

Makiki-Pacific Heights

Kapalama

Moanalua

Wilhelmina Rise

Pearl Harbor

Waialua

Kahuku

Eahana

' Kaaawa

Gilbert

Mokuleia

Well

2

83

132

144

1A

201

244

266

326

356

396

. 405

406

a T5

286

308

High

January

February

January

January

January

January

January and

October

January and

October

January, October, and December

November and

December

November and

December

November and

'December

January

January

October .

October and

De cember

Low

July

August

August

August

July

August

August

August

June

May and July

July

August'

August

July

June

April

Loss

-1.97

- .82

-1.20

-1.65

- .41

-1.21

-2.71

-2.56

- .10

- .96

- .20

+ .58

- .46

- .46

- .42

0.00

In the following records the head of the water in the wells is expressed in feet with reference to mean sea level. In some of the wells

this is the measured water level in the well; in others, it is the height 

a Nonartesian, but Indicative of adjacent artesian conditions.
HAWAII 171

Oahu--Continued.

to which the water would rise In a casing or tube, as Indicated by the 

shut-in pressure". For each well that Is not described In this report, 

there Is given the page reference to the water-supply paper in which the 

description haa been published.

Schofleld Barracks shaft 4.

Water level, In feet above mean sea level, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Date

Jan. 4

11

18

25

Feb. 1

8

15

22

Mar. 1

8

15

22

29

Water 

level

279.20

279.10

279.03

279.02

278.87

278.70

278.67

278.57

278.38

278.32

278 . 18

278.10

277.93

Date

Apr. 5

12

19

26

May 3

10

17

24

31

June 7

14

21

28

Water 

level

277.82

277.72

277.60

277.45

(a)

277.35

277.28

277.16

277.13

276.99

(a)

(a)

276.70

Date

July 5

12

19

26

Aug. 2

9

16

23

30

Sept. 6

13

20

27

Water 

level

276*67

276.56

276.51

276.43

276.31

276.28

(a)

276 . 17

276.10

276 . 10 (a-)

275.93

275.86

Date

Oct. 4

11

18

25

Nov. 1

8.

15

22

29

Dec. 6

13

20

27

Water 

level

(a)

275.81

275.77

275.81

(a)

(a)

275.72

275.75

~ 275.71

275.65

275.60

275.58

275.53

Artesian head, in feet above sea level in five wella

in the Honolulu district, 1941

(Mean daily measurements furnished by Board of Water Supply, 

City and County of Honolulu from recorder charts)

Area

Well

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

1 

8

15 

22

29

5

12 

19 

265" 

12 

19 

26

2 

9 

16 

23

30 '

7

14 

21 

28 

4 

11 

18

25

2

9t

16 

23

1 

2

28.45 

28.35

28.24 

28.10

28.07

27.51 

26.63 

26.32 

26.49

26.41 

26.24 

26.17 

26.19

26.35 

26.36 

26.18 

25.88

25.54 

o^ oo

25.44 

25.33 

25.14 

25.00 

24.76

24.50

24.55 

24.48

24.26

24.15

2

83

29.60

29.67

29.75 

29.85 

29.82

OQ "=10

29.45 

29.35 

29.26

28 !99 

28.79 

28.71

28.51

28.26 

28.14 

28.00 

27.83 

27.78 

27 49

prt AQ

27.30 

27.16

26.92 

26.67

3

132

28.97 

28.95

28.91 

28.89

28.84

28.83 

28.81 

28.83 

28.73

28.55 

28.47 

28.40 

28.22

28.16 

28.05 

27.93 

27.75

27.58 

or/ no

27.37 

27.33 

27.16 

27.04 

26.92 

26 77

26.71

26.52

26.11 

25.84

4 

144

26.90

26.71

26.55 

26.44

26.40

26.32 

' 26.19 

26.15

26.00 

25.87 

25.85 5>*\ rfo

25.57 

25.47 

25.40

25.09 

25.03

25.00 

24.96 

24.80 

24.78 

24.75 

24.55

24.44 

24.44

24.37

5 

1A

8.74 

8.68

8.63 

8.61

8.71

8.67 

8.64 

8.56 

8.59

8.50 

8.50 

8.51 

8.40

8.42 

8.42 

8.42

- 8.36 

8.34

8.37 

8 '.39 

8.43 

8.41 

8.44 

8.35

8.27

8.25 

8.24

8.18 

8.16

a Pump running.
172 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Oahu Continued.

Artesian head, in feet above sea level in five wells 

in the Honolulu District. 1941 Continued

Area 

Well

July 

Aug.

Sept 

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

30 

6

13 

20 

27 

. 3 

10 

17 

24 

1

8 

15 

22 

29 

5 

12 

19 

26

3 

10

17

24

31

1 

2

24.08 

24.09 

24.41 

24.33 

24.26 

24.61 

24.69 

24.57 

24.48 

24.54

24.75 

25.09 

25.23 

25.64 

25.70 

25.80 

25.90 

26.00

26.15 

26.43 

26.48

26.49 

26.50

2

83

26.40 

26.35 

26.28 

26.28 

26.33 

26.58 

26.74 

26.82 

26.80

27.10 

27.36 

27.49 

27.64

27.88 

27.91 

27.91

28.02 

28.20

28.64 

28.76

3 

132

25.67 

25.57 

25.63 

25.61 

25.77 

25.94 

26.09 

26.17 

26.19 

26.21

26.27 

26.44 

26.62 

26.82 

27.01 

27.12 

27.12 

27.18

27.17 

27.34 

27.52

27.65 

27.76

4

144

24.09 

23.89

23.91 

23.78 

23.78 

23.89 

24.00 

23.93 

23.86 

23.81

23.93 

24.22 

24.35 

24.69 

24.85 

24.81 

24.76 

24.75

24.66

24.83 

25.10

25.15 

25.17

5

1A

8.10 

8.16 

8.20 

8.18 

8.21 

8.25

Q'.IQ

8.22 

8.20

8.23 

8.22 

8.24

8^30 

8.29 

8.29 

8.28

8.21 

8.31 

8.27

8.28 

8.32

Artesian head, in feet above sea level, and chloride, 

in parts per million, in typical wells in Oahu, 1941

Well IB (Area 5). 

817, p. 37).

(Water-Supply Paper 777,_p. 50; Water-Supply Paper'

Date

Jan. 24 

Feb. 27 

liar. 26 

Apr. 25

Head

8.62 

8,54

8.37 

8.36

Chloride

223 

208 

232 

227

Date

May 22

June 23 

July 21 

Aug. 26

Head

8.37 

8.27 

8.29 

8.25

Chloride

236 

229 

225 

232

Date

Sept. 24 

Oct. 28 

Hov. 28 

Dec. 30

Head

8.29 

8.38 

8.31 

8.34

Chloride

24S 

184 

223 

184

Well 9 (Area 1). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 49),

Date

Jan.

Feb. 

liar.

Apr.

24 

27 

26 

25

Head

27.61 

26.18 

25.81 

25.28

Chloride

53

51 

49 

50

Date

May

June 

July 

Aug.

22 

23 

21 

26

Head

24.83 

24.00 

23.85 

24.01

Chloride

53

49 

50 

50

Date

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

.24 

28 

28 

24

Head

24.08 

25.39 

25.61 

26.09

Chloride

50 

50 

49

50

Well 81 (Area 2). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 49).

Jan. 24 

Feb. 27

Mar. 26

Apr. 25

29.56 

29.50

29.06 

28.58

39 

37

37 

59

May 22 

June 23

July 21 

Aug. 26

27.95 

27.42

26.62 

26.16

57 

39

37

39

Sept. 24 

Oct. 28

Nov. 28 

Dec. 24

26,6.9 

27.39

27.76 

28.64

36 

37

37 

36

Well 119 (Area 3). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 49)

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr..

24

27

26

25

'28.22

27.82

27.93

27.40

340

330

326

326

May

June

July

Aug.

22

23

21

26

26.32

26.22

25.22

25.02

340

339

326

338

Sept

Oct.

Hov.

Dec.

.24

28

28

24

25.24

26.71

26.43

26.81

3S8

342

329

332
HAWAII 173

Oahu Continued.

Artesian head, In feet above sea level, and chloride, in parts per 

million, in typical wells in Oahu, 1941 Continued

Well 153 (Area 4). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 50).

Date

Jan, 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

24 

25 

26 

24

Head

26.20 

25.89

25.47 

24.97

Chloride

57 

54 

57 

58

Date

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

21 

23 

22 

25

Head

24.66 

24.30 

24.02 

23.67

Chloride

59 

56 

53

55

Date

Sopt 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

23 

24 

22

Head

23.70 

24.47 

24.64 

25.01

Chloride

55 

53

57

Well 187B (Area 6) i/(Water-Supply Paper 817, p. 37).

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

25

.8

15

22

29

6

8

19

26

3

21.87

21.36

21.34

21.30 85

21.02

20.78

20.86

20.88 80

20.41

20.66

20.34 76

20.06

20.16

20.06

19.56

19.38 72

19.46

May 10

17

24

31

June 10

20

28

July 7

14

21

28

Aug. 5

11

19

20

26

28

19.48

19.32

19.16 80

19.15

19.06

18.76

18.81 87

19.32

19 . 14

18.84 87

18.76

18.76

18.96

18.56

18.66

18.56 88

18.38

Sept. 2

10

17

25

Oct. 1

§

15

22

29

Nov. 3

13

19

27

Dec. 5

11

20

19.06

19.01

18.51

18.38

18.26

18.96

19.56

19.36

20.46 -

20.66

20.01

19.51

19.64

19.26

20.36

20.76

. .

. .

. ,

80

. .

. .

. .

94

. .

. .

. .

. .

88

. .

. .

91

Well 190 (Area 6). (Water-SupplyJ>aper 777, p. 51).

Feb. 

Mar.

Apr.

?,?.

25 

24 

22

PI PO

20.75 

20.53

55

52

53 

54

Itav

June 

July 

Aug.

y\

23 

21 

26

19 ', 09 

18.68

56

53

51 

51

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

.SW

27 

24 

22

18.74

20.34 

19.99 

20.73

51

50 

67 

53

Well 193 (Area 6). (Waters-Supply Paper 777, p. 51).

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

22

25

24

22

20.49

20.14

19.85

18.87

119

111

320

, 11& '

May

June

July

Aug.

21

23

21

26

18.57

18.30

18.06

17.77

124

114

119

114

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.23 _17

2V 19

24 19

22 20

.73

.66

.03

.03

119

120

114

127

Well 201 (Area 6). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 52).

Jan. 22 

Feb. 25

Mar. 24 

Apr. 22

18.69 

18.65

18.30 

17.39

625

615

585 

497

May 21 

June 23

July 21 

Aug. 26

17.12 

17.02

16.71 

16.35

510

484

452

400

Sept. 24 

Oct. 27

Nov. 24 

Dec. 22

16.58 

18.07

17.88 

18.17

440 

492

542 

580

Well 244 (Area 6). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 52)

Jan. 22

Feb. 25

Mar, 24

Apr. 22

20.71

19.90

19.40

18.09

126

.127

136

126

May 21

June 23

July 21

Aug. 25

18.04

17.71

17.29

17.10

129

132

127

126

Sept. 23

Oct. 27

Nov. 24

Dec. 22

17.29

20.04

19.38

19.47

128

126

127

130

Well 266 (Area 6). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 52).

Jan. 22

Feb. 25

Mar. 24

Apr. 22

19.61

18.81

17.87

16.38

185 172-

173

177

May 21

June 23

July 21

Aug. 25

15.76

15.46

15.13

15.05

192

191

181

194

Sept. 23

Oct. 27

Nov. 24

Dec. 22

15.12

19.60

17.89

18.50

198

198

181

193

I/ All measurements between Oct. 30, 1935, and Dec. 27, 1940, should 

be decreased 2.04 feet due to error in graduations 'of measuring device.

533097 0-43-12
174 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

Oahu Continued. 

Well 276 (Area 11). (Water-Supply Paper 817, p. 38).

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

Head

13.30 

13.24 

13.09 

13.48

Chloride

615 

617 

624 

625

Date

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

Head

12.77 

(a) 

12.79 

(a)

Chloride

618 

621 

614 

623

Date

Sept. 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

Head

12.31 

12.63 

12.68 

12.86

Chloride

619 . 

595 

617 

607

Well 286.(Area 12). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 54).

Jan. 23 

Feb. 26

Mar. 25 

Apr. 24

17.90 

17.79

17.64 

17.64

120 

112

117 

110

May 23 

June 24

July 22 

Aug. 27

17.71 

17.54

17.63 

17.76

123 

120

107 

122

Sept. 26 

Oct. 29

Nov. 26 

Dec. 26

17.61 

18.24

17.75 

17.96

121 

110

105 

122

Well 308 (Area 12). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 54).

Jan. 23

Feb. 26

Mar. 25

Apr. 24

19.03

18.88

18.99

18.58

97

97

95

90

May 23

June 24

July 22

Aug. 27

18.83

18.70

18.60

19.10

94

9.3

92

95

Sept. 26

Oct. 29

Nov. 26

Dec. 26

19.20

19.67

19.16

19.57

95

98

95

101

Well 326 (Area 7) (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 52).

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

23

26

25

24

11.68

11.03

11.11

11.01

74

70 

72

73

May

June

July

Aug.

23

24

22

27

10.49

10.09

10.17

10.51

74

72

70

70

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.26

29

26

26

10.87

11.85

11.11

11.81

70

68

71

70

Well 337 (Area 8). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 53).

Jan. 23 

Feb. 26

Mar. 25 

Apr. 24

14.10 

14.02

13.89 

13.95

165 

164

151 

145

May 23 

June 24

July 22 

Aug. 27

13.92 

13.56

13.41 

13.70

157 

155

152 

157

Sept. 26 

Oct. 29

Nov. 26 

Dec. 26

13.52 

13.70

13.60 

13.47

142 

146

142 

149

Well 356 (Area 8). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p.53).

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

23

26

25

24

13.08

12.39

12.02

12.18

133

126

135

128

May

June

July

Aug.

23

24

22

27

10.89

12.23

10.94

13.48

144

143

137

147

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.20

29

26

26

11.15

13.51

13.99

13.91

146

146

145

144

Well 396 (Area 8). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 53).

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

23

26

as

24

20.42

20.17

20.02

19.50

50

50

46

51

May

June

July

Aug.

23

24

22

27

19.56

19.23

18.74

19.76

51

51

51

53 .

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.26

29

26

26

19.37

19.90

20.63

20.56

54

52

51

52

Well 405 (Area 9). Mary E. Foster Estate. In Kahana Valley about 700 

feet southeast, of the highway and about 1,000 feet south of the old Mary E. 

Foster home. Drilled in 1932 by the Kahuku plantation Co. Altitude 6 feet. 

Depth 441 feet, diameter 10 inches. Use, domestic. Casing, 177 feet. 

Bench mark, top of blind flange on top of casing; altitude, 5.76 feet.

Jan. 23 

Feb. 26

Mar. 25 

Apr. 24

18.13 

17.78

17.79 

17.78

42

40

42 

44

May 23 

June 24

July 22 

Aug. 27

17.58 

17.50

17.30 

17.20

42 

43

40 

41

Sept. 26 

Oct. 29

Nov. 26 

Dec. 26

17.31 

17.87

18.86 - 

18.67

42 

41

40 

41

a Pump running.
HAWAII 175

Oahu Continued. 

Well 406 (Area 10). (Water-Supply Paper 777, p. 53).

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

23 

26 

25 

24

 Head

16.12 

15.68 

15.58 

15.53

Chloride

196 

188 

205 

190

Date

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

23 

24 

22

27

Head

15.21 

15.03 

14.86 

14.78

Chloride

210 

196 

200 

210

Date

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

.26 

29 

26 

26

Head

14.87 

15.17 

15.59 

15.79

Chloride

212 

209 

198 

202

Water levels, in feet, and chloride, in parts per million 

in test borings in Oahu, 1940-41

Test boring Oahu Tl (tributary to Area 12). (Water-Supply Paper 845, 

60.)

Date

Dec. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May 

June

p. 60

Dec. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May 

June

Water 

level

31, 

2,

1 

1 

2

Test 

.)

31, 

2,

1 

1 

2

1940 

1941

boring

1940 

1941

19 

18 

18 

18 

19 

19

.54 

,29

.16 

.91 

.58

.51

Oahu T2

6 

6 

5 

5 

6 

5

.68 

.24 

.97 

.83 

.04 

.93

Chloride

21 

52 

42 

52 

42 

42

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept. 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

(tributary to Area

114 

135 

145 

156 

135 

145

July 

Aug. 

Sept. 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

Water 

level

1, 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2

7).

1, 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2

1941 19 

19 

19 

18 

18 

18

.85 

.58 

.02 

.66 

.60 

.45

( WatQr-Supply

1941 6 

5 

5 

6 

6 

7

.12 

.78 

.99 

.33 

.64 

.14

Chloride

52

36 

42 

52 

52 

42

Paper 845,

125 

130 

156 

156 

166 

177

Test boring Oahu T5 (tributary to Area 11). 

84.)

(Water-Supply Paper 886,

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

21 

28 

27 

28

Waterlevel

4.92 

4.73 

4.57 

4.43

Chloride

151 

232 

273 

328

Date

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

26 

26 

23 

25

Water 

level

4.34 

4.12 

4.10 

4.37

Chloride

480 

479 

461 

495

Date

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

.23 

27 

25 

29

Water 

level

4.37 

4.54 

4.55 

4.60

Chloride

500 

516 

484 

502

Teat boring Oahu T15 (Water-Supply Paper 911, p. 142).

Jan,

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

28

27

28

2.40

2.24

2.14

2.12

98

98

95

89

May

June

July

Aug.

26

26

23

25

2.09

2.11

2.05

2.04

100

94

96

93

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.23

27

25

29

2.01

1.96

2.00

2.12

95

98

92

103

ISLAND OF MAUI -

The water levels in the wells, owned by the Hawaiian Commercial and 

Sugar Company and the Maul Agricultural Company, on the windward side of 

the island, showed slight increases over those reported for 1940,except for 

pump 4, H. C. & S. Co., which showed a loss of 0.26 foot,and Lower Paia 

(pumps 1, 5,and 6), M. A. Co., which showed a loss of 0.12 foot. Wells of 

the Pioneer Mill Company, on the leeward side of West Maul, showed slight 

losses for the year.
176 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Maul Continued.

The East Maul Irrigation Company ditch delivered to the Isthmus 

80,019.58 million gallons during 1941. All pumps of the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. were started In January and shut down In December except two,which shut down In October and November. The pumping season of 

the Maul Agricultural Company began In January when all pumps were started. 

They were shut down In October, November, and December. The Pioneer Mill 

Company's pumping season began In January and closed In December.

^The data In the following table were furnished by R. E. Hughes, H. J. 

Eby, and C. K. Brown.

Chloride, In parts per million, water levels, In feet 

above sea level, and net change^ln static level, 

In feet, on the Island of Maul. 1941

Location

Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co.

1 (Klhel)

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

3 (Klhel)

Maul Agricultural Co.

Lower Pala

(pumps 1, 5 and 6)

Kaheka

(pumps 3 and 4}

7 Pala School

12 Kuau

Pioneer Mill Co.

Ka ana pa 11

Kahoma

Lahalna

Mill

Olowalu

 Ukumehaiae

Chloride

613

301

291

436

447

353

322

416

322

364

150

229

197

727

281

831

1,039

332 4ea

Water

Dec. 31, 

1941

4.65

5.43

4.36

3.06

4.79

5.42

5.58

5,. 18

6.90

4.30

5.25

4.10

4.35

2.24

2.75

2.40 j

3.33

3.60

5.40

level

Gain 

or loss 

1941

+ 0.10

+ .23

+ .28

- .26

+ .26

+ .05

+ .04

+ .10

,+ .23

- .12

+ .29

+ .27

+ .10

- .02

- .15

- .28

- .30

- .30

-1*00

Water levels, In feet, and chloride, In parts per million,

In test borings In Maul, 1941 

(Measurements furnished by Walluku Sugar Co.)

Test boring Maul T102 (lao Valley). (Water-Supply Paper 911, p. 144.)

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

A.pr. 16

Water 

level

(a) 

(a) 

(a) 

31.28

Chloride

20

19 

19

Date

May

June 

July 

Aug.

15 

20 

16 

19

Water 

level

32.13 

33.14 

32. 9S 

34.12

Chloride

19 

19 

19 

20

Date

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

.19 

16 

20 

31

Water 

level

34.93

35.71 

35.74 

34.18

Chloride

19 

19 

19 

19

'aMeasurements discarded because of error In measuring device. 

was corrected In March.

This
HAWAII 177

Maul Continued.

Water levels, In feet, and chloride, in parts per million, 

In test borings In Maul, 1941---Continued.

Test boring Maul T110 ja/ (Puu Eele). (Water-Supply Paper 911, p. 143),

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

Apr. 16

Water 

level

(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

7 ,,16

Chloride

308

316 

312

Date

May 

June 

July 

Aug.

15 

20 

16 

19

Water 

level

6.94 

7.13 

7.07 

7.15

Chloride

303 

303 

305 

293

Date

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

.19 

16 

20 

31

Water 

level

7.28 

7.24 

'3.01 

7.74

Chloride

299

291 

293

270

ISLAND OP MOLOKAI

The water level In central Molokal,as indicated by measurements of 

test boring Tl,showed little change from the previous year. Water levels 

ranged In the- Conant well from 1.42 to 1.67 feet; In the Kamalo well,from 

1.75 to 2.17 feet; and In the Ualapue well, from 4.17 to 4.42 feet.

Test boring Molokal Tl. (Water-Supply Paper 345 , p. 62.)

Water level, In feet, and chloride, In parts per million, 1941 

(Measurements made by Mltchell Pauole, Hawaiian Homes Commission)

Jan. 23 

Feb. 17

Mar. 17 

Apr. 13

5.27 

5.27

5.27 

5.36

541 

512

532 

(e)

May 23 

June 13

July 18 

Aug. 21

5.44 

5.36

5.27 

5.36

560 

518

523 

534

Sept. 17 

Oct. 16

Nov. 17 

Dec. 17

5.27 

5.36

5.44 

5.27

560 

570

547 

550

Water levels, In feet, In observation wells on Molokai, 1941 

-^ (Measurements made by H. Wilson)

Connant well. (Water-Supply Paper 345, p. 63.)

Date

Jan. 15 

Feb. 15 

Mar. 15

Water 

level

1.67 

1.67 

1.58

Date

Apr. 15 

May 16 

June 15

Water 

level

1.50 

1.58 

1.58

Date

July 15 

Aug. 15 

Sept. 15

Water 

level

1.42 

1.50 

1.53

Date

Oct. 15 

Nov. 15 

Dec. 15

Water 

level

1.58 

1.42 

1.58

Kaiaalo well. (Water-Supply Paper 345, p. 63.)

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

15

15

15

2.17

1.83

1.83

Apr..

May

June

15

16

15

1.33

1.33

1.75

July

Aug.

Sept.

15

15

15

1.75

1.33

1.33

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

15

15

15

1.33

1.75

1.33

Ualapue well. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 63J

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

15

15

15

4.42

4.42

4.33

Apr.

May

June

15

16

15

4.42

4.25

4.17

July

Aug.

Sept

15

15

.15

4.17

4.25

4.33

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

15

15

15

4.25

4.33

4.42

a Formerly T2.

b Measurements discarded because of error In measuring device, 

was corrected In March.

c- Bottle broken in mail.

This
178 WATER LfcVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

ISLAND OF LANAI

The highest water iavel readied in the Maunalei shaft No. 1 during 

1941 was 2.69 feet on January 3. This was 0.09 foot below the 1940 

high level.

Water level, in feet, in the Maunalei shaft 1, Lanai, 1941 

(Water-Supply Paper 817, p. 41. Records furnished 

by Hawaiian Pineapple Co.)

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

3

1 

1

Water 

level

2.69 

2.66 

2.59

Date

Apr. 

May 

June

1 

1 

2

Water 

level

2.5V 

2.57 

2.66

Date

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

1 

1 

1

Water 

level

2.48 

2.52 

2.51

Date

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

1 

1

1

Water 

level

2.51 

2.52 

2.55

ISLAND OF HAWAII

Water levels in the Olaa shaft ranged during 1941 from a low of 13.23 

feet on May 2 to a high of 18.92 feet on October 31. The Kaiwiki shaft 

showed little variation in water level throughout the year. The chloride 

content ranged from 12 to 16 parts per million during 1941. The chloride 

content in Water-Supply Paper 911 for 1940 should have read 12.5 to 16.6 

parts per million instead of 125 to 166 parts per million.

Olaa shaft. (Water-Supply Paper 817, p. 42.)

Water level, in feet above sea level, 1941 

(Records furnished by George Duncan, Olaa Sugar Co.)

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3

10

17

24

31

7

14

21

28

7

14

21

28

14.87

14.68

14.59

14.42

14.12

14.20

13.92

13.87

14.00

13.92

13.62

13.58

13.25

Apr. 4

11

18

25

May 2

9

16

23

30

June 6

13

20

27

13.28

13.31

13.29'

13.33

13.23

13.25

13.28

13.31

13.50

13.81

13.82

13.90

13.94

July

Aug.

Sept

4

11

18

25

1

8

15

22

29

. 5

12

19

26

14.11

14.50

14.69

15.08

15.12

15.19

15.12

15.19

15.31

15.46

15.75

15.75

16.02

Oct. 3

10

17

24

31

Nov. 7

14

21

28

Dec. 5

12

19

26

16.33

17.71

17.71

17.84

18.92

18.42

17.86

17.84

17.68

17.13

17.00

16.86

16.68

Kaiwiki shaft. (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 66), 

Water level, in feet^ 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

21

30

1

16

25

1

8

17

27

4

9

4.08

a 5.25

a 5.29

a 5.25

. 5.17

a 5.25

5.17

a 5.42

a 5.29

a 5.33

a 5.08

Apr.

May

June

14

30

5

14

19

30

2

11

18

25

b 5.50

5.17

a 5.25

5.42

5.38

h 5.33

a 5.25

b 5.17

a 5.17

a 5.33

July

Aug.

Sept

4

12

25

30

2

8

18

26

. 1

8

5.42

a 5.25

5.00

5.25

a 5.17

5.42

5.50

a 5.42

a 5.25

5.50

Sept

Oct.

Hov.

Dec.

.16

24

3

9

18

24

717'

13

20

a 5.42

5.67

a 5.50

5.75

5.42

a 5.58

a 5.33

a ,5.50

a 5.25

5.42

a Two pumps operating. b No pumps operating.
HAWAII 179

ISLAND OP KAUAI

The head at Wailua well 8 reached 12.99 feet in October, which was 

0.04 foot above the previous maximum in November 1940. Other artesian 

heads for Kauai varied slightly from those reported in 1940. Except for 

well 37, which showed an average increase of 100 parts per million, the 

chloride content in these wells showed little change during 1941.

Head, in feet, and chloride content, in parts per 

million, in typical artesian wells in Kauai, 1941

Well 2F. Kealia, Kauai (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 

furnished by gast Kauai Water Co.)

67). (Records

Date

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr.

21 

20 

25 

21

Head

10.74 

10.36 

10.46 

10.32

Chloride

46 

41 

43 

42

Date

May 

June 

July 

Augi

21 

21 

25 

20

Head

10.52 

10.04 

10.24 

9.89

Chloride

45 

43 

43 

43

Date

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

.22

20 

19 

22

Head

10.48 

10.39 

10.50 

10.36

Chloride

45 

41 

42 

43

Well 7. Wailua, Kauai (Water-Supply Paper 340, p. 

nished by Libue Plantation Co.

68). (Records furJan. 16 ...

Feb. 18 ...

Mar. 17 ...

Apr. 15 ...

131

131 '

132.

126

May 16

July 15 ...

Aug. 15 ...

140

128

i f?^

128

Oct. 16 ...

Nov. 17 ...

Dec. 16 ...

130

123

127

132

Well 8. Wailua, Kauai (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 63). (Records 

furnished by Lihue Plantation Co.)

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

16

18

17

15

12.75

12.74

12.54

12.53

105

100

100

95

May

June

July

Aug.

16

16

15

15

12.50

12.58

12.61

12.69

(a)

112

111

116

Sept

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

.16

16

17

16

12.85

12.99

12.93

12.72

125

122

97

101

Well 14N. Koloa, Kauai (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 

furnished by Koloa Sugar Co.

68). (Records

Jan. 30 bll.94 

Feb. 27 blO.85 

Mar. 28 blO.10 

Apr. 28 blO.69

453 

453 

453 

453

May 30 blO.69 

June 26 b 8.77 

July 30 blO.02 

Aug. 29 b 8.19

453 

453 

464 

453

Sept. 29 b 8.35 

Oct. 30 28.60 

Nov. 27 bll.27 

Dec. (c)

453 

453 

432

Head, in feet, and chloride, in parts per million, in the

Kekaha Sugar Co.'s artesian wells, Kauai, 1941

(Records furnished by the Kekaha Sugar,Co.)

Well 35. (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 68.)

Jan. 19 

Feb. 15

MQT» 1 A

Apr. 22

10.67 

9.80 

9 64

9.52

194 

425 

322

419

May 

June 16 

July 15

Aug. 16

9 22

479 

571

Sept. 

Oct. 

Nov.

.....

Well 37. (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 68.)

Jan. 

Feb.

Mar. 

Apr.

19 

15

18 

22

a

b 

c

9.66 158 

9.77 152

9.51 327 

9.63 109

May 

June 16

July 15 

Aug. 16

Bottle broken in mail.

9.32

9.33 

9.68

115

194 

261

Sept . *..... 

Oct. .....

Nov. 20 9.98 

Dec. . ....

...

194

Pumpa running. 

No record received: from Koloa Plantation.
180 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Kaua 5 --C onti nue d.

Head, in feet, and chloride, in parts per million, in the 

Kekaha Sugar Co.'s artesian wells, Kauai, 1941 Continued,

Well 43. (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 68.) No record due to a leaky 

well casing.

Well 56. (Water-Supply Paper 840, p. 68.)

Date

Jan. 19

Feb. 15

Mar. 18 

Apr. 22

Head Chloride

9.89 218

9.96 218

9.52 2S1 

9.70 207

Date

May

June '16

July 15 

Aug. 16

Head Chloride

9.55 118

9.52 218 

9.52 194

Date

Oct.

Nov. 20 

Dec.

Head Chloride

9.72 212

PUMPAGE OP GROUND WATER

The following table gives the draft from all important ground-water 

pumping plants in the Hawaiian Islands. The draft from Individual wells 

on Oahu, which is not included, is estimated to be about 25 million gallons 

a day. Numbers in parentheses for the Oahu and Maul pumpage records are 

the Federal Geological Survey well numbers. Total pumpage during 1941 exceeded the 1940 total pumpage by 8,021.43 million gsllpns, caused largely 

by the unusually heavy draft on Oahu.

Ground-water draft, in millions of gallons, from

wells for irrigation, domestic, and industrial

use in the Hawaiian Islands, 1941

(Data furnished by the owners)

Island 

Kaiwiki Sugar Co 

Kohala Sugar Co. 

Hoea Pump 

Kohala Pump 

Waikane Pump 

Olaa Sugar Co.

of Hawaii 

a 67.49

62.24 

667.10 

89.29 818.63

a 415.00

Total 1,301.12

Island of Kauai^/ 

County of Kauai 

Waimea water 

works 155.48 

Hanapepe water 

works 104.03 259.51

Kekaha Sugar Co. 

Wells 3-6, 

12-14, 16, 

and 19 c/ 

Well 9

150.00 

516.00

Kauai Continued. 

Koloa Sugar Co. 978 

(3 pumps) 

Lihue Plantation Co. 

Shaft 467.00 

Kealia a 200.00 667

wells 

Total 6,548

Island of Lanai 

Hawaiian Pineapple Co. 

Tunnels 1 135.65 

and 2 

Shaft 2 55.73 _ 191

Island of Maul

Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. 

Pump 1 (14)(Kihei) 1,403.10 

Pump 2 (25) 3,328.0$

.15

.00 

.66

.38

Wells K-l to

K-5 (inc. 5,

7, & 11) 764.00

Wells M-l to

M-12 -1,743.00

Kekaha Pump 730.00

liana Pump 118.00

Waiawa Pump, 623.00 4,644.00

Pump 3 (22) 2,514.30

Pump 4 (24) 1,605.37

Pump 5 (19) 1,724.35

Pump 6 (18) ^, 5,123,97

Pump 7 (16) 6,169.23

Puap 8 (17) 3,494.30

Pump 3 (15)(Kihei) 5,203.97

Central Power. 1,933.03 

Plant Co. 499.70

b McBryde Sugar Co. not included. Three punps in Hanapepe Valley and 

one pump at Lawai.Valley pump ground and surface water. It is not possible 

to separate them.

c Wells 3-6, pumping discontinued during 1941.
HAWAII 181

Ground-water draft, in millions of gallons, from 

wells for irrigation, domestic, and industrial 

use in the Hawaiian Islands, 1941 Continued.

Maul Continued.

Maul Agricultural Co. 

Lower Paia (30) 

(pumps 1, 5 & 6) 2,780.30 

Kaheka (27) 

(pumps 3 & 4) 2,115.31 

Jap. School (28) 

(pump 7} 2,297.50 

' Maliko (32) 

(pumps 10 & 11) 911.85 

Kuau (31) (pump 

12) i;i69.05 

Mill (29) 

(pumps 8 & 13) 4,295.55

13,569.56 

Pioneer Mill Co. 

Pump A (9) 

Lahaina -2^32.53 

Pump B (8) 

Lahaina 2,200.36 

Pump C (7) Mill 2,597.52 

Pump D (3) 

Kaanapali 1,707.84 

Pump E (9) 

Lahaina 414.41 

Pump P (2) 

Honokowai ~"~5~bl.83 

Pump Q (4) 

Hahakea 859.38 

Pump H (3) 

Kaanapali 2,077.40 

Pump L (6) 

Wahikuli 216_.08 

Pump II (5) Kahomai;S61.65 

Pump N (10) 

Olowalu 737.05 

Pump 0 (11) 

Olowalu 174.25 

Pump P (12) 

Ukumehame 400.38

16,380.66

Total 62,449.92

Island of Molokai 

Estimate 1.00

Island of Oahu

Ewa Plantation Co. 

Pump 1 0268) 1,432.46 

Pump 2 (257) 1,423~.55 

Pump 3 (264) 3,531.00 

Pump 4 (264) 3,375.00 

Pump 5 (259) 2,591.69 

Punro 6 (259) 3,129.76 

Pump 7 (263) 2,300.61 

Pump 8 (270) 708.19 

Pump 9A(273) , 609.38 

Pump 9B(273) 19.30 

Pump 90(273) 864.42 

Pump 9D(273) 42.70 

Pump 9E(273) 426.02 

Pump 10(276) 3,016.39

Oahu Continued.

Pump 11 (276) 1,720.27 

Pump 12 (276) 1,775.75 

Pump 13 (276) 1.32 

Pump 15 (shaft 3)3,858.80 

Pump 16 (dug 

well 16) 5,111.41 

Pump 20 (dug 

well 20) 693,63 

Pump 21 (dug 

well 21) 447.59 

Pump 22 (dug 

well 22 179.57 

Pump 23 (dug 

well 23) 3,430.51 

Pump 24 (dug 

well 24) 830.74 

Pump 25 (254) 465.48 41,985 

Hawaiian Electric Co. 

Wells & tunnel 

(199-1 & shafts8) 3,769.00 

Kaluaoopu Spring 5,159.00 

6,908 

Honolulu Board of Water Supply 

Kalihi Station 

(shaft 6) 1,452.00 

Waialae Station 

(shaft 7) 258.00 

Kaimuki Station 

_(7) 2,432.00 

Beretania Station 

(88) 2,292.00 

Kalihi Station 

(128) 2,273.00 .

8,707

Honolulu Plantation Co. 

Pump 1 (185) 1,815.54 

Pump 2 (196) 1,374.68 

Pump 3 (186) 3,066.02 

Pump 4 (197) 2,677.00 

Pomp 5 (189) '1,683.29 

Pump 6 (Kalawao 

Spring) 798. '63 

Pump 16 a/ 

(199-lT 3,404.70

14,821

Honolulu Rural Hater Works 

Lualualei (shaft 2) 90

Kahuku Plantation Co.

Pump 1 (353) 1,178.89 

Pump 2 (341) 2,636.79 

Pump 3 (362) 2,169.78 

Pump 5 (352) 1,372.85 

Pump 6 (362-1) 395.66 

Pump 7 (363) 223.98 

Pump 8 (357) 266.72 

Pump 12 (361) 107.79 

Pump 14 (338) 367.78 

Pump 15 (348) 178.36 

Pump 17 (362) 130.70

.32 

.00

.00

.86

.74

a Includes an inseparable amount from Kaluaoopu-Spring, obtained 

from Hawaiian Electric Co.
182 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN FRESStJRE,1941

3round-water draft, in millions of gallons, from 

wells for irrigation, domestic, and industrial 

use in the Hawaiian Islands, 1941 Continued.

Oahu Continued .

Kahuku Plantation Co. Continued.

Pump 20 (377) 948.43 

Pump 23 (387) 161.30

Pump 25 (373) 103.00

Pump 26 (392) 85.83 

Pump 27 (398) 100.83

Mill Pump

(355) a/ 680.83

11,107.58

Oahu Sugar Co.

Pump 1 (247) 2,551.82 

Pump 2 (249) 2,762.98 

Pump 3 (249) 2,013.14 

. Pump 4 (248) 1,702.13 

Pump 4B (tunnel) 602.69 

Pumps 5 & 5B '

(274) 3,499.70

Pump 6 (239) 2,683.49 

Pump 6B (239) 1,153.90 

Pump 7 (246) 3,272.99 

Pumps 8 & 8A 1,690.97 

(Waikele Spring) 

Pump 9

(Waiawa Spring) 795.37

22,729.18

Private wells in Honolulu 4,884.00

U. S. Army 

Sehofield (shaft 4) 1,470.72

U. S. Navy

Aiea (shaft 5) 2,918.46

Aiea wells (187) 303.60 3.212.06

Waialua Agricultural Co. 

Pump 1 (321) 1,059.00

Pump 2 (322) 4,188.00

Pump 3 (331) 3,618.00

Pump 4 (334) 1,656.00

Pump 5 (285) 1,059.00

Pump 6 (298,

299, & 301) 289.00

Pump 7 (324) 884.00

Oahu Continued.

Pump 8 (329)

Pump 9 (327) 

Pump 10 (323) 2

Pump 11 (296)

Pump 12 (332) 

Mill (319) 3

Pump 13 (328)

Pump 15 (317) 

Pump 16 (316)

Waianae Co.

Puko (dug well 1) 

Makaha ( dug 

well IB) 

Makaha ( dug 

well 2)

Lehano ( dug

well 3) 

Kualwa ( dug 

well 4) 

Paheehee (dug 

well 5) 

Keekee (dug

well 6) 

Pahoa (dug well 7)

Kahoolanaklo

(dug well 10)

Kamaile (277) 1

Shaft 17 (shaft 

1)

Makaha wells

(wells 277-9)

Mill

Total

Grand total

539.00

131.00 

,405.00

91.00

179.00 

,125.00

185.00

69.00 

136.00

19,

95.33 

63.99 

77.55

75.26 

13.24 

34.43

23.99 

147.71

66.88

,006.99

223.79

00.0

254.88

2,

b 134,

204,

613.00

084.04

208.80

700.88

a Omitted from 1940 report Kahuku Plantation Co. Mill Pump (355) 

869.92 million gallons.

b Pump 16, Honolulu Plantation Co., not included In Oahu 'total because 

It boosts water already listed under Hawaiian Electric Co. well.
NEW MEXICO

INTRODUCTION

By C. V. Thels

In the following sections on New Mexico, the land-surface datum referred to In the descriptions and tables corresponds to the actual land 

surface In the vicinity of the well as closely as the surface can be determined and Is defined accurately-by reference to the measuring point and 

reference point of the well. Nearly all measurements given are referred 

to this land-surface datum.

The system of numbering wells in New Mexico used herein, except for 

Sierra County, Hot Springs area, is based upon the common land subdivisions 

and serves the dual purpose of designating and locating the well. The 

number of the well is separated into segments by decimal points. The first 

segment denotes the township, the second the range, the third the section, 

and the fourth the location within the section. The section Is divided 

into quarters, numbered respectively 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the northwest, 

northeast, southwest, and southeast quarters, and each quarter section is 

divided into 40-acre tracts on the same basis. Likewise, the 40-acre 

tracts are divided into 10-acre tracts. The first, second, and third digits 

of the last segment denote respectively the quarter of the section, the 

40-acre tract within the quarter section,and the 10-acre tract within the 

40-acre tract. Thus,a well in NEiNWjSEj sec. 29, T. 14 S., R. 26 E. is 

designated as 14.26.29.412. If for some reason a well could not be located 

accurately to the 10-acre tract or 40-acre tract, a zero replaces the 

respective digits of the last segment of the well number. For instance, 

the well referred to above is designated as 14.26.29.400 if the location 

is accurate only to the quarter section. If two or more wells are in the 

same 10-acre tract, a letter a, b, c, or d is arbitrarily added to the 

number designating the tract. For townships north of the base line, an N 

is added after the township digit. No letter is added to the number to 

denote whether'th« wyige is east or w»at of the N«w Mexico principal meridian,

as in no single area are there wells on both sides of the meridian.

183
184 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

In former reports, if a well could not be located within a specific 

40-acre or 10-acre tract, places in the number representing these units 

were sinply omitted, causing some confusion in the arrangement of the data. 

Thus,the well now designated as 14.26.29.400 would have been shown in fgrmer 

reports as 14.26.29.4. This rule should be followed in comparing the recqrds 

kiven herein with those in former reports. If the number of the well ends 

in 0 herein, the same well was designated in former reports by the same 

number exclusive of the final 0 or O's.

CHAVES AND EDDY COUNTIES

ROSWELL BASIN 

By 0. J. Loeltz

Water used for irrigating land in the Roswell artesian basin is derived

I/ 

from artesian, shallow, and surface sources. Artesian water obtained from

the San Andreas limestone is the most important of the three, constituting somewhat more than half of the water used for irrigation. Shallow 

water from the valley fill supplies about one-third, and surface water, 

principally from the Pecos River, the perennial flows of the lower courses 

of its larger tributaries, and the flow of drains, supplies about one-sixth 

of the total normal requirements for water.

According to estimates obtained from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration offices at Roswell and Carlsbad, N. Mex., about 81,000 acres 

of irrigated land in the basin are in Chaves County and 33,000 acres in 

Eddy County, making a total of 114,000 acres bf irrigated cropland in the 

entire basin. This total exceeds a similar estimate for 1940 by about 

2,000 acres.

After studying data from various sources in an effort to determine the 

trend in -the number of acres of irrigated land in the basin during recent , 

years, it is the writer's opinion that there has been a slight increase in 

the total irrigated acreage in the basin each year since 1939, the increase 

over the 1939 total being about 5,000 acres in 1940, and 7,000 acres in

1941. A large part of the increase of g,000 acres of Irrigated cropland

\J Piedler, A. G., and Nye, S. S., Geology and growid-water resources 

of the Roswell artesian basin, N. Mex.: U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply 

Paper 639, pp. 134-155, 194-260, 1933.

2/ Idem, pp. 120-128, 260-263. Morgan, A. M., Geology and shallow-water 

resources of the Roswell artesian basin; N. Mex. State engineer 12th and 

13th Bienn. Kept., pp. 155-249, 1939.
NEW MEXICO 185

in the basin in 1941, as compared with 1940,,was brought about by Irrigating 

for the fitrst time new land having shallow water rights,which until 1941, 

for one reason or another, could not be exercised by the holders of such 

rights.

Further increases in the number of acres irrigated with shallow ground 

water can be expected to the extent that to date there are still permits in 

good standing which entitle the holders of st*ch permits to irrigate approximately an additional 2,000 acres of land with shallow ground water. When 

these permits to appropriate shallow ground water shall have been fulfilled, 

there should be no further increase in the number of acres of cropland 

watered from underground sources caused by exercising for the first tine 

the right to irrigate land in the Roswell basin. v

More precipitation fell in the Roswell artesian basin in 1941 than had 

ever been recorded for any other year. In the vicinity of Roswell 34.33 

inches of precipitation were recorded 19.39 inches more than the normal 

of 14.94 inches, and the largest annual rainfall of a record begun in 1877.. 

The precipitation in the vicinity of Artesia was 35.45 inches 22.93 inches 

above the normal of 12.52 inches, and the largest annual rainfall of a 

record begun in 1906. Such abnormally large amounts of rainfall in the 

basin itself, together with similar abnormally large amounts of precipitation in the principal intake area of the artesian basin to the west of ttie 

basin proper, caused significant rises in both the artesian and shallow 

water levels. A more detailed discussion of the extent of these rises will 

be found later in this report. To make a general statement, however, it 

appears that the artesian head at the end of 1941 was roughly the same as 

the maximum head for the year 1920. This general recovery of artesian head, 

averaging somewhat more than 15 feet over the entire basin, is very encouraging. It would seem to indicate that the artesian source of supply can, 

by the exercising.of judicious conservation measures, be made a permanent 

source of water supply.

The amount of rise of the shallow water levels cannot be generalized 

so easily, as the rises range from a fraction of a foot to more than 17 feet. 

A significant point, however, seems to be that in those areas where shallow, 

water is used extensively for irrigation, the rise, although more than 14 

feet in some instances, was not sufficient to restore the shallow wator
186 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

levels to corresponding levels in January and-February 1938. This, together 

with the fact that the shallow ground-water levels In these same areas had 

dropped from 5 to 29 feet during the years 1927 to 1938, shows a serious 

cverapproprlaticn of this source of water In the highly developed areas 

Irrigated with shallow ground water.

As a result of field work done by the writer, It was estimated that In 

1959 and In ]940, years of slightly less than normal precipitation, the 

average amount of water annually used for Irrigation was 2.75 acre-feet per 

acre. A similar estimate for 1941 has not yet been completed, but a comparison of electrical power consumption figures for a number of/pumped 

wells in the northern part of the basin Indicates that the 1941 use will 

probably be between 50 and 60 percent of the 1940 use. Had the heavy rains 

come before the spring Irrigation was completed, and had the 8 Inches or 

more of rain which fell In the latter part of September come In August Instead, the use of water in 1941 would have been considerably less.

Fluctuations In artesian head

Six continuous water-stage recorders on selected observation wells, 

distributed over the basin,were used to indicate the fluctuations of 

artesian head In 1941. The mean monthly and annual artesian heads for each 

recorder well were computed In a manner similar to that used for computing 

comparable heads In 1940. Briefly, the method Is as follows: The dally 

maximum and the dally minimum artesian head for each well were obtained by. 

inspection of the recorder charts. From these figures a mean monthly

maximum and a mean monthly minimum head were obtained. The average of the

«

mean monthly maximum and the mean monthly minimum head was then considered 

to be the mean monthly artesian head. The average annual artesian head was 

computed as the average of the mean monthly artesian heads.

During the first 4 months of 1941, the artesian head followed the 

pattern of previous years, namely, a lowering of head at an accelerated 

rate beginning In the early part of January. During the latter part of 

April and of May a total of about 9 Inches of rain fell. This resulted in 

a pronounced rise of artesian head during May and June, until In the first 

half of June the artesian head ranged from 1.5 to 10 feet higher than the 

head during the first half of January, The least amount of rainfall during
NEW MEXICO 187

the growing season was recorded in June,when the precipitation was only 

about half of normal. In August the artesian head dropped sharply, but in 

no well was the head in August as low as the corresponding head in April. 

In the latter part of September, when a recovery of artesian head caused 

by a marked decrease in the amtfunt of water used for Irrigation normally 

occurs, 7 inches of rainfall was recorded. This combination of favorable 

influences brought about a very pronounced increase in head,which was continued at a lessening rate until by the latter part of December the artesian head had reached a higher stage than any recorded since 1928. The 

maximum head recorded at the Artesia well exceeded by 7.08 feet the maximum 

head previously recorded since the installation of the continuous waterstage recorder in 1931. The maximum head at the Orchard Park well exceeded 

the former maximum head noted since the installation of the recorder in 

1925 by 5.80 feet. The maximum head at the Berrendo well, however, was 

0.62 foot less than the maximum head previously recorded in 1926.

Records of artesian head in 1941 for the 6 wells equipped with continaoua water-stage recorders are given in the following tables.

Berrendo well. SWfSWj sec. 9, T. 10 S., R. 24 E. (Water-Supply Paper 

777, p. 112). Beginning of record; June 1926. Extremes; Highest mean 

annual water level. 3,571.7 feet (1927). Lowest mean annual water level, 

3,563.0 feet (1940). Highest mean monthly water level, 3,574.8 feet (December 1926). Lowest mean monthly water level, 3,560.0 feet (August 19401. 

Mean monthly and annual artesian head, in feet above sea level, 1941

Month

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May

Water 

level

3,565.3 

3,565.2 

3,564.8 

3,562.4 

3,566.9

Month

June 

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

"Water 

level

3,567.9 

3,566.1 

3,565.1 

3,567.9

Month

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec. 

Annual

Water 

level

3,571.5 

3,572.8 

3,573.5 

3,567.5

Berrendo-Smith well. NBiNWjNEi sec. 21, T. 10 S., R. 24 E. (WaterSupply Paper 911, p. 153). Beginning of record: June 1940. Extremes: 

Highest mean monthly water level, 3,573.6 feet (December 1941). Lowest 

mean monthly water level, 3,557.9 feet (August 1940).

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May

3,564.5 

3,563.8 

3,563.4 

3,560.5 

3,565.2

June 

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

3,566.1 

3.563.9 

3,563.2 

3,566.7

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec. 

Annual

3,570.9 

3,572.8 

3,573.6 

3,566.2

Mountain View well. NE^SFiNFi- sec. 29, T. 11 S., R. 24 E« (WaterSupply Paper 911, p. 153). Beginning of record; July 1940. Extremes: 

Highest mean monthly water level, 3,573.1 feet (December 1941). Lowest 

mean monthly water level, 3,555.4 feet (August 1940).
188 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Mountain View well.--Continued. 

Mean monthly and animal artesian head, in feet above sea level. 1941

Month

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May

Water 

level

3,562.3 

3,561.5 

3,560.8 

3 , 557 . 4 

3,561.9

Month ,

June 

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

Water 

level

3,563.7 

3,562.1 

3,561.2 

3,56-4.4

Month

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec.

Annual

Water 

level

3,569.6 

3,572.0 

3,573.1 

3,564.2

Orchard Park well. NWjlT«J- sec. 23, T. 12 S., R. 25 E. (Water-Supply 

Paper 777, p. 112). Beginning of record: August 1925. Extremes: Highest 

mean annual water level, 3,527.6 feet (1941). Lowest mean annual water 

level, 3,516.1 feet (1940). Highest mean monthly water level, 3.543.7 feet 

(December 1941). Lowest mean monthly water level, 3,501.7 feet (August 

1940).

Mean monthly and annual artesian head, in feet above sea level. 1941

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar. 

Apr. 

May

3,526.1 

3,523.0 

3,521.5 

3,509.6 

3,524.3

June 

July 

Aug. 

Sept.

3,527.9 

3,525.0 

3,517.4 

3,529.7

Dot. 

Nov. 

Dec.

Annual

3,540.4 

3,542.7 

3,543.7 

5,527.6

Greenfield well. K7$NWjMEi sec. 27, T. 13 S., R. 25 E. (Water-Supply 

Paper 911,,p. 154). Beginning of record: May 1940. Extremes: Highest 

mean monthly water level. 3,534.9 feet (December 1941). Lowest mean monthly 

water level, 3,485 feet (August 1940).

Mean monthly and annual artesian head, in feet above sea level. 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

3 , 516 . 7

3 ,,513. 3

3,511.0

3,495.4

a 3.S13.0

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

a 3,516.8

3,515.1

3,507.4

3,519.7

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Annual

3,531.8

3,534.5

3,534.9

.3,517.5

Artesia well. S'J»£SW£- sec. 5, T. 18 S., R. 26 E. (Water-Supply Paper 

777, p. 113). Beginning of record: April 1931. Extremes: Highest mean . 

annual water level. 3,384.1 feet (1932). Lowest mean annual water level, 

3,376.0 feet (1940). Highest mean monthly water level, 3,399.1 feet (December 1941). Lowest mean monthly water level, 3,365.0 feet (August 1940).

Mean monthly and annual artesian head, in feet above sea level. 1941

Jan.

Feb

Mar.

Apr.

May

3,381.0

3,378.4

3,378.7

3,372.8

3,384.0

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

3,385.9

3,378.1

3,373.9

3,383.5

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jtanual

3,392.1

3,396.4

3,399.1

3,383.5

Water levels in the artesian intake area

Beginning in May 1940, monthly measurements of water level w»re made . 

in 6 wells near the -eastern, edge of the principal Intake area for the 

Roswell artesian basiiu Measurements of water level made in 1927 in four 

of these wells are given in Water-Supply Paper 639. Because of the at*. 

normally large .amount of precipitation received in 1941, the^irater levels in 

these wells averaged about 8 feet higher at the end of 1941 than at the 

beginning of the year. Indications are that when the maximum stages are 

reached,sometime in the spring of 1942,they will approach very closely the 

levels of 1927.

All the data pertinent to these wells are given in the following tables. 

a Estimated. -
NEW MEXICO 189

R. H. Rosenberg well. NB|NEi see. r,o, T. 10 S., R. 23 E. (Water-Supply 

Paper 639, p. 355, well No. 1648). Measuring point, top of casing, 1.2 feet 

above land-surface datum. Ho equipment.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

Date

Apr. 19, 1940 

May 14 

June 5 

26 _ 

Aug. 2 

Sept. 6 

Oct. 7

Water 

level

247.6 

248.94 

248.81 

249.05 

249.50 

250.02 

250.19

Date

Nov. 5, 194O 

Dec. 9 

Jan. 7, 1941 

Feb. 12 

Mar. 3 

31 

May 12

Water 

level

249.85 

248.97 

248.65 

248.32 

248.48 

248.44 

248.61

Date

June 6, 1941 

July 15 

Aug. 15 

Sept. 8 

Oct. 14 

Nov. 17 

Dec. 8

Water

level

247 . 12 

245.58 

245.72 

245.58 

24S.84 

241,21 

240.58

J. Herbst well. NW|-SWj sec. 5, T. 12 S., R. 23 B. (Water-Supply Paper 

639, p. 358", well No. 1684). Measuring point, top of casing, ,0.3 foot above 

land-surface datum. Equipped -with windmill.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

Apr. 23, 1940

June 26

Sept. 6

Oct. 7

Nov. 5

Dec. 9

B242.9

243.43

b244.42

b244.64

244.38

243.69

Jan. 7, 1941

Feb. 12

Mar. 3

31

May 12

June 5

243 .33

b243.11

243.30

243.32

243.25

239.68

July 11, 1941

Aug. 15

Sept. 8

Oct. 14

Hov. 17

Dec. 8

235.47

234. 45

233.55

b231.48

C22B.75

C228.98

Diamond A Cattle Co. well. SBjSVli sec. 8, T. 14 S., R. 23 E. (WaterSupply Paper 639, p. 361, well No. 1728). Measuring point, top of casing, 

1.0 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

Apr. 25, 1940

June 26

Aug. 2

Sept. 6

Oct. 7

Nov. 5

Dec. 9

a269.3

b269.82 '

270.22

b270.68

0270,92

270.79

270.22

Jan. 7, 1941

Feb. 12

Mar. 3

31

May 12

June 5

270.01

269.78

269.94

269.92

269.92

268.65

July 11, 1941

Aug. 15

Sept. 8

Oct. 14

Nov. 17

Dec. 8

267.71

b267.22

266 .70

"b264.45

-b262.55

261.81

D. W. Runyan well. .SWjNB|SWi sec. 15, T. 16 S., R, 23 E. Abandoned 

oil test, depth 1,485 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.7 foot above 

land-surface datum. No equipment.

flater level, in I'eet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

May 25, 1940

June 26

Aug. 2

Sept. 6

Oct. 7

Nov. 5

Dec. 9

225.22

225.50

226.00

226.33

226.13

225.86

225.58

Jan. 1, 1941

Feb. 12

Mar. 3

31

May 13

June 5

225.70

225.68

225.98

225.91

225.81

225.04

July 11, 1941

Aug. 18

Sept. 9

Oct. 14

Nov. 17

Dec. 8

225.35

224.77

224.50

221.78

220.08

219.29

Pite Community well. NB£NE|SEi sec. 4, T. 18 S., R. 23 E. 

oil test, depth 1,100 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 3.0 

land-surface datum. No equipment.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

Abandoned 

feet above

May 21, 1940 411.2 

; June 26 411.50 

Aug. 2 411.55 

Sept. 6 .411.82 

Oct. 7 411.74 

Nov. 5 411.91 

Dec. 9 411.43

Jan. 7, 1941 411.76 

Feb. 12 411.40 

Mar. 3 411.72 

31 411.72 

May 12 411.73 

June 5 -411.54

July 11, 1941 

Aug. 15 

Sept. 9 

Oct. 14 

Nov. 17 

Dec. 8

411.30 

410.74 

4*10.05 

408.53 

402.80 

398.89

a Windmill pumping intermittently, 

b Windmill shut down 10 minutes prior to measurement. 

c Windmill shut down 20 minutes prior to measurement.

533097 O - 43 - 13
190 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

C. R. Coffin well. NWjNWi sec. 27, T. 19 S., R. 23 E. (Water-Supply 

Paper 659, pp. 205, 254, 565; well No. 1771). Measuring point, top of casing, 0.4 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with pump jack. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

Date

May 24, 1940 

Sept. 6 

Oct. 7 

Nov. 5 

Dec. 9 

Jan. 7, 1941

Water 

level

577.65 

578.10 

378.63 

379.05 

578.86 

579.50

Date

Feb. 12, 1941 

Mar. 5 

51 

May 12 

June 5

Water 

t level

579.14 

579.55 

579.70 

579.59 

579.71

Date

July 11, 1941 

Aug. 15 

Sept. 8 

Nov. 17 

Dec. 8

Hater 

level

378.40 

576.42 

575.41 

571.27 

570.51

Shallow water

The investigation of the shallow ground-water resources of the Roswell 

basin, in Chaves and Eddy Counties, N. Hex., begun in 1957, was continued 

through 1941 by the United'States Geological Survey in financial cooperation with the State engineer.

An average of 11 measurements of water level were made in each of 57 

observation wells distributed over the basin. An additional five wells 

were equipped with weekly recorders to provide a continuous record of the 

fluctuations of shallow-water levels. A study of the hydrographs for these 

observation wells shows them to be alike in one respect, namely, that in 

all instances the water levels at the end of the year were higher than 

corresponding levels at the beginning of the year. The rise of water levels 

ranged from somewhat less than 5'feet to more than 18 feet, the latter rise 

occurring in well 11.24.28.115. A large part of this rise was probably 

caused by the downward percolation of flood waters from the Hondo River, 

which on two" occasions spread over large areas in this portion of the 

basin.

The hydrographs further.indicate that considerable recharge to the 

shallow ground-water reservoir is brought about by direct downward percolation of water from heavy rains. After the heavy rains in the latter part 

of April and May,the shallow-water levels in most instances showed Marked 

rises until, by June,they were several feet higher than their corresponding 

levels the prevlous January. The levels in July generally were not as high 

as those in June, and'in August, because of the rather heavy draft caused 

by pumping for irrigation, most of the levels were even lower. The September measurements were made in the early part of the month. Therefore, the 

pronounced rise in water levels, caused in part by a decrease In irrigation
NEW MEXICO ' 191

draft,which normally occurs at this time of the year, and in part by the 

large amount of precipitation that fell in the latter part of September, was 

first reflected in the October measurements. The water-level measurements 

made in November and December both months of below-normal precipitation 

were not, for the most part, significantly higher than the October measurements.

In order to determine the change in water level between January and 

February of 1941 and the corresponding months of 1942, measurements of water 

level were made in 472 wells and 14 auger holes. Where possible, each of 

these water-level measurements was then compared with a corresponding measurement made the previous year. To show more clearly the areal distribution and 

the amount of these changes, a change-in-water-level map was drawn. (See 

figs. 12 and 13).

This map is notably different from similar maps prepared each year since 

1938, especially as regards the nature of the change in water-level. Instead 

of showing areas of equal decline,as in previous years, the map for the 

current year shows areas of.equal rise of water level. The areas of heavy 

shallow-water development, which normally show the greatest decline, this 

year show the greatest rise, that is, except for limited areas where other 

pronounced rises were caused by strictly local conditions,such as the building up of ground-water mounds along the influent stretches of streams having 

permeable or semi-permeable beds, or underlying areas extensively covered by 

flood waters. The building of a ground-water mound by the flood waters was 

probably the principal reason for the marked rise in water levels in T. 10 S., 

R. 24 E.

Evidences of rises caused by the building up of ground-water mounds 

beneath the influent stretches of intermittent streams having permeable or 

semi-permeable beds were noted along Zuber Hollow Draw in T. 13 S., along 

Eagle Draw in T. 17 S., and along the Rio Peneasco in T. 18 S. The average 

rise for the above mentioned areas was probably somewhat in excess of 

10 feet, whereas the rise for those areas of the basin where the groundwater levels normally reflect moderate changes in irrigation draft or 

precipitation averaged about 7 feet.

Although the water levels in the basin as a whole were higher than 

they were the previous year, there were two regions in which the water
192 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

/ /

EXPLANATION 

Area in which the water table rose:

0 to 4 feet

k\WV| 4 to 8 feet

/ >n 8 to 12 feet 

12 to 16 feet

 Observation well

.J

L._-_._

Figure 12, Map of the northern part of the Roawell artesian basin 

(Chaves County), N. Hex., shxjwlng change in ground-water 

level from January 1941 to January 1942.
NEW MEXICO 193.

BXPLANATIOH 

Area In which the water table rose:

V / S\ 0 to 4 feet LVVVVN 4 to 8 feet

/ S\ 8 to 12 feet [XXWXi 12 to 16 feet 

 Observation well

figure 13» Map of the southern part of the Roswbll artesian basin 

(Eddy County), K. Mex» r showing change in ground-water 

level .from- January 1941 to January 1942.
194 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

levels were lower. One region, having an area of about 2 square miles and 

lying mostly in the northeast corner of T. 16 S., R. 25 E., had a maximum 

decline of 0.56 foot, and the other,in the vicinity of well 10.25.19.411, 

had a decline of 10.03 feet. This large decline,fortunately over a very 

limited area,, was probably caused by the plugging of three badly leaking 

artesian wells less than half a mile away, thus shutting off a local source 

of recharge. *

In order to show more clearly the significance of the rises that were 

observed during the current year, a second map,showing the changes in waterlevel between January and February of 1938 and January and February of 1942, 

was drawn. (See accompanying illustrations.) Although the data for drawing 

this map were somewhat more limited than the data used for drawing the map 

showing the changes in water level between January and February of 1941 and 

the corresponding months of 1942, nevertheless they were complete enough to 

show some important trends.

The water levels in Tps. 9 and 10 S.,Rs. 24 and 25 E., were higher than 

in 1938,and indications are that they roughly equaled the winter levels of 

1927. The extensive flooding of this portion of the basin by water from the 

Hondo River is partly responsible for this encouraging condition. A large 

area in which the 1942 levels were lower than the 1938 levels lies in Tps. 13 

and 14 S., R. 25 E., and extends northward almost 4 miles along the northsouth axis of T. 12 S., R. 25 E. The portion of the region of decline in 

T. 12 S., R. 25 E. has an area of about 11 square miles, 3 square miles of 

which had a decline of about 5 feet. In T. 13 S., R. 25 E. the region of 

decline was roughly symmetrical about the north-south axis of the township, 

and had an area of about 10 square miles, 3 square miles of which had a decline of more than 5 feet. An area of 18 square miles.mostly in the east 

half of T. 14 S., R. 25 E., and an area of 15 square miles^mostly in the weat 

half of T. 14 S., R. 26 S., also showed a decline of water levels. This 

region of decline covered practically all the area of heavy shallow-water 

development in tliis tier of townsjhips and included an area of 5 square 

miles about 3 miles southwest of Hagerman, where the declines ranged from 

4.4 to 6.2 feet.

The thing that adds significance to these declines is that they occur 

for the most part in the areas of maximum decline from 1927 to 1938. To
NEW MEXICO 195

EXPLANATION 

Area in which the water table declined*

0 to 4 feet 

4 to 8 feet

Area in which the water table rose: 

0 to 4 feet 

4 to 8 feet 

8 to 12 feet 

12 to 16 feet 

 Observation well

J

Figure 14. Map of the northern part of the Roswell artesian basin 

(Chaves County), N. Mex., showing change in ground-water 

levsl from January 1938 to January 1942.-
196 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

EXPLANATION 

_Area In which the water table rose t

0 to 4 feet I\\\\N] 4 to 8 feet

8 to 12 feet IWW\| 12 to 16 feet 

 Observation well

Figure 15. Map of the southern part of the Roswell artesian basin {Eddy 

Comity), Hew Mexico, showing change in ground-itster 

from January 1938 to January 1942. -
HBW MEXICO 197

cite an extreme case, the small area southwest of Hagerman mentioned above 

lies within the area of greatest decline from 1927 to 1938,so that the levels 

In January and February of 1942 In this area were probably 20 to 25 feet 

below corresponding levels in 1927. No other declines south of Tps. 14 S., 

Rs. 25 and 26 E, were observed.

In the developed areas In T. 16 S., the rise probably averaged about 

2 feet, In . T. 17 S.,,about 3^ feet, and In T. 18 S., about 5 feet. The 

average rise of water level In 5 wells In T. 19 S., R. 26 B. was 7.4 feet, 

and In 5 wells In T. 20 S., R. 26 B., was 3.9 feet.

A rough comparison of the measurements made in the first two months of 

1942 with measurements made In 1927 Indicates that In the developed areas of 

T. 16 S., the 1942 levels are from 5 to 10 feet lower, in T. 3.7 s., as 

much as 5 feet lower, and in T. 18 S., about the same or slightly higher.

Chaves County

10.24.17.122. Howard. (Water-Supply Paper 836, p. 385.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

9 

6 

5

Water 

level

33.67 

34.10 

35.90

Date

May 

June 

July

15

11 

15

Water 

level

32.90 

30.30 

24.49

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

12 

.10 

16

Water 

level

35.95 

31.40 

27.68

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

14 

9

Water 

level

26.04 

25.22

10.24.28.122. .Gale M. Nellls. Domestic well. Measuring point, top of 

wooden pipe clamp, i.OO foot above land-surface datum, 0*30 foot above wooden 

platform. Equipped with windmill.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Mar.

Apr.

May

6

5

15

31.35

27.00

26.19

June

July

Aug.

11

15

12

23.51

24.34

b 30.94

Sept

OetJ

Nov.

.10

16

14

21.81

21.86

22.20

Dec. 9 22.40

10.24.31.444. Star Tourist Camp. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 285.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

5

25.08

25.42

24.83

May

June

July

15

11

15

22.38

19.10

18.34

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

16

19.37

20.10

12.40

Nov.

Dec.

14

12

13.10

14.08

11.24.10.224. C. E. Smith. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 286.) 

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

5

19.59

a 23.04

b 25.06

May

June

July

15

9

15

a 20.53

b 17.11

22.63

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

16

a 27.04

20.51

13.03

Nov.

Dec.

14

10

11.59

11.14

11.24.14.313b. Fairbanks Filling Station, 

p. 287.)

(Water-Supply Paper 845,

Water level, In feet below-land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

5

38.45

41.58

46.51

May

June

July

15

10

15

39.17

35.33

42.50

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

16

48. 1C

39,«5

30.60

Nov.

Dec,

14

9

28.66

87.85

a Windmill pumping.'

b , Windmill pumping Intermittently.
198 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Chaves County Continued.

11.24.28,113. Rocky Arroyo School House. (Water-'Supply Paper 886, 

p. 389.)

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

9 

5 

5

Water 

level

69.20 

68.69 

a 70.18

Date

May 

June 

July

15 

10 

15

Water 

level

a 69.77 

62.44 

63.96

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

12 

.10 

16

Water 

level

a 64.17 

a 62.95 

58.96

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

14 

9

Water 

level

50.78 

54.35

11.25.29.422. Nell Wheeler. (Water Supply Paper 845, p. 390.) Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 8.14; Mar. 6. jy 

8.09; Apr. 5, J3/6.19. Well filled with debris. Measurements discontinued.

11.25.29.444. Glenn Wheeler. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 390.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

5

8.52

c 12.49

c 10.95

May

June

July

15

10

15

6.28

4.24

7.65

Aug. 12

Sept. 10

Oct. 16

c

c

8.20

8.75

4.38

Nov.

Dec.

14

10

4.17

4.31

12.25.4. Lot 4. Cross Roads Pilling Station. 

391.) Measurements discontinued.

(Water-Supply Paper 886,

12.25.9.422. 

288.)

Cumberland townsite (Welty). (Water-Supply Paper 845,

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

5

46.22

45.71

45.69

May

June

July

15

10

15

45.88

45.20

45.32

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

16

45.72

45.46

38.64

Nov.

Dec.

14

9

40.76

40.71

12.25.23.143. M. L. Kuykendall. Stock well, diameter 8 inches. 

Measuring point, top of casing, 0.70 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped 

with windmill and pump jack.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Mar. 6 

Apr. 5 

May 15

51.29 

51.47 

52.85

June 10 

July 15 

Aug. 12

a 52.10 

51.91 

51.35

Sept. 10 

Oct. 16 

Nov. 14

52.25. 

d 49.45 

47.97

Dec. £) c 47.72

12.25.35.311a. A. C. Stone. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 290.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

5

46.81

47.81

e 69.18

May

June

July

15

10

15

53.94

43.07

43.24

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

16

53.87

44.08

38.36

Nov.

Dec.

14

9

33.43

33.64

13.25.1.422. 0. B. Berry. (Watei-Supply Paper 845, p. 291.) 

Water~level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

b

10.49

7.70

7.82

May

June

July

15

10

15

6.55

6.02

5.64

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

16

6.77

6.79

5.34

Nov.

Dec.

14

9

5.57

5.95

13.25.11.433. Beck. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 394.)

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

9

6

5

48.00

48.67

53.75

May

June

July

13

10

15

56.10

49.10

47.79

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

15

53.18

47.52

37.58

Nov.

Dec.

12

9

35.07

33.78

& Windmill pumping.

b Irrigation well % mile south pumping.

c Irrigation well 600_feet east pumping.

d Windmill pumping intermittently.

e Irrigation well 300 feet east pumping.
NEW MEXICO 199

Chaves County Continued.

13.26.7.333. Howard Amason. 

Highest- daily water level, in

(Water-supply Paper 886, p. 397.) 

feet -below land-surface datum, 1941

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.

14.48

'14.47

14.46

14.45

14.43

14.39

14.37

14.35

14.33

14.31

14.28

14.23

14.20

14.15

14.10

14.09

14.09

14.12

14.13

14.11

14.10

14.10

14.09

14.09

14.09

14.08

14.09

14.09

14.08

14.05.

14.03

Feb.

14.00

13.97

13.96

13.93

13.86

13.79

13.77

13.73

13.70

13.68

13.66

13.62

13.66

13.72

13.74

13.69

13.66

13.65

13.65

13.65

13.67

13.70

13.68

13.64

13.58

13.47

13.44

13.40

.....

Mar.

13.37

13.32

13.27

13.22

13.13

13.06

13.06

13.05

12.96

12.90

12.85

12.84

12.88

12.86

12.80

12.76

12.75

12.69

12.58

12.51

12.52

12.56

12.47

12.39

12.39

12.5V

12.83

13.00

12.96

12.97

13.03

Apr.

13.07

13.18

13.38

13.57

13.80

13.93

14.03

14.05

14.10

14.00

14.00

14.15

14.30

14.40

14.50

14.62

14.75

14.77

14.77

14.79

14.83

14.89

14.97

15.02

15.02

14.78

14.60

14.52

14.52

14.32

May

14.23

14.15

14.00

13.55

13.28

13.20

13.05

12.80

12.61

12.62

12.55

12.35

12.20

12.10

12.02

11.98

11.95

11.87

11.82

11.83

11.91

10.92

9.45

8.22

7.33

6.73

6.48

6.45

6.48

6.54

6.60

June

6.65

6.72

6.88

7.07

7.18

7.25

7.30

7.33

7.37

7.43

7.50

7.57

7.70

7.85

7.97

8.10

8.20

8.27

8.33

8.57

8.87

9.20

9.46

9.70

9.85

9.98

9.98

9.95

9 . RRo*^

9

*1*1 9 I t

July Aug.

9.73 8.54

9.73 8.71

9.74 8.92

9.76 9.13

9.78 9.53

9.78 9.82

9.31 10.05

8.93 10.27

8.75 10.43

8.63 10.61

8.59 10.76

8.57 10.90

8.56 10.90

8.43 10.25

8.27 9.75

8.17 9.44

8.17 9.16

8.25 8.97

8.22 8.95

8.20 8.95

8.20 8.99

8.20 9.05

8.16 9.05

8.15 8.97

8.15 8.90

8.15 8.84

8.16 8.81

8.19 8.80

S

O 1! Q 1717 

 I&O O I f

8.29 8.74

8.39 8.73

Sept.

8.73

8.74

8.76

8.78

8.97

9.22

9.45

9.67

9.58

9.50

9.47

9.44

9.44

9.46

9*50

9.52

9.58

9.63

9.64

9.59

9.35

8.15

7.50

5.75

5.42

5.29

5.23

5.15

4 . RP o&

4 cry 

. o /

Oct.

4.45

4.45

4.45

4.45

4.45

4.47

4.53

4.61

4.68

4.76

4.85

4.90

4.94

4.97

5.04

5.12

5.17

5.19

5.21

5.25

5.30

5.34

5.42

5.45

5.31

5.19

5.18

5.18

5 JL 1 *7 I

5.10

4.92

Nov.

4.77

4.70

4.69

4.70

4.71

4.75

4.77

4.83

4.90

4.92

4.95

5.00

5.02

5.04

5.09

5.12

5.14

5.16

5.19

5.28

5.36

5.38

5.40

5.49

5.54

5.55

5.59

5.62

5.64

5.65

Dec,

5.68

5.70

5.75

5.75

5.76

5.80

5.87

5.88

5.90

5.90

5.90

5.92

5.9$

5.95

5.98

6.00

6.01

£.01

6.04

6.0&

6.10

6.0$

6.09

6.11

6.11

6.15

6.2?

6.25

6.30

6.2$

6.30

13.26.8.422. Jake Mills. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 291.) Measure* 

ments discontinued after Oct. 16, 1941.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

8 

6 

5

Water 

level

a 15.68 

a 15.82 

a 14.99

Date

May 

June

13 

10

Water 

level

a 13.50 

10.59

Date

July 

Aug.

15 

12

Water 

level

12.48 

13.43

Date

Sept 

Oct.

.10 

16

Water 

level

13.19 

11.95

13.26.17.133. Judge Melhop. 

flowed continuously in 1941.

(Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 291.) Well

13.26.17.321. Leo Nowak. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 292.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

6

5

10.98

8.29

7.95

May

June

13

9

7.12

8.19

July

Aug.

14

12

7.22

9.18

Sept

Nov.

.10

12

a 25.65

10.25

13.26.28.121. George Grassie. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 399.) 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr,

8

6

5

a 20.79

17.88

13.99

May

June

July

13

10

15

16.29

a 17.21

a 20.22 i

Aug.

Sept

12

.10

a 20.72

15.09

Oct.

Dec.

16

9

a 17.94

13.35

a Pumping.
200 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Chaves County Continued. 

14.25.1.112. Gentry. (Wffter-rSupply Paper 845, p, 292.)

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

8 

5 

5

Water 

level

42.09 

a 40.76 

a 42.05

Date

May 14 

June 9 

July 15

Water 

level

a 43.87 

39.45 

39.22

Date

Aug. 11 

Sept. 10 

Oct. 15

Water 

level

39.55 

b 41.20 

32.72

Date

Nov. 14 

Dec. 9

Water 

level

31.29 

30.62

14.25.1.344. Wm. Langnegger. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 292.) 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

5

5

53.82

(a)

c 58.38

May

June

July

14

9

15

a 55.37

51.18

53.11

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

11 c

.11 ac

16

57.45

57.04

(a)

Nov.

Dec.

14

9

44.51

43.96

14.25.21.131. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 293.)

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

5

5

88.83

88.90

88.93

May

June

July

13

9

14

87.99

87.19

87.62

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

-11

. 9

15

87.55

86.82

85.60

Nov.

Dec.

12

9

84.43

85.62

14.25.25.221. John M. Norris. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 293.)

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

_____________________(from recorder charts)__________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 49

2 49

3 49

4 49

5 49

6 49

7 49

8 49

9 49

10 49

11 49

12 49

13 49

14 49

15 49

16 49

17 49

18 49

19 49

20 49

21 49

22 49

23 49

24 49

25 49

26 49

27 49

28 49

29 49

50 49

51 49

64 49.16

63 49.16

63 49.15

59 49.11

57 49.07

57 49.06

54 49.04

53 49.05

53 49.02

50 49.02

49 49.00

46 49.00

45 49.04

42 49.00

42 49.00

39 49.00

40 49.01

35 48.99

33 48.98

30 18.98

30 48.97

25 48.96

27 48.95

24 48.95

24 48.94

21 48.95

22 48.93 

19 48.92 

17 ..... 

19 ..... 

16 .....

48.91

48.93

48.94

48.91

48.90

48.95

48.95

43.92

48.90

48.92

48.90

48.95

48.94

48.90

48.93

48.93

48.95

48.93

48.92 

-48.91

48.93

48.96

48.96

48.95

48.95

48.97

48.97

48.97

48.93

48.96

48.95

48.95

40.95

48.96

48.97

48.93

48.97

48.99

49.00 

49.00 

49.02 

49.05 

49.07 

49.10 

49.13 

49.17 

49.19- 

49.23 

49.25 

49.35 

49.39 

49.42 

49.46 

49.50 

49.55 

49.58 

49.55 

49.60 

49.65 

49.70 

49.72

49.72 

49.82 

49.84 

49.90 

49.93 

49.95 

50.01 

50.03 

50.05 

5O.05 

50.08 

50.13 

50.16 

50.19 

50.22 

50.24 

50.22

50.24

50.25

50.25

50.23

50.20

50.20

50.01

49.94

49.87

49.78

49.72

49.65

49.61

49.55

49.49

49.44

49.37

49.35

49.27

49.23

49.20

49.19

49.13

49.09

49.05

49.00

48.96

48.95

43.90

48.37

48.84

48.82

48.80

48.78

48.77

48.75

48.75

48.77

48.76

48.77

48.80

48.83

48.85

48.88

48.91

48.93

48.95

48.98

49.00

49.01

49.04

49.07

49.12

49.18

49.23

49.26

49.32

49.35

49.35

49.35

49.39

49.40 

49.42 

49^,46 

49.49 

49.48 

49.48 

49.50 

49.53 

49.56 

49.60 

49.62 

49.62

49.65

49.66

49.65

49.64

49.66

49.68

49.70

49.73

49.76

49.77

49.80

49.82

49.86

49.89

49.89

49.90

49.90

49,90

49.88

49.88

49.89

49.93

49.95

49.98

50.00

50.01

50.00

50.01

50.04

50.07

50.07

50.05

50.07

50.08 

50.08 

50.08 

50.07 

50 ."06 

50.05 

50.04 

50.04 

50.03 

50.02 

50.04 

50.08

50.08

50.09

50.10 

50.10 

50.0? 

50.10 

5O.12 

50.10 

50.04 

49.98 

49.37 

49.73 

49.60 

49.55 

49.45 

49.35

49.27

49.19

49.12

49.02

48.95

48.88

48.82

48.76

48.75

48.64

48.59

48.52

48.45

48.40

48.50

48,23

48.17

48.11

48.05

48.00

47.94

47.90

47.85

47.79

47.72

47.69

47.69

47.65

47.58

47.57

47.47

47.42 

47.35 

47.32 

47.25 

47.22 

47.16 

47.15 

47.07 

47.03 

47.00 

46.95 

46.86 

46.83 

46.78 

46.72 

46,66 

46.63 

46.59 

46.59 

46*54 

'46.47

46.46

46.47

46.40

46.34

46.31

46.28

46.23

46.20

46.15

46.12

46.08

46.02

46.00

46.03

45.95

45.93

45.87!

45.83

45.82

45.76:

45.76

45.73.

45.69

45.67

45.65

45.58'

45.57;

4-5.57

45.50

45.45

45.45

45.41

45.38

45.39 

45.36 

45.35 

45.30 

45.27 

45.^3 

45.20'

a Windmill pumping.

b Irrigation well 400_feet north pumping

c Irrigation .well ^ mile west pumplrur-.
NEW MEXICO 201

Chaves County Continued.

14.26.7.443. W. W. Adams. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 893.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

8 

5 

5

Water 

level

46.34 

45.02 

51.12

Date

May 

June 

July

13 

9 

14

Water 

level

47.82 

a 46.36 

a 43.86

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

11 

. 9 

16

Water 

level

40.84 

40.92 

36.27

Dst©

Nov. 

Dec.

14 

9

Water 

level

32.75 

32.65

14.26.8.433a. Tom Ferguson, (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 294; WaterSupply Paper 306; p. 494.) Water levels, in feet below land-surface datunij 

1941j Jan. 8, 47.47; Mar. 5, 47.75; Apr. 5,-pit dry.

14.26.8.433b. Town of Hagerman. 

Measurements discontinued.

14.26.8.433C. Town of Hagerman. 

Measurements discontinued.

(Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 294.)

(Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 295.)

14.26.12.131. W. B. Utterback. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 295.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

5

5

21.94

21.75

a 24.78

Kay

June

July

13

10

14

a 28.05

a 26.81

22.20

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

12

.10

16

19.84

a 25.38

a 27.80

Nov.

Dec.

14

9

19.40

b 20.65

14.26.15.322. P. H. Evana. Stock and domestic well, diamctei 6 Inches. 

Measuring point, top of casing, 1.20 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped 

with windmill.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Mar.

Apr.

May

5

5

14

8.37

5.75

3.88

June

July

Aug.

10

14

12

4.50

2.99

a 12.79

Sept

Oct.

.10

16

4.56

2.68

Nov.

Dec.

14

9

3.77

4.53

14.26.15.333. g. D. Menoud. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 405.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

5

5

C 22.53

22.18

19.10

May

June

July

13

10

14

19.12

14.53

c 15.05

Aug. 12

Sept. 10

Oct. 16

c

17.45

17.38

13.61

Nov.

Dec.

14

9

14.73

15.53

14.26.32.332. B. E. Spencer. (Water-Supply Paper 84,5, p. 295.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8-

5

5

39.50

39.88

40.04

May

June

July

13

9

14

40.17

37.52

36.42

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

11

. 9

15

36.00

35.46

33.22

Nov.

Dec.

12

10

32.14

32.60

15.25.35.111. Moss Spence. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 295.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

b

4

24,62

a 22.30

a 23.04

May

June

July

13

9

14

a

a

23.38

19.48

20.93

Aug. 11

Sept. 9

Oct. 15

17.79

17.40

a 12.48

Nov.

Dec.

12 a

10 -

13.80

15.15

15.26.9.222. Harry Cowan. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p..417.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr*

8

5

5

38.22

38.44

38.38

May

June

July

14

9

14

38.03

35.93

35.43

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

11

. 9

15

35.35

35.34

33.04

Nov.

Dec.

12

10

32.71

32.86

a Windmill pumping.

b Windmill shut down 10 minutes prior to measurement.

c Water flowing in irrigation ditch 50 feet south of well
202 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Chaves County Continued.

15.26.19.211. Lake Arthur Cemetery. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 

6 inches. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.40 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with pressure pump. Nearest pumped well l£ miles south.

Water,level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Mar'. 5 

Apr. 5 

May 14

Water 

level

30.39 

31.84 

31.32

Date

June 9 

July 14 

Aug. 11

Water 

level

27.15 

27.15 

27.80

Date

Sept. 9 

Oct. 15

Water 

level

28.24 

24.72

Date

Nov. 12 

Dec. 10

Water 

level

23.90 

23.96

In the following table are given the 1941 water-level measurements in 

observation wells that were measured in Chaves County in January and February. 

All of these wells are described in either -Water-Supply Paper 886 or 911 

except for a few new ones,which are described at the end of the table.

Supplemental list of observation wells in which water-level measurements were made in late winter.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number

10.24.8.111

10.24.15.342

10.24.16.133

10.24.18.424

"10.24.20.344

10.24.22.322

10.24.27.111

10.24.29.333

10.24.30.344

10.24.31:333

10.24.31.423

10.25.32.431

10.25.32.444

11.23.12.221

11.24.2.322

11.24.3.114

11.24.3.312

11.24.3.333

11.24.6.224

11.24.6.311

11.24.6.433

11.24.6.444

11. 24. -7. 333

11.24.7.444

11.24.8.122

11.24.9.133

11.24.9.211

11.24.10.114

11.24.10.321

11.24.11.214

11.24.13.144

11.24.14.313a

11.24.15.421

11.24.15.431

11.24.16.111

' 11.24.17.121

11.24.18.333

11.24.19.222

11.24.19.343

11.24.22.333

11.24.23.411a

a Measurements

Owner or tenant

Mr. Tow

George D. Perrine

H. Crile

Mr. Williams

Henry Russell Estate

Henry "Russell Estate

Morrie Huff

Mrs . Pearl Baker

P. Caman

Claude Hobbs

H. D. Jeffcoat

Prank Peters

Mr. Fairbanks

Mrs. M. L. Barnett

M. L. and S. Barnett

D. H. Johnson

G. V. Coker

John Tweedy

Cornell University Ranch

discontinued .

Date

Feb. 4

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

*

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Jan. 31

31

31

31

Feb. 1

Water level

43.65

12.99

28.70

44.50

46.65

19.70

23.09

41.41

S/

38.87

24.85

*/

c/ + .62

 */

9793 - y

16.01

26.30

27.82

51.87

41.29 .

42.06

 71.52

S/

V

I/ 34.83

26.60

27.87

*/

14.43

S/ 41.49

42.80

a/

60.25

90.84

a/

99738

52^26

17.34

b Sot measured.

Above land-surface datum.
NEW MEXICO 203

Chaves County Continued.

Supplemental list of observation wells in which water-level measurements were made in late winter Continued. -

Vfater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number

11.24.23.433

11.24.24.144

11.24.27.231

11.24.29.411

11.24.31.221

11.24.34.411b

11.24. 36. 211

11.24.36.133

11. 25. 6. 123

11.25.6.421

11.25.6.421a

11.25.22.333

11. 25-. 28. 234

11.25.28.244

11.25.29.111

11.25.29.343

11.25.30.333

11.25.31.223

11. 25.31. 433a

11.25.31.433b

11.25.32.333

12.24.12.411

12.24.23.441a

12. 24 .,23. 441 b

12.25.2. Lot 3

12.25.2. Lot 4

12.25.4. Lot 4

12.25.3.334

12.25.7.144a

12.25.7.144b

12.25.3.3.111

12.25.15.112

12.25.15.333

12.25.16.111

12.25.16.222

12.25.20.422

12.25.22.231

12.25.26.311

12.25.27.211

12.25.30.222

12.25.32.222

12.25.33.112

12.25.33.211

12.25.34.311a

12.25.34.311b

12.25.34.411

12*25.35.111

12.25.35.311b

12.25.35.411 

12.25.36.121

12.25.36.133

12.25.36.142

12.25.36.315

12.26.7.421

12.26.29.333

12.26.30.213

13.25.1.111

13.25.1.331

15.25.3.111

a Measurements

b Not measured,

c Plowing.

Owner or tenant

Tweedy Gin

Mr. Copeland

Mrs. J. S. Singleton

Russell Smith

Wiley Grizzle *

Henry Russell Estate

Mrs. Whitney

E. Whitney

R. Whitney

Oasis Gin

Albert Hobs on

J. P. White Co.

Albert Watson

Albert Watson

George Bogart

Mr. Little

Monte Goodin

Monte Goodin

B. F. Heine

E. R. Euval

Cross Roads Station

J. W. Young

G. M. Sterrett

Ernest Nelson

W. T. Clardy

C. E. Smith

W. T. Clardy

W. A. McLeod

W. T. Clardy

W. T. Clardy

A. C. Stone

A. C. Stone ' 

0. B. Berry

H. Kuykendall

0. B. Berry

M. E. Kuykendall

Cecil Johnson

S. 0. Wilburn

M. L. Kuykendall

Will Schaaphok

Mr. Stanley

discontinued.

Date

Feb.

Jan.

Feb.

Jan.

Feb.

Feb.

Jan.

Feb.

Jan.

Feb.

Jan.

1

31

31

31

31

1

31

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

31

28

1

1

1

1

31

31

31

31

31

31

30

30

30

28

30

9

30

30

30

30

31

30

1

1

30

28

30

Water level

19.15

V

48.67

85.65

*98.62

51.63

24.18

35.68

17.12

a/

7.13 '

7.59

8.10

7.62

7.88

8.33

15.98

14.58

29.99

30.33

b/

60.87

b/

84.94

15.83

13.73

35.46

29.43

44.87

45.90

15.20

46.01

TO/

35.98

, 49.80

a/

61.68

51.05

58.35

81.50

a/i/ 62.40

56.18

b/

50.22

42.52

46.88 ' &

31.75

21.43

27.69

c/

15745

18.25

20.48

17.61

55.11
204 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Chaves County Continued.

Supplemental list of observation wells In which water-level measurements were made In late winter Continued.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number

13.25.5.111

13.25.6.333

13.25.8.133

13.25.10.344 

13.25.11.111

13.25.11.343

IS. 25. 12. 133

13.25.12.311

13.25.13.113

13.25.13.131

13.25.13.233a

13.25.13.233b

13.25.13.311

13.25.13.433

13.25.14.131

13.25.14.231

13.25.15.311

13 .'25. 15. 422

13.25.17.411

13.25.23.111

13.25.24.333

13.25.26.222

13.25.27.111

13.25.27.211b

13.25.32.411

13.25.34.433a 

13.25.35.311

13.25.36.421a 

13.25.36.421b

13.25.36.421c

13.26.5.111

13.26.5.231a

13.26.5.231b

13.26.5.331

13.26.7.433

13.26.8.332

13.26.14.331

13.26.16.114a

13.26.16.114b

13.26.16.114c

13.26.17.443

13.26.17.444

13.26.18.211

13.26.18.311

13.26.19.222

13.26.19.333

13.26.19.343

13.26.19.432

13.26.20.113

13.26.20.333

13.26.23.111

13.26.28.111

13.26.28.221

13.26.28.233

13.26.28.311

13.26.29.111

13.26.29.113

a Measurements

b Not measured,

Owner or tenant

Mr. Heine eke 

Mrs. Belle Hurst

J. E. Brockman

M. E. Colclazler

M. E. Colclazler

W. P. Kerr

W. F. Kerr

W. P. Kerr

Learue Martin

Mrs. J. W. Wler

Durand and McNlel

William Zappe

Roswell Insurance and

Surety Company

I. P. Wortman

Hal Bogle

Hal Bogle

Hal Bogle

0. B. Berry 

W. P. Kerr

R. M. Ware 

R. M. Ware

R. M. Ware

Robert H. Aston

Mr. Sterrett

Mr. Sterrett

W. W. Harris

Zuber Hollow Corporation

Pish Hatchery

Fish Hatchery

Pish Hatchery

H. Vandenbout

H. Vandenbout

W. F. Kerr

A. T. Stone

Hal Bogle

George Weaver

Mrs. Lockhead

Zuber Hollow Corporation

Hal Bogle

Mrs. C. L. Appleby

J. H. Held

J. H. Reld

disc ont Inued .

r

Date Water level

Jan. 28

28

28

27

27

28

28

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

28

28

2425'

25

25

25

23

23

Feb. 1

1

' 11

Jan. 28

Feb. 1

1

Jan. 31

31

31

30

27

28

27

28

27

27

27

28

25

Feb. 1

Jan. 27

27

27

27

25

25

65.30

80.47

70.33

47.33

55.50

28.90

27.99

43.14

43.45

34.25

35.04

b/

37.32

61.57

54.61

76.17

68.72 y

65.17

53.52

53.72

78.75

V

77782

70717

b/ 

17

52.01

14.17

17.79

13.53

15.97

11.80

6.08

2.62

10.92

7.27

7.83

12.35

12.75

11.50

21.95

20.70

30.-35

. 24.88

12.60

20. O6

12.76

5.85

18.84

10.34

11.82

15.97

11.67

16.81

c Above land- surf ace datum.
HEW MEXICO 205

Chavea County Continued.

Supplemental Hat of observation wells In which water-level measurements were made In late winter Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number

13.26.29.211

13.26.29.333

13.26.29.424

13.26.31.241

13.26.31.311

13.26.33.421

13.26.34.313

13.26.34.433

14.25.1.111

14.25.1.343-

14.25.2.233a

14.25.2.444

14.25.8.411

14.25.12.133b

14. 25. 12. 234

14.25.12.313 

14.25.13.311

14.25.14.131

14.25.15.431

14.25.20.443

14.25.24.133

14.25.25.111

14.25.25,313

14.26.3.213

14.26.3.413

14.26-.3.433

14.26.3.442

14. 26. 4. 113

14.26.4.133a

14,26. 4. 133b

14.26.4.141

14.26.4.231

14.26.5.111

14.26.5.131

14.26.5.211

14.26.5.243

14.26.5.443 

14.26.6.111

14.26.6.142

14.26.6.211

14.26.6.232

14.26.6.241

14.26.6.422

14.26.7.344

14.26.8.112

14.26.8.344

14.26.8.243

14.26.9.143

14.26.9.234

14.26.9.434

14.26.9.442

14.26.10.121

14.26.10.244

14.26.10.433

14.26.11-.111

14.26.11.121

14.26.11.322

14.26.12.433b

"Owner or tenant

M. Y. Monlcle

M. Y. Monlcle

E. 0. Moore

E. P. Malone

Mrs. West

Mr. Gentry

Wm. Langnegger

L. T. Lewis

J. V. Thomas

C. IWhitman

L. T. Lewis 

E. 0. Moore

0. B. Berry

H. E. Blackwelder

E. 0. Moore

John M. Norria

S. C. Bybee

Roy lockhead

George Wade

H. L. McKinistry

Mra. L. Barter

Mr. McKinistry

J. D. S. McKinistry

Wiley Grizzle

W. L. Heitmann

Wiley Grizzle

Tom Andrews

W. W. Adams

 G. L. Truitt

William Hobson

Cave Brothers

Mark Boyce

J. Langnegger

W. N. Olive

Date

Jan. 25

27 ' 25

23

25

25

25

23

23

23

, 19

23

23 

21

23

21

21

21

21

25

25

24

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

23

23

23

25

25

24

24

24

24

24

24

25

24

24

24

25

24

Water level

b/

15.79

' 12.73

14.68

46.36

17.47

9.95

25.33

b/

56718

- 64.06. i/ 94.82

70.40

54.75

75716

91.74

b/

74767

67.01

65.67

61.77

7.63

10.54

a/

18.17

20.70

19.99

19.77

20.45

17.79

28.52

26.69

24.30

21.38

27775

27.30

28.00

33.57

30.50

b/

5/

29.36

43.40

27.29

b/

11.91

 14.15

c/ 19.82

13.75

13.78

7.43

16.87 .

16.85

16 y;88

a Measurements discontinued.

b Hot measured.

c Windmill pumping.

533097 O - 43 - 14
206 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Chaves County Continued.

Supplemental list of observation wells in which water-level measurements were made in late winter. Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number

14.26.13.121

14.26.14.133

14.26.14.212

14.26.14.343 

14.26.14.441

14.26.15.113

14.26.15.343

14.26.16.111

14.26.16.422

14.26.17.211

14.26.17.334

14.26.17.444

14.26.18.113

14.26.18.433

14.26.19.211

14.26.19.242

14.26.19.311

14.26.19.444

14.26.20.143

14.26.20.334

14.26.20.343 

14.26.21.333

14.26.21.422

14.26.22.141

14.26.22.213

14.26.22.411

14.26.23.131

14.26.27.111

14.26.28.114

14.26.28.211

14.26.29.112

14.26.29.213

14.26.29.441a

14.26.29.441b

14.26.30.441

15.24.23.344

15.24.27.344

15.24.28.244

15.24.32.211

15.24.34.341

15.24.35.143

15'. 24. 36. 243

15.24.36.321

15.25.11.411

15. 25. 12. Ilia

15.25.12.lllb

15.25.12.231

15.25.24.111

15.25.24.211

15.25.27.321

15.25.33.112

15.25.35.311

15.25.36.333

15.26.5.121

15.26.5.142

15.26.6.311

15.26.9.133

15.26.19.224

Owner or -tenant

L. M. Lang

Wiley Grizzle

George Harris

P. H. Evans 

M. C. Brown

Marie O'Dell

O'Dell

Wm. Saloman

Clarence Pearson

Pearson Brothers

0. C. Yarbrough

Albert Hobson

Joseph Hooten

Oscar A. Pearson

W. C. West

E. E. Lane

Pearson Brothers

E. Langnegger

E. Langnegger 

G. E. Wade

J. L. King

E. A. White

Phillip Stoes

L. T. Lewis

Phillip Stoes

Phillip Stoes

J. W. Wiggins

"S. Lanning

E. P. Malone

P. U. Gooding

Ben Truman

Chas. W. Nelson

Carroll Jackson

R. E. Coleman

John M. Norris

B. E. Spencer

H. S. Russell

Calvin Graham

E..M. George

Mrs. Ivy H. Beasley

Date

Jan. 24

24

24

24

24

24

24

20

24

24

23

21

21

23

20

21

21

20

20

24

24

24

20

20

20

20

17

17

17

17

18

17

17

20

18

18

18

20

20

20

20

Water level

17.50

7.57

13.40

13770

18.15

19.02

30.54

19.65

50.70

b/

46757

59.04

b/

50.89

59.10

47.15

59.09

58.54

72.46

40777

17.81

27.20

b/

18.27

10.50

16.40

S/b/

I/

59.90

41.00 'b/

sJ 67.00

61.02

92.30

50.72

b/

24.22

41.08

, 25.22

a/

41.03

b/

I/

12745

b/

31.67

20.22

37.97

b/

43.10

30.63

36.15

22.42

a/

a Measurements discontinued,

b Not measured,

c Well dry.
HEW MEXICO 207

Chaves County Continued.

Supplemental list of observation wells In which water-level measurements were made in late winter/ Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number Owner or tenant

15.26.19.442

15.26.20.144

15.26.20.431

15.26.29.111 E. S. Jackson

15.26.29.222

15.26.29.231

15.26.30.131 Paul Robinson

15.26.30.224

15.26.31.111 E. J. Gromo

15.26.32.231

Date* Water level

Jan. 20

20

20

20

20

20

18

20

18

20-

6.66

25.50

15.40

8.01

15.03

10.16

3.95

10.70

13.73

9.32

11.25.6.421a, Mrs. Annie Lee Stewart. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 8 inches, depth 85 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.30 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with 3-inch centrifugal pump,

13.26.14.331. Zuber Hollow Corporation. Unused stock well. Measuring point, top of casing at land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill.

13.26.34.431. Used domestic and stock well. Measuring point, top of 

casing, 1.35 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill.

14.26.8.344. William Hobson. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

10 inches, depth 125 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of mouth of discharge pipe, 4.10-foot correction to land-surface datum.

Eddy County

The following are records of shallow wells in the part of the Roswell 

Basin in Eddy County. For a general description of the changes in water 

level,both in artesian and shallow wells,see unaer Chaves County. For 

records of artesian wells and wells in the intake area of the artesian 

aquifer see also under Chaves County.

16.25.6.Lot 4. Fred Nellson. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 296.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

'Apr.

8 

5 

4

Water 

level

14.37 

a 15.01 

a 15.56

Date

May 

June 

July

13 

9 

14

Water 

level

13.87 

11.32 

a 12.57

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

11 

. 9 

15

Water

level

12.90 

12.90 

10.10

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

12 

10

Water 

level

a 11.09 

10.69

16.25.6.313. Childress. ( Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 296.)

Highest daily water level, in feet belo* land-surface datum, 1941 

_____________________ (from recorder charts) 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

 1 ..... 30

2 ..... 30

3 30.22 30

4 30.07 30

5 30.06 30

6 30.06 29

7 30.17 30

8 30.20 30

12 29

12 29

20 29

18 30

00 29

98 29

05 30

10 30

98 29.75 

94 29.77 

99 29.80 

11 -29.87 

97 29.75 

97 29.75 

15 29.87 

10 29.93

29.65 29.02 

29.60 29.07 

29.56 ..... 

29.61 ..... 

29.64 ..... 

29.68 28.88 

29.68 28.78 

29.70 28.74

28.68

28.70

28.71

28.68

28.60

28.63

28.67

28.65

28.60

28.61

28.63

28.65

28.63

28.60

28.60

28.64

28.50 

28.43 

28.43 

S8.52 

28.55 

28.50 

28.38 

28.43

28.14 

28.05 

28.13 

28.08 

28.08 

28.12 

28.18 

28.08'

27.74

27.73

27.83

27.72

27.84

27.72

27.95

27.73

27.63

27.67

27.50

27.50

27.64

27.67

27.62

27.60

a Windmill pumping.
208 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Eddy County Continued. 

16.25.6.313. Childress Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datura, 1941 

___________________ (from recorder charta)__________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

9 30.30

10 30.25

11 30.10

12 29.99

13 29.99

14 29.90

15 29.84

16 £9.90

17 30.03

18 30.26

19 30.15

20 30.02

21 30.02

22 30.04

23 30.05

24 30.07

25 30.07

26 30.12

27 30.15

28 30.27

29 30.15

30 30.12

31 30.12

30.11

30.08

29.93

29.86

29.95

30.15

30.15

30.15

30.15

30.08

30.08

30.14

30.18

30.13

30.08

30.07

30.04

30.04

30.30

30.17

29.91

29.95

29.92

29.92

30.22

29.98

29.94

29.97

30.07

30.07

29.93

29.90

29.90

29.98

29.98

29.95

29.90

29.95

30.00

30.07

29.85

29.85

29.83

29.87

29.81

29.80

29.75

29.77

29.90

29.37

29.85

29.77

29.67

29.78

29.93

30.01

29.94

29.95

30.02

29.98

29.36

29.80

29.80

29.75

29.75

29.72

29.77

29.78

29.68

29.58

29.59

29.62

29.66

29.70

29.52

29.50

29.55

29.55

29.52

29.60

29.37

29.33

29.30

29.27

29.17

29.05

28.78

28.84

23.90

28.85

28.77

28.73

28.77

28.80

23.78

28.73

23.71

28.71

28.75

28.80

28.74

28.65

28.65

28.66

23.60

23.60

23.63

23.65

23.60

28.54

23.62

28.64

28.69

23.70

28.67

28.68

28.63

28.60

28.62

28.65

23.61

28.62

28.57

23.54

28.56

28.59

28.65

28.66

28.61

28.60

28.62

23.65

28.65

28.36

28.63

28.62

28.62

28.68

28.64

28.55

28.58

28.65

28.56

28.55

28.57

28.49

28.47

28.50

28.53

28.59

28.60

28.60

28.57

28.60

23.57

28.68

28.57

28.40

28.37

23.43

28.48

28.52

28.63

28.57

28.45

28.40

28.39

28.39

28135

28.47

28.38

28.33

28.37

28.30

28.29

23.13

28.23

23.11

28.02

28.00

27.99

28.15

27.98

27.88

27.93

27.88

27.90

27.90

27.92

28.00

27.98

27.77

27.78

27.90

27.83

27.81

27.87

27.81

27.73 

27.80 

27.85 

27*70 

27.67 

27.78 

27.67

27.58

27.59

27.58

27.65

27.83

27.61

27.59

27.78

27.87

27.71

27.70

27.70

27.71

27.68

27.63

27.46

27.46

27.48

27.45

27.65

27.59

27.60

27.60

27.53

27.58

27.70

27.58

27.51

27.50

27.37

27.28

27.32

27.66

27.67

27.65

27.52

27.50

16.26.19.411. P. M. Privett. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 409.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

8 

5 

4

Water 

level

35.32 35; 01

39.53

Date

May

June 

July

13 

9

14

Water 

level

38.42 

32.08 

33.48

Date

Aug. 

Sept 

Oct.

11 

. 9 

15

Water 

level

40.42 

40.09 

30.27

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

12 

10

Water

level

28.76 

28.17

16.26.28.333. Ina C. Harral. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 410.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

6

5

4

15.55

14.69

15.05

May

June

July

13

9

14

15.45

11.95

13.45

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

11

. 9

15

' 16.73

15.84

10.59

NoV.

Dec.

12

10

10.02

9.63

m

17.26,7.344. Everest Scoggins. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 411.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

'a

5

4

40.50

40.25

41.31

May

June

July

13

9

14

40.99

38.88

39.97

Aug.

Sept

Oct.

11

. 9

15

44.94

41.42

34.99

HOT.

Dec.

12

10

32,31

31.67

17.26.10.333. V. L. Gates (Water-Supply Paper 386, p. 412.) 

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

Jan.

Har.

May

8

5

13

10.61

9.67

8.30

June

July

9

14

6.32

5.97

Sept

Oct.

. 9

15

7.78

4.70

Nov.

Dec.

12

10

4.80

4.86

17.26.16.333. Artesia Cemetery. (Water-Supply Paper 911, p, 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

171.)

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

,5

4

a

14.68

26^J02

26.03

May

June

July

13

9

14

14.70

11.40

15.29

Aug. 11

Sept.. 9

Oct. 15

28.40

14,39

7.81

HOT.

Dec12

10

6.63

3*38.

-

a Windmill pumping.
HEW MEXICO 209

Eddy County Continued.

18.26.4.1111). Prank Watkins. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 298*) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar. 

Apr.

8 

5 

4

Water 

level

26.95 

a 28.68 

27.24

Date

May 13 

June 9 

July 14

Water 

level

a 27.83 

a 25.02 

24.29

Date

Aug. 11 

Sept. 9 

Oct. 15

Water 

level

b 2%. 14 

b 25.34 

22.20

Date

Nov. 12 

Dec. 10

Water 

level

a 21.16 

20.27

18.26.7,234a. C. H. Hutsonplllar. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 299.)

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

_____________________(from recorder charts)__________________ 

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 53.68

2 53.67

3 55.66

4 53.62

5 53.60

6 53.60

7 53.60

8 53.59

9 53.59

10 53.58

11 53.56

12 53.54

13 53.53

14 53.50

15 53.48

16 53.49

17 53.50

18 53.52

19 53.49

20 53.47

21 53.45

22 53.46

23 53.45

24 53.45

25 53.44

26 53.43

27 53.45

28 53.45

29 53.42

30 53.39

31 53.37

53.35

53.35

53.36

53.35

53.32

53.30

53.31

53.31

53.31

53.30

53.29

53.27

53.30

53.30

53.30

53.30

53.30

53.28

53.28

53.30

53.29

53.29

53.29

53.29

53.29

53.28

53.30

53.29

53.25

53.24

53.25

53.25

53.23

53.24

53.26

53.25

53.22

53.25

53.23

53.25

53.30

53.29

53.28

53.30

53.33

53.33

53.30

53.30

53.30

53.32

53.32

53.32

53.31

53.33

53.32

53.34

53.31

53.30

53.28

53.27 

53.26 

53.28 

53.30 

53.27 

53.27 

53.3O 

53.32 

53.35 

53.39 

53.44 

53.50 

53.55 

53.60 

53.63 

53.70 

53.73 

53.77 

53.83 

53.87 

5S.91 

53.95 

53.98 

54.04 

54.10 

54.18 

54.20 

54.22 

54.22 

54.22

54.20

54.20

54.20

54.19

54.17

54.13

54.10

54.07

54.05

54.03

53.99

53.95

53.90

53.86

53.84

53.83

53.79

53.75

53.71

53.71

53.69

53.66

53.53

52.87

52.48

52.20

51.96

51.72

51.52

51.33

51.13

51.04

50.93

50.80

50.65

50.53

50.43

50.32

50.22

50.11

50.04

49.99

49.90

49.83

49.78

49.74

49.70

49.65

49.60

49.55

49.55

49.54

49.52

49.48

49.47

49.44

49.45

49.45

49.47

49.49

49.50

49.53

49.55

49.60

49.61

49.60

49.61

49.64

49.66

49.70

49.70

49.72

49.77

49.79

49.82

49.83

49.85

49.88

49.39

49.90

49.95

49.97

50.02

50.05

50.08

50.11

50.15

50.22

50.26

50.27

50.30

50.36

50.40

50.45

50.50

50.53

50.60

50.65

50.70

50.77

50.83

50.90

50.96

51.02

51.08

51.12

51.17

51.24

51.27

51.29

51.30

51.36

51.40

51.43

51.49

51.54

51.56

51.57 

51.61 

51.67 51.70- 

51.73 

51.75

51.76

51.74

51.75

51.76

51.76

51.75

51.73

51.72

51.74

51.77

51.78

51.79

51.75

51.75

51.74

51.73

51.72

51.69

51.65

51.61

51.57

51.53

51.47

51.42

51.40

51.32

51.26

51.22

51.15

51.08

51.00

50,91

50.83

50.76

50.69

50.62

50.55

50.47

50.42

50.33

50.24

50.14

50.05

49.98

49.92

49.80

49.70

49.61

49.53

49.45

49.37

49.32

49.27

49.18

49.07

49.01

48.98

48.87

48.76

48,75

48.65

48.57 

48.50 

48.46 

48.37 

48.33 

48.25 

48.25 

48.13 

48.09 

-48.06 

48.00 

47.88 

47.84 

47.80 

47.72 

47.63 

47.57 

47.50 

47.50 

47.48 

47.36 

47.32 

47.3? 

47.31 

47.22 

47.15 

47.10 

47.05 

47.00 

46.92

46.88

46.85

46.72

46.65

46.73

46.66

46.64

46.57

46.47

46.45

46.35

46.33

46.32

46.25

46.23

46.17

46.11

46.10

46.08

46.01

45.39

45.85

45.83

45.73

45.73

45.78

45.77

45.74

45.65

45.58

18.26.21.344. Town of Dayton. (Water-Supply Paper 886, p. 415.)

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

_____________________(from recorder charts)___________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 43.83 .....

2 43.82 .....

3 43.81 .....

4 43.80 .....

5 43.79 43.66

6 43.79 .....

7 43.78 .....

8 43.77 .....

9 43.77 .....

10 43.75 .....

11 43.74 43.68

12 43.72 43.70

13 43.70 43.75

14 43.67 43.74

15 43.65 43.74

43.75 

43.77 

 43.79 

43.82 

43.82 

43.84 

43.88 

43.88 

43.87 

43.90 

43.39 

43.93 

43.96 

43.94 

43.96

43.91

43.90

43.90

43.90

43.88

43.90

43.91

43.93

43.95

43.97

44.00

44.04

44.07

44.08

44.09

44.27

44.26

44.27

44.26

44.26

44.24

44.21

44.20

44.19

44.18

44.15

44.13

44.12

44.10

44.10

43.55

43.53

43.48

43.45

43.42

43.40

43.35

43.33

43.31

43.28

43.26

43.24

43.20

43.17

43.15

42.95

42.96

42.98

42.99

42.98

42.98,

42.99

43.00

42.98

42.98

42.96

42.95

42.94

42.94

42.93

42.95

42.97

43.00

43.01

43.03

43.05

43.07

43.08

43.11

43.13

43.13

43.15

43.17

43.19

43.19

43.21

43.19

43.18

43.17

43.13

43.10

43.07

43.05

43.06

43.04

43.02

42.99

42.94

42.88

42.83

42.16 

42.11 

42.07 

42.00 

41.95 

41.90 

41,84 

41.78 

41.75 

41.69 

41.63 

41.55 

41.5O 

41.44 

41.41

40.32 

40.26 

40.21 

40.11 

40.08 

4O.OO 

39.98 

39.87 

39.82 

39.78 

39.70 

39.61 

39.56 

39.51 

39.43

38.43 

38*37 

38.27 

38.23 

38.26 

38,14 

38.12 

38.04 

37.94 

37.92 

37.82 

37.80 

37.77 

37.68 

37.65

Windmill pumping.

Windmill pumping intermittently.
210 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE.1941

Eddy County Continued.

18.26.21.344. Town of Dayton Continued.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Jan.

16 43.67

17 43.68

18 43.67

19 43.65

20 43.64

21 43.63

22 43.60

23 43.59

24 43.58

25 43.58

26 43.58

27 43.60

28 43.60

29 43.60

30 .....

31 .....

Feb.

43.75

43.75

43.75

43.75

43.75

43.75

43.75

43.75

43.75

43.74

43.75

43.75

43.75

.....

Mar.

43.99

44.01

43.99

43.98

43.98

43.98

43 .?:>

43.98

43.98

43.96

43.97

43.97

43.97

43.94

43.93

43.93

Apr.

44.11

44.11

44.14

44.19

44.21

44.23

44.24

44.25

44.29

44.30

44.30

44.30

44.30

44.30

44.30

May

44.09

44.06

44.03

44.02

44.03

44.01

43.98

43.90

43.87

43.82

43.78

43.74

43.70

43.66

43.62

43.58

June

43.15

43.13

43.11

43.09

43.07

43.05

43.03

43.00

42.98

42.98

42.97

42.94

42.96

42.96

42.96

July

42.92

42.90

42.90

42.90

42.90

42.90

42.89

42.89

42.88

42.88

42.89

42.91

42.92

42.93

42.93

42.94

Aug.

43.20"

43.22

43.23

43.26

43.25

43.26

43.28

43.28

43 . 27-

43.26

43.25

43.25

43.24

43.24

43.24

43.23

Sept

42.82

42.80

42.77

42.75

42.72

42.68

42.62

42.58

42.54

42.52

42.46

42.41

42.38

42.30

42.24

. Oct.

41.33

41.27

41.21

41.16

41.10

41.03

40.98

40.93

40.87

40.78

40.73

40.70

40.60

40.52

40.48

40.40

Nov.

39.35

39.29

39.23

39.20

39.13

39.03

39.00

38.98

38.90

38.82

38.65

38.70

38.63

38.56

38.49

Dec.

37.51

37.45

37.43

37.39

37.29

37.19

37.13

37.08

36.99

37.00

37.00

36.94

36.90

36.81

36.72

36.67

19.26.27.233. Lakewood School. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 300.) 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

liar. 

Apr.

8 

5 

4

Water 

level

51.47 

a 56.67 

a 53.72

Date

May 

June 

July

13 

9 

14

Water 

level

a 54.44 

a 45.56 

42.52

Date

Aug. 

Sept. 

Oct.

11 

9 

15

Water 

level

a 48.74 

a 49.64 

a 48.02

Date

Nov. 

Dec.

12 

10

Water 

level

a 41.63 

a 40.94

20.26.7.122. Coats Pilling Station. (Water-Supply Paper 845, p. 300.) 

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

Apr.

8

5

4

46.30

46.09

48.42

May

June

June

13

9

30

45.85

a 39.93

37.37

July

Aug.

Sept.

14

11

9

37.40

39.68

40.37

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

15

12

10

35.82

35.48

36.20

In the following table are given the 1941 water-level measurements In 

observation wells that were measured in Eddy County In January and February. 

All of these wells are described In either Water-Supply Paper 806 or 911.

Supplemental list of observation wells In which water level measurements were itiade in late winter.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

[Location number

16. 25.1. Lot 3

"16.25.1.344

16.25.1.423

16. 25. 2. Lot 9

16. 25. 2. Lot 15

16. 25. 4. Lot 12

16. 25. 5. Lot 4

16. 25. 5. Lot 13

16.25.5.443

16. 25. 6. Lot 8

16.25.8.111

16.25.10.311

16.25.10.344

16.25.11.233

16.25.12.124

Owner or tenant

O'Bannon and Meyer

Ralph Pearson

Winton Ault

E. P, Malone

Noah Buck

Buck Brothers

Date

Jan. 18

18

18

18

18

18

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

18

Water level

13.33

11.08

11.90

17.18

18.34

13.34

10.40

11.46

12.96

14.53

30.69

39.90

55.51

32.37

18.20-

a Windmill pumping.
NEW MEXICO 211

Eddy County Continued.

Supplemental list of observation wells in which water-level measurements were made in late winter. Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number

16.25.12.412

16.25.13.211

16.25.14.213

16.25.24.212

16. 26. 5. Lot 3

16.26.5.331

16. 26. 6. Lot 2

16. 26. 6. Lot 4

16.26.6.333

16.26.7.121

16.26.7.321

16.26.7.332

16.26.8.111

16.26.16.313

16.26.17.311

16.26.17.331

16.26.18.331

16.26.18.411

16 . 26 . 19 . 113

16.26.19.133

16.26.19.211

16.26.21.533

16.26.28.431

16.26.31.413

16.26.32.411

16.26.32.421

17.25.13.131

17.25.14.132

17.25.22.223

'17.25.24.433

17.25.26.222

17.25.35.411

17.26.2.133

17.26.3.231

17.26.3.433

17.26.4.121

17.26.4.331a

17.26.4.331b

17.26.5.422

17.26.5.433

17.26.6.413

17.26.7.131

17.26.7.433

17.26.7.421

17.26.7.423

17.26.7.444

17.26.9.111

17.26.9.333

17.26.10.433

17.26.15.113

17.26.15.i21

17.26.15.211

17.26.15.411

17.26.16.411

17.26.17.423

17.26.18.224

17.26.18.433

17.26.18.442

17.26.20.133

17.26.81.112

a Hot measured.

fe Windmill pumping.

Owner or tenant

Terry Reser

T. J. Terry

Chas Buck

H. C. Powell

 Mr. Taylor

Mrs . Nancy Eippers

H. V. Parker

O'Bannon and Meyer

L. Keith

C. Buck

Reser and Johnson

V. L. Gates

J . L . Muncy

Mr.- Green

Monroe Howard

G. G. Golder

Henry E. Hall

P. M. Privett

H. V. Parker

J. H. Everest

R. E. Coleman

T. P. Wilson

0. V. Moore

W. W. Parker

L. G. Mousehke

Artesia Country Club

A. L. Jackson

H. R. Rogers

Mr. Box

Howard Stroup

Howard Stroup

Pred Savoie

J. W. Collins

Everest Scoggins

J. W. Jackson

/

Albert Blake

D. D. Sullivan

G. L. Allison

J. M. Vogel

Mrs. A. J. Herdendorf

H. A. Denton

Lowery and Baca

W. E. Ragsdale

Roger Durand

Date

Jan. 17

17

17

17

18

18

 18

18

17

17

18

- 16

16

16

17

16

16

16

16

16

16

22

14

13

13

13

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

13

14

14

16

13

13

Water level

14.37

25.22

35.03

35.42

27.85

18.08

a/

a/

13.66

12.54

8.10

14.77

15.83

7.10

25.77

14.78

20.83

a/

22.04

23.25

17.50

8.11

14.94

41.08

17789 V

a/

a/

147.00

91.82

101.77

b/ 116.96

9.68

9.83

9.52

16.90

8.32

7.37

16.10

o/

40.37

49.00

§7IX

26.49

29.76

10.05

a/

18.81

a/

I/

16.28

16.55

19.21

18.97

JL/

47749

a/.

36.09

15.85

c Measurements discontinued.
212 WATER LEVELS AHD ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Eddy County--Continued.

Supplemental list of observation wells in which water-level measurements were made in late winter --Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Location number

17.26.21.341

17.26.22.233

17.26.27.423

17.26.28.331

17.26.29.131a

17.26.29.131b

17 .S6. 31. 133

18.26.2.333

18. 26 .4. Ilia

18.26.4.433

18.26.7.234c

18.26.9.311

18.26.10.233

18.26.15.133 -

18.26.15.311

18.26.15.444

18.26.17.112

18.26.18.241

18.26.18.323

18.26.22.314

18. S6. 23. 213

18.26.24.223

18.26.28.132

18. 26.28. 142

18.26.33.111

19.26.12.323

19.26.13.211

19.26.14.431

19.26.28.334

19.26.28.441

19.26.33.412

20.26.6.431

20.26.7.421

20.26.8.112

20.26.17.411

20.26.21.111

Owner or tenant

W. T. Amstutz

H. L. Paris

Leslie Martin

Carl Martin

Carl Martin

Carl Martin

W. Clendenen

S. 0. Higgins

Prank Watkins

W. M. Schneider

C. H. Hutsonpillar

B. E. Spencer

Juncie

J. D. Terry

J. H. Everest

Mr. Yates

L. McQrory

W. D. McCrory

Smith and Horner

Dayton School

Harvey Yates

E. W, Dimock

R. L. House

Albert -Lee

D. D. Sullivan

E. G. Kimmel (?)

J. G. Moutry

E. Mantei

J. G. Moutry

Cecil E. Holeraan and

Hoy D^ Angell

Date

Jan.. 13

13

13

13

13

11

11

13

11

13

11

11

13

13

11

11

11

11

11

10

10

1011

10

10

10

10

10

22

10

Water level

6.83

20.65

15.90

19.10

36.52

a/

66.57

a/

£/

23.00

56.45

35.76

a/

I/

21784

19.88

43.47

53.35

54.91

a/

27.80

5.38

59.30

44.50

67.57

22.29

14.83

15.54

59.96 .

61.72

51.90

45.93

39.47

34.39

48.42

.c/

HIDALGO COUNTY

VIRDEH VALLEY

By H. M. Babcock

The Virden Valley lies along the upper Gila Hiver. It i'a the eastern 

portion of the area commonly known as the "Duncan-Yirden Vallay". The wells 

listed here lie in the upper end of the valley in Hew Mexico. A detailed 

Investigation of the water resources of the Duncan-Virden HEalley was condubt_ed by the Federal Geological purvey in cooperation with the United___

a Not measured.

b Windmill pumping.

c Measurements discontinued.
NEW MEXICO 213

States Engineer Office, War Department, from October 1, 1939, to May 31,' 

1941. A preliminary report on this work has been released by thj8 Geological 

Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Water-level measurements 

(made twice- each year, once In the spring and once In the fall! and a pumpage Inventory are being continued. Water levels are expressed in feet below 

measuring point. "Hydrographs of a. few of the observation wells, monthly 

precipitation, and pumpage are shown in figure 3 In the Arizona section of 

the report,under Greenlee County.

Well numbers correspond to thoea in Water-Supply Paper 911, 

181. P. Lunt. SWjNWj sec. 32, T. 18 S., R. 21 W.

1941

(Date

!Jan. 7 

30

Water 

level

46.74 

47.45

Date

Feb. 

Apr.

-

28

8

Water 

level

48.48 

42.95

Date

'May 

June

6

3

Water

level

41.12 

41.86

Date

July 

Oct.

11 

22

Water

level

37.58 

41.72

185. J. Pierce. SBjSBt sec. 32, T. 18 S., R. 21 W.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

30

Water 

level

30.82 

31.27

Date

Feb. 28 

Apr . 8

Water 

level

30.52 

29.31

Date

May 6

Water 

level

(a)

201. Payne. NWiSBj sec. 2, T. 19 S., R. 21 W.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

30 

Feb. 28

Waterlevel

42.27 

42.24

41.95

Date

Apr. 

May

8 

6

Water 

level

42.47 

41.93

Date

June 3 

July 11

Water 

level

40.26 

40.85

Date

Aug. 11 

Oct. 22

Water 

level

42.22

41.66

204. State of New Mexico. SE^NWi sec. 2, T. 19 S., R. 21 W. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941 '

Jan.

Feb.

7

30

88

52.70

52.73

53.20

Apr.

May

8

6

51.82

51.12

June

July

3

11

50.84

51.45

Aug.

Oct.

12

27

52.95

52.21

211. SWjNWj sec. 5, T. 19 S., R. 21 W. Measurements discontinued.

215.

217.

John B. Jones. SEiNWi sec. 12, T. 19 S., R. 21 W. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7 

30

15.40 

15.20

Feb. 

Apr.

28 

8

14.90 

12.98

May 

June

6 

S

13.22 

13. 75

July 

Oct.

11 

22

14.35 

14.91

Skaggs. NlJSEt sec. 12, T. 19 S., R. 21 W.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan. 7 

30

2S.S3 

23.20

Feb. 

Apr.

28 

8

23.50 

18.84

May 

June

6 

3

18.65 

18.22

July 

Oct.

11 

22

19.50 

24.65

219. Ruth Skaggs. NljNEi sec. 13, T. 19 S., R. 21 W. 

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Jan.

50

a Dry.

15.69

15.55

Feb. 

Apr.

28

8

15.50

14.85

May 

June

14.72

15.55

July 11 (a)
214 WATER LEVSLS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE. 1941

Hidalgo County Continued.

232. Floyd Johns. NE^NWi sec. 18, T. 19 S., R. 20 W.

Water level, in feet below measuring point, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Feb.

'

7 

50 

28

Water 

level

27.03 

26.80 

26.35

Date

Apr. 

May

8 

6

Water 

level

25.64 

25.80

Date

June 

July

3 

7

Water 

level

26.18 

27.10

Date

Aug. 

Oct.

12 

22

Water 

level

28.19 

26.70

LEA COUNTY

' By P. Donald Akin

The program of inventorying water-levels and of gathering other data 

pertinent to the ground-water investigation of Lea County was continued 

during 1941 by the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with the 

State engineer of New Mexico.

Investigation of the ground-water resources in Lea County was first 

begun in 1929 by S. S. Nye, of the United States Geological Survey, who 

continued work in the area until August 1932. Since August 1932, the work 

has been under the immediate supervision of C. V. The! s, of the United States 

Geological Survey. Detailed results of the investigation and fundamental 

hydrologic and geologic information, including water-level measurements, 

have been published in the 9th to ISth Biennial Reports of the State engineer of New Mexico. A brief statement of the ground-water conditions in 

Lea County was published in Water-Supply Paper 817.

Water-level measurements made in Lea County from 1929 through 1940 we*e 

published by the United States Geological Survey in Water-Supply Paper 911, 

together with a brief summary of the ground-water conditions in the county, 

location of observation wells, and descriptions of measuring points and 

reference points. The data on water-level measurements presented in the 

.present report are a continuation of the data given in Water-Supply Paper 

911. Except for newly established observation wells, the present report 

gives only the well number, the owner's name, and the water-level measurements for each well. For descriptions of measuring points, reference points, 

and other pertinent information concerning the observation wells, WaterSupply Paper 911 should be consulted.
O>H 33

Figure 16. ^Hydrograph of well 12.36.29.110 and monthly precipita

February 1930 to December 194
216 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

During 1941, bimonthly water-level measurements were made In 28 observation wells,and water-level measurements were made in 54 other wells in 

January.. Three water-stage recorders were in operation in the county in 

1941.

The use of ground water for irrigation decreased considerably in 1941, 

due to the abnormal rainfall over the area. It is estimated that about 

3,200 acre;-feet of ground water ws pumped during 1940 to irrigate approximately !?,950 acres. In contrast, about 1,550 acre-feet of ground water was 

used in 1941 on about 2,600 acres. The tot^l ground«-water pumpaga in the 

.county for agricultural, stock, and industrial use is estimated to have 

been about 9,650 acre-feet in 1940 and about 7,580 acre-feet in 1941.

The precipitation on the High plains in Lea County was extremely high 

in 1941. As reported by the United States Weather Bureau,, the precipitation at Tatuai, N. Hex,, was. 36.49 inches, approximately 20 inches greater 

than normal. The precipitation at Lovington was 34.81 inches, 19.64 inches 

above the normal of 15.17 inches. At Hobbs, the precipitation amounted to

32.11 inches for the year, 17.18 inches above the rormal precipitation of

» 

15.01 Inches.

Ground-water levels rose generally over the entire High Plains area 

in the county in response to the heavy rains which occurred in May, Septem-* 

ber, and October. A rise of 8.65 feet from January 1941 to February 1942 

was observed in well 12.36.19.223, located 1 mile west and about threequarters of a mile north of ffatum, N. Hex.' This was the greatest water level 

rise observed in the area, although 4 other observation wells In the area 

showed water-level rises of more than 4 feet. Only one observation well in 

the area indicated a decline of the ground-water level. The water level in 

well 18.38.26.343, at Hobbs, JR. Hex., dropped 0.99 foot'from January 1941 

to February -1942.

Although the rises in ground-water levels generally have not been as 

spectacular in Lea County as in other parts of the. State, the water levels 

in the area were higher at the end "of 1941 than at any tiire since water 

levels have been measured there, except in well 18.38.26.343.

Figure 16 is a monthly hydrograph of well 12.36.29.110 prepared from 

water-level measurements during the 12-year period from February 1930 to 

November 1941. The monthly precipitation at Tatum, H. Hex., for the corresponding period' of time is also shown. Well 12.36.29.110, an uncased well
inches in Precipitation, 

feet in level, Water 

surface land below 

ODIXHW LIZ
21t> WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

approximately 8 miles from any large pumping plant, is located 1 mile west 

of Tatum. The water-level fluctuations in well 12.36.29.110 are generally 

very small, being affected only slightly by barometric pressures and pumping in the area. As indicated by the accompanying figure, the wat3r level 

in the well has lowered slowly and at almost a constant rate from 1930 to 

May 1941, with only small rises from time to time, which generally can be 

correlated with the rainfall at Tatum. In May 1941, however, the water 

level in the well rose more than two feet in response to the heavy rainfall 

during the month. The water level fell slightly during July but began to 

rise again in August and continued to rise throughout the year. The total 

rise in the water level from January 1941 to February 1942 was 4.02 feet. 

Such a rise becomes quite significant when it is realized that the total 

fall of the water level in the well amounted to less than 1.5 feet during 

the 11-year period preceding 1941.

Figure 17 is a daily hydrograph of well 12.36.29.110 prepared from the 

highest daily water levels obtained from the records of a water-stage recorder in operation at the well. It also shows the daily precipitation at 

Tatum.

12.36.19.223. 0. V. Fisher. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 22, 32.05. Windmill pumping.

12.36.24.434. Jerry Clay. Located in yard to northeast of house. 

Drilled artesian well, equipped with windmill and used as stock we-11, diameter 6 inches, depth 210 feet. Measuring point, top edge of coupling on 

4-inch casing, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1941; Jan. 22, 5.54.

12.36.25.222. State land.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 22 

Feb. 19 

Mar. 14

Water 

level

24.60 

24.60 

24.64

Date

Mar. 29 

Apr. 17 

June 12

Water 

level

24.69 

24.69 

23.85

Date

July 22 

Aug. 12

Water 

level

23.15 

23.00

Date

Oct. 8 

Nov.. 27

Water 

level

22.59 

22.14

12.36.27.212. State land.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 19'41

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

22

19

14

37.21

37.29

57.33

Mar.-

Apr.

June

29

17

12

37.51

57.55

36.43

July

Aug.

22

12

33.27

33.23

Oct.

Nov.

8

27

33.33

32.34

12.36.29.110. E. D. Holt. Equipped with water-stage recorder. Highest, 

and lowest watei* levels, in feet below land-surface datum. 1941; Dec. 31, 

50.48;-Apr. 50, 54.50.
NEW MEXICO 219

Lea County Continued.

12,36.29.110. E. D. Holt 'continued.

Highest daily water levels, in feet below land surface datum, 

(from recorder charts)

1941

Date

Aug. 19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3Q

31

Sept. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17 '18

19

20

21

Water 

level

34.22

34.22-

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.21

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.22

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

Date

Sept. 2223 '

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

Oct. 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

Water 

level

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

Date

Oct. 26

27

28

29

30

31

Nov. 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

Water 

level

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.25

34,25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.24

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.25

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.26

34.25

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

Date

Nov. 29

30

Dec. 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

Water 

level

34.24

34. 84

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.24

34.23

34.23

34.22

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

34.23

Highest daily water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

_____________________(from recorder charts)_____________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 34.24

2 34.24

3 34.24

4 34.24

5 34.24

6 34.24

7 34.24

8 34.24

9 34.24

10 34.24

11 34.24

12 34.23

13 34.23

14 34.23

15 34.22

16 34.23

17 34.23

18 34.24

19 34.24

20 34.23

21 34.23

22 34.24

34.25 

34.25 

34.25 

34.fc5 

34.24 

34.24 

34 .25 

34.25 

34.25 

34.25 

34.24 

34.23 

34.25 

34.25 

34.25 

34.25 

34.25 

34.25

34.25

34.26

34.26

34.26

34.25

34.25

34.26

34.26

34.26

34.26

34.26

34.26

34.25

34.26

34.26

34.26

34.27

34.25

34.26

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34,27

34.27

34.27

34.26

34.27

34.27

34.28

34.26

34.26

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.28

34.28

34.23

34.28

34.27

34.28

34.29

34.29

34.29

34.28

34.28

34.28

34.30

34.30

34.29

34.29

34.29

34.28

34.28

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.27

34.26

34.27

34.26

34.25

34.25

31.81

31.77

31.74

31.71

31.69

31.69

31.69

31.67

31.69

31.71

31.71

31.73

31.73

31.73

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.78 

31.78 

31.78; 

31.78 

31.78 

31.78 

31.78 

31.78 

31.78 

31.78 

31.78 

31.78 

31.77 

31.77 

31.77 

31.77 

31.77 

31.77

31.77 

31.76 

31.76 

31.75 

31.75 

31.74 

31.74^ 

31.74 

31.74 

31.73 

31.73 

31.72 

31.72 

31,72 

31.72 

31.70 

31.69 

31.69 

31.69 

31.68 

31.68 

31.68

31.63

31.62

31.61

31.62 31.61- 31.61' 

31.60 

31.58 

31.61 

31.61 

31.59 

31.58 

31.57 

31.57 

31.57 

31.57 

31.57 

31.56 

31.55 

31.54 

31.54 

31.53

31.50

31.50

31.47

31.47

31.47

31.46

31.46

31.45

31.44

31.44

31.43

31.42

31.42

31.41

31.41

31.40

31.39

31.38

31.37

31.37

31.34

31.34

31.08

31.06

31.04

31.03

31.02

31.00

31.00

30.98

30.97

30.96

30.95

30.93

.30.92

30.91

30.90

30.88

30.87

30.86

30.86

30.85

30.83

30.33

30.76 

30.75 

30.72 

30.71 

30.73 

30.72 

 30.71 

30.70 

30.68 

30.68 

30.66 

30.66 

30.66 

30.65 

30.64 

30.63 

30.62 

30.61 

30.61 

30.59 

30.58 

30.56
220 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Lea County Continued.

12.36.29.110. E. D. Holt. Continued,

Highest daily water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

____________________(from recorder charts)____________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

23 34.24

24 34.24

25 34.24

26 34.25

27 34.25

28 34.25

29 34.25

30 34.25

31 34/25

34.25 34.28

34.25 34.28

34.25 34.26

34.26 34.2& 

34.26 34.28 

34.26 34.28 

..... 34.27 

..... 34.27 

..... 34.27

34.29

34.29

34.29

34.29

34.29

34.29

34.30

34.30

34.26 

34.19 

34.00 

33.43 

32.82 

32.39 32.14" 

31.98 

31.87

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.74

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.77

31.67 

31.67 

31X. 67 

31.66 

31.66 

31.66 

31.65 

31.64 

31.64

31.53

31.53

31.53

31.53

31.52

31.52

31.52

31.51

31.35

31.33

31.30

31.25

31.23

,31.18

31.14

31.13

31.10

30.84

30.33

30.82

30.81

30.79

30.78

30.77

30.76

30.55

30.54

30.54

30.55

30.55

30.54

30.52

30.50

30.48

12.37.20.331 W. 0. Dunlap, Jr. Artesian well used for stock and 

domestic purposes, diameter 6 inches, depth 186 feet. Located in pasture 

approximately 300 feet west of house. Measuring, point, top edge of 6-inch 

casing, 15.06 feet above top edge of coupling below "T" which runs to house, 

and 15.50 feet above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet above landsxirface datum, 1941: Jan. 22, 13.39; Mar. 29, 14.11.

12.38.4.312. G. C. Copeland. Used, drilled irrigation well, diameter 

14 inches, depth 270 feet. Measuring point, top edge of rectangular slot 

in north side of Layne and Bowler pump base, inside of pump case, 0.58 foot 

abo^e concrete base, 1.08 feet above land-surface datum. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 22, 43.35.

13.35.11.222. Ashley G. Green. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 22, 32.94.

13.35.19.211. Seth Alston, 

datum, 1941: Jan. 22, 49.07.

Water level, in feet below land-surface

13.36.6.221. R. W. Duncan. Water level, in feet below -land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 22, 36.27.

13.36.33.341. Lewis Beaman. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 23,. 43.28.

13.36.35.323. J. C. McClish. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 38.83.

13.37.3.131. Jim H. Simpson. New measuring point, top edge of J-inch, 

hole in east side of small turbine pump base, 0.05 foot above 1940 

measuring p|oint and 0.&3 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 24, 39.86.

13.37.3,133, Jim H. Simpson. .Water level, in feet below 

datum, 1941s Jan. 24, 35.67.

13.37.7,1821. .Tom Parsley.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 24 

Feb. 19 

Mar. 14

Water 

level

33.67- 

33.64 

33.65

Date

Apr. 17 

June 12

Water 

level

33.77 

33.72

Date

July 22 

Aug. 12

Water - 

level

33.46 

33.45

Date.

Oct. 8 

Nov. 27

Water 

level

33.06 

32.80

13.37.13.132. A. M. Brownfield.

Water level, in feet"below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

24 

19

30.09 

30.10

Mar. 

Apr.

14 

17

30.10 

30.11

June

Aug.

12

12

(a) 

25.46

Oct f

Nov..

8 

27

26.26 

26.29

a Roada.bad, tmable to get to well.
NEW MEXICO 221

Lea County- Continued.

13.37.28.411. Marvin E. Powell. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 

14 inches, depth 110 feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete well curb, 

west side of well, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, In feet 

below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 24, 33.73.

13.38.6.341. Opal Pulton. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 24, 45.62.

14.35.30.141. Well 14.35.30.3 in Water-Supply Paper 911. W. A. Anderson. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 48.93.

14.35.33.433: W. A. Anderson.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 23 

Feb.. 19

Water 

level

41.98 

41.96

Date '

Mar. 14 

Apr. 17

Water 

level

41.98 

42.01

Date

June 12 

Aug. -12

Water 

level

41.89

42.04

Date

Oct. 9 

Nov. 27

Water

level

41.72 

41.11

14.36y2.410. Clarence M. King. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 40.88.

14.36.6.420. S, A. and W. B. Richardson. Water level, in feat below 

land-surface datum, 1941; Jan. 24, 40.96.

14.36.9.111. L. C. Blvina. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 40.77.

14.36.9.210. Buford Ranking. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 42.45.

14.36.13-.S11. Noble L. Hibblts,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

24

18

14

, 37,18

37.20

37.17

Apr.

June

17

12

37.25-

36.81

July

Aug.

22

12

36.68

36.66

Oct.

Nov.

9

27

36.56

36.49

14.36.14.121. 

datum, 1941: Jan.

14.37.3.115. 

datura, 1941: Jan.

14.37,14.112. 

Water

V. M. Chamber. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

24, 42.09.

Lois C. Hobbs. Water level, In feet below land-surface, 

24, 34.69.

H. fl. Smith, 

level, in fsat belotr land-surface datum, 1941

Jan, 24 

Feb. 1ft 

Mar. 14

36.69 

36.70

36.70

Apr. 17 

June 12

36.72 

36.43

July 22 

Aug. 12

35.09 

35.98

Oct. 8 

Hov. 27

35.75 

35.61

14.37,16.421. 

datum, 1941: Jan.

School land. Water level in feet below land-surface 

24, 31.41.

14.57.19.211. A. B. Hennington. Jan. 24, 1941, well filled.

14.37.20.410. 

datum, 1941: Jan.

14.37.27.130. 

Water

Doyle Hudgens. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

24, 35.36.

J. R. Port, 

level., in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 24 

Feb. 19 

Bar. 14

37.86 

37.93 

37. SI

Apr. 17 

June 12

37.81 . 

37.49

July 22 

Aug. 12

87,31 

37.42

Oct. .9 

Hov. 27

36.11 

36.88

533087 O - 43 - 15
222 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Lea County Continued.

14.38,27.240. Mal Morrison Gaines. Water level, In feet below landsurface datum, 1941; Jan. 25, 40.14.

14.38.28.120. Ila M. Cox.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 25 

Feb. 19

Water 

level

26.94 

27.37

Date

Mar. 14 

Apr. 17

Water 

level

27.39 

27.36

Date

June 12 

Oct. 8

Water 

level

24.35 

24.49

Date

Nov. 27

Water 

level

24.27

15.55.13.110. Coalsen Bros. Measurements discontinued.

15.35.35.112. Will Qorrell. Used Irrigation well located In east end 

of pump shed south of corrals and stock lots. Measuring point, lower edge 

of pump base flange 0.25 foot above concrete curb and 0.75 foot above landsurface datum. Pump sits on two 3 by 8-inch beams. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum: Feb. 1, 1940, 40.71} Jan. 23, 1941, 41.51.

15.36.8.131. Orren Beatty.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

24

18

41.65 

41.65

Mar. 

Apr.

14 

17

41.66 

41.65

June 

Aug.

12 

12

41.06 

40.79

Oct. 

Nov.

10 

27

40.44 

40.36

15.36.14.311. Mr. Graham. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 22 inches, 

depth 90 feet. Measuring point, top of concrete well curb, west side of will, 

1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 43,52.

15.26.29.41. D. A. Hudgens. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941; Jan. 23, 43.84.

15.35.29,441. H. R. Fleming. Drilled irrigation well, temporarily 

equipped with windmill located In yard to north of house, diameter 14 Inches, 

depth 90 feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete well curb, north sld$ 

of well, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, In feet below 

land surface datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 43.95, windmill pumping approximately 

3 gallons per minute.

15.37.10.113. W. Arthur Slmpson. Measurements discontinued.

15.37.21.330. Robert W. Dean.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

25

19

a 39.46 

31.79

Mar. 

Apr.

14 

17

a 33.68 

a 32.80 ,

June 

Aug.

12 

12

30.85 

32.66

Oct. 

Nov.

10 

27

, 30.54 

09,98

15.37.27.110. C. L. Haul. Used drilled Irrigation well, diameter 

14 Inches, depth 126 feet. Measuring point, south side lip of east threequarter-inch hole on south side of Layne andT Bowler pump base, 0.50 foot 

above general land surface. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Oct. 10, 30.43.

15.38.22.200. Etta Arnett. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 25, 32.50.

16.36.1.400. Lorene Easley. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941; Jan. 25, 43.34.

16.36.4,433. City of Lovington. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 53.04.

16.36.4. Lot 12. E. H. Byers. Lowest and highest water levels, in 

feet below land surface datum, 1941; Jan. 1, 45.06; Dec. 31, 43.59,

pumping, ,
NEW MEXICO 223

Lea County Continued.

16.36.4. Lot 12. E. H. Byers. gontinued.

Highest daily water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Jan.

1 45.05 

2 45.03 

3 45.02

4 45.01

5 44.99

6 44.98

7 44.97

Q 44.95

9 44.93

10 44.91

11 44.90

12 44.90

13 44.89

14 44.88

15 44.87

16 44.87 

17 44.87 

18 44.86 

19 44.86

20 44.85

21 44.85

22 44.83

23 44.83

pA AA. &O

25 44.81

pe AA DO

27 44.83 

28 44.81 

29 44s. 81 

30 44.80 

31 44.79

Feb.

44.79 

44.88 

44.92

44.91

44.91

44.89

44.89

44.89

.....

.....

.....

Mar.

.....

44.67

44.67 

44.68 

44.69 

44 72

44.74

A A rtc

44.76

44.78

44.78

44.78 

44.76

44.76 

44.76 

44.73 

44.73 

44.73

Apr.

44.72 

44.70 

44.69

44.69

44.68

44.69

44.69

44.68

44.67

44.67

44.67

44.67

44 69

44 72

44.72

44.72 

44.71 

44.70 

44.71

44.79

44 82

44.83

44.82

44.81

44.79

A. A >7Q

May

44! 73

AA "7P

44.71

44.70

44.70

44.69

44 69

44.68

44.67

44.67

44.67

44.66

44.66

44.66 

44.66 

44.66 

44.66

44.66

44.66

44.65

44.65

44.62

44.59 

44.61

44.60 

44.59 

44.57 

44.55 

44.53

June

44.53 

44.53 

44.51

A.&. AQ

44.45

44.46

44.45

44.43

44 41

44.40

44.38

44.37 AA "*,£,

44.33

44.33

44.31 

44.29 

44.27

AA P"?

44 25

44.25

44.23

44.23

A.A. P1^

44.2?

AA P1^

44.23 

44.17 

44.16 

44.15

July

44.15 

44.15 

44.14

AA IP

44.09

44.09

44.09

AA no

44.07

44.07

44.06

44.06

44.05

44.05

44.05

44.05 

44.04 

44.02 

44.01

A 1* QQ

43.98

43.96

43.95

A. 1** Q.A

43.93 

43.93

43.92 

43.92 

43.92 

43.98 

44.01

Aug.

44.01 

44.01 

44.00

43 99

43.98

43.96

43.97

A1* Q 1?

43 97

43.97

43.97

44.02

44.10

44 22

44.28

44.28 

44.26 

44.23 

AA ^n

44.36

44.34

44.31

AA r>rf

44.25

44.25 

44,31

44.44 

44.55 

44.65 

44.74 

44.84

Sept,

44.84 

44.87 

44.89

44.92

44.90

44.82

44.77

AA ?!=;

AA >7P

44.67

44.61

44.57

44.55

44.51

44.47

44.44 

44.40 

44.37 

44.34

44.31

44 29

AA P*?

44.25

44 23

44.21 

44.18

44.17 

44.15 

44.13 

44.11

, Oct.

44.09 

44.08 

44.06

44.05

44.03

44.03

44.01

44.00

44.00

43.99

43.98

43.97

A1* Q>7

43 97

43.97

43 92

43.91

45.90

45.91

45. 9O

43 87

45.37 

43.87

43.87 

43.86 

43.85 

43.84 

43.85

Nov.

43.84 

43.83 

43.83

43.81

43.81

45.80

43.81

43.79

43.80

43.30

43.80

43.80

43 79

43.78

43.78

43.78 

43.77 

43.77 

43.77

43.7.7

43.77

45.77

43.77

A^ TJ

43.76 

43.76

43.75 

43.75 

43.72 

43.71

Dec.

43.71 

43.71 

43.71

43.70

43.71

43.70

45.70

45.69

43.68

43.68

43.67

45.67

45.67

43.67

43.66

43.66 

43.66 

43.66 

43.66

43.65

43.63

43.62

43. 6S

43.62

43.63 

43.63

43.62 

43.61 

43.60 

43.60 

43.59

16.36.5. Lot 10. Mrs. Mary A. Coxey. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 45.91

16.36.5. Lot 14. Aubry Bush. Pump removed. Mew measuring point, top 

edge of concrete, northwest side of well, level with land-surface datum. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 46.58.

16.36.5.321. J. T. Phillips; Water level, in feet below land-surfaca 

datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 46.04.

16.36.5.411, Mrs. Emma J. Robinson. Water level', in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 47.18.

16.36.8*424. Seth Alston and J. S. Eaves. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 23,, 52.48.

16.36.10.233. J. E. Simmons. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 25, 52.61.

16,36.15.24, J, C. Griffin. Pump removed. New measuring point, top 

edge of concrete well curb, level with land-surface datum and 1940 measuring 

point. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 23, 48.70.

16.36.27.133. State land.

Water level, in feet, below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan, 26 

Feb. 18 

Mar. 15

Water 

level

50.85 

50.86 

50,89

Date

May 22 

June 10

Water 

level

48.18 

49.69

Date

July 17 

Aug. 13

Water 

level

49.45 

49.86

, Date

Oct. 11 

Nov. 28

Water 

level

49.64 

49.68
224 W&IBR LEVELS AHD AKCESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Lea County Continued.

16.37.19.200. H. Taylor Montieth. Measuring point as described in 

Water-Supply Paper 911. Reference point, top edge of washer nailed on southeast Bide of corner fence post, 150 feet northwest of well, 2.12 feet above 

measuring point. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Jan. 25, 30.91.

16.37.33 k 110. Blbert Shipp. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

!datum, 1941: Jan. 25, 30.63.

16.38.25.144. Raymond Eaves. Used drilled irrigation well, located 

approximately 200 feet northeast of house^ diameter 14 inches, depth 85 feet. 

;Pump Bite directly on concrete base. Measuring point, lower west edge of 

.horizontal discharge pipe. Subtract 4.80 feet to reduce tape measurements 

to land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Jan. 25, 34.61.

16.38.28.444. J. L. Williams.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum. 1941

Date

Jan. 25 

Feb. 19 

Mar. 15

Hater 

level

55,00 

52.99 

35.01

Date

Apr. 16 

June 10

Water 

level

33.04 

32.39

Date

July 17 

Aug. 13

'Water 

level

32.54 

32.45

Date

Oct. 11 

Nov. 28

Water 

level

32.25 

32.01

16.58.35.110. P. B. Spencer. Used drilled irrigation well, located' in 

field approximately 150 feet eaat of house. Pump sits directly on concrete 

<*base. Measuring point,, lower east edge of horizontal discharge pipe. Subtract 8.00 feet to reduce tape measurements to land-surface datum. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum: Feb. 4. 1940, 36.38; Jan. 25, 

.1941, 36.57.

17.34.35.130. Unused drill.ed well, located just south of tank battery 

'number 1 and north of oil well number 1 on Mabel lease of Phillips Petroleum 

Company. Measuring point, top edge of casing east side of well, marked with 

orange paint, level with land-surface datum. .

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum

Date

Sept 

Nov. 

Jan.

.26, 

24 

26,

1940 

1941

Water 

level

91.95 

91,91 

91.98

Date

Mar. 

May

July

30, 1941 

22 

23

Water 

level

91.96 

91.92 

90.83

Date

Oct. 

Nov.

12, 1941 

28

Water 

level

90.50 

90.55

17.35.35.320. Unused drilled well, located 0.05 mile south of intersection of north-south fence with east-west fence and about 75 feet east; of 

north-south fence J.ine. Measuring point, top edge of casing, south side of 

well, level with land-surface datum. i ;

Water level, in feet below land-surface dtatua

Sept

 Nov.

.26, 

24

1940 41*39 

(a)

Jan. 

Mar.

26, 

SO,

1941 41 

41

,45 

.45

May

Sov.

22, -l£4.L 41.43 

39,53

1 17,36.5.333. state land. Ttatfsed shot-point hole, diameter approximately 

'2 inches, depth approximately 85 feet. Located 60 feet north sffld 2O" feet 

east of corner fence post which ia painted orange. Measuring point, top 

north edge of 2-inch casing in top of well, 0.40 foot below land-surface 

datum. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1959-41

Feb. 

.Mar. sir

June 

July 

Aug.

8, 1939 

19 

20 

20 

18 

25 

17

43 

45 

44

44 

 45 

44 

44

.70 

.97 

.01 

.14 

.01 

.48 

.25

Sept 

Oct. 

Nov. 

Dec. 

Jan. 

Feb. 

Mar.

.18, 

16 

11 

17 

16, 

4 

10

1939 

1940

44 

44 

44 

44 

44 

43 

44

.40 

.14 

.41 

.15 

.12 

.79 

.17

Apr. 

May 

June 

July 

Aug. 

Oct. 

Nov.^

14 

12 

15 

13 

25 

18 

17

44.28 

44.26 

44.22 

44.24 

44.25 

44.38 

44.33

a Pump over,well.
HEW MEXICO 235

Lea County Continued.

17.36.3.333. Stats land. Continued.

Water level, in- feet below land-surface datum, 1939-41

Date

Dec. 

Feb. 

Mar.

18, 

18, 

15

1940 

1941

Water

level

44.26 

44.29 

44.40

Date

Apr. 

June 

July

16, 1941 

10 

17

Water

level

44.46 

44.26 

43.78

Date

Aug. 

Oct. 

Nov.

13 

11 

28

Water 

level

43.51 

43.56 

42.75

17.37.13.310. John Catchings. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 27, 28.84.

17.37.26.330. Mrs. Dave B. Wilhoit. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941; Jan. 25, 41.50, well pumping between 400 and 500 

gallons per minute.

17.37.34.441. J. D. Merrell. Used drilled irrigation well, located at 

the northwest corner of a field about 0.25 mile west of house, diameter 14 

inches, depth 117^ feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-inch hole in west 

side of Layne and Bowler pump base flange, 0.08 foot above concrete base, 

0.38 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 25, 27.22.

'' 17.37.36.141. M. 

as well was pumping.

J. Waltman. State school land. Hot measured in 1941

17.38.30.113. 

datum, 1941: Jan.

W. H. Martin. Water level, in feet below land-Surface 

25 27.95.

17.38.30.312. Colan M. Hawkins. Measuring point as described in WaterSupply Paper 911. Reference point, top of concrete weir box, east of well 

at north corner, marked with orange paint, 2.14 feet above measuring point,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 27 

Feb. 18 

Mar.. 15

Water

level

30.44 

30.35 

30.38

Date

Apr. 16 

June 10

Water 

level

30.86 

30.46

Date

July 17 

Aug. 13

Water 

level

26.96

27.00

Date

Oct. 11 

Nov. 28

Water

level

27.28 

26.75

18.36.27.111. State land.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

26

18

15

41.66

41.66

41-. 75

Apr.

May

June

16

22

10

41.70

41.70

40.84

July

Aug.

17

13

39.99

39.62

Oct.

Nov.

12

28

38.91

38.57

18.38.2.131. Sam Dalmont. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 27, 30.52.

18.38.4.232. J. R. Isaacs.

.Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 27 

Feb. 18 

Mar. 15

25.41 

25.40 

25.42

Apr. 16 

June 10

25.41 

(a)

July 17 

Aug. 13

25.33

^24.66

Oct. 11 

Nov. 28

23.72 

22.40

18.38.15.400. W. L-. Greebon. Water-stage recorder installed Mar. 29, 

1941. Lowest and highest water levels, in feet below land-surface datum. 

1941: Jan. 27, 29.16; Dec. 31, 27.21.

a Well pumping,.
226 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Lea County Continued.

18.38.15.400. W. L. Greebon. Continued.

Highest daily water levels, in feet below land-surface datura, 1941 

(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

Mar. A

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

.....j ..

..... 29

..... 29

..... 29

29.10 29

29.11 29

29.10"...

pr.

.10

.10

.11

.12

.12

.12

.13

.12

.13

.13

.13

.13

.14

.13

.12

.12

.12

.11

.14

.14

.14

.12

.10

.10

M

29

29

29

29

28

28

28

29

29

29

, .

. .

. .

9 m

, .

. .

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

. .

, .

. .

ay

.07

.07

.02

.00

.97

.97

.97

.00

.00

.00

. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

.07

.07

.07

.07

.57

.42

.22

.17

. . .

. . .

. . .

June

.....

.....

.....

.....

28.74

28.74

28.17

28.76

28.72

28.62

28.67

28.72

28.62

28.62

28.60

28.57

28.55

28.53

28.52

28.52

28.51

28.47

28.47

28.45

28.43

28.42

28.42

28.42

July

28.42

28.40

28.40

28.37

28.37

.....

.....

.....

.....

... .

.....

28.22

28.22

28.22

28.20

28.20

28.20

28.17

28.17

28.17

Aug.

28.17

.....

. . . .

.....

.....

29.04

28.9V

28.87

28.77

29.07

28.92

28.74

28.60

28.51

28.47

28.42

28.42

28.60

28.50

28.42

28.40

28.37

28.34

28.32

28.32

28.32

2o *Ot~j

28.32

Sept.

28.64

28.57

28.52

28.47

28.42

28 ,,34

28.34

28.34

28.34

28.34

28.32

28.30

28.27

28.27

28.27

28.27

28.32

28.30

28.32

28.32

28.27

28.30

28.27

28.27

28.27

28.24

28.22

28.20

28.17

28.17

.....

Ottt.

28.20

28.20

28.20

28.17

28.17

28.17

28.17

28.17

28.17

28.15

28.15

28.13

28.11

28.11

28.09

28.07

28.05

28.04

28.02

28.02

28.01

28.01

27.99

27.98

27.94

27.96

27.96

27.92

27.91

27.77

27.90

Nov.

27.90

27.90

27.90

27.88

27.85

27.83

27.75

27.71

27.71

27.71

27.70

27.69

27.69

27.69

27'. 58

27.57

27.57

27.57

27.54

27.54

27.54

27.52

27.51

27.49

27.49

27.49

27.48

27.48

27.47

27.47

.....

Dec.

27.44

27.45

27.41

27.40

27.43

27.38

27.40

27.39

27.38

27.38

27.35

27.36

27.35

27.35

27.33

27.33

27.33

27.33

27*33

27.32

27.30

27.30

27.29

27.25

27.28

27.25

27.22

27.21

27.21

27.21

27.21

18.38.22.321. Earl C. Scott. New measuring point, bottom edge of puntp 

base, west aide, 0.32 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 26, 35.67.

18.38.22.412. R. V. Holman. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 26, 38.69.

18.38.26.343. Mr. Morrison. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 26, 41.22.

18.38.30.200. Mrs. Sadie Davis.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

jDate

Jan. 27 

jPeb. 18 

par. 15

Water 

level

27.13 

27.09 

27.12

Date

Apr. 16 

June 10

Water 

level »

27.81 

25.48

Date

July 17 

Aug. 13

Water 

level

24.98 

24.66

Date

Oct. 12 

Nov. "28

Water 

level

24.53 

24.05

19.35.13.211. Olara Fowler.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

iMar,

26

18

15

23.42

23.44

23.45

Apr.

June

16

10

23.37

16.97

July

Aug.

17

13

16.12

16.02

Oct.

Hov.

12

28

17.28

17.83

19.35.24.222. A.-R. Brash,ears. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941; Jan. 26, 20.38.
.NEW MEXICO 227

Lea County Continued.

19.36*19.131. Lovis S. Evans Estate. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 26, 17.93.

19.56.32.111. 

datum, 1941; Jan.

S. P. Jordan. 

26,'18.59.

Water level, in feet below land-surface

19.37.32.141. Well 19.37.32.131 in Water-Supply Paper 911. 

evel, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 26 

Feb. 18

Water 

level

12.12 

12.14

Date

Mar. 15 

Apr. 16

Water 

level

12.14 

12.00

Date

June 10 

July 17

Water 

level

10.69 

11.29

Date

Aug. 13 

Nov. 28

Water 

level

11.56 

10.12

19.38.2.122. A. C. Cheser. Used drilled irrigation well. Measuring 

point, south top edge of lower north east-west 8 by 10-inch pump support, 

0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum: Feb. 3, 1940, 46.36; Jan. 27, 1941, 46.15.

19.38.2.242. Mr. Dunn. Used drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, 

top edge of hole in north side of Byron Jackson pump base flange, 0.25 foot 

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

1941: Jan. 26, 46.97.

19.38.2.424. A. C. Cheser. Used drilled irrigation well-. Measuring 

point, top edge of lj--inch hole in northeast side of Pomona pump, 0.43 foot 

above concrete pump house floor, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Pump 

sits 0.09 foot above concrete floor. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 27, 46.54. ,

20.35.1.222. J. L. Wood.

Water level, in.feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

26

18

15

25.63

25.66

23.62

Apr.

June.

16

10

23.66

23.13

July

Aug.

17

13

23.06

23.61

Oct.

Nov.

12

28

23.13

22.64

20.37.9.110. W. H. Van Laughlin. Measuring point as described in 

Water-supply Paper 911 until Nov. 28, 1941. Measuring-point after Nov. 28, 

1941, north top edge of USGS washer in well cover near center of well. 

Washer is ixu_north side of second board from south side of wejl cover and 

about 2 inches west of middle cross brace of well cover. Measuring point 

is 0.44 foot above old measuring point and land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Feb.

26 

18

37.33 

37.27

Mar. 

Apr.

15 

16

38.20 

37.08

June 

July

10 

17

37.41 ' 

35.44

Aug. 

Hov.

13 

28

34.49 

31.89

20.37.9.110a. W. H. Van Laughlin. Unused windmill well at northeast 

corner of earthern tank, approximately 75 feet northeast of well 20.37.9.110. 

Measuring point, east edge of US8S washer in east top edge of west 8 by 12- 

inch wooden well curb, 6 inches south from northwest corner of pit,'level 

with land-surface datum. Not referenced to well 20.37.9.110.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Feb. 18 

Apr. 16

Water 

level

37.12 

36.20

Date

June 10 

July 17

Water 

level

35.81 

34.52

Date "'

Aug. 13

Water 

level

34.44'
228 ' WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

LUNA COUNTY 

MIMBRES VALLEY 

By P. D^ Akin

The program of measuring water levels in observation wells, of gathering information on the amount of water pumped and acreage irrigated, and of 

gathering other pertinent hydrologic data was continued in the Mimbres Valley during 1941 by the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with 

the State engineer of New Mexico. 

Water-level measurements made in the Mimbres Valley since 1927, when 

measurements were first begun there, have been published in Water-Supply 

Papers 886 and 911 and in the 10th to 13th Biennial Reports of the State 

engineer of New Mexico. Basic information on the hydrology of the area has 

been published in Water-Supply Paper 637 and in the 9th to 13th Biennial 

Reports of the State engineer of New Mexico.

Data, such as depths and diameters of wells and descriptions of measuring points and reference points,which have been published in Water-Supply 

Papers 886 and 911 are not repeated in this report, which gives only the 

well number and the owner's name. Wells in which measurements were begun 

in 1940 and 1941 and for which measurements have not been published are 

described in this report as completely as possible. Changes in measuring 

points, reference points, and other physical conditions of th« wells which 

have occurred during 1941 are reported here in as much detail as seems 

practical. '

The area irrigated by ground water pumped from wells in the Mimbres 

Valley during 1940 and 1941 is estimated to have been about 11,730 acres 

and 12,170 acresf respectively. However, due to above-normal rainfall, the 

amount of ground-water^ pumpage was decreased considerably in 1941. Preliminary figures indicate that.pumpage for agricultural and industrial purposes amounted to about 85,500 acre-feet in 1940 and about 21,000 sere-feet 

in 1941. . '

The precipitation at Deming for the year was 14.89 inches, as reported 

by the United States Weather Bureau. This is 5,89 inches,or 65.5 percent, 

above the normal rainfall for the area.
KEW MEXICO 229

In January 1941, 136 observation wells were measured,and 69 of these 

wells were measured bimonthly during the year. The observation wells consist both of used and unused wells distributed over the whole valley. The 

readings obtained from the yearly well measurements are used to prepare 

figures showing the -change in ground-water levels in the valley from year 

to year or during periods of several years. The bimonthly well measurements 

show the trend and change in ground-water levels throughout the year. Bur-- 

ing 1941, 5 water-stage recorders were in operation in the valley.

The change in ground-water levels in a part of the Mimbres Valley from 

January 1941 to January 1942 is shown in an accompanying figure. In an 

area of about 20 square miles to the west and south of the town of Beming, 

the water- level was higher in 1942 than in 1941. Over approximately 11 

square miles of "the area west of Beming, the water level rose more than 1 

foot during the year, the greatest, observed rise being 5.90 feet in well 

24.10.3.411b, an irrigation jjrell. A rise of 5.26 feet was observed in well 

24.10.S.411, which is a windmill well approximately 94 feet west of well 

24.10.S.411b. However, it is believed that the water level,in the former 

well is of more significance in determining the water-level changes and, 

therefore, the change in the windmill well is not indicated on the figure.

Water levels fell during the year in an area of approximately 85 

square miles lying to the south and east of Deming. In the immediate 

vicinity of Beming water levels fell more than 1 foot over a region of 

about 1.5 square miles,with a maximum observed drop of 1.S5 feet in well 

24.9.5.121. Water levels also declined 1 foot or more in a small area of 

about 1 square mile lying to the north and east of Demir.-; and west of the 

ground-water dam which extends from the Little Florida Mountains to Cooks 

Range. In the area of heavy pumping south of Deming, the ground-water level 

declined more than 1 foot over an area of about 15 square miles. The greatest observed fall of the water level in this area was 2.17 feet in well 

24.9.28.221.

The water levels rose over an area of about 44 square miles adjacent 

to the Florida Mountains and the Little Florida Mountains,but not including 

jthe mountain's themselves. In this area the water levels rose more 

than 1 foot in the part lying north of the tip of the Little Florida 

Mountains and to the west of the ground-water dam. The greatest observed ! 

rise In the area was 1.10 feet,which occurred ,in well 25.8.55.211b.
_ »-'%Red 

T-\Mtn 

24 * .. 

S.

figure xo. nap of a part of the Mlmbres Valley, N. Hex., showing chang

from January 1941 to January 1942.
mm MEXICO 231

East of the Little Florida Mountains and the ground-water dam, water 

levels declined much more than in,the other pumping areas in the valley 

during 1941, falling more than 1 foot over approximately 20 square miles. 

The greatest observed fall in the area and in the entire Mimbres Valley 

was 3.40 feet in well 23.7.31.120.

and 

7.8E

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

21.10.6. Tom Tigner. Equipped with water-stage recorder. Highest 

lowest water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 16, 

); Aug. 13, 9.89.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

8.50

8.46

8.41

8.37

8.33

8.30

8.27

8.26

8.25

8.23

8.22

8.21

8.20

8.18

8.16

8.14

8.13

8.12

8.11

8.10

8.11

8.11

8.12

8.13

8.13

8.14

8.14

8.15

8.16

8.15

8.12

Feb.

8.16

8.09

8.07

8.06

8.05

8.04

8.03'

8.02

7.99

7.97

7.95

7.94

7.92

7.90

7.89

7.89

7.89

7.89

7.90

7.91

7.92

7.93

7.93

7.93

7.93

7.94

7'. 95

7.96

....

....

....

Mar.

7.97

7.97

7.98

8.00

7.99

8.00

8.01

8.03

8.03

8.04

8.06

8.07

8.10

S.12

8.13

8.14

8.14

8.13

8.12

8.12

8.12

8.14

8.15

8.15

8.15

8.16

8.16

8.16

8.16

8.17

8.18

(from recorder charts)

Apr.

8.18

8.19

8.20

8.21

8.22

8.23

8.25

8.26

8.28

8.29

8.30

8.31

8.32

8.34

8~.34

8.35

8.36

8.36

8.38

8.39

8.40

8.41

8.43

8.44

8.45

8.43,

8.28

8.19

8.12

8.07

....

May

8.03

7.99

7.96

7.93

7.91

7.90

7.89

7.89

7.89

7.91

7.93

7.93

7.93

7.93

7.93

7.95

7.97

7.98

8.00

8.03

' 8.05

8.017

8.10

8.12.

8.14

, 8.16

8.19

 8.21

8.25

8.28

8.31

June

8.34

8.37

8.40

8.43

8.46

8.51

8.54

8.58

8.61

8.6.6

8.70

8.74

8.77

8.82

8.86

8.90

8.94

8.97

9.01

9.05

9.08

9.18

9.15

9.18

9.21

9.23

9.26

9.28

9.31

9.33

....

July

9.35

9.36

9.36

9.37

9.38

9.40

9.42

9.44

9.46

9.48

9.50

9.52

9.54

9.55

9.56

9.57

9.58

9.60

9. SI

9.63

9.64

9.64

9.65

9.66

9.66

9.67

9.67

9.69

9.70

9.71

9.72

Aug.

9.74

9.75

9.76

9.78

9.79

9.80

9.82

9.83

9.85

9.86

9.87

9.86

9.89

9.89

9.65

9.74

9.72

9.66

9.61

9.45

9.51

9.45

9.37

9.29

9.21

9.15

9.10

9.08

9.07

9.07

9.07

Sept.

9.07

9.05

9.05

9.06

9.08

9.10

9.10

9.11

9.10

9.09

9.08

9.08

9.08

9.09

9.11

9.14

9.18

9.22

9.25

9.28

9.30

9.33

9.35

9.38

9.40

9.42

9.45

9.47

9.42

9.19

....

Oct.

8.97

8.79

8.66

8.54

8.44

8.38

8.32

8.28

8.26

8.23

8.21

8.19

8.18

8.17

8.17

8.17

8.16

8.16.

8.16

8.16

8.16

8.16

8.16

8.16

8.14

8.13

8.13

8.12

8.11

8.09

8.07

Nov.

8.05

8.03

8.02

8.01

8,01

7.99

7.99

7.99-

7.98

7.98

7.98

7.98

7.98

7.99

7.99

7.99

7.99

8.00

8.00

8.00

7.99

7.99

8.00

8.02

8.02

8.03

8.03

8.04

8.04 *

8.05

....

Dec.

8.06

8.07

8.07

8.07

8.09

8.11

8.11

8.12

8.12

8.12

8.12

8.12

8.11

8.11

8.11

8.11

8.11

8.12

8.13

8.13

8.13

8.14

8.15

8.14

8.16

8.17

8.18

8.19

8.19

8.19

8.19

,21.11.13. R. A. Gunter, formerly Fred Roth.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum^ 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

Mar. 11

Water

level

43.28

41.49

Date

May 6 

July 11

Water 

level

38.00 

34.74

Date

Aug. 29 

Nov. 11

Water 

level

35.24 

32.93

21.11,35.310. State land, Tigner lease.

Water level, in feet below land-surface 'datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

7 

11

24. 

16.

41

55

1 "ay 

[ July

6

8

13. 

17.

45

37

Aug. 

Nov.

29

11

17 

17

.85 

.11

22.10.6.233. State land, Tigner lease. Windmill stock well of large 

diameter with concrete curbing. Well is 0.85 mile north of railroad, southeast of an abandoned house and northwest of a stock tank. Measuring point 

top edge of concrete well curb, center of north side of well, 0.50 foot 

above land-surface, datum. Water level, in feet beXav lancUaurface datum, 

1941: Jan. 7, 62.74.
232 WATER LEVELS AND ABTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Luna County- » Continued.

22.10.18,121. State land.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 

Mar.

7 

11

Water 

level

74.43 

73.86

Date

May

July

6 

8

Water 

level

72.88 

71.84

Date

Aug. 

Nov.

-

29 

11

Water

level

71.46 

70.91

22.10.20.210. State land. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 93.18.

22.11.2.210. State land.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

Jan. 

Mar.

Jan. 

Mar.

Jan, 

Mar.

Jan. 

Mar.

7 

11

22.

7 

11

22.

7. 

11

22.

7 

11

22.

7 

11

29.53 

26.09

May 

July

6 

8

11.13.122. State land. 

Water level, In feet "below

66.42 

65.40

May

July

11.13.221. State land 

Water level f in feet

73.37 

72.54

May 

July

11.14.222. State land 

Water level, in feet

58.43 

56.82

May

July

11.23.222. State land 

Water level f In feet

53.13 

51.80

May 

July

6 

8

.below

6 

8

below

6 

8

below

6 

8

22.85 

21.10

Aug.

Nov.

29 

11

21 

20

.40 

.38

land-surface datum, 1941

63.65 

62.51

Aug.

Nov.

29 

11

63 

61

.56 

.39

land-surface datum, 1941

71.06 

69.91

Aug. 

Nov.

'29 

11

69 

68

.63 

.88

land- surf ace datum, 1941

54.03 

52.82

Aug. 

Nov.

29 

11

52 

,51

.50 

.66

land-surface datum. 1941

49.02 

47.91

Aug. 

Nov.

29 

11

47 

46

.69 

.97

23.7.17.200. Windmill stock well inside stock pens and corral enclosure. Measuring point, top edge of US6S washer on top east edge of 

west 8 by 8-inch cross brace, Just south of pump column, 1.25 feet above 

land-surface datum. Reference point, top edge of DSGS washer in east side 

of southwest windmill tower anchor post 0.02 foot above measuring point. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Mar. 12 

May 6

23 

23

Jan. 7 

Mar. 11

92.57 

92.55

July 8 a 93.40 

Sept. 4 a 94.59

Nov. 10

.7.25.331. Prank Veslay. Well dry Jan. 8, 1941. 

.7.30. Lot 16. H. T. Poster, 

Water level ^ in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

25.41

May 6 25.47 

July 8 27.42

Sept. 4 

Hov, 10

92.74

26.95 

25.66

23.7.30.400. JohnSKelly. Water level, in feet below land-surfae© 

datum, 1941i Jan. 7, 59.90.

23.7.31.120. William Haas. Water level, in feet below land-sufface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 41.80. 

/

23.7.31.140. William Haas. -Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 42.33.

23.7.33.211. Lewis and R. S. Smyer. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 60.80.

a Windmill pumping. ~ i
HEW MEXICO S33

Luna County--Continued.

23.8.5.500. Unused drilled well at abandoned C.C.C. campsite on north 

side of Deming-Hateh highway. Measuring point, top edge of 5-lheh casing, 

level with land-surface datum. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Mar. 14, 151;25j May 8, 131.32; Sept. 8, 131.12; Nov. 11, 

131.13.

23.8.13.400. Bart and John H. Childs.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

Mar. 12

Water 

level

37.40 

37.37

Date

May 

July

6 

8

Water

level

37.80 

38.17

Date

Sept. 4 

Hov. 10

Water

level

37.96 

37.73

23.8.25.311. Ed. Remondini. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 21.00.

23.8.26.131. George Snyder.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

7- 

11

33 

52

.17 

.76

I «ay 6

8

33.08 

(a)

Sept 

Hov.

. 6 

10

(a)

34.13

23.8.28.222. C. R. Lewis, Jr. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 41.83.

25.8.29.433. EL, N. Ruebush. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 44.94.

23.8.30.133. Lee Wilkerson. New measuring point, west top edge'of 

6 by 6-inch pump support, 0.13 foot below base of pump, 0.80 foot above 

concrete curb and land-surface datum. Let tape down through hole in northeast side of pump base. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Jan. 7, 46.89.

23.8.32.323. Jess T. Gosnell.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

face

8 

12

40 

39

25.8.55.221. 

datum, 1941:

.25

.86

May 6 

July 10

A. J. Inderrieden. 

Jan. 7, 36.57.

39. 

41.

Water

69

15

Sept.

Hov.

level, in

3

10

feet below

41.57 

41.24

land-sur

23.8.34.111. A. J. Inderrieden. Water level, in feet below land-surfaee datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 34.41.

23.8.34.211. H. T. Foster.

Water level, in feet below lafld-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 7 

Mar. 11

34.40 

33.69

May 

July

6

8

34.04 

37.02

Sept. 6 

Nov. 10

38.92 

34.55

23.8.35.210. Joe Remondini. Measurements discontinued.

23,8.35.211b r Joe Remondini. Unused well approximately 200 feet 

south of 23.8.35J310. Measuring point, top edge of USGS washer in top of 

east-west 8 by 8-inch timber, flush with concrete curb and land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum: Jan. 5,- 1940. 

29,?0j Jan. 7, 1941, 29.70.

23.9.7.240. R. It. Wilson ranch. Water level, in feet below land-sur23.9.19.131. Peru Mining Company.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar..

7 

11

' 72 

72

.86 

.75

May

July

6

8

72 

72

.70 

.90

Aug. 

Nov.

 '& " 

10

72 

72

.17 

.96

a Well 10 feet north pumping.
254 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Luna County Continued.

23.9.22.200. Roy Perkins.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

Mar. 11

Water 

level

62.53 

62.58

Date

May 

July

6 

8

Water 

level

62.64 

62.16

Date

Sept. 2 

Nov. 10

Water 

level

62.28 

62.23

23.9.25.311. Albert Ernst.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, JL941

Jan. 

Mar.

7 

11

55 

55

.79 

.71

May 

July

6 

8 a

(a) 

67.10

Sept 

Nov.

. 2

10

56 

55

.72 

.94

23.9.25.330. John C. Thompson. Water level, In feet below land-aurfaoe datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 59.59.

23.9.26.410. Hubert Ruebush. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 54.87.

23.9.27.142. Mr. Gray. Measuring point, top edge of windmill pipe 

clamp, to west of pipe column. The -pipe clamps are subject to frequent - 

vertical displacement and, therefore, the vertical distance between the 

measuring point and the reference point is determined each time a waterlevel measurement is made. Reference point, surface of concrete well curt 

at southeast corner of well, 0.35 foot above land-surface datum. Measuring 

point, 0.47 foot above reference point in January 1941, 0.90 foot above 

reference point in March 1941, 0.47 foot above reference point in May 1941, 

and 0.45 foot above reference point in July, September, and November 1941, 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 7 

Mar. 11

59.83 

59.78

May 

July

6

8

60.18 

60.36

Sept. 2 

Nov. 10

b 60.94 

b 60.63

23.9.27.221. R. E. Hardaway.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 7 

Mar. 11

57.35 

57.43

May

July

6

8

57.51 

b 57.65

Sept. 2 

Nov. 10

57.83 

b 58.14

23.9.27.411. Thelma Austin.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

7 

11

53 

53

.84 

.84

May 

July

6

8

54 

54

.01 

.71

Sept 

Nov.

. 2 

10 b

54.42 

54.86

23.9.31.110. Schauer .and Lindauer. .Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 76.84.

23.10.15. State land.

Jan. 

Mar.

7 

11

93 

93

.55 

.28

May 

July

6

8

92 

92

.75 

.25

Sept 

Nov.

. 10 6 ' 92 

92

.20 

.20

24.6.29.300. Mr. Brownfield. Drilled windmill well, diameter 6 

inches, depth 93 feet. Measuring point, top edge of collar on 6-inch well 

casing, east side of well, 1.5 feet above land-surface datum. Water level, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Mar. 12, 66.89.

24.6.30.111. Mr. Brownfield. Used windmill well. Measuring point, 

top north edge of south 8 by 8-inch cross support, south of pipe column, 

0.65 foot above east side of concrete well curb, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Mar. 12. 

66.16.

24.7.4.424. G. D. Hatfield.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

y

12

a 

b 

c

Well punn 

Windmill 

Windmill

83.93 

82.30

May 6 

July 10

>tng. 

pumping slowly, 

pumping rapidly.

c 87 

86

.89 

.02

Sept 

Nov.

~

. 4

10

c 91 

87

.13 

.51
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Luna County Continued.

24.7.5.200. R. M. Williamson.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

Mar. 12

Water 

level

79.00 

79.08

Date

May 6 

July 10

Water 

level

79.19 

 79-. 60

 Date

Sept 

Nov.

. 4 

10

Water 

level

79.93 

80.26

24.7.'8.22l. J. M. McDougall. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 80.45.

24.7.9.111. Smyer Bros. Reference point No. 1, top edge of USGS 

washer In west side of large cottdnwood tree, 15 feet east of well, 1.85 

feet above measuring point. Reference point No. 2, surface of concrete 

engine base, 50 feet north of well, Just to west of east flywheel of engine near south edge of lower surface, 1.57 feet above measuring point.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 7 

Mar. 12

79.94 

79.47

May 6 

July 10

79.75 

81.93

Sept . 4 

Nov. 10

a 91.83

81.09

24.7i9.241. G. D. Hatfield. tsed drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, top edge of base flange of pump, through hole in north side 

under projection on pump, 0.52 foot above concrete curb, 1.00 foot above 

land-surface datum. Water levels, In feet below land-surface- datum: Jan. 

5, 1940, 84.60; Jan. 8, 1941, 87.00.

24.7.10.111. G. D. Hatfield. Water level, in feet below land-surface

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 87.29.

24.7.10.211. Fred Haasman. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 84.72.

24.7.11.111. Edith E. Pollard. Measuring point, top edge of USGS 

washer In top west side of east pump support just to east of pump column, 

0.45 foot above reference point of concrete well curb and 0.95 foot above 

land-surface datum. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Jan. 8, 83.00.

24.7.12.311. E. W. Odenbaugh.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 8 

Mar. 12

73.25 

72.92

May 6 

July 10

73.24 

73.82

Sept. 4 

Nov. 10

74.46 

74.79

24.7.13.212. Percival and Dwyer. Water level, in feet below land24.7.13.311. Jennie Weeks. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 72.69.

24.7.14.221. J. H. WInslow. Equipped with water-stage recorder. 

Hew measuring point, top edge of tile casing at northeast side of well, 

1.93 feet above land-surface datum. Highest and lowest water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 5, 75.47; Dec. 10, 79.01.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

____________________(from recorder charts)___________ ________

Date Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1 76.17

2 76.16

3 76.15

4 76.14

5 76.13

6 76.12

7 76.11

8 76.11

9 76.11

75.89

75.89

75.87

75.86

75.86

75.85

75.83

75.84

75.82

75765

75.65

75.64

75.62

75.61

75.61

75.61

75.59

75.58

75.50

75.50

75.49

75.49

75.47

75.48

75.49

75.51

75.53

76.19

76.22

76.25

76.27

76.32

76.37

76.40

76.42

76.44

76.83

76.84

76.85

76.87

76.89

76.90

76.92

76.93

76.95

77.25

77.27

77.28

77.30

77.31

77.32

77.34

77.35

77.35

77.62

77.64

77.65

77.65

77.67

77.68

77.69 

77; 70 

77.71

78.03

78.05

78.06

78.08

78.09

78.10 

78.10 

78. l£ 

78.14

78.37

78.38

78.38

78.39

78.38

78.39

78.39

78.39

76.39

78.27

78.25

78.25

78.24

78.25

78.26

78.28

78.28

78.31

78.89

78.90

78.91

78.92

78.94

78.95

78.96

78.98

78.99

a Well pumping.
236 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Luna County Continued.

24.7.14.221. J. H. Winslow. 'Continued.

Highest dally water level, In feet j below land-surface datum, 1941 

___________________(from recorder charts)____ '_____________

Date Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

1U 76.

11 76,

12 76,

13 76,

14 76.

15 76.

16 76.

17 76.

18 76,

19 76,

20 75.

21 75.

22 75.

23 75.

24 75.

25 75.

26 75.

27 75.

28 75.

29 75.

30 75.

31 75.

10 75.82

08 75.79

08 75.80

06 75.79

05 75.77

04 75.77

03 75.76

03 75.74

02 75.74

00 75.73

99 75.73

98 75.72

97 75.70

96 75.70

95 75.70

94 75.69

93 75.68

93 75.67

91 75.67

91 .....

91 .....

90 .....

75.58

75.58

75.59

75.59

75.57

75.59

75.58

75.59

75.58

75.57

75.56

75.56

75.57

75.55

75.54

75.54

75.54

75.54

75.52

75.52

75.52

75.50

75.55

75.59

75.61

75.67

75.69

75.72

75.75

75.78

75.81

75.85

75.87

75.90

75.93

75.96

76.00

76.02

76.06

76.09

76.12

76.15

76.17

76.47

76.48

76.58

76.61

76.63

76.65

75.66

76.65

76.70

76.71

76.73

76.75

76.77

76.78

76.79

76.81

76.97

76.98

76.99

77.01

77.02

77.03

77.04

77.06

77.07

77.09

77.10

77.11

77.13

77.14 

77.1% 

77.16

77.18

77.19

77.21

77.22

77.24

77.36

77.37

77.39

77.40

77.41

77.42

77.44

77.45

77.46

77.47

77.49

77.50

77.51

77.52

77.54

77.54

77.55

77.56

77.58

77.59

77.60

77.60

77.73 78.15

77.74 78.16

77.75 78.17

77.75 78.18

77.78 78.19

77.79 78.21

77.79 78.22

77.81 78.22

77.83 78.24

77.85 78.24

77.85 78.25

77.87 78.27

77.88 78.29 

77.90a78.30 

77.91a78.32 

77.94a78.33 

77.95a78.34 

77.96a78.35 

77.97 78.36

77.99 78.36

78.00 78.37

78.01 .....

78.39

78.38

78.38

78.37

78.37

78.37

78.37

78.36

78.36

78.36

78.35

78.34

78.34

78.34

78.32

78.32

78.31

78.28

78.28

78.29

78.28

78.27

78.35

78.34

78.36

78.39

78.43

78.44

78.47

78.50

78.52

78.57

78.58

78.62

78.65

78.68

78.72

78.75

78.77

78.80

78.83

78.86

78.87

79.00

79.00

79.00

78.98

78.96

78.95

78.91

78.91

78.87

78.87

78.85

78.81

78.79

78.75

78.75

78.75

78.71

78.69

78.67

78.64

78.62

78.60

24.7.14.331. Catherine Nordhaus. Water level, In feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 78.32.

24.7.15.122. 

face datum, 1941:

J. N. McDougall. 

Jan. 8, 82.95.

Water level, In feet below land-sur24.7.16.211. George Snyder. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 79.36; Mar. 12, 79.64; May 6, 79.83; July 10, 80.08.

24.7.16.211b. George Snyder. Unused drilled well approximately 50 

feet east of well 24.7.16.211. Diameter 12 inches. Measuring point, top 

of steel plate well cover welded to top of casing. Let tape down through 

£-inch hole in well cover. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: May 6, 79.83; July 10, 80.08; Sept. 4, 80.36; Nov. 10, 80.77.

24.7.21.222. Hiram Jetep. Reference point, top surface of concrete 

engine base at southwest corner, southwest of flywheel, ab,out 30 feet east 

of well, 0.75 foot below measuring point and 0.25 foot above land-surface 

datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 194tt Jan. 8, 71.50.

24.7.24.111, Jasper Wilson.

Water l4vel, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

Mar. 12 

- Water 

level

71.14 

71.30

Date

Hay 6 

July 10

; Water 

level

71.40 

71.66

.. Bate

Sept. 4 

Nov. 10

Water 

level

71.93 

72.30

24.7.24.211.' J, S. Hack. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 69.86; Mar. 12, 69.82.

24,7.24.312. H. E. Emoryt?).

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 8 

Mar. 12

68.60 

68.78

May 6

July 10

68.90 

69.02

Sept. 6 

Nov. 10

69.19 

68.39

a Interpolated.
NEW MEXICO 237

Luna County Continued.

24.7.26.112. Mr. Browftfleld. Drilled windmill stock well', diameter 

8 Inches. Measuring point, top edge of 8-lnch collar on top of well casing, south side of well, 1.50 feet above land-surface datum. 

Water level.

Date

Mar. 12 

May 6

Water 

level

68.62 

68.48

Date

July 10 

Sept . 6

Water 

level

68.84 

70.41

Date

Nov. 10

Water

level

68.87

24.B. 1<333. P.- K. Kretek.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 7 

Mar. 12

-16.54 

16.00

May 6 

July 10

16.59 

18.58

Sept. 3 

Nov. 10

19.39 

15.71

24.8.1.333b. P. K. Kretek. Drilled irrigation well, approximately 

50 feet west of well 24.8.1.333. Measuring point, top edge of concrete 

well curb, north side of well, flush with land-surface datum, 

Water level,, In feet'below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

May

7 

6

17 

17

.22

.26

July 

Sept.

10 

3

19 

20

.22

.02

Nov. 10 16 .411

24.8.4.111. Unused drilled well, diameter 24 inches, depth approximately 100 feet. Measuring point, top west edge of concrete slab over east 

side of well, near center, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Arrow 

painted at measuring point with orange paint.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

Nov. 

Jan.

14, 

8,

1940 

1941

35.90 

35.59

Mar. 

May

IS, 

6

1941 35.23

35.06

July 

Nov.

10, 

10

1941 35.99

36.40

24.8.5.110. R. A. Hackebell. Water levels, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 42.99; Mar. 12, 41.77.

24.8.7.300. Paul Hrna. Drilled Irrigation well. Measuring point, 

bottom edge of Bryon Jackson pump base, .east side, just north of discharge 

pipe. Pump sits on two east-west 8 by 8-inch timbers, 0.55 foot thick, 

which rest on concrete curb. Measuring point is 0.75 foot above land-surfact datum. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: May 7, 

38.80.

24.8.8.120. J. P. Holiday. Water level, in feet Jaelow land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 41.85.

24.8.11.2. P. K. Kretek.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 7 

Mar. 12

16.90 

16.43

May 6 

July 10

16.52 

18.70

Sept. 

Nov. -j

3

f

18.02 

16.58

24.8.18.331. Chas. Peters. Water level, in feet Below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 52.05.

24.8.19.433. A. G. Rudd.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8 

12

54 

54

.71 

.66

May 

July

7 

10

54 

54

.61

.86

Sept. 

Nov.

3 

8 a

55.01 

54. 8±

24.8.20.411. J. W. Jones.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

8 

12

41 

41

.19 

.36

May 

July

7 

10

41 

41

.30 

.54

Sept. 

Nov.

3 

8

42

41

.74 

.85

24,9.2.221. R. G. Polk.

Water level. In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8

12

53 

53

.86 

.74

May 

July

6 

10

53. 

54.

80 

06

Sept. 

Nov.

1 

8

54 

54

.31 

.41

a Measurement probably Inaccurate, well almost dry. 

533097 0-43-16
238 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Luna County Continued.

24.9.2.421. J. H. Winslow. Designated as Well 24.9.2.412 in WaterSupply Papers 886 and 911.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

Mar. 12

Water 

level

52.82 

52.89

Date

May 6 

July 10

Water 

level

52.94 

53.09

Date

Sept. 

Nov.

1 

8

Water 

level

53.24 

53.47

24.9.3.121. Jim Swartz. Measuring point, top edge of 8 by 8-inch 

pump support, east of pump base, 0.55 foot above concrete well curb, 1.00 

foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Mar. 14, 57.74.

24.9.6.311. J. B. Wells. Measuring point January 1941, lower edge of 

pump base flange, north side of pump, 0.98 foot above land-surface datum. 

March 1941, well deepened to 200+ feet, pump reset. Measuring point lower 

edge of pump base flange, north side of pump, 0.96 foot above land-surface 

datum. May 1941, new measuring point, top edge of 1 by 6-inch board on 

west side of pump base just south of discharge pipe, 0.73 foot above concrete curb, 1.03 feet above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datumf 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8 

13

77. 

. 76.

34

04

May 

July

5 

9

75.45 

(a)

Aug. 

Nov.

30 

7

(a) 

78.27

24.9.6.431. State of New Mexico. State engineer test well, unused, 

drilled, diameter 12 inches to 300 feet, 8 inches to 653 feet, 6 inches to 

1,000 feet. Measuring point, top inside edge of 12-inch casing, west side 

of well at the south side of well cover hasp, 1.00 foot above land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum,-1941: July 7, by 

64.85; Aug. 30, b/67.55; Nov. 7, 58.83.

24.9.7.211. Emanuel Vocale. Well deepened to 400± feet June 1941. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface,datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 78.76.

24.9.7.331. Smitty R. Moir.

_______Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

Jaiu 8 74.55 [May 5~i c 74.04 Aug. 30 

Mar. 12 74.15 July 9 80.10 Nov. 7

d 81.85 

75.15

24.9.8.111. Ben P. Jonas.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.

Mar.

8

13

75 

74

.02 

.29

May 

July

5 

9

73 '75 .75 

.28

Aug. 

Nov.

31 

7

77

75

.07 

.38

24.9.8.112. Ben P. Jonas.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8

13

74 

73

.10 

.19

May' 

July

5 

9

72 

73

.66

.45

Aug. 

Nov.

31 

7

75.91 

74*80

24.9.8.121. Ben P. Jonas. Not measured in 1941.

24.9.8.440. Frank A. Bredecko. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 70.04.

24.9.9.411. Joe Clary. Measuring point Jan. 8, 1941, top of concrete 

well curb, south side of well, level with land-surface datum. Recorder installed Mar. 13, 1941. Measuring point since Mar. 13, 1941, top edge of 

front 2 by 4-inch sill of recorder shelter, 0.44 foot above concrete curb 

and land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8

13

66 

65

.22 

.42

May 

July

5 

9

e 79.14 

69.20

Aug. 

Nov.

31 

8

e 82.45 

67.69

24.9.12.111. Ed. H. Hatcher, 

facxe datum, 1941: Jan. 8, 52.80.

Water level, in feet below land-surL>U1U, J__________________ ___

Well pumping,

Veil US feet north pumping.

Windmill shut down two minutes prior to taking measurement,

Well 60± feet northeast pumping.

Well 100 feet west pumping. ,
NEW MEXICO 239

Liana County Continued.

24.9.13.111. Mary E. Barrett.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 8 

Mar. 12

Water 

level

S2.03 

21.58

Date

May 7 

July 10

Water 

level

21.45 

S2.13

Date

Nov. 8

Water 

level

23.31

24.9,15.281. Joe Lutonsky. Dug and drilled irrigation well, depth 

170 feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete curb, southwest side of 

well, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum: Jan. 8, 1940, 61.60; Jan. 8, 1941, 62.62.

24.9.18.311. Chas. Peter. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 73.65.

24.9.19.1S1. Francis Ligocky.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

9 

12

74 

74

.16 

.16

May 

July

5

9

73 

77

.93 

.34

Aug. 

Nov.

31

7

79". 

75.

04 

68

24.9.21.131. L. L. Gaskill. Equipped with water-stage recorder. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

9 

12

70 

69

.05 

.78

May 

July

7 

9 a

69.76 

87.31

Aug. 

Nov.

31

9

a 87.38 

71.02

S4.9.23.211. J. H. Winslow.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8 

12

66. 

66.

73 

59

May 

July

7 

10

b 72.95 

(c)

Sept. 

Nov.

1

8

69 

67

.74 

.92

24.9. 28. 221. John Hrna. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 10 

inches, depth 140 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of north railroad 

rail pump support, east of pump, same level as top of concrete well curb, 

east side of well, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in 

 feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 62.88.

24.9.32.311. H. C. Wheeler. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 70.40.

24.9.34.111. H. C.' Norwood. Used drilled irrigation well. Diameter 

12^ inches, depth 155 feet. Measuring point, top edge of USGS waaher on 

south top edge of north pump support, level with base of Pomona pump, to 

east of pump, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 59.13.

24.10.1.311. R. V. Griggs. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

10 inches, depth 198 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 0.5-inch hole in 

north side of Fairbanks Morse pump base flange, 0.32 foot" above-top north 

edge of well casing, 1.30 feet above land-surface datum-. Reference point, 

top edge of USGS washer on north side of east post, supporting me.ter box, 

to south of well, level with measuring point. Watei level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 80.90.

24.10.3.411. Josh Bryan. Unused well.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

9 

13

87 

86

.27 

.91

May 

July

5 

9 d

85.07 

84.11

Aug. 

Nov.

30 

7

,d 83.72 

82. 26

<34.10.3.41Tb. Josh Bryan. Used drilled irrigation well, approximately 94 feet northeast of well 24.10.3.411, depth 198 feet. Measuring point, 

top edge of -J-inch hole in south side of Fairbanks Morse pump base flange, 

0.40 foot above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

9 

13

79 

77

.24

.95

May 

July

5 

9 c

76.26 

94.35

Aug. 

Nov.

30 

7

c 94.92 

75.68

a Well 20 feet southwest of observation well pumping.

t> Pump stopped a few minutes previous to measurement,

c Well pumping.

d Well 94 feet northeast pumping.
240 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1943

Luna County Continued.

24.10.10.311. 0. P. Ackerman.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 9 

Mar. 12

Water 

level

82.42 

82.18

Date

May 

July

5 

9

Water 

level

(a) 

83.74

Date

Aug. 30 

Nov. 7

Water 

level

(a) 

80.95

24.10.12.111. Morgan Garrett. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 83.70. '

24.10.12.431. Steve Hrna. Equipped with water-stage recorder. 

Highest and lowest water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

May 12, 78.92; Aug. 20, 83.75.

Highest dally wa^ar level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Jan. Feb. 

"79T4T 

79.42 

79.41 

79.38 

79.36 

79.34 

79.32 

79.34 

79.31 

79.29 

79.25 

79.25 

79.25 

79.22 

79.21 

79.19 

79.17 

79.16 

79.15 

79.14 

79.14 

79.17 

79.23 

79.26

79.26

79.27

79.25

79.21

Mar. Apr. May 99709- 

79.08 

79.05 

79.04 

79.02 

79.00 

78.99 

78.97 

78.95 

78.94 

78.93

78.92

78.93

78.95

78.97

June 

 7976T 

79.72 

79.80 

79.90 

80.00 

80.11 

80.21 

80.32 

80.39 

80.45 

80.53 

80.61 

80.67 

80.76 

80.84 

80.86 

80.86 

80.83 

80.82 

80.80 

80.80 

80.78

80.78

80.79

80.84

80.95

81.04

81.14

81.24

81.35

July rulAug.

7744

Sept. 

 §3737 

83.43 

83.40 

83-. 37 

83.34 

83.31 

83.28 

83.26 

83.24 

83.20 

63.16 

83.12 

83.09 

83.04 

82.99 

82.95 

82.89 

82.84 

82.79 

82.74 

82.70 

82.66 

82.61 

82.57 

83.53 

82.48 

82.44 

82.40 

82.37 

82.33

Oct. -§2729- 

82.25 

82.21 

82.17 

82.14 

82.09 

82.05 

82.01 

81.98 

81.94 

81.89 

81.86 

81.82 

81.79 81.75- 

81.71 

81.67 

81.64 

81.59 

81.56 

81.54 

81.45 

81.47 

81.44 

81. SS 

81.37 

81.51 

81.30 

81.27 

81.26 

81.22

Nov. Dec.

80.69

80.70

80.68

80.67

80.73

80.78

80.79

80.77

80.74

80.75

80.73

80.74 

80.68 

80.64 

80.58 

80.54 

80.51 

80.47 

80.43 

80.37 

80.33 

80.30 

80.24 

80.21 

80.21 

80.17 

80.16 

8CK12 

80.09 

80.05 

80.01

2 79.91

3 79.89

4 79.87

5 79.85

6 79.84

7 79.83

8 79.81

9 79.80

10 79.77

11 79.74

12 79.73

13 79.70

14 79.68

15 79.69

16 79.68

17 79.70

18 79.67

19 79.64

20 79.62

21 79.61

22 79.59

23 79.58

24 79.55

25 79.54

26 79.52

27 79.51

28 79.49

29 79.47 

SO 79.46 

31 79.45

79.17

79.16

79.15

79.13

79.13

79.14

79.21

79.22

79.19

79.20

79.19

79.20

79.19

79.16

79.15

79.14

79.15

79.13

79.11

79.09

79.08

79.10

79.09

79.08

79.07

79,07

79.05

79.03

79.01

79.01

78.98

78.97

78.98

78.97

78.94

78.96

78.96

78.97

78.97

78.97

78.98

79.00

79.01

79.01

79.03

79.06

79.09

79.15

79.26

79.27

79.27

79.27

79.28

79.26

79.26

79.22

79.21

79.19

79.17

79.12

79.14

79.18

79.24

79.26

79.25

79.26

79.28

79.33

79.42

79.48

79.56

81

81.54

81.65

81.74

81.82

81.91

81.95

81.97

82.03

82.05

82.14

82.19

82.27

82.29

82.34

82.39

82.46

82.63

82.59

82.64

82.69

82.73

82.72

82.74

82.72

82.74

82.77

82.80

82.83

82.88

82.92

82.97 

83. OR 

83.10 

83.16 

83.21 

83.25 

83.30 

83.35 

83.39 

83.43 

83.47 

83.50 

83.54

83.58

83.59

83.63

83,65

83,64

83.66

63.69

83.71

83.68

83.64

83.60

83.56

83,53

83.52

83.53

83.51

83.51

83,49

81.20

81.17

81.13

81.11

81.09

81.05

81.05

81.01

80.99

80.97

80.95

80.93

80,95

81.05

81.12

81.16

81,15

81.13

81.14

81,06

61.01

80.99

80,97

80.92

80.98

80.83

80.80

80.77

80,74

80.71

24.10.l2.432a. Steve Hrna. 

____Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8

12

78.43

78.73

May 

July

77.75 

(a)

Aug. 

Nov.

30, 

7

a 91.66 

79.23

24.10.12.432b. Steve Hnm.

Water level, in feet below Ian4rsu#ifec9 siettfflu 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

8 

12

79 

79

.18 

.02

May 

July

5 

9

~ b

78. 

82.

50 

20

Aug. 

Nov.

30 - 

,7

b- 83.03 

80.05

Well pumping.

Well 24.1O.12.432a, 6 feet north, pumping.
HEW MEXICO 241

Luna County Continued.

24.10.22.211. Hurt. Unused irrigation well, large diameter, depth 

200± feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete well curb, south side of 

well, 2.00 feet above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Mar. 12 

May 5

Water 

level

69.88

69.72

Date

July 9 

Aug. 30

Water 

level

69.79 

69.91

Date

Nov. 7

Water

level

.69.86

24.10.29.222. State of New Mexico.

____Water - - - level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar. 12 63.89

May 

July

63.89

63.93

Aug. 

Nov.

30

7

64.00

64.12

25.8.18.111. George McCann. Water-stage recorder removed January 

1941. New measuring point May 7, 1941, top edge of board over hole in 

well cover, 0.31 foot above concrete curb and land-surface datum. 

_______Water level, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1941_________

Jan. 

Mar.

51.21

51.31

May7 

July 10

56.93

57.09

Sept, 

Nov.

54,33

52.24

25.9.4.211. Val Miller.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 9 

Mar. 13

63.70 

63.78

May 7 

July 10

63.83 

64.06

Sept. 1 

Nov. 9

64.43 

64.86

25.9.6.111. Paul M. Yates. Used dug and drilled irrigation well. 

Measuring point, top edge of -J-inch hole in southwest side of pump base 

flange, level with land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below landaurface datum, 1941: Jan. 10, 65.14.

25.9.6.421. Roderick and Wheeler.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

9 

13

69 

68

.27 

.28

May 

July

7 

10

(a) 

70.74

Sept. 

Nov.

3 

9

75.58 

 70.90

25.9.11.114. J. B. Anderson. New measuring point, Nov. 9, 1941, top 

east edge of 2 by 10-inch board on west side of pump, 0.21 foot above landsurface datum.

Jan. 10 

Mar. 13

Tier ievex, in reet oeiow

61.92 

61.73

May 7 

July 10

iana-surrace datum, 1941

62.26 

(a)

Sept. 2 

Nov. 9

(a) 

63.25

25.9.12.311. Jo Willa Cheek. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 10, 57.81.

25.9.13.311. C. Wilbur Gaines. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 10, 53.14; Mar. 13, 52.78; May 7, 52.89±; July 10, 

measurements discontinued.

25.9.14.311. 

face datum, 1941:

25.9.15.211. 

datum, 1941: Jan.

25.9.17.311. 

datum, 1941: Jan.

George W. McCann. 

Jan. 9, 58.00.

C. H. Paulk. 

9, 61.67,

Tom Tigner. 

J, 65.73.

Water level,' in feet below land-surWater level, in feet below land-surface 

Water level, in feet below land-surface

25.9.19.111. Tom Marcak. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 63.01.

a Well pumping.
242 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Luna County Continued.

25.9.21.311. A. W. Speir.

Water level, in feet below land-surf ace datum, 19.41

Date

Jan. 9 

Mar. 13

Water 

level

65.00 

64.50

Date

May 7 

July 10

Water 

level

64.57 

68.43

Date

Sept. 2 

Nov. 9

Water 

level

(a) 

66.46

25.9'.24.222. George P. Watkins,

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

10 

13

48. 

48.

83 

40

May 

July

7 

10

48.76 

(a)

Sept. 

Nov.

2

9

(a) 

49.81

25.9.25.111. Alan Crotchett. New measuring point, lower edge of 

north steel rail pump support west of pump, 0.57 foot above land-surface 

datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 10, 

48.50.

25.9.27.422. H. A. Gray. New measuring point, top edge of west -|- 

inch hole in south side of Peerless pump base, 0.11 foot above 1940 measuring point and land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: 54.19.

25.9.28.121. Owner not known.' Dug and drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 3.5 feet, depth lOOt feet. Pump installed July 1941. Measuring 

point, top of concrete well curb at southeast corner of well, 1.00 foot 

above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: May 7, 65.95; July 10, well pumping; Sept. 2, 70.02; Nov. 9, 67.48.

25. 9.30.111. Prank Chvojka. New measuring point, lower edge of pump 

support, level with concrete curb and land-surface datum. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 56.50.

25.9.35.210. Sigman Lindauer Estate. 

_______Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, -1941_________

Jan. 

Mar.

10

13

48.72

48.67

May 7 

July 10

48.62 

(a)

Sept, 

Nov.

(a) 

50.38

25.10.15.422. C. H. Graves. Dug and drilled irrigation well. 

Measuring point, lower edge of USGS washer on lower edge of lowest northsouth 8 by 8-inch pump suppprt that is set into concrete curb, wsst side of 

pump, 0.81 foot below concrete well curb, 0.75 foot below land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum: Jan. 14, 1940. 

57.18; Jan. 9/ 1941, 57.92.

25.10.36.111. State of New Mexico. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 59.95.

25.10.36.222. State of New Mexico. 

_______Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941-_______

Jan. 

Mar.

59.87 

(a)

May 7 

July 10

(a) 

67.22

Sept. 3 

Nov. 9

67.62

60.90

26.9.2.221. Tom R. Taylor. Unused dug well, depth 42 feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete well curb, north side of well, marked with 

orange paint, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 11 

Mar. 13

39.69 

39; 62

May 7 

July 10

39.58 

39.90

Sept . 2 

Nov. 9

40.20 

40.60

26.9.4.331. Unused drilled well, diameter 12 inches, depth 65 f,eet. 

Measuring point, top edge of 12-inc.u casing, east side of well, level with 

landrsurface datum. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Jan. 11, 52.28.______________________________

a Well pumping.
NEW MEXICO 243

Luna County Continued.

26.9.11.211. State of New Mexico.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 11 

Mar. 13

Water 

level

37.73 

37.73

Date

May 7 

July 10

Water 

level

37.73 

37.82

Date

Sept. 

Nov.

2 

9

Water 

level

37.94 

38.05

26.10.1.1UO. W. P. Kerr. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 9, 58.47.

27.8.8.211. J. S. Pearce. Well sanded in, measurements discontinued.

27.8.8.411. Pearl Verdick.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 >

Jan. 

Mar.

11 

13

23 

23

.50 

.47

May 

July

7 

10

23 

23

.55 

.47

Sept. 

Nov.

2

9

23 

23

.52 

.49

27.9.2.211. State of New Mexico.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 

Mar.

11' 

13

17 

17

.17 

.62

May 

July

7 

10 a

18.10 

6.77

Sept. 2 a 6.88

29.7.4.111. Francis S. Connatt. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 11, 4.71.

29.7.18.211. R. M. Marshall. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 11, 0.50.

29.8.12.244. A. G. Anderson. Water level, ia feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 11, 7.11.

29.8.13.111. L. L. Burkhead. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 11, 6.49.

QUAY COUNTY

By P. D. Akin

Pumping of ground water for irrigation began in an arec near House, 

N. Mex., in 1936. Pour wells were in operation in the area in 1936,and it 

is estimated that about 380 acre-feet of water was pumped during that year. 

The use of ground water for irrigation has continued to increase in succeeding years. The maximum pumpage occurred during 1940, when it is estimated that about 785 acres were irrigated and that approximately 1,570 

acre-feet of water was pumped. By 1941, 31 irrigation well', had been 

drilled, 28 of which'were in use during the year and 3 of which Were 

abandoned for various reasons. A rough survey made by the writer during 

the summer of 1941 indicates that about 920 acres were irrigated, during 

1941 and that about 580 acre-feet of water was pumped.

a Flood water in well.
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In

Lak

Num

or 

in 

Lin

wat

Are

lev

Figure 19. Map of House area, Quay County, N. Hex., showing ch

from April 1941 to January 1
NEW MEXICO -245

The precipitation at Hassell, N. Mex., approximately 7 miles west and 

4 miles north of House, was reported'by the United States Weather Bureau to 

have been 42.52 Inches In 1941, or 29.23 inches above the normal precipitation of 13.29 inches.

The United States Geological Survey, in cooperation with the State 

engineer of New Mexico, began making water-level measurements in the area 

In August 1940. Three water-stage recorders were Installed In the area in 

1941.

The accompanying figure shows the changes in the ground-water levels 

in the area from April 1941 to January 1942. During this period, water 

levels rose in all but three of the observation wells. A rise of more 

than 2 feet was observed over an area of approximately 30 square miles. 

A rise of 6.58 feet was observed in well 5N.29.7.142,and the greatest rise 

observed in the area was 6.83 feet,in well 5N.30.20.333. The water level 

dropped in three of the wells located within an area of about 0.75 square 

mile lying north of Alamosa Creek at the east end of the pumping area. 

The greatest observed drop In the area was 0.44 foot In well 5N.29.13.412. .

5N.29.5.341. Joe Hardcastle. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

16 inches, depth 140 feet'. Measuring point until July 1941, surface of 

concrete well curb, west side of well, 0.75 foot above land-surface datum. 

New measuring point, top edge of rectangular hole in west side of pump 

base 0.04 foot- above concrete curb and 0.79 foot above land-surface datum. 

Reach new measuring point through northwest side of pump case. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 29. 33.64; July 24. 

33.94; Oct. 14, 31.84; Nov. 30, 30.94.

5K.29.5.342. Joe Hardcastle. Used drilled Irrigation well, depth 80 

feet. Well Is a quarter of a mile north from Mr. Hardcastle's house. 

Measuring point, lower edge of hole in south side Peerless pump case, 0.63 

foot above concrete well curb and pump base, 1.00 foot above land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 30, 

34.14; July 24, 33.49; Oct. 14, 32.59; Nov. 30, 31.83.

5N.29.5.411. A. R. Wallace. Used drilled irrigation, well on south 

side of road which runs along north side of field, Measuring point, top 

outside edge of wea.t f-inch hole in north side of Peerless pump base. 0.12 

foot above concrete pump base, 1.00 foot" above land-surface datum. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 30, 40.80: July 24. 

40.93; Oct. 14, 40.25; Nov. 30, 39.71.

5N.29.5.413. A. "R. Wallace. Unused drilled windmill well, diameter 

8 Inches, depth 44 feet. Measuring point, top east edge of vertical neck 

of milk can In top of well, 0.25 foot above land-surface datum. Lletz 

horizontal drum water-stage recorder Installed July 1941. Water levels, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1941, (from tap© measurements): Apr. 30, 

34.76; July 24, 34.07; Oct. 14, 33.29^ Nov. 30, 32.64.
246 WATER LEVELS AHD ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

Quay County Continued.

5N.29.5.413. A. R. Wallace. Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day July

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 34.05

26 34.03

27 34.02

28 34.01

29 33.99

30 33.96

31 33.96

Aug.

33.95

.....

33.74

33.74

33.73

33.73

33.73

33.71

33.70

33.70

33.70

33.70

33.70

33.70

33.68

33.67

33.66

33.65

33.65

Sept.

33.65

33.62

33.60

33.60

33.60

33.58

33.56

33.56

33.56

33.56

33.55

33.52

33.51

33.51

33.47

33.47

33.46

33.46

33.46

33.44

33.43

33.43

33.43

33.37

Oct.

33.38

33.36

33.35

33.35

33.35

33.35

33.35

33.35

33.35

33.34

33.32

33.31

. 33.29

33.29

.....

Nov.

32.95

32.92

32.89

32.88

32.86

32.84

32.81

32.77

32.79

32.77

32.75

32.75

32.75

32.72

32.71

32.67

32.66

32.65

32.63

32.63

Dec.

32.64

32.62

32.57

32.56

32.62

32.55

32.54

32.51

32.49

32.49

32.45

32.44

32.45

32.43

32.43

32.39

32.37

32.38

32.39

32.35

32.31

32.29

32.28

32.25

32.26

32.32

32.30

32.28

32.23

32.21

32.18

5N.29.7.142. Elmer Phillips. Used dug and drilled well, diameter 12 

inches, depth 80 feet. Measuring point, top edge of USGS washer in top 

east edge of west 6 by 8-lnch pump support, south of pump, 0.50 foot above 

land-surface datum. Reference point, top of 2 by 2-inch wooden stake, with 

USGS washer in top, driven flush with ground, 6 feet southwest of center of 

pump, in line with pump and windmill well which is approximately half a 

mile northeast. Reference point Is 0.42 foot below measuring point. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 28 

Apr. 30

Water 

level

21.00 

20.89

Date

July 24 

Oct. 14

Wafeer 

lev»l

14.85 

14.52

Date

Nov. 30

Water 

level

13.96

5N.29.7.143. Elmer Phillips. Unused drilled well, diameter 18 inehes, 

depth 150 feet. Measuring point, top edge of USGS washer in center of west 

side of 1 by 8-lnch board over top of well, level with land-surface datum. 

_______Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941________

Jan. 29 

Apr. 50

24.38

24.25

July 24 

Oct. 14

21.93

22.43

Nov. 30 22.10

5N.29.7.221. Mr. McBride. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 12 

inches, depth 113 feet. Well is in shed in field. Measuring point, unti] 

July 1941, top of' concrete well curb, south side of well, 0.80 foot above 

land-surface datum. New measuring point, top outside edge of north -5-inch 

hole in west side of Peerless pump base 0.10-foot above concrete well and 

Dump base, 0.90 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 29, 31.00; July 24, 26.05; Oct. 14, 

26.09; Nov. 29, 25.27.
HEW MEXICO 247

Quay County Continued.

5N.29.8.114. J. C. Davenport. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

15 inches, depth 105 feet, located in field about 200 yards east of house. 

Measuring point, lower edge of rectangular hole in east side of Johnson 

pump case, 4.00 feet above land-surface datum. Pump sits directly on concrete base.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 28 

Apr. 30

Water 

level

27.88 

27,78

Date

July 24 

Oct. 14

Water 

level

25.21 

22.98

Date

Nov. 30

Water 

level

23.32

5N.29.8.232. Joe Hardcastle. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

16 inches, depth 139 feet. Measuring point, top east edge of 24-inch steel 

barrel in top of well 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 29, 38.84} July 24, 38.39; Oct. 

14, 37.32; Nov. 30, 36.26.,

5N.26.8.412. Byron W. Jones. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

14 inches, depth 114 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of pump base, north 

sid« of well, level with land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: Apr. 29, 32.82; July 24, 32.05; Oct. 14, 30.54; 

Nov. 30, 29.40.

5N.29^9.400. Used windmill stock well. Measuring point, top of pipe 

clamp northwest of pipe column, 0.32 foot above concrete well curb, level 

with land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Apr. 30, 24.92; Oct. 16, 22.61; Nov. 30, 21.51.

5N.29.13.113. Scott and Perguson. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 14 inches, depth 105 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of rectangular hole in east side of pump case, 1.50 feet above land-surface datum. 

Reference point, surface of concrete engine base, 15 feet north^of well, at 

a point 1 foot south of the northeast corner of the engine base, 2.28 feet 

above the measuring poinU Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Jan. 28, 79.13; Apr. 30, 78.52; Oct. 17, 79.90; Nov. 29, 78.98,

5N.29.13.131. Scott and Perguson. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 14 inches, depth 105 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of rectangular hole in northwest side of Johnston pump case, 1.50 feet above landsurface datum. Reference point, top of concrete engine base, 15 feet northeast of well, at center of southwest side of engine base, 1.25 feet above 

measuring point. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Jan. 28, 59.19; Apr. 30, 58.44; Oct. 17, 60.29; Nov. 29, 59.22.

5N.29.13.142. Scott and Perguson. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 16 inches, depth 111 feet. Measuring point, top edge of USGS 

washer on west top edge of east 3 by 6-inch pump support, north of pump, 

0.75 foot above land-surface datum. Reference point, top of 2 by 2-inch 

wooden hub with USGS washer in top, driven flush with ground, 4.7 feet 

northeast of center of pump, in line with pump and Scott and Perguson windmill at house to southwest, 0.36 foot below measuring point. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 28, 47.58; Apr. 30, 47.53; 

Oct. 17, 49.91; Nov. 29, 48.77.

5N.29.15.311. Used windmill well located approximately 50 yards north 

of a house. Measuring point until October 1941, top of concrete well curt 

at west side of well, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. New measuring 

point, top edge of,south pipe clamp west of windmill pump column, 0.48 foot 

above concrete well curb, 1.48 feet above land-surface datum. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surfape datum, 1941: Apr. 30, 21.00; Oct. 16, 15.99; 

Nov. 29, 20.89.
248 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Quay County Continued.

5N.29.17.133. Byron W. Jones. Unused dug and drilled irrigation 

well7- diameter 12 inches, depth 57 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 

USGS washer in top west edge of east 6 by 6-inch timber previously used as 

pump support, level with land-surface datum. Reference point, top of northeast corner concrete weir box, west of well, marked with orange paint, 0.27 

foot above measuring point. Leitz horizontal drum water-stage recorder-installed in April 1941.

Highest dally water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

1 

2

4

5

6

7

8

10 ,

11

1C>

i ^

14

15

16

17

T O

19

on

y\

y?

23

04

25

26

27

28 

29 

30 

31

Apr. May

..... 35.07 

..... 35.04

..... '35.05

..... 35.05

..... 35.05

..... 35.04

..... 35.04

..... 35.04

..... 35.04

..... 35.04

..... 35.04

..... 35.03

«z e no

*m HP

..... 35.01

..... 35.01

..... 35.01

..... 34.98

"Z.A. on

"*,A. on

..... 35.00

..... 35.00

..... 35.01

..... 35.02

....". 35.01

..... 35.02

..... 35.02

35.08 35.02 

35.08 35.02 

35.08 35.01 

..... 35.01

June

35.00 

35.00

35.00

34.97

34.97

34.96

34.97

34.94

M Q«Z

34.93

^4. QP

 ZA- GO

 X.A QQ

34.88

34.84

34.83

34.81

34.80

34.80

34.78

34.76

34.73

34.69

34.65

54.63

34.62

34.60

34.54 

34. 58 

34.49

July

34.43

34.40

34.37

34.34

34.31

34.27

34.25

34.21

34.19

34.15^

^A. 1 A.

"HA. 1 9

34.08

34.06_

34.03

34.03

34.00

**^ O"7

^1 Q^ *z*z on

 3L*Z Qfi

33.84

33.81

*^ "7O

33.77

33.76

33.74

33.72 

33.68 

33.66

33.64

Aug.

33.60 

33.57

33.53

' 33.50

33.50

33.48

33.45

33.42

**z zn

33.34

33.31

33.28

33.25

33.24

33.23

33.22

 Z.'Z "I Q

^^ T7

a33.14

a33.11

a33.08

a33.05

a33.02

t& QQ

32.97

^P QI7

^P QR

32.94 

32.91 

32.88 

32.88

Sept.

32.80

32.78

32.77

32.77

, 32.77

32.77

32.77

32.80

32.38

32.38

32.38

32.37

32.35

32.33 

32.31 

32.31

Oct.

*

32.29

32.28

32,25

32.23

32.22

32.21

32.19

"*,& 1 Q

32.07

32.04 

3S.03 

32.02 

32.02

Nov.

32.00 

32.00

32.00

* . . 

f ....

5N.29.17.331. L. V. Vaughn. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

14 inches, depth 90 feet. Measuring point, top edge of projection that l 

made to hold oil and air gage lines, Inside of Johnston pump case, east 

side of pump, 0.58 foot above concrete pump base and well curb, 1.08 feet 

above land-surface datum.

Water level,^ln feet below land-surface datum, 194Q.-41

Date

Aug. 

Jan.

13, 

28,

1940 

1941

Water, 

level

41.06 

38.12

Date

Apr. 

July

30, 1941 

24

Water 

level

37.78 

36.40

Date

Oct. 

Nov.

14, 1941 

29

Water 

level

34.06

33.40

5N.29.18,213. Mr. Wallace. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

18 inches, depth 115 feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete well 

curb at center of west aide of well, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum* 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan.' 

Apr.

29 

29

39

39

.50 

.23

July 

Oct.

24

14

39 

38

.47 

.65

Nov. 69 43 .95

5N.29.18.233. A. R. Wallace. Used drilled irrigation well> dlamete* 

14 Inches, depth 108 feet. Measuring point, lower edge of hole in north 

side of Peerless pump case, 0.73 foot above surface of concrete pump base; 

and. well curb, 1.73 feet above land-surface datum.

a Interpolated.
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Quay County -Continued.

5N.29.18.233. A. R. Wallace.--Continued.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 28 

Apr. *9

Water 

level

48.89 

48.14

Date

July 24 

Oct. 14

Water 

level

48.30 

 47.25

Date

"Nov. 29

Water 

level

46.56

5N.29.18.444. L. M. Head. Unused well. Measuring point, top edge 

of concrete well curb, north side of well, level with land-surface datum. 

Water'level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 28 

Apr* 30

41.59

41.39

July 24 

Oct. 14

38.02

37.48

Nov. 29 36.99

5N.29.19.244. William Martin. Used drilled irrigation well in shed 

on west side of highway. Measuring point, lower edge of hole in west side 

of pump case, 0.89 foot above concrete pump base and well curb, 2.39 feet 

above land-surface datum.

_______Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941________

Jan. 

Apr.

28

30

50.26

50.65

July 24 

Oofr, 14

48.19

47.50

Nov. 29 46.90

5N.29.20.433a. Spence E. Morris. Used drilled irrigation well, 

diameter 12 inches, depth 72 feet. Measuring point, top edge of USGS 

washer on top south edge of north pump support, west of pump, 0,50 foot 

above land-aurface datum. Reference point, top of concrete well curb, 

south side, at well 5N.29.20.433b, 0.20 foot above measuring point. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 28 

Apr. 28

49.30 

49.42

July "24 

Oct. 14

49.24 

48.30

Nov. 29 47.85

5N.29.20.433b. Spence E. Morris. Unused drilled well located approximately 60 feet west of well 5N.29.20.433a, diameter 12 inches, depth 

82 -feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete well curb at south side of 

well, 0.75 foot above land-surface datum, Stevens type P water-stage recorder installed April 1941.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Apr .

2 .....

3 .....

4 .....

5 .....

6 .....

7 .....

8 .....

9 .....

10 ......

11 ..... 

12 ..... 

13 ..... 

14 ..... 

15 ..... 

16 ..... 

17 .....

18 .....

19 .....

20 .....

21 .....

22 .....

23 .....

24 .....

25 .....

May

49.21

49.22

49.25

49.28

49.29

49.27

49.29

49.30

49.30

49.31

49.31

49.26

49.27

49.30

49.28

AQ 0*7

49.30

49.29

AQ 0*7

June

AQ 9c

AQ &Q

AQ 97

AQ 1 1

48.55

49,21

49.25

49,26

49.25

49.27

.49.28 

49.27 

49.27 

49.24 

49.25 

49.27 

49.26

49.25

49.25

49.25

49.25

49.25

AQ t>A

4Q 01

49 91

July

AQ 1 >7

AQ 1 O

48.39

AQ 1 tz

49.15

49.14

AQ ~\ A

-49.13

49.13

'*' 

n4O 1 "*i

AQ ^ "*i

49 * 12

Aug.

AQ Vt

AQ AR

49.65

49.54

49.35 

49.25 

49.20 

49.15 

49.05 

49.00

48,95

48.93

AQ Qrf

48i 85

AQ 0*

Aft on

AQ rro

48.76

Sept,

48.65

48.83

48.60

48.60

48.60

48.67

48.57

AQ fc«7

48.57

48.55

48.53 

48.50 

48.50 

48.50 

48.50 

48.50 

48.50

48.47

48.45

48.43

Aa Af)

48.45

4.Q Af\

48.40

AQ zrr

Oct.

48.40

An AC\

AO Af)

48.35

48.40

48,40

AO "fa

AQ *O

AR 'Z.ft

48.35

48.38

48.38 

48.35 

48.17 

48.15 

48.10 

48,10

48 11

4.0 no

AR no

Aft n<7

48.07

AQ. no

A.Q f\Ct

48;02

Nov.

47 QQ '

Af Qfi

48.00

AT? Q&

ATf QQ

A*7 Qfi

Art QQ

ATI Q*

&n QR

A*7 QQ

47.97 

47.94 

47.95 

47.92 

47.91 

47.89

.....

An o«z

47.76

Dec.

At f&

47.71

47.66

47.66

Art CQ

jtn cc

47.64

47.64

47.62 

47.66 

47.63 

47.62 

47.64 

47.60 4*7 «;Q

47.60

47.61

Af <vr

47.54

47.53 

47.55

TE f . OO

Interpolated.
250 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Quay County Continued.

5N.29.20.433b. Spence E. Morris. Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day

26

27

28

29

30 

31

Apr.

49.29

49.27

May

49.27

49.27

49.27

49.26

49.26 

49.25

June

49.22

49.20

49.20

49.19

49.19

July

49.10

49.07

49.05

49.03

48.99 

49.00

Aug.

48.75

48.73

48.70

48.67

48.67 

48.67

Sept.

48.35

48.37

48.40

48.45

48.45

Oct.

48,04

48.06

48.00

48.02

48.00 

48.00

Nov.

47.77

47.78

47.72

Dec.

47.54

47.51

47.50 

47.45

5N.29.29.111. W % S. Morrow. Used drilled irrigation well. Measuring point, lower edge of oval hole in east side of Peerless pump case, 

0.66 foot above concrete well curb and pump base, 1.16 feet above landsurface datum.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 28 

Apr. 29

Water 

level

67.11 

67.45

Date

July 24 

Oct. 14

Water 

level

67.21 

66.99

Date

Nov. 29

Water 

level

66.80

5N.29.36.242. School land, Mitchell lease. Unused windmill well. 

Measuring point, top edge of £-inch tie bolt between 4 by 4-inch windmill 

pipe clamps at southwest side of well, 0.85 foot above land-surface datum. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Oct. 17, 96.38; 

Nov. 29, 96.33.

5N.30.19.132. Mr. Hendrix. Unused irrigation well, depth 80 feet. 

Measuring point, top edge of USGS washer on top west edge of east cross 

tie, 0.60 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: Apr-. 30, 29.58; Oct. 17, 26.07; Nov. 29, 24.28.

5N.30.19.313. Mr. Hendrix. Used irrigation well, depth 70 feet. 

Measuring point,"top edge of USGS washer on lower east edge of west 2 by 

8-inch cross stringer, 1.00 foot south of northwest corner of pit, 0.50 

foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Apr. 30, 20.20; Oct. 17, 17.07; Nov. 29, 16.19.

5N.30.20.333. Used windmill stock well, diameter 6 inches, depth 30 

feet. Measuring" point, south edge of north pipe clamp, east of pump 

column, 0.30 foot above concrete filling around casing, 1.00 foot above 

land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface, 1941: 

Apr. 30, 23.65; Oct. 17, a/19.20; Nov. 29, 18.28.

6N.29.30'. 11S. Mr. Dean. Unused well located just south of corral . 

fence to south of house and windmill well. Measuring point, top edge of 

concrete well curb, south side of well, 0.50 foot above land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum. 1941: Jan. 29, 

51.12; July 25, 49.36; Oct. 16, 48.60; Nov. SO, 48.52.

6N.29.30.113. Mr. Dean. Used drilled irrigation well, depth 105 

feet. Measuring point, top edge of south 3/4-inch hole In east side of 

Layne and Bowler pump base flange, 0.73 foot above concrete pump base and 

land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Jan. 29, 54.34; July 25, 52.89; Oct. 16, 52.00; Nov. 30, 51.98.

6N.29.31.114. Mr. McDaniels. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

6 inches, depth 80 feet. Measuring point, top edge of east 3/4-inch hole 

in north side of pump base flange, 0.05 foot above concrete pump base, 

0.80 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 29, 41.40; July 24, 36.86; Oct. 16, 36.25; Nov. 30, 

36.24. '______'

a Windmill pumping slowly.
NEW MEXICO 251

ROOSEVELT COUNTY

PORTALES VALLEY -

By P. D. Akin

The program of inventorying water levels in observation tells and of 

securing other data pertinent to the investigation of the ground-water resources of Portales Valley, Roosevelt County, was continued during 1941 by 

the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with the State engineer 

of New Mexico.

Investigation of the ground-water resources of Roosevelt County was 

begun in 1931 by Chas. V. Theis,of the United States Geological Survey, 

and the work done in the county since that time has been under his immediate supervision. Detailed results of the investigation, including fundamental hydrologlc^ an_d geologic data, have been published as preliminary 

and progress reports in the 10th to 13th Biennial Reports of the State 

engineer of New Mexico.

Water-level measurements made in Portales Valley since the beginning 

of the investigation through 1940 have been published by the United States 

Geological Survey in Water-Supply Papers 845, 886, and 911. The information contained in the present report is a continuation of the information 

published in the previous reports.

Except for newly established observation wells and wells on which the 

measuring points have been changed, the present report gives only the well 

number, the owner's name, and the water-level measurements made during 1941. 

For descriptions of measuring points, reference points, and other data on 

observation wells which do not appear for the first time in the present 

report-, the reader is referred to Water-Supply Papers 845, 886, and 911.

During 19.41, measurements were made bimonthly in 56 observation wells, 

and water-level measurements were made in 125 other observation wells in 

January. Five water-stage recorders were in operation In Portales Valley 

during 1941.

Extremely abnormal rainfall occurred during 1941 In the Portales 

Valley area. As reported by the United States Weather Bureau, the
EXPLA^ATIOB

Observation wall 

Sand dune areas

Number indicates rise of 

water lejrel In well, in feet

Line showing rise of groundwater level, in feet

Area In wM<*h tto*

water level rose m^re .than

8 feet

Figure SO. Hap of Portales Valley, N. Hex., showing rise of 

January 1941 to January 
NEW MEXICO 253

rainfall at Portales amounted to 44.10 inches during 1941, or 26.03 inches 

above the normal precipitation of 18.07 inches. As a result of the abnormal-precipitation, the use of ground water for irrigation In 1941 

amounted to less than 35 percent of the normal use. It is estimated that 

about 25,800 acre-feet of ground water was used cm 13,700 acres during 

1940 and only 9,750 acre-feet of ground water was used on 15,000 acres 

during 1941.

Ground-water levels in the valley rose to unexpected high levels 

during. 1941 in response to the heavy rains and the decreased pumping. The 

rises began immediately after the heavy rains,which came in May, and continued throughout the rest of the year. The accompanying figure shows the 

change in the ground-water levels from January 1941 to January 1942. Water 

levels rose in all observation wells during this period. The greatest recorded water-level rise was 14.75 feet and occurred in well 1.34.27.341. 

Water levels rose more than 8 feet in an area of more than 113 square miles 

lying along the axis of Portales Valley to the south and west of Portales 

and ia^Blackwater Draw north of Portales. Water levels also rose more than 

8 feet in a small area of about 6 square miles near'Arch, H. Mex.

Although the water levels generally were higher in January 1942 than 

in January 1932, the cone of depression created during the last 10 years 

has not been entirely wiped out. Out of 25 observation wells with continuous records since 1931, measurements in 4 wells indicated that water 

levels were lower in January 1942 than in January 1932, the greatest drop' 

during this period being 2.10 feet and occurring in well 1.34.25.211. 

Measurements in 21 of the 25 observation wells showed net rises of the / 

ground-water level during the 10-year period, the greatest rise being 

15.29.-feet in well 1.32.3.440.

The proportional effects caused by the decreased pumping and the 

actual recharge from rainfall in producing the water-level rises have not 

been estimated.

Figure 21 is a hydrograph of well 2.34.2.235 from November 1931 to 

November 1941,and also shows the monthly precipitation at Portales during 

the corresponding period. Well 2.34.2.233 is an unused well about half a 

mile south Of Portalea. As shown by the hydrograph, the water level in 

this well lowered slowly from early 1933 until May 1941, except for 

533097 O - 43 - 17
254 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE. 1941

try

Q.88J
HEW MEXICO 865

recoveries occurring each year after the pumping season. In May 1941 

the water level rose sharpl/ in response to the heavy rains and continued 

to rise during the rest of the year. In January 1942 the water level in 

the well was 6.71 feet higher than in January 1932,

IN.52.7.300. W, J, tJrenshaw.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Hate

Jan. 13 

Mar. 25

Water 

level

a 18.78 ' 

a 18.54

Date

May 21 

July 21

Water i 

level

18.10 ' 

a 17.87

Date

Sept. 23 

-Hov. 24

Water 

level

a 18.08 

1-6.19

lW.33.16.10Qa.. Mr, Eardwick. Used drilled Irrigation-well, diameter 

16 Inches, depth 98 feet. Measuring point, top .of nole in base flange -of 

pump, 0.23 foot above concrete base and 1.73 feet above land-jsurface datum. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 19, 26,14,

lN,33.16.100b. Mr, Hardwick. Us«d drilled irrigation well, diameter 

16 inchaa, depth 97 feet, This well is a few hundred feet south of well 

lU.33.16.100a. Measuring point, lower, edge of rectangular hole In south 

side of JfflSmson jomp eas-e stoell_, 0,79 foot above eoaerefce iNas-e^aad 1.29 

S&et above land-mirfaee datom. Water level, in feet toeltsw lan$~-surfae<e 

da-tarn, 1941:: Jan, 19, 25.S7,

IB.53.26.120. Mary E. Miller. Water level, in f<eet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 19, 12.01.

lH.33,S6.400a. A. C. Woodburn. Recorder well. Recorder removed 

Oct. "6, 1941, fcecati.se of high water, This well is in a depression blown 

oat "by wind. The heavy rains during the year raised the water table above 

ttae normal -grramd surface at-the well. Highest -and lowest recorded water 

levels, 1941i Oct. 13, 0.82 f-oot above land-surface datum; Jan. 2, 8.24 

feet b-elow land-surface datum,

d-aily water level, in feet belew land-surface datem, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Bay

1 2- 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 1'6 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

2S 

30 

31

Jan.

8.21 

8.23 

S..22 

8.22 

8,22 

8.21 

8.21 

8.21 

8.21 

8.21 

8.20 

8.20 

8,20 

6,18 

8.19 

8.20 

8.19 

8.16 

8.15 

8.15 

8.15 

8,16 

8.17 

8.16 

8.16 

8.16 

8.16 

8.17 

8,16 

8.16 

8^16

Feb.

8.16 

8.16 

8.16 

8.17 

'8.16 

8.16 

8,17 

8.17 

8,15 

8,15 

8.17 

8.17 

8.. 17 

8.16 

8.16 

8.14 

8.14 

8,13 

8.12 

8-ai 

8.11 

8,14 

8.16 

8.13 

8.16 

8.15 

8,, 13 

8.12

Mar.

8.12 

8.12 

8.13 

8.13 

8.13 

8.12 

8,13 

8.12 

8.11 

8,12 

8,10 

8,11 

8.12 

8,10 

8.1O 

8.10 

8.10 

8.09 

8,10 

8.08 

8,10 

7,97 

7.92- 

7.94 

Y,73 

7.72 

7.72 

7.76 

7..B2 

7.83 

7.82

Apr . May July

7.82 .... ....

7.82 .... ....

7 .82 .... 

7.82 .... ....

7.83 ..,. ....

7.82 .... ....

7.80 .... ....

7,80 .... bO.34 

7,80 4.14 

.... 3.16 

.... 2.90 

.... 2.80 

.... 2.80

.... .... .»,.

Aug.

* »* 

6". 34 

.36 

.37 

.44 

.52 

.62 

,70 

.76 

.82 

.66 

.66 

.85

Sept . Oct .

0.87 bO 

.87 b 

.62 b 

.62 b 

,83 b 

.91 b 

.98 

1.08 

.93 

1.08 

1.14 

1,13 

1.04 b 

.96 

.93 

.90 

,90 

,92 

ol,02 

o ,&3 

b .12 

b .34 

b .41 

b .43 

b .43 

b .43 

£ -.43 

b .60 

. b ,64 

b .66

66 

68 

68 

79 

79 

79

82

* 

a Windmill pumping slowly. c Interpolated, 

b Water above land starrace datum.
256 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Roosevelt County Continued.

lN.33.36.400b. A. C. Woodburn.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 13 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

13.97 

12.67

Date

May 21 

July 20

Water 

level

8.74 

3.28

Date

Sept. 24 

Nov. 24

Water 

level

2.64 

1.81

IN.34.29.444. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Jan. 16, 20.62.

IN.34.33.224. Mrs. Lee. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 23.15.

IN.34.35.432. Earl McCollum. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 22.56.

1.32.3.440. M. Nail.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941________

Jan. 13 

Mar. 26

38.64

38.74

May 21 

July 21

38.51

30.37

Sept.23 

Nov. 24

28.11

23.71

1.32.15.111. Mrs. J. P. Nash.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 13 

Mar. 25

48.42 

48.41

May 21 

July 21

48.19 

44.84

Sept. 23 

Nov. 24

44.12 

42.85

1.33.5.231. Ina L. Hoover. Pump removed. New measuring point, top 

edge of collar of well casing, south side of well 0.48 foot above land-surface datum. Pump replaced in March 1941. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 25.02.

1.33.5.43S. Clay Jones. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 22.83.

1.33.5.442. George Thedford.. Ho measurements made in 1941.

1.33.7.111. I. G. Hall. 

Water level,

Jan. 13 

Mar. 26

22.02 

22.07

May- 21 - 

July 21

22.00 

15.47

Sept. 24 

Nov. 24

15. 4« 

18.52

1.33.8.112. Andrew Q. Ssilth. New pump installed. New measuring 

point, top edge of USGS rridher ir. top south edge of north 8 by 8-inch 

east-west pump support, to east of pump, 2.78 feet below top of concrete 

well curb at center of east side of well and land-surface datum. Water 

level, in feet belor land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 21.93.

1.33.8.311. W. P. Marcus, 

datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 23.00.

1.33.9.111. G. C. Kennedy, 

datum, 1941- Jan. 13, 22.86.

1.33.9.442. B. J. Perkina. 

datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 21.95.

1.33.10.211. 0. B. Sherman. 

1.33.10.313. W. A. Bullock.

Water level, in feet below land-surface 

Water leyel, in feet below land-surface 

Water level, in feet below land-surface 

Jan. 13, 1941: pit dry.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 13 

Mar. 26

24.03 

24.07

May 21 

July 21

23.98 

18.62

Sept. 24 

Nov. 24

18.33 

15.98

1.33.11.312. C. P. Williams. Reference point No. 1, top of old concrete engine base, about 50 feet southeast of well, west of another old 

engine base, at northwest corner marked with orange paint, 0.07 foot above 

measuring point. Reference point No. 2, top of discharge sluice, on west 

well, south of weir box, about 30 feet west of well 1.33.11.312, marked 

with orange paint, 0.04 foot above measuring point. Water level, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 25.87.
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Roosevelt County Continued.

1.33.12.144. A. C. Woodburn.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 13 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

34.42

34.60

Date

May 21 

July 20

Water 

level

34.66

32.42

Date 

Nov. 24

Water 

level

 50.33

1.33.13.111. 1. Elklns. New measuring point, top edge of casing, 

level with concrete pump base and land-surface datum. Water level, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 25.70.

1.33.13.451. Mr. Spires. New measuring point, top edge of washer on 

top north edge of top cross tie on south side of pit, 0.60 foot above previous measuring point and land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 29.88.

1.33.14.111. R, D. Loy. New pump installed on well Jan. 

unable to measure water level.

13, 1941;

1.33.14.131. J. V. Miller. Water levsl,-in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 23.69.

1.33,14.311. J. T. Elder Estate. No measurements made in 1941.

1.33.14.331. J. T. Elder Estate. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 25.87; July 20, 14.79; Sept. 24, 14.36; 

Nov. 24, 11.98.

1.33.14.331b. J. T. Elder Estate. Domestic hand pump well to rear 

of house about 300 feet west of well 1.33.14.331. Measuring point, tdp 

edge of 6-inch galvanized casing, 0.15 foot above concrete well curb and 

0.75 fo'ot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: May 21, 23.19; July 20, 14,79j Nov. 84, 11.95.

1.33.14.421. Leon Jones. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 26.57.

1.33.15.212. Mrs. Ollie Minick. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941:. Jan. 13. 23.20.

1.33.16.222. Unused hand pump well in yard in front of Bethel church. 

Sounded depth, 35.5 feet. Measuring point, top north edge of USGS washer 

on south 4 by 4-inch pipe clamp and to west of pump column, 1.50 feet above 

land-surface datum. Reference point, top edge of USGS washer in top of 2 

by 2-inoh stake 21 fee't north and 5 feet west of center line of pipe column 

in well, 2 feet south of a fence post and 15 feet south of a corner fence 

post, 1.15 feet below measuring point. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Sept. 24, 13.55; Nov. 24, 11.58.

1.33.17.221. R. P. Campbell. New measuring point, July 1941, top 

north edge of north 8 by 8-lnch upright, 2.96 feet above land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941i Jan. 13, 

21,16; July 21, 13.85; Sept. 24, 13.82; Nov. 24, 11.81.

1.33.23.111. Tom Terry. Used, drilled irrigation well, diameter 14 

Inches, depth 96 feet. Measuring point, top edge of rectangular slot inside of pump case on south side of shaft, 0.60 foot-above concrete base, 

1.50 feet above land surface. Pump sits directly on concrete base. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 24.06.

1.33.23.311. 

datum, 1941: Jan.

1.33.23.433.

face datum, 1941:

Dan H. Smith.' 

15, 26.15.

Dr. H. A.-Miller. 

Jan; 15, 27.09.

Water level, in feet below land-surface

Water level, in feet below land-sur1.33.24.111. J. E. Dletson. Measuring point, bottom edge of base 

flange on pump, north,side. Pump raised. Measuring point Is 0.65 foot 

above reference point and 2,39 feet above land-surface datum. Water level, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 32.28.
258 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Roosevelt County Continued.

1.33.24.433. J. E. Jones. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 28.82.

1.33.25.213. Drew West. Reference point, top edge of TJSGS washer 

in northeast side of R.E.A. powerline pole, 50 feet west of well, 1.66 

feet above measuring point. Water level, in feet below land-surf ace datum, 

1941: Jan. 15, 38.31.

1,33.26.221. D. S. Thomas, 

datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 27.14.

Water level, in feet Jjelew land surface

1.33.26.531. 

face datum, 1941:

Luther Thomas. Water level, In feet below laud jsurJan. 13, 32.27.

1.33.27.311. Joseph A. Henley. Used, drilled Irrigatitm well, 

diameter 16 inches, depth 123 feet. Measuring point, top edge -of south 

 |-inch hole in east side of Peerless pump base, 0.09 foot a%>qve concrete 

base, 0.34 foot above land-surface datum. Pump -alts directly en concrete 

base. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941.: Jan. 13, 

45.18.

1.33.27.322. Joseph A. Henley. Jan. 13, 1941, well dry.

1.33.28.311. R. L. Jolly.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 13 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

47.30 

47.01

Date

July 21 

Sept. 23

.Water 

level

43.82 

42.79

Date

Nov. 24

'Water 

level

41.38

1.33.29.333.

Water level, in fefct below land-surface datum, 1041

Jan.. 13 

Mar. 25

- 37,03 

36.95

May 21 

July 21

36.41 

33.07

S«pt,25 

Nor. 84

52.21 

50.74

1.33.30. Joe S. Lewis.. Water l«vels, in f-eet feelxwr land-surfade ' 

datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 1.89} Mar. 25, X.S©; <Msy 21, V&WS&&&P Aelter on 

well covered with water. Water level evidently about S.^ feet above 

measuring point, iaice full of surface runoff, -pepOTifcaffily «t idtgteewt «stage 

in 35 years.

1.33.34.211. John E. Plummer.

Water level. In feet Pdt>w l-said-surfaeg 1941

Jan. 13 

Mar. 26

28.94 ' 

28.75

May 21 

July 21

28.38 

25.17

Sept. 25 

Uov, 24

23.02 

20.70

1.33.56.155. Edwin Jotaraon. Hat«r leTel, In feet toeliw land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 13, 41.16.

1.34.8.434. W. H. Marsh. Water level, in feet belajar land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 36. 4.

1.34,13,412. Ben Donathan.

Water level., in feet t>.fO*8*t lajad-aarfaoe aataaa,. JStl

Jan. 15 

Mar. 26

56.54 

56.71

May 20 

July SO

56.77 

56.62

Sept .20 

Hov. 25

$5.94 

£5,45

1.34.14.432. Lucllle Blackman. Water level, in ¥.eet Jbelow .landsttrface datum, 1941} Jan. IS, 47.64.

U34.16.422, Ed White.'

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum,

Jan. 15 

Mar. 26

47.96 

48,05

May 21 

July 20

48.15 

46.40

Sept .20 

Nov. 24

46,72 

45-03

1.34.17.111. L. JE. Eyler. Water level, in jfeet b«low Iscnd sarface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 36.27.
NEW MEXICO 259

Roosevelt County Continued.

1.34.17.122. George 0. Donnell. Water level, in feet below land*- 

surface datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 36.34.

1.34.17.233. D-.. L, Ray.

Water level, In feet below land surface datum,

Date

Jan. 15 

Mar. 26

Waterl©v«-l 

35.20 

34.94

Da-te

May 21 

July 2O

Water 

level

34.40 

29.80

Date

Sept.20 

Nov. £4

Wstea^ 

le^el

29-.SB

26,72-

1.34. 17. 241.. B, P. Ray. HeamorLog- point raised 0.0@ Coot to Q..14 

foot above coiwa?ete p^mp base. Waters level, in feet below land- surface 

dattmt, 1941: Janr. 1&, 31.81.

1.34.18.343'. J. W. Terry. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 35.52.

1.34.19-.223. Lewisr P. Kirby, given in. Water-Supply Paper ill as 

Lewis P. King., Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941i Jan. 

1&, 51,06v

1.34.19.341.. Tusea Walker. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

14 tncla.es, dapth 110 feet. Measuring point,, lower edge of oval hole in 

south: side- of pamp shell, 0.7& foot ab©ve concrete base, 1.2& feet above 

land-surface aJatunu Pomp sits directly on concrete base. Water level, in 

datom-, 1941r Jan. 14, 29.44,

A.-G. ROSFS. Kea'sttrements diseontiraied,

L» H» Lee, Water, level, in feet tmlow laad-sitrfaca 

datTim, 1941t Jaa. 15, 38»08.

1.34.21..141. Douglas Qwena» Measuring point raised 0.34 foot to. 

0,42: foot, a&asre- concrete base. Water level, ia. feet b-elo» land-surfaee 

datum, 1541 t Jan. L&, 37_94.

feet below

1.34. 20. 331.

1,34.21.222.. Elizabeth, Tipton 

datum, 1941.J Jam. 15, 44.13.

1.34.22.131. Mrs. W. E. Jerginff'. 

surface datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 39.25.

1.34.22,211. Mrs-. A. 3. Goodwin. 

1.34.2S.222.. Hra. A. J. Goodwin.

Water level. in feet below lanA-surfage- dattaa., 1941

Water level, in. feet below land-sur<- 

Wate-r level, in'fee* frelow landMeasurements discontinued.

Jan. 14 

Mar. 26

43.52 

45 ..66

May 21 

Julgr 20

43.73 

4a,61

Sept. 20 

Hav. 2®

41 .95 

41.03-

1.34.22.413. Joe &. Ray. 'Dry, January 1941. Measurements discon 

tinued .

l,34.2S..4gl^ Bofr C^ Gruretg. Water level, ia feet belcw land-mirfB 

datuw^ 19-4aLr Ja^c» 15, 39- ,25.

1.34.22.443V. K^ ». C©x. Water level, In feet below^ land-surface 

datam, 1941: Jam. 15* 3S.76.

Hail. Watea? level, in, fe.et below land-surface 

datim, 1941s Janv 15, 41.99.

1.S4*.2S.311. J. Rv HaJmfTey. flteter level, In feet btelaw land-s-or-- 

face datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 37.04.

I.34.23.S13a. P. A. Buchanan.

iy jffia feet .below land-surface datum, 1941

Janv 14. 

Maw. S»

36.75 

3 .24-

May 21 

July SO

3&. 52 

34.17

Septr.2a 

Nor. S5

33.29

2^.87

1.34.23.422» 1. L. Yandell. «»Lt»r level, in feet -below, land-surface 

dsfcnar, 19411 Jan. 15, 3?«,QS.
260 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Roosevelt County Continued. 

1.34.23.442. J. C. Hicks. No measurements made in 1941.

1.34.23.442a. J. C. Hicks. Used drilled irrigation well, 15 feet 

west of well 1.34.23.442. Measuring point, lower edge of oval hole in 

south side of pump case shell, 0.90 foot above flat surface of concrete 

pump base, 0.90 foot above land-surface datum. Pump sits on concrete 

mound. The measuring point of this well was not referenced to measuring 

point of well 1.34.23.442. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Jan. 15, 35.12.

1.34.24.112. J. A. Penson.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 15 

Mar. 26'

Water 

level

40.30 

40.21

Date

May 20

July 20

Water 

level

40.24 

39.13

Date

Sept 

Nov.

.20 

25

Water 

level

37.99 

37.39

1.34.24.243. J. T. Gorrell, Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 48.14.

1.34.24.312. W. A. Cummings. Pump removed to well about 200 feet 

east. New measuring point, top of casing east side of well, 0.27 foot 

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

1941: Jan. 15, 34.Bl.

1.34.25.211. J. B. H. Young. Recorder well. Highest and lowest 

water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Dec. 31, 35.05; 

Jan. 2, 39.20.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

___________________(from recorder charts)________________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. . Hov. Dec.

1 39.21 39.18 39.10 59.03 39.16 39.00 37.68 36.98 36.77 36.40836.17 35.76

2 39.19 39.19 39.09 39.03 39.15 38.99 37.62 56.97 36.77 .....B36.16 35.73

3 39.18 39.19 39.10 39.04 39.16 38.97 37.63 36.96 36.76 .....836.15^55.68

4 39.17 39.19 39.10 39.05 39.16 38.95 37.60 36.95 36.77 i....aS6.14 35.68

5 39.16 39.19 39.11 39.05 39.16 38.91 37.57 36.94 36.76 .....a36.l3 S5.68

6 39.16 39.19 39.11 39.05 39.15 38.87 37.55 36.93 36.76 .....a56.ir 55.64

7 39.16 39.19 39.11 39.05 39.15 38.91 37.52 36.92 36.75 ..... 36.09 35.63

8 39.16 39.19 39.10 39.05 39.15 38.87 37.49 36.92 36.74 ..... 36.06 35.60

9 39.15 39.18 39.10 39.05 39.15 38.81 37.46 36.92 36.74 .....a36.03 35.58

10 39.15 39.18 39.10 39.05 39.15 38.75 37.44 36.92 36.74 .....a36.00 35.56

11 39.15 39.18 ?9.10 39.05 39.14 38.66 37.42 36.91 36.73 .....a35.97 35.52

12 39.15 39.17 39.10 59\05 39.13 38.57 37.40 36.90 36.71 .....a35.94 35.52

13 59.15 59.18 39.10 39.05 39.13 38.51 37.38 36.90 36.70 .....a35.92 35.50

14 39.14 39.17 39.09 39.05 59.12 38.44 57.55 56.89 36.69 ..... 35.90 35.47

15 59.14 59.17 59.10 59.05 39.12 38.58 57.53 56.90 56.69 36.59 35.88 55.46

16 59.14 59.17 59.09 59.05 59.12 58.51 57.51 56.89 S'e.ee 36.37 55.87 35.45

17 59.15 39.17 39.09 39.06 59.10 58.26 57.28 56.88 56.67'36.36aS5.87 35.40

18 39.13 59.16 59.06 59.06 59.10 58.19 57.25 36.88 36.66 56,S4a35.87 55.38

19 39.13 39.15 39.07 39.08 59.10 58.15 57.21 36.87 36.69 36.3g«S5.87 35.37

20 39.12 59.16 39.07 59.09 59.09 38.07 37.18 36.86 36.68 S6.S2aS5.86 35.35

21 39.IS 39.15 39.06 39.10 39.08 38.04 37.15 36.84 56.67 36.30 35.86 35. 29

22 39.12 59.14 39.06 39.11 39.07 38.00 57.13 36.84 36.66 56.26 55.86 38.27 

25 59.15 59.15 59.05 39.12 59.07 37.95 57.11 56.85 56.66a36.26 55.86 35.25

24 39.14 59.15 39.05 59.15 59.06 57.92 37.09 36.82 56.68 56.26 56.86 35.21

25 59.15 59.14 59.02 59.14 59.Q5 57.87 57.08 56.81 56.65 56.24 35.87 55.22

26 59.16 59.15 59.04 59.16 59.05 57.83 57.06 56.81 36.62 56.25 55.8? 55.20

27 59.17 59.12 59.04 59.16 59.05 57.80 57.05 56.80 56.52 56.2S 35.80 55.17'

28 59.17 59.11 59.04 59.17 59.04 57.78 57.05 36.79 56.55 56.20 55.80 55.15:

29 59.18 ..... 59.05 59.16 59.05 57.77 57.01 56.79 56.50 56.20 55.78 55.11

50 59.18 ..... 59.05 59.17 59.02 57.71 57.00 56.78 56.47a36.19 55.76 55.08'

51 59.18 ..... 59.05 ..... 39.01 ..... 56.99 56.78 ..... 56.18 ..... 55.05!

a Interpolated.
NEW MEXICO 261

Roosevelt County Continued.

1.34.25.200. J. B. H. Young and Smith feed pens. Well 1.34.25 in 

Water-Supply Papers 845, 886, and 911. Water level, In feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 36.89.

1.34.26.4.' 'New measuring point, Identical with reference point given 

In Water-Supply Paper 911. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Jan. 14, 34.26.

1.34.27.211. J. P. Bowman. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan.. 14, 34.64.

1.34.27.331. Lewis Kirby. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 31.72.

1.54.27.341. B. P. Smith. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 32.09.

1.34.27.412. J. D. Cyphers. New measuring point, lower edge of oval 

hole in north side of pump case shell, 0,60 foot above concrete pump base, 

1.63 feet above land-surface datum. Reference point, top edge of USOS 

washer nailed into west side-of telephone pole about 30 feet northeast of 

well, 0.14 foot below measuring point. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 33.42.

1.34.27.431. T. E. Willman. Pit dry, January 1941.

1.34.28.211. 

face datum> 1941:

H. M. Livingston. Water level, in feet below land-surJan. 14, 33.25.

1.34.28.311. Mrs. Nora Teague. Measurements discontinued. '

1.34.28.311a. Mrs. Nora Teague. New drilled Irrigation well about50 feet northeast of well 1.34.28.311. Measuring point, top edge of concrete curb at center of east side of well, 0.63 foot below land-surface 

datum. Reference point, top of 2 by 2-ineh stake driven flush with ground, 

8.50 feet south of vertical discharge pipe which is near center of well, 

0.40 foot ahO-v6 measuring point. Land-surface datum for this well is the 

same as that for well 1.34.28.311. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 33.23.

George and King. Water level, in feet below land-surJan. 14, a/30.75.

Water level, in feet below land-surface

1.34.29.211. 

face datum, 1941:

1.34.30.121. R. M. Pember. 

datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 29.17.

1.34.30.221. -John Davidson. Measuring point, top edge of flange of 

pump, 'Just inside of rectangular hole in southwest side of pump, below 

motor, 0.89 foot above concrete pump base and 1.72 feet above land-surface 

datum. Reference point, top edge of USGS washer nailed in west side of 

R.E.A. powlr line pole, about 40 feet north of well, 0.35 foot above measuring point. Water level, in -feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 

29.07.

1.34.33.223. C..P. Yadon. Well dry, January 1941, 

1.34.33.431. P. E. DeQuire.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 13 . 

Mar. 28

Water 

level

18.26 

18.20

Date

May 21 , ' 

July 20

Water 

level

17.50 

7.57

Date

Sept. 1$ - 

Nov. 24

Water 

 level

9.68 

6.91

1.34.34.143. J. A. Sanders. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

.datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 33.97.

1.34.34.232, J. W. Owens. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 1.4, 51,66.

a Well a quarter of a mile west pumping.
262 WATER LEVELS AND A£TESIAN PRESSURE,1941

Roosevelt County Continued.

1.34.34.411. W. L. Patton. New measuring point, top edge of USQS 

washer in top south edge of north 5 by 8-lnch cross brace, 6 inches west 

of north frame post, 0.20 foot below land-surface datum. Reference point, 

top of concrete weir box, at southeast corner, at west side of pit, 2.06 

feet above measuring point. Water level, to feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Jan. 14, 32.12.

1.34.35.-300. Eastern New Mexico College. Water le-yel, in feet below 

land-surface dattnn, 1941: Jan. 14, 30.03.

1.34.36,212. R. R, Laird. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jaix. 16, 54.89.

. 1*34.36.233. Mr. Disney. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941 j Jan. 17, 33.94.

1.34.36.332. T. R, Chambers. Well dry, January 17, 1941.

1.34.36.333. Jim Landiss. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

12 inches, depth 108 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 3/4-lnch hole on 

southeast side of Layne and Bowler pump base flange, 0.10 foot above top 

of .concrete base, 1.00 foot above land-surface datum. Water level,-in feet 

belrw land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 29.76.

1.34.36.421. Earl McCollum. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 32.81. '

1-34,36.443. Poy Williams. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941? Jan. 16, 32.36.

1.35.2.300, Eastern New Mexico State Park.

ffater level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 16 

Mar. 26

Water 

1-evel

47.84 

48.00

Date

May 20 

July 21

Water 

level

47.97 

45,50

Date

Sept. 21 

Nov. 25

Water 

level

45.83 

45.42

1.35.6.141, 

Water

Aubrey and Bills.

-In feet below lana-mnJap.e datmri, 1941

Jan. 16 

Mar. 26

10.70 

10.63

May 20 

July 22

S.67 

2.84

Sept. 21

Nov, 25

3.88 

B,31

1.35.6.400. Dr. W. M. Brown.

Water level, ±n feet below l-snd-tsurf-aoe datum, 1941

J-an, 16 

Mar. 26

15,46 

15,27

May 20 

July 22

15.18 

S.64

Sept, 21 

Nov. 25

8.67 

.5.13

1.35.11.241.. Enuwed drilled -well, diameter 6 inches, depth 51 feet. 

Measuring point, top edge of casing, south side, 3.25 feet above landsurface datom.

later level, in feet below laud-surface dattan, 1940-41

Sept

Nov.

Jan,

.22,

20

16,

1940

1941

 0

19

19

,09

,01

.02

Mar.

May

July

26,

20

21

1941 19,08

19,03

14.74

Sept

Nov,

.26,

25

1941 16.98

3i ,'25

1.35.19.332. S. D. foreman, Water level, In feet .below land-surface 

datum, 1941,: J*n. 15^ 44,41.

1.'SB, 19 .-$33,. 0,. A, BarmaH,, Sear aueasas-iaag fK>tet, top -®dg« <o'f ^/4- 

iaeh hole In -east sMe of pump Taase, 0.92 -foot afrcnre land-surf ace da*bm. 

Reference point, top of concrete weir box west of pump, at southeast 

eoiraer, insid« of pump shed, marked with orange paint, 0.28 foot .above 

measuring point. -Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

Jan. 15, 47.98.
NEB HBHCO 263

Roaaevelt County Continued.

1.3 5.27 .340,.. Umtsed dug domestic well In back of small frame house, 

diameter 4 feet, depth 36 feet. Measuring point, top edge of washer on 

inside edge of 1 by 6-inch board on west side of well cover, 4.5 feet 

above land-surfaee datum. Reference point, top of 2 by 2-inch stake flush 

with ground, 1 foot west of center of tree which is 40 feet southeast of 

well- and 20 feet north of house, 4.15 feet below measuring point. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1940-41

Date

Aug. 

Sept.

9, 19<40 

11

Waterlevel

36,. 32 

35.41

Date

Nov. 

Jan.

21, 

16,

-

1940 

1941

Water 

level

35.65 

35.58

Date

Sept 

Nov.

.27, 1941 

26

Water 

level

31.13 

30.29

1.35u.28..14^. J. C* Dick. Pump removed in July 1940. New measuring 

point, top surfa-ce of. concrete well curb, north side of well, level with 

land-surface datum. This measuring point is identical with the reference 

point glvea la Waters-Supply Paper 845.

leve-1,, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 15 

Kar. 27

51.40 

51.62

May 20 

July Iff

51.67 

49.62

Sept. 23 

Nov. 26

47.60 

46.65

1.35J29'.lll. Clara Nullmeyer. New measuring point, top of concrete 

pump base^ south- side of well, 0.4S foot above land-surface datum. Water 

level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 41.69.

1.3'5.2Sf.£v51. R. E. Lee. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941:, Jan. 15,, 40.78.

1.35.30.111. E. P. Foreman. New measuring point, top edge of south 

pump- support, 2..9G feet below land-surface datum, later level, in feet 

belcnr land-TOrfaee datoua, 1941: Jan. 15, 39.68.

1.35..30.212, A-, G.. Kenyon. Used irrigation w-ell. tteasuring point, 

top edge of ij^-inch hole in east side of Pomona pump, 0.33 foot above concrete pump base and land-surface datum. Pump sits directly on concrete 

ba-se. Water- level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 15, 

40.05.

1.35.^0.345. 

face datum, 1941 j

B.. H. Pickling. 

Jan. 16, 32.37.

Water level, in f"eet below land-sur1.35.31.122. Hary RL. Kenyon. New measuring point, top edge of ifinch. hole in: north side of Pomona electric pump base, 1.90 feet above lanSsurfa&e dafcisE. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 

18,, 32.73".,

1.3'© .,31.231. W.. L. Rogers. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datnm, 19.41: Jan. 16 r 31.60.

1.S5.31.33X. R» A. Young, Water level, in feet below land-surface

datum, lS41t Jam Iff, 31.33.

1.35.9£«343r. E» P. Moore. Water level, tu feet bslow lead-surface 

datum:,- 19*1 E. Jaa.. 1®, 31.15,

1.35*31.4^1. Henry Beebe. 

r Jan. IS, 5th. 60.

Water level, in feet below land-surfa-c*

1.35.3S'.1J2. G*©rgs and King. New measuring point, top edge of hole 

In west aide of Bysoaa JaeteBon, pump base flange,, 0.13 foot above reference 

pcrita*,. l«-5& feet a&ove land-surface datum* Pump alts .directly on a concrete bag«. WateE level f In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 

30.52.

1.55.52.212-. H. It, Livlj^ston. New measuring peint^ top edge of 3/4- 

inch tooler I» wes* al«te off pump, base flange, 0.08 foot abaare land-surface 

datum. Fratp- sits dlreeJsl'y on concrete base. Water level, in 'feet below 

land-snrtfaee datcoar, 19*41 r Jan. 16, 27.97.

1.5&,32-.311. Lee and. Belle Carter. Water level,, in feet .below laudsurfaee datum*, 1S41: Jan.. 16, 27.76.
264 WATER LEVELS. AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Roosevelt County Continued.

1.35.32.332. Lee and Nelle Carter. Water level, in feet below landsuYface datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 28.35.

1.35.32.411. Quincy Haynes. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 25.55.

1.35.33.112. Roy Newberry. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 31.29.

1.35.33.351. Lowell C. Green. Water level, in feet below land-aurface datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 24.03.

1.36.5.300. H. Pieper.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 16 

Mar. 26

Water 

level

36.01 

a- 35.60

Date

May 20 

July 21

Water 

level

b 37.03 

a 34.16

Date

Sept. 26 

Nov. 26

Water 

level

b 34.45 

33.58

1.36.6.100. Julian L. Bivins. Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 40.73.

1.36.16.10<6. State of New Mexico.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 16 

Mar. 26

c 23.66 

c 23.48

May 20 

July 21

b 32.46 

c 22.63

Sept. 26 

Nov. 25

b 29.39 

14.14

2.34.1.114. E. C. Murrill. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 30.37.

2.34.1.133. Hugh Khox. 

1941: Jan. 17, 29.64.

2.34.1.221. Poy Williams, 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 32.00.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

Water level, in feet below land-surface

2.34.2.233. A. G. Troutt. Recorder well, 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

45.45.

Highest and lowest water 

Dec. 31, 33.57; Apr. 25,

Highest daily water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Sept. Oct. 

37.57 36.75 

37.54 36.72 

37.50 36.69 

37.50.36.66 

37.47 36.65 

37.44 36. QZ 

37.38 36.-60 

57,36 36.56 

57.3?^36*57 

57,35 36.54 

37.89 36.SO 

37.23 36.47 

37.21 36.43 

37.20 36.43 

37.20 36.42 

37.20 36.36 

37.20 36.31 

37.15 36.31 

37.10 36.26 

37.06 36.S4 

37.OS 36,21 

57.02 36.18 

36.98 36.19

Hov, Dec.

1 44.30

2 44.29

3 44.28

4 44.26

5 44.25

6 44.25

7 44.24

8 44.24

9 44.25

10 44.24

11 44.24

12 44.18

13 44.18

14 44.15

15 44.14

16 44.16

17 44.18

18 44.16

19 44.14

20 44.13

21 44.13

22 44.11

23 44.12

44.12

44.12

44.13

44.11

44.09

44.10

44.11

44.11

44.09

44.09

44.07

44.05

44.11

44.09

44.11

44.12

44.10

44.11

44.12

44.15

44.13

44.12

44.12

44.08

44.07

44.08

44.08

44.05

44.06

44.07

44.06

44.08

44.05

44.03

44.06

44.06

44.01

44.02

44.04

44.04

44.02

44.02

44.02

44.02

44.02

44.02

43.96

43.95

43.95

43.98

43.93

43.95

43.96

45.96

43.97

44.02

44.07

44.12

44.13

44.13

44.09

44.10

44.11

44.18

44.27

44.35

44.32

44.33

44.32

44.30 43.84 

 44.26 43.78 

44.26 43.72 

44.26 43.69 

44.26 43.56 

44.23d45.48 

44.22343.40 

44.20 43.27 

44.20 43.12 

44.23 42.96 

44.22 42.82 

44.18 42.65 

44.18 42.50 

44.18 42.35 

44.17 42.23

44.11 42.11

44.12 41.98

44.11 41.83

44.10 41.72

44.09 41.61

44.03 41.53

44.05 41.42

43.98 41.31

40.56

40.47

40.40

40.39

40.34

40.27

40.23

40.14

40.04

39.97

39.91

39.84

39.76

39.70

39.62

39.54

39.46

39.41

39.56

39.28

39.22

39.16

39.10

38.66

38.64

38.58

38.56

38.57

38.56

38.50

38.45

38.59

38.33

38.27

38.22

38.17

38.17

38.16

38.08

38.07

38.05

38.01

37 ..94

37.92

37.87

37.84

35.87

35.84

35.84

35.76

35.77

35.72

55.69

35.66

35,64

35.63

55.58

35.52

35.49

35.47

35.42

35.35

35.31

35.27

35.29

35.26

35.14

55.15

55.17

34.78 

34.74 

54.63 

34.66 

54.66 

34.56 

34.52 

54.46 

34*40 

34.40 

54.51 

54.29 

34.29 

34.24 

34.23 

34.15 

34.12 

34.12 

34.12 

34.05 

35.95 

55.90 

55.88

a Windmill pumping.

to Windmill had been pumping hard all day,

c Windmill pumping .slowly.

d Interpolated.
HEW MEXICO 265

Roosevelt County Continued.

2.34.2.233. A. &. Troutt. Continued.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

___________(from recorder charts)___________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

24 44.11 44.12

25 44.11 44.10

26 44.12 44.10

27 44.15 44.12

28 44.14 44.10

29 44.12 .....

30 44.12 .....

31 44.12 .....

44.01

44.01

44.01

44.01

44.00

43.97

43.98

43.97

44.33

44.37

44.32

44.32

44.29

44.28

44.28

44.00

44.00

43.98

43.97

43.95

43.. 93

43.88

43.86

41.23

41.11

41.01

40.91

40.81

40.71

40.65

39.04^

39.02

38.98

38.91

38.86

38.82

38.76

38.72

37.79

37.77

37.75

37.74

37.70

37.76

37.64

37.63

36.97

36.97

36.91

36.88

36.89

36.83

36.81

36.14 

36.07 

36.05 

36.O8 

36.00 

35.98 

35.98 

35.92

35.09

35.03

34.99

34.96

34.92

34.87

34.81

33.79

33.82

33.91

33.86

33.81

33.72

33.70

33.57

2.34.4.441. Maud Wallace.

Water level, In feet above (+) 

or below (-) land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 13 

Mar. 28

Water 

level

-6.00 

-5.34

Date

May 21 

July 18

Water 

level

-4.61

+2.55

Date

Sept. 26 

Nov. 24

Water

level

+2.62 

+4.04

V. W. Kyte. Pit filled and measurements discontinued 

R, P. McCalip. Pit filled and measurements discontinued

2.34.6.321. 

Jan. 13, 1941.

2.34.6.421, 

Jan. 13, 1941.

2.34.10.343. H. J. Bollen. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 36.03.

2.34.11.122. D. W. Bedinger. Measuring point, top edge of casing, 

north side of well, marked with orange paint, 0.55 foot below base of 

pump, level with land-surface datum. Reference point, top surface of concrete base for switch box, at southwest corner, painted orange, about 8 

feet east of well outside of pump house, 0.26 foot above measuring point. 

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 30.56.

2.34.12.143. E. J. Pendergraft. Well dry, January 14, 1941. 

2.34.15.111. Lon J. Partin; Well dry, Jan. 14, 1941.

2.34.13.224. Unused dug well, 6 feet long. 4 feet wide. 10 feet deep. 

Measuring point, top edge of USGS washer In north- side of well opening 

under cover, near center of well, 0.50 foot above.land-surface datum. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum: July 12, 1940y 9,08; 

Jan. 17, 1941, 9.74.

2.54.14.115. E. E. McNew. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941* Jan. 14, 30.34.

2.34.14.122. Unused domestic well at southeast corner of small frame 

house, diameter 5 inches, depth 41 feet. Measuring point, top edge of 

casing, west side, 1.75 feet above land-surface datum. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: May 21, 17.45; July 18, 6.53; Sept. 

26, 5.92; Nov. 26, 5.03.

2.34.14.412. N. R. Blackard.

Jan. 14 

Mar. 28

26.81 

27.09

Hay 21

Julj 18

26. 9T 

20.81

Sept. 26 

Nov. 26

19.53 

17.69

2.34.14.443. J. M. Shim. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 14, 56.74.

2.34.15.212. Mr*. R. B. Rogers.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 14 

Mar. 28

32.10 

52.01

May 21 

Sept .26

32.10 

27.-9T

Nov. 26 26.03
266 WATER LEVELS AND AKPESIAH PRESSURE, 1941

Roosevelt County Continued.

2.35.4.111. W. W. Hampton.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 16 

Mar. 27

Water 

level

24.08 

24.47

Date

May 20 

July 19

Water 

level

24.38 

15.42

Date

Sept. 2 6 

Nov. 26

Water 

level

15.40 

13.23

2.35.5.311. H. G. Black. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 19, 25.21.

2.35.5.341. H. R. Sadler. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 25.45.

2.35.6.121. Wayne Culpepper. Measuring point, hole in east side of 

pump base, 0.08 foot above concrete base and 0.02 foot above land-surface 

datum.

Water level, In feet below land surface-datum, 1941

Jan. 16 

Mar. 28

29.81 

29.11

May 20 

July 18

29.31 

20.80

Sept. 26 

Hov. 26

20.22 

17.69

2.35.6.213. Mrs. Beulah Ownby. New measuring point, top edge of 

Innermost -J-inch hole In north side of Sterling- pump base flange, 0.06 

foot above concrete base, 0.46< foot above land-surface datum. Water level, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 29.50.

2.35.6.312. Ray Snelson. Water level, in feet below land-surface

2.35.6.331. J. K. Akers. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16,, 25.11.

2.35.6..411. P. A. Sewell. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 16, 27.41.

2.35.6.443. B. H. Howard. Recorder well, 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

29.40| July 25, 17.74.

Highest and lowest water 

Dec. 31, 13.26; May 16,

Highest daily water level, In feet below land surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr, May June

1 25.52 25.19 25.03 24.79 24.81 24.67

2 25.50 25.19 25.01 24.79 24.57 .....

3 25.48 25.18 25.03 24.79 24.75 .....

4 25.45 25.16 25.01 24,81 24.79 .....

5 25.44 25.14 24.99 24.79- 24.78 .....

6 25.45 25.13 25.00 24.79 24.91 .....

7 25.45 25.12 25.01 24.82 24.91 .....

8 25.43 25.12 24.99 24.84 24.88 .....

9 25.43 25.10 24.97 24.80 £4.90 .....

10 25.43 25.10 24.97 24, TO 24.90 .....

11 25-.4S 25.07 24.94 24.8T 24.78 .....

12" 25.41 2S-. 05 24.S0 24.8© 24.77 .....

13. 25. 40. 2S*0©- 2^95 2*.S 24.76 .....

14 25.39 2S.0T 2-4.91 S^.Se S^.Tff .....

15 25.3725.07 24.91 24.89 -24.76 .....

16 25.38 25.07 24.92 24.91 25.10 .....

17 25.39 25-.07 24.92 24.91 24.92 .....

18 25.36 2-&.07 24.90 24.9-1 24.85 .....

19 25.35 25.09 24.89 24.93 24.85 .....

2© 85.51 2&.08 24.89' 24,92 2-4.87 .....

.21 25.29 25.05 24.87 24.92 25.05 .....

,22 25.29 25.04 24.87 24.92 24.86 .....

-23 25.28 25.02 24.86 24.93 24.76 .....

24 85.27 25.03 24.85 24,95" 24.57 .....

'25 25.27 25»02a24.73 24.93 24.75 .....

July Aog, Sept. Oct. Hov. Dec.

..... 17.87 17.97 17.19 15.75 13.97

..... ir.88 18.01 17.13 15.67 13.93

..... 17.79 18.13 17.05 15.62 13.83

..... 17.71 18.09- 17.00 15.51 13.79

..... 17.67 18..01 16.95 15.44 13.89'

..... 17.85 17.97 16.93 15.35 13.97

..... 17.89 17.87 16.89 15.32 13.79

..... 17.90 17.75 16.83 15.17 13.76

..... 18.25 17.83 16.83 15.11 13.69

..... lff.19 17.79 16'.rS 15. 09- 15.71

..... 13.19 17.77 16.7S 14,99 13,63

...... 1&.75 17. 7S 1&.6S '14,87 13.62-

..,.. 1S.S& 17.6© 16.SL 14.8S IS.,60

..... 1&.5& 17. 64 16.5® 14.75 1S.62

..... 1&.45 17.64 16.57 14.79 13.62

..... 18.41 17.77 16.51 14.57 13.57

..... 1S.19 17.81 16.43- 14.47 13.56

17.99 18.35 17.89 16.38 14.47 13.59

17.81 18.17 17.85 16.35 14.44 13.51

17.75 18.07 17.63 16.35 14.31 13.41

17.71 17.97 17.57 16.28 14.29 13.39-

17.69 17.89 17.49 16.19 14.35 13.39-

17.64 17..68 17.55 16. 1& 14.27 13.32

17.71 17. 6& 17.51 16.13 14.19 13.35

a Rainwater ran Into Irrigation well.
NEW MEXICO .E67

Roosevelt County Continued.

2.35.6.443. B. H. Howard Continued.

Highest daily water level, in feet below land surface datum, 1941 

___________________(from recorder charts)_____________________

Day Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Hov. Dec.

26 25.27 25,03 24.85 24.89 24,69 ..... 17.82 17.71 17.48 16.09 14.1713.49

27 25.27 25.04 24.86 24.87 24.64 ..... 17.72 17.94 17.43 16.10 14.15 13,50

28 25.23 25.04 24.85 24.85 24.11 ..... 17.63 17.95 17.29 16.01 14.09 13.47

29 25.21 ..... 2,4.82 24.83 24.57 ..... 17.59 18.00 17.33 15,95 14.04 13,39

30 55.21 ..... £4.83 24.83 24.57 ..... 17.77 18.11 17.27 15.93 13.99 13.34

31 25.20 ..... 24.81....... 24,61 ..... 17.81 18.02 ..... 15.84 ..... 13.26

2.35.7.134. A. L. Kelly, Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum.', 1941: Jan. 19, 34-.-S5.

2.35.7.311. W. H. Seefield,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 17 

Mar. 27

Water 

level

a 17,03 

a 16.87

Date

May 20 

July 18

"Water 

lenrel

a 16.74 

10.39

Date

Sept. 26 

Nov. 26

Water 

level

10.23 

7.09

2.35.8,331. G. C. Cooper. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

dat-um, 1941: Jan, 17, 27.86.

2.35.9.211. Fred Smith.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datuin, 1941

Jan. 16 

Mar. 27 '

IS. 7 5 

18.89

May 20 

July 19

19.95 

11.05 Kov.

*26 12.39 

9.82

2.35,10.211. C. H. Hare. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. IS, 19.52.

2.35.14.414. Firs* Sfetioaal Bank of Portales.

Water Igyel, in feet below land-surface datum, 1@41

Jan, 17 

Mar. 27

 3.44 :

2.33 !

*ay 20 

July 20

2 ."69 

0.65

Sepii . 27 

Nov. 26

0.15 

ID Q.06

2.35.14.313. First Sational Bank of Portales.

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

Jsn, 17 

Mar. 27

11,21 ! 

1-0.65

May 20 

July 20

10.27 

7.02

Sept. 27 

Nov. 26

7.S9 

6.27

2.35.15,131. First Sational Bank -of Portales.

Wat-er revel, 'In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 17 

Mar. 27

S,35

Jan. 17 

«ar. 27

2,76 1 

2.09

May 20 

July 20

.16.333. A. J. Cline. 

Water teir-el, 1m feet below

8.51 i 

' 8.14

May 20 

July 20

2.37 

0.67

Sept. 27 

Nov. 26

1 and -sur face datum, 1941

7.61 

4.76

Sept . 27 

Hov. 26

0.37 

b 0.03

5.39

5.77

2.35.18.211. *at«r levels, in feet below lawi- surf ace datum, 1941: 

Jstn. 17, 5,43j Mar. S7, 3,51; May 20, 4.S8; July 18, large lake oversell, 

level B to 4 If-eet -sfewe land-sra?:faee dat-ara,

2.35.19.154. #." S, Kartin. Measurements continued. after September 

1941. New awsasOTiitg poiat, t©p south edg« ef vertica.1 part of 6- inch discharge pipe, 1.50 fjet >a3w)ve land-surface datum. Water levels, JLn f««t 

feslow land-surffcge ttatroi, 1941;' Sept. 27^ 25.93; Hov. 26, 25.21. ______

b Water above land-surface datum.
268 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Roosevelt County Continued.

2.35.25.123. Dr. L. C. Buchanan. New Measuring point after March 

1941, top north edge of vertical discharge pipe, 1.45_ feet above land-surface datum. Reference point No. 1 Is the top of a stake, with USGS washer, 

placed 34.4 feet southwest of well and at the northeast corner of a road 

Intersection. The stake Is placed In line with center-line of observation 

well and a windmill to the northeast. The reference point Is 1.31 feet below the new measuring point. Reference point No. 2 Is the top of a stake, 

with USGS washer, placed 20 feet southeast of well by north side of road 

and In line with centerllne of observation well and a stove-pipe on a 

house which is northwest of well. The reference point Is 1.16 feet below 

the new measuring - point.

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 17 

Mar. 27

Water 

level

23.22 

23.26

Date

May 20 

July 19

Water 

level

23.33 

19.11

Date

Sept 

Nov:

.27 

26

Water 

level

17.87 

16.67

2.35.26.111. T. M. McCrary. Used drilled irrigation well, diameter 

14 inches, depth 70 feet. Measuring point, top edge of USGS washer in 

west top edge of east wooden pump column clamp., south side of pump column, 

0.50-foot above land-surface datum. Reference point, top of 2 by 2-lnch 

wooden stake driven flush with ground, washer In top, 11.5 feet northeast 

of well in line with well and windmill that Is southwest of a house, 0.66 

foot below measuring point. Watei* level, in feet below land-surface datum, 

1941: Jan. 17, 32.98.

2.36.8.432. S. W. Davls. 

land-surface datum.

Measuring point raised to 0.37 foot above

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 17 

Mar. 27

20.94 

20.90

May 20 

July 19

21.02 

19.40

Sept. 27 

Nov. 26

16.67 

13.06

2.36.9.431. J. E. Polly. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 21.63.

2.36.18.341. Bob Stokes.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 17 

Mar. 27

16.83 

16.92

May 20 

July 19

16,76 

10.06

Sept. 27 

Nov. 26

11.30 

9.07

2.36.19.113. J. S. Hobbs. Used drilled Irrigation well, diameter 

14 Inches, depth 108 feet. Measuring point, top edge of concrete well 

curb, west side of well, 0.50 foot above land-surface datum. Water level, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 22.96.

2.36.20.321. W. 0. Davis.

Jan. 17 

Mar. 27

15.84 

15.64

May 20 

July 19

16.13 

11.13-

Sept. 27 

Nov. 86

12,35 

8.35

2.36.21.432. Sam H. McCarson. Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 16.96.

2.36.25.112. W. D. Pate. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 16.50.

2.36.26.131. L. L. Bugg. Reference"point, top edge of USGS washer 

on north side of 8-inch locust tree, 17 feet southeast of centerllne of 

iwell, 3.47 feet above measuring point.

;_______Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

i Jan. 

;Mar.

17

27

14.12

14.08

May 20 

July 19

13.73

7.24

Sept.27 

Nov. 26.

7.62

4.81

' 2.36.26.311. J. S. Riley. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 18.46.
HEW MEXICO 269

Roosevelt County Continued.

S.36.26.42&. W. B. Cox. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan.-17, 16.09.

2.36.27.111. B. L. Kennedy.. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 15.47.

2.36.27.151. B. L. Kennedy. Well dry, Jan. 17, 1941. i r

2.36.27.211. M. 0. Pate. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941:' Jan.. 17, 14.63.

2.56.27.311. J. M. Rlley.

Water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 17 

Mar. 27

Water 

level

15,86 

15,75

Date

May 20 

July 19

Water 

level

15.45 

11.69

Date

Sept. 27 

Nov. 26

Water 

level

10.11 

6.79

2.36.28.114b. Morgan Trammel. Recorder well. Highest and lowest 

water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Dec. 4, 7.30; Jan. 

4, 16.52; Jan. 10, 16.31; Nov. 11, 7.49.

Highest dally water level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(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

25

24

25

26

27

28

PQ£*V

30

31

Jan.

16.31

16.32

16.32

16.32

16.32

16.31

16.31

16.31

16.31

16.41

16.31

16.31

16.30

16.30

16.30

16.30

16.30

16.30

16.30

16.29

16.29

16.29

16.29

16.29

16.29

16.29

16.28

16.28

16.28

16.28

16.28

Feb.

16.28

16.28

16.27

16.27

16.27

16.27

16.27

16.27

16.27

16.27

16.27

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

1^.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

16.26

.....

Mar.

16.26

16.26

16.25

16.25

16.25

16.25

16.25

16.24

16.24

16.25

16.23

16.23

16.23

16.23

16.23

16.23

16.21

16.21

16.21

16.21

16.20

16.20

16.20

16.19

16.19

16.19

16.19

16.19

16.18

16.18

16.17

Apr.

16.16

16.16

16.15

16.15

16.15

16.15

16.14

16.14

16.14

16.14

16.14

16.13

16.13

16.12

16.12

16.12

16.12

16.11

16.11

16.11

16.10

16.10

16.10

16.10

16.10

16.10

16.10

16.09

16.09

16. 09

May

16.08

16.08

16.08

16.07

16.06

16.05

16.05

16. OB

16.04

16.04

16.04

16.02

16.02

16.02

16.01

16.01

16.01

16.01

16.00

16. OX)

15.99

15.98

15.93

15.89

15.80

15.64

15.53

15.43

15.33

1 «? 99 J.O . <£<G

15.12

June

15.00

14.91

14.81

14.70

14.61

14.47

14.28

14.13

14.01

13.93

13.84

13.74

15.67

13.59

15.55

13.38

13.27

13.06

12.94

12.83

12.75

12.68

12.61

12.52

12.46

12.40

12.34

12.29

19 Oe; .Lib . <5O

1 O Ol J.& . & J.

July

12.18

12.13

12.09

12.05

12.01

11.98

11.95

11.91

11.88

11.84

11.80

11.76

11.69

11.57

11.46

11.57

11.28

11.20

11.15

11.08

11.03

10.98

10.92

10.89

10.86

10,85

10.80

10.78

10.76

10.75

10.74

Aug.

10.74

10.74

10.80

10.80

10.80

10 ..80

10.80

10.81

10.82

10.82

10.62

10.84

10.85

10.85

10.88

10.88

10.88

10.89

10.92

10.90

10.90

10.89

10.88

10.88

10.88

10.88

10.90

10.90

10.90

10.90

10.92

Sept.

10.91

10.91

10,93

10.97

10.98

10.99

10.98

10.98

11.05

11.06

11.05.

11.02

11,05

11.05

11.07

11.09

11.13

11.11

11.07

11.06

-11.05

11.06

11.01

11 ."00

11.00

10.94

10.93

10.93

T XU.OO n QQ

i XU.oO n QA

Oct.

10.81

10.77

10.75

10.72

10.63

10.57

10.51

10.46

10.44

10.38

10.32

10.24

10.21

ld.20

10.15

10.11

10.07

10.04

10.00

9.99

9.97

9.88

9.82

9.59

9.09

9.02

8.87

8.79

8

/a/s 

. DD

8 KG * Off

8.37

Nov. Dec.

8.03 7.35

8.01 7.58

7.88 7.32

7.78 7.30

7.72 7.38

7.65 7.41

7.62 7.39

7.55 7.40

.7.52 7.35

7.51 7.36

7.39 7.45

7.45 7.44

7.44 7.40

7.42 7.38

7.41 7.40

7.39 7.39

7.37 7.48

7.36 7.39

7.40 7.42

7.43 7.40

7.34 7.35

7.36 7.32

7.44 7.36

7.43 7.56*

7.39 7.38

7.36 7.40

7.56 7.42

7.37 7.41

7.36 7.40

7

-Z.C. Tl <KQ »t?O t .i/V

.... 7.39

2.56.28.411. C. A. Tevls. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 15.96.

2.56.28.421. C. A. Tevls. Water level, In feet below land-surface 

Jan. 17, 17.05.

J. W. Robinson. Water level, In feet below land-surfac*

datum, 1941:

2.36.28.441.

datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 17.74. 

533097 O - 43 - 18
WATER LEVELS AND A8JESIAH PRESSURE, 1941

Roosevelt County Continued.

2.36.30,111. Unused bored well, diameter 2 inches, depth 10 feet. 

Situated 9.0 .feet south of R.E.A. power line pole, in line with pole and 

supporting guy-wires, on southeast corner of road intersection. Measuring 

point, top edge of 2-inch galvanized iron casing, east side, 0.24 foot 

afcove land-surface datum. Reference point, top of USGS washer on south 

side of R.E.A. power-line pole, 9.0 feet north of well, 0.76 foot above 

measuring point,

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 194J.

Date

Mar, 17 

May 20

Water ' 

level

4.69 

4.14

Date

July 19 

Sept. 27

Water 

level

1.92 

2.05

Date

Nov. 26

Water 

. level

0.45

2.56.34.111. «, P. Ril*y. Water level, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: -Jan. 17, 16.59.

2.36,54.£S1. W, H. Davenport, 

face datum,, 1941: Jan. 17, 11.01.

Water level, in feet below land-sur2.36.34.541. J. Murrill.

Water levelj in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 17 

Mar, 27

19 ."97 

19.76

May 20 

July i9

19.35 

14.49

Sept ."27 

Nov. 26

14.86 

12. 04

2.36.34.421. I. P. Dacus. New measuring point, top north edge of 

south 8 by 8-inch cross brace, to east of upright, 0.72 foot above previous 

measuring point and land-surface datum. Water level, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 17, 10.64.

2.36.35.218. A. E. Whitehead.

Watey level, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Jan. 17 

Mar. B7

10.40 

10.10

May 20 

July 19

9.75 

6.25

Sept. 27 

Nov. 26

5.90 

3.27

Jan. 17 

Bar. 127

20.19 

20.32

May 20 

July 19

26,26 

14.52

Sept. 27 

Nov. 26 .

14.89 

12,07

2.57,1*.341. G. R. Andersen. 'Water level, in feet be^w land-surface 

Uatim, 1941: Jan. 17, 19.84.

 simm&. COUNTY

HOT SPRINGS

By t:, R. Murray

15ie greyad-wafcer 3jw«stlgation conducted by the United States Qt&olagl«Bl Survey 4n cooperation with the State engineer of' New Mexico at 

Hot SfWtuga, S» 'Hex,, -was <etfa*l1»a»a 4n 1941 by making periodic water-level 

measnrefflen'ts, A gsn-sral report eoveriag the invastigat-ion of the thermal 

waters of the Ifot Spriiags artesian basin .is In manuscript form 

publication.
MEW MEXICO - 271

Automatic water-stage recorders wfere maintained on 2 wells which derive thermal water from the Magdaleria limestone, and one was also installed 

February 27, 1941, on a shallow well dug into the alluvium, which also is 

saturated with hot, mineral water.

Water-level measurements at intervals of four months were made on 12 

other oto'servation wells,of which numbers 2, 3, and 33 were not included in 

the 1940 report-. With the exception of well 6A in the- following table, all 

the observation wells obtain artesian water from th® Hagdalena> limestone.

Daily fluctuations of water level and artesian pressure take place as 

& result of the withdrawal of water, principally for bathing, and in the 

shallow-water veils there are additional diurnal fluctuations caused by 

transpiration said- evaporation. The maximum dally variation in artesian 

pressure is approximately 0.4 foot, and the minimum daily variation, which 

occurs In the winter when less water is pumped, is about 0,15 f&ofc. Themaximum dally mriation in water level la approximately OuO& foot, and the 

minimum is about 0.02 foot,, the latter- also ae-era-Tr-ing in the- winter, when, 

pumping, transpiration,, and evaporation are all relatively small.

Formerly water levels and artesian pressures varied seasonally wltlt 

the stage of the Rio Grande at Hot Springs. The river stage was dependent 

chlfifly upon, the amount; of water released from. Elephant. Butte Reservoirfor- irrigation, purpos.es... Thus*artesian pressures were* approximately 0.7" 

foot greater during April, May,, and June, when the Rio Grande was at a high 

stage at Hot Springs than in October, November, and December, when the 

Rio Grande was at a low stage. During 1941 the river flow and stage were 

increased irregularly owing to the initiation of operation of the power 

plant at Elephant Butte Dam. The arteaian^pressure began increasing from 

its low winter position in. December 1940,, when the plant was first operated.

By February the arteslsea pressure ha* Increased; approximately 0.4 foot,

* 

and It held rather steady until th« end of September. At this time the

power output was Increased., accordingly the stage of the river at Hot 

Spulrtgar ro-s®,, aaaci the avFteslan pressure- increasstf ma-rteeCLy. By December 

an additional iris* at 1 foot had: taken plac«, and at the1 end of the yearthe artesian pyewsure was- about O'.T foot hfgteer than ft* usual yearly 

summer high p<xtet.,
272 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

In the following tables water levels, in feet above or below land-surface datum, are given for the observation wells.

-2. H. L. Lockhart. Lot 17, block 1, Hot Springs townsite, sec. 33, 

T. 13 S., R. 4 W., in vacant lot, 10 feet south of well 3. Unused drilled 

artesian well, diameter 6-5/8 inches, depth 125 feet. Measuring point, top 

edge of 2-inch gate valve (in vertical position), 2 feet above land-surface 

datum, 4,242.60 feet above sea level.

Water level, in feet above land-surface datum, 1940-41

Date

June 15, 1940 

Oct. 23

Water 

level

0.85 

.14

Date

Feb. 26, 1941 

June 21

Water 

level

0.57 

.52

Date

Oct. 25, 1941

Water 

level

0.95

3. H. L. Lockhart. Lot 17, block 1, Hot Springs townsite, sec. 33, 

T. 13 S., R. 4 W., in vacant lot, 10 feet north of well 2. Unused drilled 

artesian well, diameter 6-5/8 inches, depth 125 feet. Measuring point, top 

edge of 2-inch gate valve (in vertical position), 2 feet above land-surface 

datum, 4,242.57 feet above sea level.

Water level, in feet above land-surface datum, 1940-41

June 

Oct.

15, 

23

1940 0.90 

.18

Feb. 

June

26, 

21

1941 0,62 

.57

Oct. 25, 1941 0.98

4. C. E. James. Lot 21, block 2, Hot Springs townsite. Water 

levels, in feet above land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 26, 0.68; June 21, 

0.60; Oct. 25, 1.01.

5. J. E. Halone. Lot 12, block 9, Hot Springs townsite. Water 

levels. In feet feelow land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 26, 0.44; June 21, 

0.45; Oct. 25, 0.09.

6. .C. E. James. Lot 4, block 8, Hot Springs townsite. New measur

ing point, top of extended casing, 3.72 feet above land-surface datum, 

4,243.75 feet above sea level.

Water level at 4:00 a.m., in feet above land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder chartg.)

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.

6.45

.47

.48

.48

.48

.47

.46

.46

.44

.46

.48

.52

.48

.49

.49

.48

.44

.44

.46

.47

.48

.49

.49

.48

.50

.49

.48

.51

.60

.58

.56

Feb.

0.54

.53

.52

.54

.57

.57

.58

.58

.58

.58

.58

.64

.58

.59

.59

.59

.59

.60

.60

.58

.59

.60

.60

.58

.60

- .55

.53

.54

....

....

....

Mar.

0.56

.58

.54

.55

.57

.58

.55

.55

.59

.54

.58

.57

.56

.60

.58

.58

.56

.56

.58

.60

.60

.60

.60

.60

.60

.59

.58

.58

.61

.60

.60

Apr.

0.63

.62

.62

.59

.63

.63

.58

.60

.61

.63

.60

.61

.58

.57

.58

.59

.60

.61

.58

.59

.61

.64

.64

.62

.63

.66

.66

.62

.61

164

....

May

0.66

.67

.68

.68

.67

.65

 .65

.65

.65

.63

.62

.64

.63

.63

.62

.59

.59

.60

.62

.58

.56

.58

.59

.58

.59

.59

.58

.58

.58

.58

.57

June

0.58

.57

.56

.58

.62

.58

.58

.58

.56

.55

.53

.52

.52

.53

.52

.51

.50

.51

.51

.52

.51

.55

.60

.62

.63

.63

.63

.63

.58

.60

....

July

0.59

.59

.58

.60

.63

.65

.64

.63

.63

.64

.64

.66

.65

.66

.68

.67

.66

:S

.68

.68

.68

.68

.65

.67

.67

.66

.67

.63

.61

.62

Aug.

0.66

.65

.65

.62

.61

.64

.64

.64

.66

.66

.65

.62

.75

.63

.59

.58

.57,

.56

.53

.54

.51

.53

.57

.56

.53

.56

.55

.56

.60

.57

.53

Sept.

0.57

.61

.59

.56

.53

.54

.56

.J54

.51

.50

.51

.54

.55

.56

.56

.58

.57

.58

.60

.62

.62

.67

.64

.64

.62

.62

.65

.65

.98

.87

.»..

Oct. Nov. Dec

0.80 1.00

.80 1.00

.78 1.00

.81 1.05

.78 1.07

.79 1.14

.77 1.14 V

.79 1.20

.68 .... ....

.77 .... ....

.80 .... ....

.80 .... ....

.85 .... ....

.84 ..-- ----

.83

.85

.88

.89

.90

.91

.91

.90

.88

.90

.92

.93

.92

.96

.98

.97

. 1.58

1.60

1.64

1.61

1.58

1.58

1.59

1.61

1.57

1.66

1.59

1.56

1,57

1.55

1.57

1.56

.97 .... 1.61
NEW MEXICO 273

Sierra County Continued,

' 6a. C. E. James. Lot 4, block 8, Hot Springs towasite, see, 4, T; 

14 S., R. 4 W. Dug observation well in alluvium, equipped with automatic 

water-stage recorder, diameter 2 feet, depth 6 feet. Measuring point, base 

of recorder,. 1.6 feet above land-surface datum, 4,241.6 feet above sea 

level. . 

Water level at 4:00 a.m., in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

____________________(from recorder charts)___

Day Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

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

1.71

1.70

1.74

1.73

1.71

1.71

1.72

1.73

1.71

1.73

1.72

i.71

1.71

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.72

1.72

1.71

- 1.70

1.69

1.69

1.69

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.71

1.71

1.69

1.69

1.71

1.69 

1.69

1*69 .

1.71

1.69

1.69

1.72

1.71

1.70

1.69

1.72

1.70

1.71

1.73

1.72

1.72

1.71

1.70

1.71

1.70

1.69

1.67

1.66

1.67

1.66

1.61

1.61

1.64

1.66

1.65

....

1.63 1.73 1.69 1.56 1.65 * 1.16 1.41 ....'

1.63 1.73 1.68 -1.57 1.62 1.16 1.41 1.19

1.64 1.74 1.68 1.58 1.63 1,28 1.42 " 1.20

1.63 1.72 1.66 1.60 - 1.66 1.14 1.38 1.20

1.63 1.71 1.65 1.62 1.68 1,34 1.33 1.24

1.63 1.69 1.63 1.59 1.69 1.44 1.26 1.26

1.65 1.70 1.63 1.60 1.68 1.50 1.24 1.25

1.66 1.71 1.64 1.58 1.70 1.50 1.14 1.27

1.66 1.72 1.65 1,55 1.71 1.50 . 1.15

1..68 1.72 1.62 1.55 1.72 1.51 . 1.14

1.68 1.73 1.62 1.57 1.71 1.50 . l.lfc

1.67 1.74 1.59 1.60 1.70 1.52 . 1.04

1.69 1.73 1.58 1.28 1.69 1.50 , ....

1.68 1.73 1.57 1.48 1.68 1.49 . ....

1.69 1,74 1.49 1.55 1.69 1.50 - . 1.23

1.71 1.75 1.49 1.58 1.67 1.50 . 1.20

1.71 1.75 1.54 1.60 1.68 1.48 . 1.20

1.71 1.74 1.56 1.62 1.68 1.48 . 1.21

1.71 1.75 1.56 1.63 1.66 1.47 . 1.26

1.72 1.74 1.55 1.64 1,66 1.46 . 1.27

1.73 1.75 1.54 1.68 1.66 1.47 . 1.27

-1.72 1.72 1.57 1.66 1.50 1.48 . 1.26

1.72 1.69 1.53 1.64 1.59 1.47 . 1.28

1.71 1.66 1.59 1.64 1.61 1.44 . 1.26

1.71 1.64 1.57 1.66 1.63 1.42 . 1.28

1.72 1.64 1.58 1.64 1.64 1.42 . 1.30

1.73 1.64 1.57 1.63 1.62 1.44 . 1.30

1.7S 1.63 1.55 1.63 1.-60 1.42 . 1.31

1.72 1.69 1.61 1.60 1.16 1.41 . 1.30-

1.72 1.68 1.64 1.63 1.16 1.41 . 1.30

1.72 .... 1.61 1.66 .... 1.42 . 1.28

12. Mr. Mathis. Lot 8, block 40, Hot Springs tbwnsi-te. Water levels, 

in feet above land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 26, 3.93; June 21, 3.87j 

Oct. 25,- 4,29.

18. Mrs. J. Schauer. Lot 7, block 105, Hot Springs townsite. Water 

level*, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941; Feb. 26, 1.65; June 21, 

1.68; Oct. 25, 1.34.

19. Bill Green. JLot 12, block 105, Hot Springs townsite. Water 

level's,' in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 26, 0.70; June 21, 

0,78} Oct. 25, 0.41.

25. Jim Khox. Lot 4, block 93, Hot Springs townsite. Measuring 

point, top edge of USGS washer on 2 by 8-inch stringer, 7.54 feet bel-ow 

top of concrete well curb, center of west side, 6.04 feet below land-surface datum, 4,242.20 feet above sea level.

Water level at 4:00 a.m., in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

(from recorder charts)

Day Jan,

1 7.78 

2 7.77 

3 7.77 

4 7.77 

5 7.77

Feb.

7.74 

7.74 

7.75 

7.70 

7.67

Mar.

7.62 

7.61 

7.64 

7.03 

'7.61

Apr.

7.58 

7.58 

7.58 

7.60 

7.57

May

7.60 

7.60 

7,59 

7.59 

7.60

June

7.65 

7.66 

7.66 

7.66 

7.62

July

7. £4 

7.63 

7.65 

7.62 

7,60

Aug.

7.58 

7.59 

7.59 

7.61 

7.63

Sept.

. 7.67 

7.64

7*68

Oct.

7!44 

7.41 

7.43 

7.43

Nov.

7.32

7.34 

7.33 

7.32 

7.30

Dec.

e!97 

6.96 

6.94 

7.02
274 WATER LEVELS AJTO ARTESIA.H PRESSURE, 1941

Sierra County Continued.

25. Jim Knox Continued.

Water level at 4:00 a.m., in feet below land-surface datum, 1941 

___________________(from recorder charta)_____________________

Day Jan. Peb. Mar.Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

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

7,78

7.78

7'. 78

7.79

7.78

7.77

7.75

7.77

7.77

7.76

-7.77

7.79

7.80

7.78

7.77

7.76

7.76

7.76

7.76

7.74

7.74

7.75

7.73

-7.69

7.71

7.72

7.67

7.65

7.66

7.66

7.65

7.66

7.60

7.64

7.64

7.64

7.65

7.64

7.62

7.62

7.64

7.63

7.62

7.62

7.65

7.62-

7.63

7.64

7.63

... ..

«...

....

7.62

7.64

7.64

7.62

7.66

7.62

7.63

7.64

 » 

 ...

....

. * . .

....

....

....

7.61

7.61

7.61

7,60

7 .,61

7.61

7.61

7.6S

7.60

7.60

7.60

7.57

7.60

7.59

7.59

7.57

7.58

7.59

7.62

7.63

7.62

7.62

7.60

7.59

7.62

7^61

7. SB

7.58

7.57

7.64

7.62

7.60

7. .60

. .».

....

7.63

....

7 60

....

. . »»

....

. . «...

7.63

7.62

7.66

7.67

7.64

7.66

7.64

7.64

7.63,

7.64

7.64

7.63

7.63

7.65

7.65

7.65

7.64

7.67

7.68

7.69-

7.68

7.68

7.67

7.69

7.69

7.70

7.69

7.69

7.68

7.70

7.68

7.64

7.62

7.60

7.60-

7.60

7.59

7.64

7.63

....

7.59

-7.59

7.60

7.60

7.59

7.59

7.58

7.58

7.58

7.56

7.56

7.56

7.56

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27. Ben Graham. Lot 4, block 42, Hot Springs townsrite. Water levels, 

in feet above land-surface datum, 1941: Peb. 26, 2.39; June 21, 2.28? 

Oct. 25, 2.77.

30. Geo. L. Mills. Lot 1, block 102, Hot Springs townsite. Water 

levels, in fest below laad-surfaee datum, 1941r. Feb. 26, 1.267 June 21, 

1.31; Oct. 25, 0.90.

31. Mrs. M. J. Scarborough., Lot 3^ block 104, Hot Spi»iHgs towns tire. 

Water levels, in feet above land-surface dmttnn, 1941: Peb. 26, 1.30? <Taae 

21, 1.19; Oct. 25, 1.64.

32.- Tom Jones. Lot 4, block 103, Hot Springs townsite. Water levels, 

in feet above land-surface datum, 1941: Peb. 25, 0.21; Oct. 25, 0.28.

33. C. E. James. Lot 2, block 106, Hot Springs townsite, aec. 33, T. 

13 S., R. 4 W. Drilled unused artesian well, equipped during part of 1941 

with an automatic pressure recorder, diameter 6-3/4 inches, depth 125 feet. 

Measuring point, top of ^-inch tee pipe fitting at aouth. end of tee, 1.50 

feet below sidewalk or land-surface datum, 4,239,29 feet above- aea l&vel..

Water level, in feet below land-surfasce datum, 1940-41

DateJune 15, 194tf 

Oct. 23

Water 

level

Q.85- 

.68

Date

Feb. 26, 1941 

June 11

Water 

leirel

0.32 

.34

Date

J/une 21, 1941 

Oet. 25

Water 

level

0.53 

.06
JffiXICO 275

TOER&UCE COtJHTY 

ES3JAHCIA VALLiSf 

By C. R. Murray

Attempts hare been made over & long period of years -to establish irrigation farming, using ^ground water, in Estancia Valley, -H. Mex. In 1909 an

Investigation to determine the feasibility of irrigating with ground water

3/ 

in this area was made by 0. E» Meinzer. In the investigation conducted *y

Dr. MeiBzer, a thorough -study was mad* of geologic and 25ydrol.Qgic .conditions in Estancia Valley,

Because &£ recent renewed interest in gr<naad-*.w&t«r Irrigation -in this 

arsa, it was decided to make periodic water-level -measurwmeiits in' taie valIsy in order too keep a record of ground-water developments and thus be able 

 to rumista. <©aro?eii± ^roamd-water Information -to a^t*restad part-las. JJtoe Investigation IB being carried out by the Division ©f Orosand "Water of -tib® 

Enited Statues ^teologlcal Survey, in <;oopera*ion with -thse "State engineer of

Valley is a closes dralaika^e imain apprccE±msately '65 milBs long 

In a north-south ^direction and 40 mile-s wld® east -to west. The center 'df 

 the valley iss ^anderlmin toy lake deposits, *wtiich were formed in Lake Es- 

^fesnclSL, «n amslent lake covering a much TBOTB extensive area than the present salt lakes, -which occupy only the lower part of the valley. Alluvium

wf saads, clayss, a*Kl gjMwel's QQWOIB ~t*» asurfa-ce of itrost of the 

This is believed to be Itccgely late Tertiaa-y ta> sarly PlelBtoeene 

in age. Protruding through the valley fill in numer-oas places are consolidated rocks of Carboniferous and pre-Camtorian age,

Wells in Estancia Valley derive water .from the lake sediments, the al1-nvitmL, «sa tire <5ai*bontrerous rocks. Hast of the well* liave low specific 

capacities, lait *a jfew w^lls yieM eoBsidBTAble water per foot of

, t3, E,, &e®l«gy and water jresearees «f astancia Vall«y, 

Sew M«xi*o: U. S. Seol. Survey Sater-Supply Paper S75, 1911.
276 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Most of the better wells are in the littoral zone on the west side of 

ancient Lake Estancia. These wells apparently derive their water from alluvium deposited in valleys entering the lake from the Manzano Mountains 

to the west. These ancient waterways appear to coincide roughly with 

present drainage lines.

Water levels were measured in about 50 wells in February, but by the 

end of the year the number had been increased to about 70. Measurements 

were made in most of the wells in February, July, September, and November 

1941. In February 1941 an automatic water-stage recorder was installed on 

well 7.8.23.324 in the area of very shallow water. Only a partial record 

was obtained, however, as difficulty was experienced in getting a permanent 

well observer.

There was a marked rise of water levels in Estancia Valley during 

1941. The amount of rise in individual"wells was variable, being noticeably large for wells situated in valleys. Also,a greater rise in water 

level occurred in the area southwest of Estancia than in the remainder of 

the valley. This area is traversed by large arroyos with extensive drainage basins. The changes in water levels in Estancia Valley are tabulated 

below:

Summary of average net changes in water levels, in feet, 

in observation wells in Estanoia Valley, 1941

Period 

covered

Feb. to July 

July to Sept. 

Sept. to Nov.

Number 

of wells

45 

56 

58

Average 

net change

+0.880 

+ .067 

+ .693

Period 

covered

Feb. to Sept. 

Feb. to Nov.

Mumber 

of wells

46 

48

Average 

net ^ change

+0.888 

+1.744

The rise in the water table resulted from the abnormally large amount 

of precipitation during 1941. Transpiration and evaporation effects l^rgely counteracted this rise during the summer months. Recent precipitation 

figures, in inches, as reported by the United States Weather Bureau, follow;

Record of annual precipitation at

Estancia, N. Hex. 

__ (Normal, 15.41 Inches)__________

Year Precipitation 

(inches)

Departure from normal 

_____(inches)______

1939

1940

1941

15.14

11.15

23.63

+ 1.73 

- 2.26

,+10.22
NEW MEXICO 277

Record of annual precipitation

near Melntosh, N. Hex. 

(About 8 miles north of Eatancla) 

(Normal, 13.49 Inches)

Year

1939 

1940 

1941

Precipitation 

(inches)

11.72 

19.68 

22. SO

Departure from normal 

' (inches)

- 1.77 

+ 6.19 

+ 8.81

A total of about 500 acre-feet of water was pumped from wells In 

Estancla Valley for Irrigation purposes during 1941. Two of the three 

irrigation wells yielded 650 gallons a minute and the third, 100 gallons 

a minute. Carrots were the principal crop.

The following tables show the depths to water below the land surface 

for observation wells. The system of numbering wells 18 described on the 

first page of the New Mexico portion of this report.

4.8.1.144. J. M. Harper. Filling station. Dug well, depth 58^, feet. 

Measuring point, fop of column-pipe clamp of hand pump, 0.5 foot above 

cement coyer, 1.0 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1941: July 9, 54.84s Sept. 8, 54.63; Sov. 24, 

54.58.

4.8.24.222. M. E. Ottoson. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches, 

depth 157 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.84 fo'ot above top of 

concrete block at southwest leg of windmill tower, 1.65 feet above land 

surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Jan. 7, 57.23; July 9, 57.15; Sept. 8, 56.75.

4.9.6.444. Red Ball Camp. Unused drilled well. Measuring point, 

top of casing, 0.3 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with hand pump. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 20, 36.66; 

July 9, 36.85; Sept. 8, 36.36; Nov. 24, 35.80.

4.9.7.441. Abandoned, drilled domestic well, diameter 6 Inches. 

Measuring point, top of casing at lap point, O.S foot above land-surface 

datum. Windmill tower over well. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 9, 54.IS; Sept. 8, 53.80; Nov. 25, 52.94.

4.9.8.144. A.T. and S.F. Railway. West well, used for locomotive 

water supply, drilled well, diameter 10 Inches, depth 235 feet. Measuring 

point, bottom edge of basal flange of pump, south side, under ^-inch hole, 

2,feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, 

In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. IS, 32.28; Sept. 8, 31.30.

4.9.10.133. Homer Orwn. Drilled stock well, diameter 6 inches. 

Measuring point, top of casing, 1.5 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped 

with windmill. Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Feb. 20? 18.22; July 9, 18.02; Sept. 8, 17.94; Nov. 24, 17.60.

5.7.15.212. Ewing School. Drilled school well, diameter 6 Inches.^ 

Measuring point, south edge of cement clamp blocks, 0.7 foot above landsurface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Feb. 21, 117.88; July 10, 117.90; Sept. 9, 117.95; 

Nov. 25, 117.72. ' '

5.8.4.343. Drilled stock well, diameter 7% inches. Measuring point, 

top surface wooden platform over well, 1.0 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum. 

1941: Sept. 9, 31.15; Nov. 25, 30.55.
278 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

Torrance County Continued.

5.8.11.221. J. W. Chamberlin. Unused dug well. Measuring point, top 

surface of wooden platform over well, 0.5 foot above land-surface datum. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 13, 11.30; July 

9, 9.44j Sept. 8, 9.52; Nov. 24, 8.25.

5.8.12.111. J. W-. Chamberlin. Unused drilled well, diameter & inchei, 

depth 212 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 1.9 feet above land-surface da-turn. Equipped- with hand pimp. Water levels, In feet below land.- 

surfa^e- datum, 1941: Feb. 13, 17.10; July 9, 15.45; Sept. 8, 14.23; Ksw. 

24, 12.8e. '

5-.8ul7.241. Bay Bream.. Drilled unused, well. Measuring paint, land 

surface at well. W&ter levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

July 10, 43.09; Sept. 9, 4S.SO; Nov. 25,. 41.23.

5.a.l7.311. Ray Brown. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 24 inches, 

depth 127 feet. Measuring point-, bottom edge of basal flange of pump., west 

side, 0.03 foot below land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. 

Water level, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941

Date

Jan. 7 

Feb. 19

Water 

level

30.55. 

30.43

Date

July 10 

Sept. 9

Water 

level

a. 54.34 

a 53.89

, Date

Hov. 24

Water 

level

27.01

5.8.17.323. Bay Brown-. Dog and drilled irrigation we-11, dep.tb 135 

fee*. Measuring point, top o-f 36-ineii casing^, 1.0 foot above land'-ssirface 

datum. Equipped, with, turbine pump.

Water level, in feet below land-surface dattan, 1941

Jaa. 7 

Feb. 19-

2S-.7& 

29.66

i Mas*. 10 

July 10

29.63 

a 53.46

, Sept. 9- 

 HQV. 25

2&.15 

2S:.10

5.8.17.334. Ray Brown. Dug domestic well. BPea-swpiiag: point, bottom 

at east edge of 2 by 12 -inch paap base,. Q.4S foot afcove IsaL-auEJfaee. <ia*um* 

Equipped with hand pump. Water levels, In feet trelow land-surf &c?e- datum, 

1941 1 Feb. 19, 13.6-1 j July 10.,. 10.1?;, Sept. ft, 11.1O;; Kenr, 2&* 9..S2,

5.8.18.224. 3. W.' Hodgaon. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 incfess,. 

depth 60 feet. Mea-surlng pointv top of casing:, 1.9 feet below land-surface 

datum. Equipped with hand pump. Water levels* in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: July 10, 46.68;. Sept. 9, 46. 65; Nov. 25, 43.65.

5-8. 25.212. Mrs. Frances Backer. Abandoned: drilled domestic well. 

Measuring point, bottom surface of pump column pipe clamp, 1.0 foot above 

land-surface datum. Equipped, with, windmill. Wateo? levels ,. in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: July 9, 24.60; Sept. 8, 23.67; Hov. 24, 22.78.

Mrs. Frances- Backer. Dug1 and drilled a&andoned irrigation well. Measuring point, teqjt of vertical 2 by 43-teefe tirafeer- ±rt northwest corner of cribbing, 1.65 feet below concrete -slab, 10 feet north of 

well, 1.85 feet below land- surface datumv Water- levels, ±K feet bwttew lawbsurface datum, 1941: Feb. 13, 30»02j. July 9-, 26.73? Sept.. 8, 2&.15j Nor. 

24, 25.3B.

5,8.2S.222Ji« Mra. Francee* Backar, tt% dcaiffisttc; well. 

point, top surfkce of praap coluain-plp« da^p, 0.^28* ftK&t above well 

1.18 fe«t ateenze- l^si-ssajyfa-c-e; d®t^o» Equipped, with.- wtoteHl. Vfeefeaa* 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. IS,, 27VS2? »&«. 24,

5.8.30.121. Abandoned dag. dcaaestic well^ Ifieasuarfisg p^olnt, top 

of TTS&S washer on north side of well collar, 6.2 foot abcree. laad-surfa.ee 

datum. Equipped" with windmill tower.- Water level's-, in feet .below lamS 

surface datum, 1941: Feb. L9, 29.66; July 9, 21.39; Sept. 8, 22.87j Nov. 

25, 22.02r.

5-. 8. 32. 333. Frank Meder. Drilled domes-tic well. Measuring point, 

top surface of 2 by 6- inch f !mber in center of pump column-pipe clamp, 0.6 

foot above land surf ape datuu. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 19y 71.42j July 22, a/70.52.j 

HOT. g&, 65. .94. _______________________________________________

a Pumping-.
NEW MEXICO 278

Torrance County Continued.

5,8.36.541. Mrs. Iva Dena Moe. Drilled stock well, diameter 12 

inches, depth 300 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 1.50 feet above 

land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datura, 1941: Feb. 13, 46.69; July 9, 46,51; Sept. 8, 46.36; 

Nov. 24, 46.16.

5.9.31,331. G. L. McBeth. Unused drilled irrigation well, diameter 

34 inches, depth 210 feet. Measuring point, slot in north side of casing, 

0.63 foot above concrete pump base, 1.13 feet above land- surf ace datum, 

Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Feb. X3, 34.10; July 9, 33.77; Sept. 8, 33.85; Nov. 24, 33.155,

5.10,217.444. Drilled stock well, diameter ^6 inches. Measuring point, 

tfip of casing, "2.4 -T-eet above concrete platform, 2.9 feet *bove Tansa-aurface datum. Eguipped with windmill. .Wateer levels, 3n feet 2>elow land-

 surface datum, 1941: Feb. 20, 40.78; -July 12, 40 .80; Sept. 8, 40.77; 

Nov. 24, 40.70.

5.10.31.153. Abandoned dug stock well,. Measuring podnt, top .surface 

of tie cover, 0.2 toot above land-.surfaoe datum. Water levels, in feet -below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 20, 24.24; July 12, 28.S7; Sept, 8, 

25.50; Nov. '24, 20.15.

6.8.1.244. Du£ , stock well. Measuring potot, top *dge of -OS0S -washer

 on top surface «f pusrp column-pipe clamps, 0.3 foot above plank cover, 0,55 

foot above land-sur£aee datum, Quipped with windmill. Mater le-rols, Jfcn 

feet below land-surlace datum, 1941: S*pt. 9, £1.23^ »®v, ,E§, S2.17,

6.8,"2."353. Abandoned dug well. Measuring point, OSSS washer on 

form over well, 0.6 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface *rtum, 1941: Ve*b. 16, 15.12; July 11, 12.13; Sept. 9, 

12.50; Nov. 25, 12.42.

-6,8.3.221,. Bllison Tlamins. .Unused jarlll-ed irrigation well, 

151 f*et. Measuring point, top «4ge of oil drum casing, 0,5 £©«t above 

l«Hft^a®r*w^ -aaljsffia. 'fltetaer l-s^el* , in - f»et '.fe«l'«w la^MsorSaee Aatttm, 1991 : 

FBb, 14, 26.78; 3tfty JL1, 2S.-35; 'Sept. «, ^6.32; Nov« "25, g6.27.

-6.8.B.4B4. Sitesmdonsd drilled domestte well, diamfirtyer £ inches. 

Measuring point, US&S Tirasher -on pump column pipe clamp, flush with land 

surface. Water levels, in feet "below land-surface datum, l"941i July 23, 

; 75.44; Sept. 9, 75,55; «ov. 2=5, 75^56.

>S. 8. '11. 433,. PatO.0 laicero. Sag domestic well. Kaasariaag ^>edat, > 

;««feslser oa west ssld« «f iwell eoilar, 0,7 fo»t above 3auad^®ur£Kee dalsam, 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941t Mar. 10,, 6.12; 

July 1O, -5.«6i S^pt. % B.^l; tov. 11, 5.74.

Srlto, -Dog ttoa«Kat±« well, Mescsariiag

-BSSS w&ahear sat aoattowwst ccomer of 'w«ll -erftfete^, «,8 fefet a*«wv>«

3.S J>eet above iand-,aurf«aoe datum. Water levels, to f-«ert bel^ew

face .datum, 1941: Feb. 21, 18.28j July 11, 17,35; Sapt, 9, 17.80; »ov,

25, 17.1S.

6,8.15.4*4, BsiwBcia Geaffirtery. JBrillsd .eeme*«rj -well. Measuring 

point, top^surface &f cement -plairform arotmd well, 0."6 foot above land-

 surface dafciaa, "Equipped with winSmill. Itoter l«sr*ls, in feet Trelow land- 

'surfaose datxm, 1941: Feb. ,13, 31.04; July 10, 31.35; .Sept. ©_, 30. 4; Hov. 

25, 30.38.

-6,8.16.222. McGee Estate. Brilletd Samejstlc well-, depth 125 f«et. 

Memsurliarg potot", ~top of dtaue-slmped cover over well, ^3.^5 foot aoove land 

surface datum. Water levels, in feet bel'cw lama-surf-aae d«tum, 1941: 

Feb. 21, 59 .-47; July 1O, 59,43; Sept. 9, 59.58; «OT, S5» S9,«l.

6.8.24,111. Abandoned dug domestic well. Ueasar-lng polmt, top surface -of pump -column-yipe clamp,, 0^23 Toot above land surface datum.. 

Eipii^ped with -windmill tower. Water levels, in feet bel®w land-surface 

datum, 1941-: Feb. 14, B.66^ July 9, 6,47; Sept. 8, 6.84; «ov. 24, 6.78.
280 , WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE,1941

Torrance County--Continued.

6.8.27.134. Drilled stock well. Measuring point, top surface of 

concrete tub around well, 0.55 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped 

with windmill. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

July 10, 20.59; Sept. 9, 20.51; Nov. 25, 20.05.

6.8.30.434. J. W. Langley. Drilled dairy well, depth 60 feet. 

Measuring point, top surface of concrete platform around well, 0.3 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet 

below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 21, 40.69^ July 10, 26.00; Sept. 9, 

25.49; Nov. 25, 24.52.

6.9.9.222. Drilled stock well, diameter 8 inches. Measuring point, 

top edge of flange on casing, 1.5 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped 

with windmill. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 

20, 6.20; July 12, 3.62; Sept. 9, 3.57; Nov. 27, 6.03.

6.10.25.344. C. A. Blackwell. Drilled domestic well, diameter 7 

inches, depth 62.5 feet. Measuring point, upper surface of cement platform around well, 0.45 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 12, 42.67; Sept. 8, 42.58; Nov. 

24, 42.45.

6.10.27.444. Fred Lick. Drilled stock'well, diameter 6 inches, 

depth 40 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 0.1 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Feb. 20, 20.77; July 12, 20.63; Sept. 8, 20.68; 

Nov. 24, 20.68.

7.7.12.342. De Hart Estate. Drilled well, diameter 6 inches, depth 

65 feet. Measuring point, USGS washer on top surface of column-pipe clamps, 

0.37 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 15, 45.39; July 11, 45.30; Sept. 10, 44.77; Nov. 

26, 43.83.

' 7.7.12.444. JC. B. Holland. Drilled carbon dioxide test well, 

diameter 7 Inches, depth 1,359 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 1.28 

feet above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface 

datum, 1941: Feb. 15, 46.45; July 11, 46.47} Sept. 10, 46.47; Nov. 26, 

45.70.

7.8.1.231. Myrtle A. Homan Estate. Abandoned domestic Well, diameter 8 inches, depth 56 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, 8,1 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill tower. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 11, 27.20; Sept.10, 26.78; 

Nov. 26, 26.27.

7.8.1.423. Floyd Stump. Drilled irrigation well, diameter 10 inches, 

depth 103 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, north side, 0*5 foot 

above land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. Water levels, in 

feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 15, 24.77; July 11, 25.64j 

Sept. 10, 25.70; Nov. 26, 24.92.

7.8.9.444. Abandoned drilled well, diameter 6 inches. Measuring 

point, top of casing, 1.75 feet above land-surface datum. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 15, 62.45; July 11, 62.43; 

Sept. 10, 62.43; Nov. 26, 62.52.

7.8.10.221. H. W. Rice. Drilled.domestic well. Measuring point, 

bottom of basal flange of hand pump, 0.'45 foot above land-surface datum. 

Equipped with combination windmill and hand pump. Water levels, in .feet 

below Ian4-aurface datum, 1941: Mar. 11, 17.68; July 11, 17.49; Sept. 10, 

17.67; Nov. 26, 17.52.

, 7.8.10.244. Dug domestic well. Measuring point, USGS washer on 

plank cover over well, 0.5 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped with 

pump Jack. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 

11, 18.61; Nov. 26, 18.64.

7.8.12.433. W. A. Deatherege. Drilled domestic well, depth 30 

feet. Measuring point, top of drum casing, 1.1 feet above land-surface 

datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum1 , 1941: Feb. 21, 

23.53; July 11, 23.37; Sept. 9, 23.15; Nov. 26, 22.73.
NEW MEXICO S81

Torrance County Continued, .

7.8.16.428. B. P. Strotman. Drilled domestic well, diameter 8 Inches, 

depth 100 feet. Measuring point, top aurfac-e of pump column-pipe clamp, 

1.2 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 15, 45.61} July 11, 46.50; 

Sept. 10, 45.65; Nov. 26, 45.53.

7.8.S3.311. James P. Morgan. Unused drilled Irrigation well, diameter 12 Inches, depth 161 feet. Measuring point, mouth of discharge pipe, 

6.7 feet correction to land-surface datum. Equipped with turbine pump. 

Water levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 14, 18.33; 

July 11, 17.90; Sept. 10, 17.97; Nov. 86, 17.95.

7.8.23,324. James P. Morgan. Drilled test irrigation well, diameter 

12 inches, depth 161 feet. Measuring point, top of casing, southwest side, 

0.1 foot below top of concrete pump base, 1.1 feet above land^surface datum. 

Equipped with automatic water-stage recorder.

Water level at 4:00 a.m., In feet below land-surface datumr 1941 

(from recorder charts)

- Day Feb. Mar. July Aug. Sept. Oct. Bov. Dec.

"1- ... 2.37

2 ... 2.36

3 ... 2.36

4 ... 2.36

5 ... 2.35

6 ... 2.35

7 ... 2.35

8 ... 2.35

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13 ....

14 S.45

16 2.43

16 ....

17 ....

18 ....

19 2.4S

SO 2.4S

21 S.42

22 2.41

S3 S.39

24 S.39

25 S.38

S6 2.38

S7 2.39

28 S.38

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2.38

2.38

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2.41

2.42

3.43

2.45

2.46

 

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.52

2.53

2.55

2.56

2.57

 2.56

2.60

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2.63

2.65

2.66

2.68

2.70

2.71

S.73

2.74

2.71

2.71

2.71

2.72

2.70

2.71

2.72

2.71

2.71

2.70

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2.73

2.73

2.73

2.73

2.74

2.76

2.78

2.79

2.81

2.82

2.80

2.81

2.82

2.83

2.83

2.85

2.85

2.86

2.86

2.88

S.90

2.93

2.94

2.94

2.95

2.96

2.96

2.97

2.98

2.98

2.95

2.95

2.94

2.91

2.88

2.88

2.87

2.87

2i87

2.87

2.79

2.72

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2.74

S.73

2.73

2.65

2.62

2.60

2.60

2.60

2.59

 2.59

S.58

2.58

2.57

2.57

2.57

2.57

2.56

2.55

2.55

2.55

2.54

2.55

2.53

2.53

2.51

2.49

2.50

2.49

2.46

2.45

2.42

2.40

2.37

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2.36

2.36

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.34

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2.33

2.32

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2.21

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2.18

2.18

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2.19

2.17

2.19

2.19

2.18

2.18

2.16

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2.15

2.13

2.14

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7.8".S3..3,3.4.,- James P...Morgan. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 

inches, depth 3Q £e.e;t. Ifeaaeurlng point, top of casing, 0.75 feet above 

land-surface datum. .Equipped with windmill. Water levels, In feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 14, 6.54; July 11, 6.61j Sept. 10, 7.S6; 

Nov. 26, 6.25,

7.8.S4.433. R. T. FLoyd. Drilled domestic well. Measuring point, 

top surface of pump column-pipe clamps, flush with land surface. Equipped 

with windmill. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 

14, S5.15; July 11, S5.30; Sept. 9, 24.48; Nov. 26, 24.22.

7.8.25.411. . B. T. Ployd. Unused drilled Irrigation well, diameter 

12 inches, depth 237 feet. Measuring point, land surface at well. Water 

levels, In feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 14, 22.13; July 11, 

21.60; Sept. 9, 21.40; Nov. 26, 21.36.
282 WATER LEVELS AND ARTESIAN PRESSURE, 1941

Torrance County Continued.

7.8.27.221. Wagner Estate. Drilled domestic well, diameter 6 inches. 

Measuring point, top of casing, 0.2 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped 

with pump-jack. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: 

Feb. 14, 19.83; July 11, 19,45; Sept. 10, 19.42^ Nov. 26, 19.39.

7.8.33.123. B. A. Kincheloe. Unus-ed drilled irrigation well, diame- ' 

ter 11 inches, depth SO feet. , Measuring point, top of 18-inch collar 

in well, 0.2 foot above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below 

land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 14, 32.35; July 11, 31.28; Sept. 9, 31.40; 

Nov. 25, 29.62.

7.8.33.424. Dug domestic well. Measuring point, USGS washer on trap 

door of well, 3.0 feet above land-surface datum. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. L4, 53.31; July 11, 53.38; Sept. 9, 

53.42; Nov. 25, 53.44.

7.8.35.111, Homer VOSB, Unused drilled irrigation well, diameter 

12 inches, depth 100 feet. Measuring point, top surface of cover over 

well, 0.2 foot below concrete collar, 0.6 foot above land-surface datum. 

-Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 14, 19.22; 

July 11, 18.45; Sept. 9, 18.39,

-7.8.35.332. Homer Voss. Unused dug well. Measuring point, USGS 

washer on plank cover of well, flush with land surface.' Water levels, in 

feet .below land-surface datum, 1941: Feb. 14, 16.08; July 11, 14.78; 

Sept. 9, 15.24; Nov. 25, 15.03.

7.9.5.211. Unused dug well. Measuring point, USGS washer at southwest corner of well cribbing, 0.3 foot above land-surface datum. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface da-torn, 1941: Mar. 11, 19.30; July 12, 

19.29; Sept. 10, 19.-43? Nov, 26, 19.28.

7.9.10.333. lire. Minnie Farnsworth, Drilled domestic well^ depth 

38 feet. Measuring point, top edge of vertical planking, south side of 

well, 1.15 feet above land surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water 

levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Mar, 11, 15.81; July 11, 

16.22; Sept. 9, 17.69; Nov. "26, 16.17.

8.8.10.244. Dennis Willie. Drilled domestic well, diameter 5i 

inches, depth 112 feet. Measuring point, top of easing, 1.26 feet above 

concrete slab, 1.35 feet above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. 

Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 12, 67.&5; 

Sept, 10, 67.12; Nov. 26, 66.44.

8.8.26.222. Drilled stock well. Measuring point, top of concrete 

collar around well, south side, 0.9 foot above land-surface datum. Equipped 

with'windmill. Water levels, in'feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 

12, 7,62; Sept. 10, 8.21; Sov. 26, 7.56.

8.9.8.111. Unused dug well. Measuring point, USfiS washer om aortb 

aide -of well cribbing, 0,5 fact above land-surface datum. 'Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: Mar. 11, 25.S9;.July 12, 25,52; 

Se.pt, 10j 25.55; Bov. 26, 23.61.

8.9,29,111. Mrs. Harry Bigger. Bug and drilled domestic well, depth 

100 feet. Measuring point, top of concrete well curb, southwest corner, 

0.5 foot above land-surface da-bum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface -datum, 1941: Bar. 11, 20.88; July 12, 21.00; 

Sept. 9, 21.17; Nov. 25, 21.00.

9.9,32.131. G. L. Deen. Drilled domestic well, diameter 12 inches^ 

depth 74 feet, Measuring point, top of -easing, 0.7 foot -above land-surface datum. Equipped with windmill. Water levels, in feet below landsurface datum, 1941: Feb. 20, 6,SB; July 12, 6,20; Sept, 10, 6,TO; Nov. 

26, 5.80.

9.8.25.111, Dug stock well. Measuring point, bottom of cribbing 

built around well, southwest side, flush with land surface, Water levels, 

in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 12, 10.13; Sept. 10, 9.76; 

Nov. 26^ 7.06.

9.8.26.121. Drilled etoek well. Measuring point, top surface of concrete platform around well, O.B fwot above land 'sisrface datum, Squl^ped 

with windmill. Water levels, in feet below land-surface datum, 1941: July 

24, 21.25; Sept. 10, 23,89; Nov. 26, 21.10.

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