Hydrologic investigation at White Sands National Monument - Open-file Report 559

This report presents the results a hydrologic investigation at White Sands National Monument (WHSA) in southern New Mexico. The principle objective of this study is to develop a conceptual model of the shallow groundwater system within the gypsum dune field with the intent to increase our understanding of how it interacts with the larger, regional hydrologic system. The monument, which encompasses approximately 115 square miles, includes a portion of the largest gypsum dune field in the world.

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Field Value
Division Hydrogeology
Subdivision Aquifer Mapping Program
Contact Name Talon Newton
Contact Email talon.newton@nmt.edu
Contact Phone 575-835-5490
Publication Date 2014-12-01
Known Uses of Data
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Data Collection Timeframe
Data Collection Frequency One-time
Preparation Method
Data Publishing Method website, print
Data Publishing Frequency One-time
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Version 1.0
Geographic Location Doña Ana County
Coordinate Reference System
Data Source NMBGMR
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