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Records of Wells, Test Holes, and Springs

Information pertaining to 436 water wells, test holes, and springs in Douglas County is given in Table 8. Measured depths to water are given to the nearest 0.01 foot, whereas depths reported by the owner, tenant, or driller are given only to the nearest foot. Similarly, measured depths of wells are given to the nearest 0.1 foot, whereas reported depths are given only to the nearest foot.

Townships 11 and 12 || Township 13 || Township 14 || Township 15

Table 8--Records of wells, test holes, and springs in Douglas County.

Well Number (1) Location Owner or tenant Type of Well (2) Depth of Well, feet (3) Diameter of well, inches Type of casing (4) Principal water-bearing bed Method of lift (5) Use of water (6) Altitude of land surface, feet (7) Depth to water level below land surface, feet (8) Date of measurement REMARKS (Yield given in gallons a minute; drawdown in feet) (9)
Character of material Geologic Source
  T. 11 S., R. 18 E.
11-18-28cd SE SW sec. 28   Dr 55 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 843.3 2.78 8-19-1950 TH by KGS.
*11-18-34bd SE NW sec. 34 City of Lecompton Dr 30 10 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E P     1956 Reported to have 25 gpm pump.
11-18-34cd SE SW sec. 34 Fred Smith Du 44.5 30 R Sandstone Kanwaka Shale B, H D   26.1 6-22-1950  
  T. 12 S., R. 17 E.
12-17-1da NE SE sec. 1 Myron Nelson Du 9 72 R Limestone, shale Topeka Limestone Cy, H S +/-1,065 4 8-24-1950  
12-17-2cc SW SW sec. 2 R.C. Traxler Du 40 60 R Shale, limestone Calhoun Shale and Topeka Limestone B, H D +/-1,110 12.42 8-11-1950  
*12-17-14aa NE NE sec. 14 R. T. Cree Dr 70 6.25 GI Sandstone Calhoun Shale Cy, H D   41 7-1952 20 ft of 6.25-inch steel surface casing, 5.5-inch GI top to bottom. Yield 1.
12-17-14dc SW SE sec. 14 R. L. Wulfkuhle Du 11.4 60 R, C Clay, silt, gravel Colluvium and alluvium (11) Cy,E D, S   2.52 5-18-1953 Goes dry in dry years. Dry in part of 1952.
12-17-26db NW SE sec. 26 Chas Worthington Du 33 48 R Limestone, shale Calhoun Shale J, E D   18 5-18-1953 Do.
  T. 12 S., R. 18 E.
12-18-2bd SE NW sec. 2 M. J. Coleman Du 14.9 36 C, B Limestone, shale Lecompton Limestone Cy, H D   14.4 10-28-1947 Small yields; goes dry in dry years.
*12-18-3aa NE NE sec.3 J. M Taylor Du 26 60 C, B Sandstone Kanwaka Shale Cy, H D   20.45 5-19-1953 Approximate yield 1 to 2
12-18-3ba NE NW sec.3 Joe Smith Du 21.3 42 R Shale Kanwaka Shale B, H D   19.35 10-28-1947  
12-18-4bb NW NW sec. 4   Du 20.2 36 R Limestone, shale, silt Lecompton Limestone and colluvium Cy, H S   8.05 10-28-1947  
*12-18-11cc SW SW sec. 11 George McCarty Du 21.4 32 R Limestone, shale Lecompton Limestone B, H D   18.78 5-19-1953  
12-18-12ba NE NW sec. 12   Du 18.9   R Shale Kanwaka Shale B, H D   11.9 10-28-1947  
12-18-13cd SE SW sec.13 School District Du 17.9 48 R Limestone, shale Lecompton Limestone Cy, H N   11.76 4-25-1955  
12-18-19dd SE SE sec. 19 Howard Hildenbrand Du 27 60-90 R Shale, limestone Tecumseh Shale and Lecompton Limestone Cy, H D, S   8 5-1952 Goes dry in dry years.
12-18-22dc SW SE sec. 22   Du 14.3 42 R Limestone, silt, gravel Lecompton Limestone and colluvium Cy, W S   13.14 8-23-1953 Not adequate in dry years.
12-18-34db NW SE sec. 34 George Steele Du 25 54 R, C Silt, gravel Kanwaka Shale Cy, E D, S   17 5-22-1953 Do.

Well Number (1) Location Owner or tenant Type of Well (2) Depth of Well, feet (3) Diameter of well, inches Type of casing (4) Principal water-bearing bed Method of lift (5) Use of water (6) Altitude of land surface, feet (7) Depth to water level below land surface, feet (8) Date of measurement REMARKS (Yield given in gallons a minute; drawdown in feet) (9)
Character of material Geologic Source
  T. 12 S., R. 19 E.
12-19-1db1 NW SE sec. 1 B. L. Anderson Constrution Co. Dr 82 12 S Sand Newman Terrace deposits T, E In +/-835 23 11-11-1955 Drawdown 8.5 ft. after 2.5 hours while pumping at +780
12-19-1db2 NW SE sec. 1 B. L. Anderson Constrution Co. Dr 81 12 S Sand Newman Terrace deposits T, E In +/-835 23 2-1956  
12-19-4dd SE SE sec. 4 W. Brune and brothers Dr 82 15 C Gravel, sand Alluvium T, G I +/-831 22 2-1941 Drawdown 4 after pumping 700 for several hrs.
*12-19-5dd SE SE sec. 5 Jack V. Grimes Dr 24   GP Sand Alluvium   D     12-2-1950  
12-19-7ac SW NE sec. 7   Du 18.6 48 R Limestone Oread Limestone Cy, H D, S +/-950 4 6-23-1950  
12-19-7dc SW SE sec 7   Du 15.4 +/-36 R Limestone, shale Oread Limestone Cy, H D, S   14.3 10-28-1947  
12-19-8ac SW NE sec. 8   Du 8.1 +/-48 R Limestone Kanwaka Shale B,H S   6.3 10-28-1947  
12-19-8bd SE NW sec. 8 School District 69 Du 11.5   GI Shale, limestone Alluvium E, H D +/-990 8.4 6-22-1950  
12-19-9ad SE NE sec. 9   Dr 70 4 N Gravel, sand Alluvium N N 828.4 7.2 8-14-1950 TH by KGS
12-19-10cc SW SW sec. 10 National Alfalfa Dehydrating and Milling Co. Dr 52 8 S Gravel, sand Alluvium C, E In 832.5 12.7 6-22-1950 Yield 300.
12-19-10dc SW SE sec. 10 Lakeview School Du 23.2 2 GP Gravel, sand Alluvium Cy, H D 832.2 13.3 6-16-1950  
12-19-14bb1 NW NW sec. 14 Kansas Power and Light Co. Dr 52 18 S Gravel, sand Alluvium C, E In     1-14-1955 Well 6.
12-19-14bb2 NW NW sec. 14 Kansas Power and Light Co. Dr 52 18 S Gravel, sand Alluvium C, E In     1-14-1955 Well 4
12-19-14bb3 NW NW sec. 14 Kansas Power and Light Co. Dr 52 18 S Gravel, sand Alluvium C, E In     1-14-1955 Well 5
12-19-14bc1 SW NW sec. 14 Kansas Power and Light Co. Dr 52 18 S Gravel, sand Alluvium C, E In     1-14-1955 Well 3.
12-19-14bc2 SW NW sec. 14 Kansas Power and Light Co. Dr 53 18 S Gravel, sand Alluvium C, E In   14 11-2-1937 Well 2.
12-19-14bd SE NW sec. 14 Kansas Power and Light Co. Dr 52 18 S Gravel, sand Alluvium C, E In   14.5 11-2-1937 Well 1. Drawdown 20 after pumping 300 for 8 hrs; water level reported.
12-19-14cb NW SW sec. 14 Charlton Bartz Dr 50   N             1-7-1955 Dry hole.
12-19-15bc SW NW sec. 15 Lakeview Fishing & Shooting Assoc. Dr 210   N Sandy shale, dark shale Stranger Formation and Stanton Limestone N N +/-840   9-10-1951 Filled with 75 ft. of salt water overnight. Hole abandoned.
12-19-15cd SE SW sec. 15   Dr 54 4 N     N N 860   8-14-1950 TH by KGS
12-19-16cc SW SW sec. 16 Barker School Du 20.8 36 R Limestone Oread Limestone B, H D +/-987 15.8 6-24-1950  
12-19-17ac SW NE sec. 17 C. Allen Du 15.6 24 R Limestone Oread Limestone Cy, H S +/-950 4 6-19-1950  
12-19-22ab NW NE sec. 22 S. O. Gentry Dr 90 6 S Gravel Terrace deposits Cy, E D, S +/-860 35 6-27-1950  
12-19-22dd SE SE sec. 22   Du 10.2 48 R Sandy silt Terrace deposits Cy, H S +/-900 3.8 6-27-1950  
12-19-23aa NE NE sec. 23 Leonard Hills Dr 51.7 6   Gravel Terrace deposits Cy?, E D, S +/-880 49.7 6-26-1950  
12-19-23ab NW NE sec. 23 Leonard Hills Dr 131.5 6   Sandstone Stranger Formation Cy, H N +/-890 73 6-26-1950 Water reported too salty for domestic or stock needs.
12-19-23add SE SE NE sec. 23 Riverside School Dr 141     Gravel Kansan glaciofluvial deposits   D +/-880 80 11-22-1954 Chloride + 4,800 ppm at depth of 147 ft; well plugged back to 141 ft., chloride reported 240 ppm.
*12-19-23ba NE NW sec. 23 N. W. Goff Dr 129.4 6 S Sandy clay Kansan glaciofluvial deposits _, E D +/-904 59.4 6/27-1950 Well also penetrated water.bearing sandstone at 121-129 ft.
12-19-23cd SE SW sec. 23 Oatman DD 170 30-6 B, S? Clayey sand Kansan glaciofluvial deposits Cy, E D +/-890 41.19 3-16-1950  
*12-19-23dc SW SE sec. 23 A. C. Edwards Dr 182.9 6 GI Clayey sand, gravel Kansan glaciofluvial deposits Cy, E D,S +/-890 59.6 3-11-1950 Well also penetrated water-bearing sandstone in lower part of hole.
12-19-23dd SE SE sec. 23   Du 19 48 R Silt, sand Kansan glaciofluvial deposits Cy, H S +/-890 1/15/00 6-26-1950  
*12-19-24a Cen. NE sec.24   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 821.4 12.4   (L-10)
12-19-24ac SW NE sec. 24   Dr 30 4 N Sand, gravel Kansan glaciofluvial deposits N N 856.1     (L-11)
*12-19-24ad1 SE NE sec. 24   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 821.6 11.8   (L-9)
*12-19-24ad2 SE NE sec. 24   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 819.2 9.2   (L-8)
12-19-24bb NW NW sec. 24 J. A. Wingert Du 31.3 36 R Silt, sand Terrace deposits B, H D +/-865 28.8 6-27-1950  
12-19-24ca NE SW sec.24 B. W. Bales Du 50 36 C Silt, sand? Terrace deposits? Cy, H D +/-870 48 6-23-1950 Reportedly poor well; water discolored.
12-19-24dac SW NE SE sec. 24 City of Lawrence Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 817.7     (L-6)
*12-19-24dd SE SE sec. 24 City of Lawrence Dr 51.3 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E P +/-823 12.5 3-8-1947 Water level reported. Drawdown 4.1 after 4 hrs. pumping at 300. City well 3.
*12-19-25aa1 NE NE sec. 25 City of Lawrence Dr 51 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E P +/-822 11 2-10-1945 Drawdown 10.5 after 6.5 hrs pumping at 402. City well 2.
12-19-25aa2 NE NE sec. 25 City of Lawrence Dr 50.5 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E P +/-822 17.6 4-1-1954 City Well 4. Depth and water level reported.
12-19-25aa3 NE NE sec. 25 City of Lawrence Dr 48.5 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E P +/-822 17 4-8-1954 City well 6.Depth reported.
*12-19-25ad1 SE NE sec. 25 City of Lawrence Dr 51 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E P +/-819   1944 City well 1.
*12-19-25ad2 SE NE sec. 25 City of Lawrence Dr 51 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E P +/-820 14 4-15-1954 City well 5.
12-19-25ddb NW SE SE sec. 25   B 44 4 N Silt, sand Kansan glaciofluvial deposits N N +/-852   7-8-1954 TH by KGS
*12-19-26abb NW NW NE sec. 26   Dr 237 4 N Gravel and sand; sandstone Kansan glaciofluvial deposits and Stranger Formation N N +/-890   7-22-1953 TH by KGS
*12-19-26abb NW NE sec. 26 Earl Farris Dr 134.5 5.5 GI Sandstone Stranger Formation Cy, E N +/-892 86.54 3-24-1950 Water too salty to use.
12-19-27cc SW SW sec. 27   B 10 4 N     N N +/-1,027   10-10-1955 TH by KGS
12-19-28ba NE NW sec. 28 Higgens Dr 200 8 S     N N +/-961   5-19-1953 Dry hole.
12-19-28cc SW SW sec. 28 J. D. Phillips Du 25 +/-60 R Shale, sandstone Kanwaka Shale Cy, H D   18 5-19-1953 Not adequate in dry years.
12-19-34dd SE SE sec. 34 J. G. Votaw Dr 105 8 N     N N +/-980   5-22-1953 Dry hole.
12-19-35cd SE SW sec. 35 Smith Dr 120 6   Sandstone, sandy shale Lawrence Shale     +/-967   3-1952 Reported Yield, 1/3.

Well Number (1) Location Owner or tenant Type of Well (2) Depth of Well, feet (3) Diameter of well, inches Type of casing (4) Principal water-bearing bed Method of lift (5) Use of water (6) Altitude of land surface, feet (7) Depth to water level below land surface, feet (8) Date of measurement REMARKS (Yield given in gallons a minute; drawdown in feet) (9)
Character of material Geologic Source
  T. 12 S., R. 20 E.
12-20-4bc SW NW sec. 4 University of Kansas Du 27 72 to 36 C-B Gravel, silt Terrace deposits Cy, E D +/-920 20.54 11-11-1955  
12-20-7adc SW SE NE sec. 7 C. B. Young Dr 85.8 42 to 24 S-GI Sand, gravel Newman Terrace deposits C, G I +/-830 23.15 12-6-1940 Drawdown 10 after 24 hrs. at 900. Depth reported.
12-20-7bbb NW NW NW sec. 7 National Alfalfa Dehydrating & Milling Co. Dr 42.4 7 S Sand, gravel Newman Terrace deposits   In 826.8 11.53 10-7-1948  
12-20-8aa1 NE NE sec. 8 J. F. Morgan Du 26 +/-60 S-R Sand, gravel Terrace deposits Cy, E D, S     2-28-1955 Not adequate in drought years. Dry when measured.
12-20-8aa2 NE NE sec. 8 J. F. Morgan Dr 150         N N       Reported Dry hole.
12-20-8da NE SE sec. 8   Dr 63 4 N     N N 894   10-7-1949 TH by KGS.
12-20-9cdd SE SE SW sec. 9   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Kansan glaciofluvial deposits N N 883     (L-19)
*12-20-16bc SW NW sec. 16 W. J Gilmore Estate Dn 45 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Newman Terrace deposits Cy, W D, S 830.7 21.6 11-30-1940  
12-20-16da NE SE sec. 16 Rays Truck Stop Cafe Dr 42 6 S Sand, gravel Terrace deposits J, E D +/-827   1952  
12-20-17add SE SE NE sec. 17   Dr 80 4 N Gravel, sand Newman Terrace deposits N N 829.4 21.4   (L-18).
12-20-17ccb NW SW SW sec. 17   Dr, Dn 50 10, 1.25 GI, GP Sand, gravel Newman Terrace deposits N O +/-831 16.05 2-1-1952 Observetion well installed by KGS.
12-20-17cd SE SW sec. 17 University of Kansas Dr 54 19 GI Sand, gravel Newman Terrace deposits C, T I 818.6 10.4 11-30-1940 Drawdown reported 9 after 24 hrs. at 800.
*12-20-17dd SE SE sec. 17   Dr 80 4 N Gravel, sand Alluvium N N 815.7 8.2   (L-17).
*12-20-18ba1 NE NW sec. 18 Fred Laptad Dn 35.8 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium Cy, H S 827.1 14.75 12-7-1940  
12-20-18ba2 NE NW sec. 18 Fred Laptad Dn 50 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium Cy, W S 827.9 +/-16 12-7-1940  
12-20-19aa NE NE sec. 19 Raymond Pine Dr 59 18 GI Sand, gravel Newman Terrace deposits T, T I +/-831 21 3-1956  
*12-20-19ba1 NE NW sec. 19 Lester McGee Dn   1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium Cy, H D     12-7-1940  
12-20-19ba2 NE NW sec. 19 Lester McGee Dn 19.2 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium Cy, H S 821.1 10.5 12-7-1940  
12-20-19ba3 NE NW sec. 19 W. L Moore Dn 24.4 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 823.1 12.93 12-5-1940  
*12-20-19ba4 NE NW sec. 19 Harold Brown Dn 22.9 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium Cy, E D 825.2 15.46 12-6-1940  
12-20-19ba5 NE NW sec. 19   Dr 49 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 817.5 7.5   (L-29)
*12-20-19bcc SW SW NW sec. 19   Dr 49 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 817.2     (L-7)
*12-20-19-bd1 SE NW sec. 19   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 822.5 12.9   (L-28).
*12-20-19bd2 SE NW sec. 19 Frank Fox Dn 22.3 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium Cy, H S 822.6 13.62 12-6-1940  
*12-20-19ca NE SW sec. 19   Dr 45 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 815.9 6.9   (L-27).
*12-20-19cc SW SW sec. 19   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 818     (L-5)
*12-20-19cd1 SE SW sec.19   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 820 14.9   (L-26)
12-20-19cd2 SE SW sec. 19 I. R Iles Dn   1.25 GP   Alluvium N N 819.5 12.3 11-29-1940  
*12-20-19da NE SE sec.19   Dr 45 4 N Gravel, sand Alluvium N N 813.1 6.9   (L-20)
*12-20-20ab NW NE sec. 20 E. B. Pine Dn 31 1.25 GP   Newman Terrace deposits Cy, H D, S 827.6 19.46 11-30-1940  
*12-20-20baa NE NE NW sec. 20   Dr 80 4 N Gravel, sand Alluvium N N 821.5     (L-16)
12-20-20bcc SW SW NW sec. 20   Dr 60 4 N Sand, gravel Newman Terrace deposits N N 829.4 22   (L-15)
*12-20-20bc SW NW sec. 20 Clarence Pine Dn 35.3 1.25 GP   Newman Terrace deposits Cy, H D 828.8 21.45 11-30-1940  
12-20-20da NE SE sec. 20 W. H. Pendleton DD 50 19   Sand, gravel Alluvium C, T I +/-820 14 12-6-1940 Drawdown 12 or 13 after 10 hrs. pumping at 400.
12-20-28db NW SE sec.28 John Vogle Dr 60 18 GI Sand, gravel Alluvium T, G I +/-815 23 2-1954 Drawdown 12 after 2.5 hrs. at 800
12-20-29aad SE NE NE sec. 29 Westvaco Min. Prod. Div. Dr 56 12 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In +/-817 19 6-1955 Well 7. Drawdown 9 pumping at 450.
12-20-29ac1 SW NE sec.29 Westvaco Min. Prod. Div. Dr 47 10 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In +/-819 24 1-21-1955 Well 5. Drawdown 6 after 72 hrs. pumping at 170.
12-20-29ac2 SW NE sec. 29 Westvaco Min. Prod. Div. Dr 50 12 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In +/-820 26 1-21-1955 Well 4A
12-20-29ac3 SW NE sec. 29 Westvaco Min. Prod. Div. Dr 52 12 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In +/-818 24 1-21-1955 Well 6.
12-20-29ad1 SE NE sec. 29 Westvaco Min. Prod. Div. Dr 50 10 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In +/-818 24 1-21-1955 Well 1
12-20-29ad2 SE NE sec. 29 Westvaco Min. Prod. Div. Dr 50 12 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In +/-818 24 1/21-1955 Well 2A.
12-20-29ad3 SE NE sec. 29 Westvaco Min. Prod. Div. Dr 190 6 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N +/-817   1954 Chloride in 48-75 ft. depth reported +2,000 ppm. Drilled as bedrock test hole.
*12-20-30abb NW NW NE sec. 30   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 816.6 10.8   (L-14)
*12-20-30ba1 NE NW sec. 30   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 816.9 12.8   (L-13).
*12-20-30ba2 NE NW sec. 30   Dr 45 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 814.8 8   (L-25)
*12-20-30ba3 NE NW sec. 30   Dr 45 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 811     (L-21)
*12-20-30bc1 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 816.2 12.6   (L-12)
*12-20-30bc2 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 815.5 13   (L-1)
*12-20-30bc3 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 815.8     (L-2)
*12-20-30bc4 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 50 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 814.9     (L-3)
*12-20-30bc5 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 47 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 814.4     (L-4)
*12-20-30bc6 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 48 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 814.8 14.35   (L-23)
*12-20-30bc7 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 55 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 821.7 19.3   (L-22)
12-20-30bc8 SW NW sec. 30   Dr 52 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 818.2 16.15   (L-24)
*12-20-30bd1 SE NW sec. 30 Carl Graber Dn 29 1.25 GP   Alluvium N N 823.3 21.33 11-30-1940  
*12-20-30bd2 SE NW sec. 30 Carl Graber Dn 27 1.25 GP   Alluvium Cy, E S     11-30-1940  
12-20-30cca NE SW SW sec. 30 Lawrence Sanitary Milk & Ice Cream Co. Dr 222     Sandstone Stranger Formation C, E N +/-845   1940 Reported yield 40 salty water. Abandoned 1950.
12-20-31ba NE NW sec. 31 Wren Building Dr 160 5.5 S Sandstone Stranger Formation   N +/-860   1-21-1955 Salty water; originally used to supply swimming pool.
12-20-31caa NE NE SW sec. 31   B 19 4 N     N N +/-860   7-6-1954 TH by KGS.
12-20-33aa NE NE sec. 33 John Vogel D 49 18 GI Sand, gravel Alluvium T, G I   24 2-1954  
12-20-33ca1 NE SW sec. 33 Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assoc. D 51 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In     10-1955 Well G. Altitude of water level reported 781 ft. Oct 1955
12-20-33ca2 NE SW sec. 33 Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assoc. D 53 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In     10-1955 Well H. Altitude of water level reported 778 ft. Oct 1955
12-20-33ca3 NE SW sec. 33 Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assoc. D 43 18 S Sand, gravel Alluvium T, E In     10-1955 Well I. Altitude of water level reported 790 ft. Oct 1955.
*12-20-35db NW SE sec. 35 H. C. Altenbernd Dn 27 1.25 GP   Alluvium Cy, H N 812 18.17 11-1-1952  
12-20-36ddd SE SE SE sec. 36   Dr 56 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 810 14.8 4-19-1952 TH by KGS.

Well Number (1) Location Owner or tenant Type of Well (2) Depth of Well, feet (3) Diameter of well, inches Type of casing (4) Principal water-bearing bed Method of lift (5) Use of water (6) Altitude of land surface, feet (7) Depth to water level below land surface, feet (8) Date of measurement REMARKS (Yield given in gallons a minute; drawdown in feet) (9)
Character of material Geologic Source
  T. 12 S., R. 21 E.
12-21-27cd SE SW sec. 27 C. Westerhams Dn 31.3 1.25 GP Sand Alluvium Cy N 799.5 17.92 1-6-1953  
12-21-27da NE SE sec. 27 C. Broers Dn 26 1.25 GP Sand, gravel Alluvium   N 797.5 19 12-6-1952  
*12-21-27dc SW SE sec. 27     22     Sand, gravel Alluvium         12-29-1952  
12-21-31bcc SW SW NW sec. 31   Dr 48 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 808 13.7 4-18-1952 TH by KGS
*12-21-31dc SW SE sec. 31     18     Sand, gravel Alluvium         12-29-1952  
12-21-34cbb NW NW SW sec. 34   Dr 48 4 N Sand, gravel Alluvium N N 801   6-22-1953 TH by KGS
12-21-34da NE SE sec. 34 W. Spitzli Du 33.7 36 R Sand Alluvium   D, S 810 27.44 11-4-1952  

1. Well numbering system described in text.
2. B, bored well; DD, dug and drilled well; Dn, driven well; Dr, drilled well; Du, dug well; Du,Dn dug and driven well; Sp, spring.
3. Reported depths of wells given in feet below land surface; measured depths given in feet and tenths.
4. B, brick; C, concrete; GI, galvanized sheet iron; GP, galvanized-iron pipe; N, none; R, rock; S, heavy steel or iron; W, wood.
5. Method of lift: B, bucket; C, centrifugal; Cy, cylinder; E, endless chain with buckets; F, natural flow; J, jet; N, none; P, pitcher; T, turbine. Type of power: E, electric; G, gas engine; H, hand operated; T, tractor; W, windmill.
6. D, domestic; I, irrigation; In, industrial; N, none; O, observation; P, public; S, stock.
7. Altitude of land surface determined by planetable and alidade survey or spirit leveling given in feet or feet and tenths: +/- altitudes are approximate, determined from 10-foot contour interval on modern 7 1/2 minute topographic maps.
8. Measured depths to water in wells given in feet, tenths, and hundreths; reported depths given in feet. Depths to water in uncased test holes given in feet or feet and tenths.
9. TH, test hole; KGS, Kansas Geological Survey; KERC well, Kansas Emergency Relief Committee well maintained and operated by Douglas County.
10. Thin deposits of colluvium, alluvium, or both in valleys of intermittent streams and on upland slopes, which are not mapped on Plate 1.
* Chemical analysis given in Table 5.

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