In cooperation with the Edwards Aquifer Authority
Geologic Framework and Hydrogeologic Characteristics of the Edwards Aquifer Outcrop, Medina County, Texas
By Ted A. Small and Allan K. Clark
U.S. Geological Survey
Water-Resources Investigations Report 00–4195
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Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Methods of Investigation
Acknowledgments
Geologic Framework
General Features
Stratigraphy
Hydrogeologic Characteristics
General Features
Porosity and Permeability
Summary
References Cited
Plate
| 1. | Map showing hydrogeologic subdivisions of the Edwards aquifer
outcrop, Medina County, Texas pdf plate (1.70 MB, 36" x 24") |
Figure
| 1. | Map showing location of the study area |
Table
| 1. | Summary of the lithologic and hydrologic properties of the hydrogeologic subdivisions of the Edwards aquifer outcrop, Medina County, Texas |
Abstract
The hydrogeologic subdivisions of the Edwards aquifer outcrop in Medina County generally are porous and permeable. The most porous and permeable appear to be hydrogeologic subdivision VI, the Kirschberg evaporite member of the Kainer Formation; and hydrogeologic subdivision III, the leached and collapsed members, undivided, of the Person Formation. The most porous and permeable rocks of the Devils River Formation in Medina County appear to be in the top layer. The upper member of the Glen Rose Limestone, the lower confining unit, has much less porosity and permeability than that observed in the Edwards aquifer.
The Edwards aquifer has relatively large porosity and permeability resulting, in part, from the development or redistribution of secondary porosity. Lithology, stratigraphy, diagenesis, and karstification account for the effective porosity and permeability in the Edwards aquifer outcrop. Karst features that can greatly enhance effective porosity and permeability in the Edwards aquifer outcrop include sinkholes, dolines, and caves. The Edwards aquifer rocks in Medina County change from the eight-member Edwards Group to the essentially indivisible Devils River Formation. The facies change occurs along a line extending northwestward from just south of Medina Lake.
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