Depth to Water Contour Viewer: New Mexico Regional Hydrogeological Mapping Tool

The Groundwater Depth to Water Contour Viewer - This Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS (Geographic Information System) web application provides an interactive three-dimensional visualization of groundwater depth-to-water measurements across multiple aquifer systems in southeastern New Mexico. Developed by the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR) through their Aquifer Mapping Program, the application displays detailed contour maps for six major aquifers including the Delaware Basin Alluvial and Intermittent Aquifers, Pecos Valley Alluvial Aquifer, Permian Aquifer, Capitan Reef Aquifer, and Southern High Plains Aquifer. Each aquifer layer shows depth-to-water contours with color-coded gradients ranging from shallow depths (under 50 feet) to very deep measurements (over 1,500+ feet), allowing users to visualize groundwater accessibility and variation across the landscape. The interface includes detailed attribute information for individual contour lines, showing specific depth measurements, geographic coordinates, and shape lengths, making it a valuable tool for water resource management, agricultural planning, and hydrogeological research in this arid southwestern region of New Mexico.