Water Table Elevation Layers

This water table elevation dataset contains groundwater contour data for multiple regions across New Mexico, created through interpolation of depth-to-water measurements from diverse sources into three-dimensional surfaces that are then converted into contour lines representing equal groundwater elevations. The dataset encompasses water table elevation data for major basins and regions including the Albuquerque area (with multiple time periods from 2019-2022), Upper Rio Grande, Estancia Basin, Salt Basin, Tularosa Basin, Sunshine Valley, various counties such as Sandoval and Union, as well as numerous smaller basins and aquifer systems like the Pecos Permian, Southwest Alluvial, Roswell Artesian, and Sacramento Mountains areas. The data is available in multiple formats including interactive contour layers and downloadable GeoJSON files, with some datasets also provided as Google Earth KMZ files for enhanced visualization and accessibility. This extensive collection serves as a critical resource for understanding groundwater conditions across New Mexico's diverse hydrogeological settings, supporting water resource management, environmental monitoring, and research applications throughout the state.

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Field Value
Division Hydrogeology
Subdivision Aquifer Mapping Program
Contact Name Cris Morton
Contact Email cristopher.morton@nmt.edu
Last Updated 12 August 2025
Published 15 August 2024