Scientists create the most detailed groundwater map yet — with big implications for the West

Researchers at Princeton University, in collaboration with the University of Arizona, have produced the most detailed map yet of groundwater depth across the continental United States. The map estimates how deep groundwater sits beneath the surface with greater accuracy, with detail down to areas about 100 feet across.

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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2026-02-02/scientists-create-groundwater-map-implications-for-west

Scientists create the most detailed groundwater map yet — with big implications for the West

Researchers at Princeton University, in collaboration with the University of Arizona, have produced the most detailed map yet of groundwater depth across the continental United States. The map estimates how deep groundwater sits beneath the surface with greater accuracy, with detail down to areas about 100 feet across.

#water #groundwater #map

https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2026-02-02/scientists-create-groundwater-map-implications-for-west