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Areal extent of the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer

The Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer is the deepest bedrock aquifer in south-central/southeastern Minnesota, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. The aquifer is often overlain by sand and gravel, and bedrock aquifers which provide ample groundwater. The margins of the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer have been identified as areas of focused recharge. Near the margins, the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer may be the only available groundwater source. State statutes limit present use, protecting the aquifer as last resort for the future.

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dsCurrentRef data were acquired February 2022
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dsModifiedDate 2022-11-18 00:25:21
dsOriginator Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
dsPeriodOfContent 2/1/2022
dsPurpose This product can be used to identify the areal extent of the protected Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer. When combined with other bedrock and Quaternary geological data, it can be used to identify areas where the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer may be the only usable groundwater source or where shallower usable sources are available. This GIS extent coverage can be used for planning, management, scientific, and other purposes.
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