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Developing ground water in the central Sevier Valley, Utah

Richard A. Young·Carl H. Carpenter
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This report presents a summary of conclusions reached from the recently completed State Engineer-United States Geological Survey cooperative investigation of the geology and ground water resources of the central Sevier River Valley. The detailed report will be published as a United States Geological Survey water supply paper and will be available to the public.

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Richard A. Young, Carl H. Carpenter. 1961. Developing ground water in the central Sevier Valley, Utah. https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70179899

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