Figure 3. This map shows the simulated ground water level contours for the model area. We simulated a large regional ground water flow system in order to provide realistic flows to the aquifer near the well. Using a large area, with drainage basin divides as model boundaries, helps to make the contributing area delineation more realistic. Note the darkened areas of the map. These represent "dry cells" in the model. These are areas where the simulation predicts that the till and shallow bedrock will not be saturated with ground water. Generally, they correspond to areas of steep slopes where bedrock is exposed at the surface.

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