What this tracks
This dataset maps the boundaries of major underground aquifers in Kansas, including the Osage Aquifer, showing where these critical water sources are located beneath the surface.
Why it matters to you
If you’re drilling a well for your home or farm in Kansas, this data tells you whether you’re likely to hit the Osage Aquifer and how extensive it is in your area. Farmers planning irrigation systems can check if their fields overlay this water source before investing in equipment. Rural residents buying property can verify if aquifer access is possible before drilling a well.
How to read this data
NAME — Identifies which aquifer the area contains, like “Osage Aquifer” or “Ozark Aquifer” (sample value shown).
Shape__Area — Technical field measuring the aquifer’s geographic size in square units (not meaningful for most residents).
Try it yourself
Zoom to your property on Kansas’s interactive groundwater map to see if the Osage Aquifer runs beneath your land before consulting a well driller.