Watershed Delineation

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“For most hydrologic studies, it is essential that good topographic maps be used. It is important that the maps contain contours of ground-surface elevation, so that drainage basins can be delineated and important features such as slopes, exposure, and stream patterns can be measured”.

Best Practices Resources

National Engineering Handbook: Chapter 6 - Stream Reaches and Hydrologic Units (Natural Resources Conservation Service)

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Revision ID: 3998
Revision Date: 10/21/2022