Well Drillers Near Cheboygan, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Cheboygan area.

Detailed Summary

Based on synthesis of sampled Cheboygan area well logs, the representative geologic sequence (to ~175 ft) begins with thin surficial sand or gravel; followed by a substantial clay or hardpan unit (commonly 50–100+ ft thick); transitioning to another sand or sand-gravel layer, sometimes interbedded with minor gravels or clays; and typically terminating in a coarse sand or sand/gravel aquifer zone. Clay composition, color, and degree of hardness can vary but is consistently reported as the thickest confining unit. Residential wells are generally completed in lower sand/gravel layers between 100–140 feet, with deeper high-capacity installs (e.g. irrigation or small municipal) extending into thicker aquifer zones at 150+ ft. Static water levels are variable but commonly 13–60 ft below grade (occasionally flowing wells present near surface).

Expected Geological Layers