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Well Drillers Near Higgins Lake, Michigan

Typical Higgins Lake area wells penetrate alternating layers of sand, gravel, and occasional clay, with most residential wells encountering productive coarse sand/gravel aquifers between 40 and 85 feet. The most common sequence is upper sand, interbedded clay or silty sand, and a thicker basal sand/gravel layer.

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Jim's Well Drilling

1849 Clearwater Trl
Grayling, MI49738
(989) 348-8788
Well DrillingEnvironmental Responsibility ConsultingProject Excellence Management+2 more

Jordan Well Drilling LLC

Active Driller
247 S Nellsville Rd Ste A
Houghton Lake, MI48629-9080
(989) 422-5588
Water well drillingWell constructionWell servicing+2 more

Norman's Well Drilling, Inc

Active Driller
5376 East Wagner Road
Lake City, MI49651
(231) 328-4334
Water well drillingWell service

Veltman Well Drilling & Repair LLC

Active Driller
961 Crawford Lake Rd NE
Kalkaska, MI49646
+1 231-649-6436
Residential well drillingCommercial well drillingWell repair+4 more
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Berg Well Drilling

Active Driller
3139 N Keystone Rd
Traverse City, MI49686
(231) 946-2846
Well DrillingWell Repairs & ServicesResidential Well Drilling+2 more
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Dancer & Sons Well Drilling

Active Driller
3052 Ireta St
Harrison, MI48625
+1 989-539-3011
Water well drillingWater supply system installationWater well maintenance+2 more
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Daves Well Drilling & Pump

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665 M-33
West Branch, MI48661
+1 989-728-5905
Well drilling (new well installation)Well repair and serviceWater treatment systems+3 more
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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Higgins Lake area.

70 ft

Typical Well Depth

20 ft

Static Water Level

Rotary - Mud Circulation

Recommended Method

Detailed Summary

Reviewing multiple well logs from the Higgins Lake region reveals a consistent pattern of unconsolidated glacial deposits: a surface layer of sand or sand with stones, underlain by intermediate lenses of clay, silty sand, or clay-gravel, and capped by a prominent coarse sand and/or gravel aquifer. The principal aquifer is typically encountered at depths of 40 to nearly 90 feet, yielding high quantities of water (often exceeding 10 GPM in residential installations). Most residential wells terminate in these productive sand/gravel mixes. Outlier depths or thick clays are rare. Static water levels are typically between 8–47 feet below grade, and rotary mud circulation is the dominant drilling method. Standard grouting is done with bentonite or cement up to casing depth.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 16 ftSand (may include stones or fine gravel)Fine to medium sand, sometimes mixed with stones at surfaceColor: Tan, yellow, or brown
Hardness: Loose
16 – 38 ftClay/Sandy Clay or Silty SandLens or thin beds of clay, often with sand or silt; sometimes absentColor: Gray or brown
Hardness: Soft to firm
38 – 60 ftSand (medium to coarse) with occasional gravelCoarser sand, may be intermixed with fine gravel or be more compactColor: Brown, tan
Hardness: Medium
60 – 85 ftGravel and Sand (main aquifer)Thick layer of coarse sand and gravel, high permeability and water yieldColor: Gray, tan, brown
Hardness: Medium to hard
85 – 130 ftSand & Gravel and clay interbeds (deep aquifer/intermediate beds, for high capacity or irrigation wells)Coarse sand, gravel, with possible clay/silt layers; productive interval for irrigation/high capacity supplyColor: Gray, tan
Hardness: Medium