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Well Drillers Near Ashland, Wisconsin

Typical Ashland-area geology consists of a thick clay-dominated glacial overburden with frequent sand/sand & gravel layers interbedded, transitioning to sand, gravel, and sometimes sandstone or hard layers at depth.

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Binz Bros.

6400 Odanah Rd, Hurley, WI 54534

Phone: (715) 561-5590
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A geological estimate for the Ashland area.

165 ft

Typical Well Depth

70 ft

Static Water Level

Rotary - Mud Circulation

Recommended Method

Detailed Summary

The representative well profile for the Ashland region is characterized by initial silty or sandy topsoil, underlain by a thick sequence of red, sticky, or firm glacial clay (often extending over 80–100 feet). Interbedded within or underlying the clay, coarse sand, sand & gravel, or mixed sand/hardpan intervals are present and sometimes water-bearing. At greater depths, sand and gravel layers become thicker and more frequent; in some wells, sandstone or clayey sand is encountered below 100–200 feet. The average static water level is between 15–100 feet, depending on well depth and specific location. For a residential yield of 5–15+ GPM, wells are typically 120–200 feet deep; higher-capacity or sandstone wells may reach 200–270+ feet.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 2 ftTopsoilOrganic or mixed sandy/silty topsoil, dark color.Color: Dark
Hardness: Soft
2 – 85 ftClay (glacial)Primarily red or sticky/firm glacial clay; may be interbedded with minor silt, some sand inclusions possible.Color: Red to Brown
Hardness: Sticky to firm
85 – 120 ftSand & Gravel (water-bearing)Coarse sand to sand & gravel, occasional hardpan and cobble/boulder zones; lithified enough for modest water yields.Color: Tan to Brown
Hardness: Medium, sometimes hard
120 – 175 ftSand (coarse, water-bearing)Coarse sand, cleaner and more permeable, often main aquifer zone, may include minor gravel/hardpan bands.Color: Tan to Yellow
Hardness: Medium
175 – 200 ftMixed Sandstone/Sandy Layers or Clayey Fine SandTransition to fine sand, sandy clay, or locally sandstone bedrock. Can be harder, lower yielding, but present in deep wells.Color: Light to tan
Hardness: Hard/Firm