Illustrative cross section of Picacho Basin constructed by Steve Rauzi using drill hole data. The salt deposit here comprises an extraordinary thick section of anhydrite. At depth, groundwater is brackish.
Photographer: AZGS Staff
Photo Date: circa 2009
Photo Location Accuracy: Approximately Located
Photo Tags: Picacho Basin, Quaternary, Basin fill, anhydrite, rock salt, gypsum, groundwater