Artesian aquifer its recharge zone is at a higher elevation than the head of the well. Artesian wells were named after the former province of Artois in France, where many artesian wells were drilled by Carthusian monks from 1126. Artesian aquifer An aquifer is a geologic layer of porous and permeable material such as sand and gravel, limestone, or sandstone, through which water flows and is stored. An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer containing groundwater under positive pressure. An artesian aquifer is trapped water, surrounded by layers of impermeable rocks or clay, which applies positive pressure to the water contained within
USS Snohomish County (LST-1126) USS Snohomish County (LST-1126) USS "Snohomish County" (LST-1126) was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Snohomish County, Washington, she was the only U.S. naval vessel to bear the name. "LST-1126" was laid down on 16 November 1944 at Seneca, Illinois by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; launched on 9 February 1945; and commissioned on 28 February 1945 with Lieutenant F. C. Helm, USNR, in command. Between 1945 and 1960, "LST-1126" deployed to the western Pacific eight times. Her first tour of duty there came in April 1945, when she departed New Orleans,