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2.1.2.1 Headwater Region (Youthful Stage) Deposition

In the headwater regions, erosion predominates over deposition. The deposits that do exist, however, contain mostly boulders with interstitial fines which tend to reduce the permeability somewhat.


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Large boulders in stream Hawkinsville, New York.
Large boulders in stream Hawkinsville, New York.
Original picture from the Ward Collection
Large boulders in stream Hawkinsville, New York. 

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