A Natural Resource Management Guide for the County of Morris A ...

Watersheds
Following is a watershed- based
presentation of Morris County's
surface water. As depicted in
Figures 1 and 2, the County
comprises three major basins:
the Delaware, Raritan, and
Passaic. These basins are
divided further into watersheds.
Brief characterizations are
provided accordingly.
Figure 1 - Major Basins Spanning Morris County
DELAWARE BASIN
We will begin our discussion with the
Delaware basin which constitutes the
smallest percentage of the County.
The watershed specific to the
Delaware, that exists within this county
is the Musconetcong
Figure 2 - Three Basins in Morris County
80 Surface Water