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A key tactic for comprehending and controlling water availability, distribution, and quality is water resources mapping. The approach, tools, and data sources employed in this work to map water resources are explored, along with its benefits and drawbacks. water resources mapping has been useful in promoting sustainable water management practices and guiding decision-making. The study also seeks to pinpoint factors that affect groundwater recharge and the ecological advantages of mapping potential aquifers. The analysis of spatial data is made possible through integration with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the geology, land use, and soil information provided by satellite photography is invaluable. In groundwater investigations, geospatial technology is crucial because it makes it possible to identify the sources of pollution and assess the availability of groundwater. This paper promotes the use of geospatial technology in groundwater studies to enhance understanding, decision-making, and sustainable management of this essential water resource by outlining the methodology and case studies. To simulate and analyze different parts of the water cycle, hydrological models like SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) and HSPF (Hydrological Simulation Program-Fortran) are used. These models replicate the flow and behavior of water within a watershed by incorporating crucial data such as rainfall, evapotranspiration, land cover, and soil properties. It is essential to calibrate and validate the hydrological models using observed hydrological data to guarantee the correctness and dependability of the simulation results. This procedure aids in enhancing the models' prediction powers and performance. Water resource management, watershed planning, and decision-making processes can all benefit from the integration of observed data and the use of reliable calibration and validation methodologies.
Keywords: Water Resource Mapping, HEC-HMS, Simulation, Groundwater Management, Geospatial technology.
