Natural Sequence Farming

Withe the natural hydrology some things to consider might be. Where does the water run from/to. how fast does it flow after rain, are there things on the property that might divert, stop or slow the water runoff. Where does the water run to after it has left your property, what does it take with it ...

Don't forget that Michael Crichton is a fiction author so he takes artistic licence with the facts.