Primarily these are sub-drainage systems, typically valleys, within a more comprehensive drainage basin. Hydrographic Areas (Valleys) may be further subdivided into Hydrographic Sub-Areas based on unique hydrologic characteristics (e.g., differences in surface flows) within a given valley or area.
AREA (SUB-AREA), HYDROGRAPHIC
Meaning of AREA (SUB-AREA), HYDROGRAPHIC in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012