Aeromagnetic Data, Processing, and Maps of Fort Irwin and Vicinity, California

Open-File Report 2013-1024-I
Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Army, Fort Irwin National Training Center
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Edited by: David C. Buesch

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Abstract

Aeromagnetic data help provide the underpinnings of a hydrogeologic framework for Fort Irwin by locating inferred structural features or grain that influence groundwater flow. Magnetization boundaries defined by horizontal-gradient analyses coincide locally with Cenozoic faults and can be used to extend these faults beneath cover. These boundaries also highlight the structural grain within the crystalline rocks and may serve as a proxy for fracturing, an important source of permeability within the generally impermeable basement rocks, thus mapping potential groundwater pathways through and along the mountain ranges in the study area.

Suggested Citation

Langenheim, V.E., and Jachens, R.C., 2014, Aeromagnetic data, processing, and maps of Fort Irwin and vicinity, California, chap. I of Buesch, D.C., ed., Geology and geophysics applied to groundwater hydrology at Fort Irwin, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2013–1024, 18 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20131024I.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Aeromagnetic data, processing, and maps of Fort Irwin and vicinity, California
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2013-1024
Chapter I
DOI 10.3133/ofr20131024I
Year Published 2014
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
Description Report: iii, 18 p,; Supplemental Data
Larger Work Type Report
Larger Work Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Larger Work Title Geology and geophysics applied to groundwater hydrology at Fort Irwin, California
Country United States
State California
County San Bernardino County
City Fort Irwin
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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