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An evaluation of the use of drillers' logs in lithologic studies of the Ogallala Formation of the southern high plains of Texas, progress report, 1970-71

Open-File Report 72-451
Prepared in cooperation with the Texas Water Development Board
By: , , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr72451

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Abstract

Logs made by water-well drillers were analyzed in conjunction with test-hole drilling and geophysical logging to evaluate usefulness of the driller's log in delineating areas that would be suitable for artificial recharge of the Ogallala Formation. This preliminary study indicates that lack of detailed and accurate information in many drillers' logs prevents their use as a reliable source of lithologic information. For many applications, such as evaluation of potential areas for artificial recharge, the value of more complete and more accurate information will be readily apparent as these applications become more widespread. More effort will be required in collecting lithologic information as part of the drilling operations.

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Wilson, C., Smith, J.T., Thompson, G., Sandeen, W., 1972, An evaluation of the use of drillers' logs in lithologic studies of the Ogallala Formation of the southern high plains of Texas, progress report, 1970-71: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 72-451, Document: iii, 35 p.; 3 Plates: 20.45 x 18.22 inches, https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr72451.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title An evaluation of the use of drillers' logs in lithologic studies of the Ogallala Formation of the southern high plains of Texas, progress report, 1970-71
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 72-451
DOI 10.3133/ofr72451
Year Published 1972
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) Texas Water Science Center
Description Document: iii, 35 p.; 3 Plates: 20.45 x 18.22 inches
Country United States
State Texas
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