Single-Channel Seismic-Reflection Profiles Collected Over the U.S. Atlantic Continental Shelf, Slope, and Rise East of Cape Hatteras
Norman G. Bailey, John A. Grow
1980, Open-File Report 80-510
During late October 1977, water discharge from Minidoka Dam into the Milner reach of the Snake River was less than 22 cubic meters per second, compared to normal flows for that time of year of about 42 cubic meters per second or more. To determine if impaired water-quality conditions existed,...
Quality of runoff from small watersheds in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota - A project plan
M. A. Ayers, G. A. Payne, Gary L. Oberts
1980, Open-File Report 80-592
A program of water-quality sampling to define the relationships between land use, watershed characteristics, and the quantity, quality, and timing of runoff has been started for the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota. Ten major watersheds were chosen as representative of conditions in the metropolitan area. Each will be sampled...
A preliminary report of the geohydrology of the Mississippi salt-dome basin
C. A. Spiers, L. A. Gandl
1980, Open-File Report 80-595
The U.S. Department of Energy is investigating the suitability of salt domes in the Mississippi salt-dome basin as repositories for storing radioactive wastes. The Department of Energy has requested that the U.S. Geological Survey describe the groundwater hydrology of the Mississippi salt-dome basin, giving special attention to direction and rate...
Analyses of water and dredged material from selected southern Louisiana waterways and selected areas in the Gulf of Mexico, 1976-78
Geraldine R. Stallworth, Helen F. Jordan
1980, Open-File Report 80-694
The U.S. Geological Survey was requested by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide water-quality data to evaluate the potential environmental effects of (1) dredging activities in selected navigable waterways of southern Louisiana and (2) the disposal of dredged material at selected areas in the Gulf of Mexico. Areas...
Study plan for the regional aquifer-system analysis of alluvial basins in south-central Arizona and adjacent states
T. W. Anderson
1980, Open-File Report 80-1197
The alluvial basins in the Southwestern United States constitute a major source of ground water and are relied upon extensively for agricultural, industrial, and public water supplies. Large-scale depletion of ground water is directly related to pumping that has occurred in the past few decades and is continuing today. The...
Index of streamflow and water quality records to September 30, 1978, Arctic Slope, Alaska
Patsy J. Still
1980, Open-File Report 80-554
This report, which is one of a series of reports for Alaska, lists stations in Arctic Slope Alaska (fig. 1) at which streamflow and water-quality data have been collected by the U.S. Geological Survey.Most of the data referred to in this report have been published in reports of the Geological...
Index of streamflow and water quality records to September 30, 1978, south-central Alaska
Patsy J. Still
1980, Open-File Report 80-600
This report, which is one of a series of reports for Alaska, lists stations in south-central Alaska at which streamflow and water quality data have been collected by the U.S. Geological Survey. Included are a hydrologic subregion map of south-central Alaska and a table listing the types of data collected...
Index of streamflow and water quality records to September 30, 1978, Southeast Alaska
Patsy J. Still
1980, Open-File Report 80-698
This report, which is one of a series of reports for Alaska, lists stations in southeast Alaska (fig. 1) at which streamflow and water-quality data have been collected by the U.S. Geological Survey....
Index of streamflow and water quality records to September 30, 1978, Southwest Alaska
Patsy J. Still
1980, Open-File Report 80-551
This report, which is one of a series of reports for Alaska, lists stations in southwest Alaska (fig. 1) at which streamflow and water-quality data have been collected by the U.S. Geological Survey.Most of the data referred to in this report have been published in reports of the Geological Survey....
Index of streamflow and water quality records to September 30, 1978, Yukon Basin, Alaska
Patsy J. Still
1980, Open-File Report 80-552
This report, which is one of a series of reports for Alaska, lists stations in Yukon Basin, Alaska, at which streamflow and water quality data have been collected by the U.S. Geological Survey. Included are a hydrologic subregion map of Yukon Basin, Alaska, and a table listing the types of...
Water-resources investigations of the U.S. Geological Survey in Montana, October 1979 through September 1980
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1980, Open-File Report 80-222
This report describes water-resources investigations of the U.S. Geological Survey in Montana, October 1979 through September 1980. Programs consist of (1) collecting hydrologic data on a continuing basis, (2) conducting water-resources appraisals of surface and ground water, (3) conducting supportive research in hydrology and related fields, (4) disseminating water data...
USGS marine geologic studies in the Beaufort Sea, Alaska, 1979; data type, location, and records obtained
Peter W. Barnes, Erk Reimnitz, Edward Kempema, Peter Minkler, Robin Ross
1980, Open-File Report 80-603
No abstract available....
Trace-element data for stream-sediment samples from the Bradfield Canal Quadrangle, southeastern Alaska
R. D. Koch, Raymond L. Elliott, R. M. O’Leary, D. A. Risoli
1980, Open-File Report 80-910-B
Trace-element data for stream-sediment heavy-mineral concentrate samples from the Bradfield Canal quadrangle, southeastern Alaska
R. D. Koch, Raymond L. Elliott, R. M. O’Leary, D. A. Risoli
1980, Open-File Report 80-910-C
No abstract available....
Trace-element data for rock samples from the Bradfield Canal Quadrangle, southeastern Alaska
R. D. Koch, Raymond L. Elliott, R. M. O’Leary, D. A. Risoli
1980, Open-File Report 80-910-A
Summaries of data on and lists of references to metallic and selected nonmetallic mineral deposits in the Nabesna Quadrangle, Alaska
Edward H. Cobb, Donald H. Richter
1980, Open-File Report 80-927
These summaries of data on metallic and selected nonmetallic mineral occurrences and lists of selected references to them in Geological Survey, U.S. Bureau of Mines, and State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (and predecessor State and Territorial agencies) reports and maps and in one Geological Survey of...
Weather forecast needs from the viewpoint of hydrology
Donald M. Thomas, Thomas J. Buchanan
1980, Open-File Report 80-754
Hydrologists now depend on directly observed data in their forecasting and only infrequently use meteorological forecasts. Case studies show how reliable meteorological forecasts could be beneficial in flood and drought situations. Hydrologists need meteorological forecasts that recognize spatial variability, that are unbiased, and that have a specified degree of uncertainty....
Ground-water resources investigation in the Amran Valley, Yeman Arab Republic
G. Chase Tibbitts, James Aubel
1980, Open-File Report 80-774
A program of hydrologic studies and exploratory drilling was conducted intermittently between 1974 and 1978 to evaluate the water-bearing properties of the unconsolidated alluvial sediments and associated rocks in the semi-arid Amran Valley basin, an 800-square-kilometer area in north-central Yemen Arab Republic. Inventory data from 395 wells were compiled, observation...
A procedure for predicting concentrations of dissolved solids and sulfate ion in streams draining areas strip mined for coal
Hugh E. Bevans
1980, Open-File Report 80-764
Current trends in increased coal production neccessitate the development of techniques to appraise the environmental degradation that results from strip mining. A procedure is introduced for the prediction of dissolved-solids and sulfate-ion concentrations in streams draining strip-mined areas as functions of the percentage of the drainage area that has been...
Preliminary field geotechnical and geophysical logs from a drill hole in the Capps coal field, Cook Inlet region, Alaska
Alan F. Chleborad, Lynn A. Yehle, Henry R. Schmoll, Cynthia A. Gardner
1980, Open-File Report 80-393
The drilling and logging activity described in this report was undertaken in August 1979, as part of the Energy Lands program of the U.S. Geological Survey. The general objectives of the project, of which this work is a part, are to provide an understanding of the nature, location, and extent...
Preliminary data set containing geochemical analyses of samples of rock, stream sediment, and nonmagnetic heavy-mineral concentrate, Walker Lake 2° quadrangle, California and Nevada
Maurice A. Chaffee, R. H. Hill, W. S. Speckman, S. J. Sutley
1980, Open-File Report 80-881
No abstract available....
Hydrologic data for Okaloosa, Walton, and southeastern Santa Rosa counties, Florida
Jeffrey R. Wagner, L. R. Hayes, C.E. Lewis, D. E. Barr
1980, Open-File Report 80-741
This report presents hydrologic and water-quality data collected within Okaloosa, Walton, and southeastern Santa Rosa Counties in northwest Florida. The data are presented in graphs and tables. Groundwater data include descriptions of wells and test holes, analyses of water quality, water level measurements, hydrographs of water levels and chloride concentrations...
Grade and tonnage data used to construct models for the Regional Alaskan Mineral Resources Assessment Program
D.A. Singer, W. D. Menzie, J.H. DeYoung Jr., M. Sander, A. Lott
1980, Open-File Report 80-799
Geochemical data for rock, stream sediment, and panned concentrate samples, Mount Hood Wilderness Area, Oregon
Terry E. Keith, M.H. Beeson, K.E. Bargar, S.P. Marsh
1980, Open-File Report 80-839
Ground-water data for the Riley and Andrews Resource Areas, southeastern Oregon
Paul J. Townley, Constance M. Soja, W.C. Sidle
1980, Open-File Report 80-419
Appraisals of the resources of selected management areas in eastern Oregon are being made by the U.S. Bureau of Land Mangement. To provide needed hydrologic information, the Bureau of Land Management requested the U.S. Geological Survey to inventory ground-water data for the Riley and Andrews Resource Areas. The inventory included...
