Hexavalent chromium in the ground and surface waters near Telluride, Colorado; preliminary data report
David B. Grove, Ronald L. Miller, Leonard F. Konikow, P. S. O’Boyle
1979, Open-File Report 79-700
Data showing results of 38 groundwater and 25 surface-water samples analyzed for hexavalent chromium are presented. Most samples were taken within the Telluride, Colo., city limits during October 1978. Twenty-four of the 38 groundwater samples (63%) contained more than 50 micrograms per liter of hexavalent chromium. Excluding the mill tailings...
Aeromagnetic map and associated depth map of the Upper Mississippi Embayment region
T.G. Hildenbrand, R.P. Kucks, M. F. Kane, J. D. Hendricks
1979, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1158
The purpose of these maps is to present recently compiled aeromagnetic data and associated depth estimates to magnetic basement in the upper Mississippi embayment region. This area is one of the most seismically active regions in the eastern United States. In 1974, the U.S. Geological Survey initiated magnetic surveys to...
Selected streamflow data for the Delaware River basin
Robert D. Schopp, Brian D. Gillespie
1979, Open-File Report 79-347
Selected streamflow data for the Delaware River basin are given in this report. Runoff-precipitation data covering the period 1941-70 are compiled for 28 selected subbasins. Low-flow frequency curves for four main-stem Delaware River sites are also given. For Delaware River at Montague and Trenton, New Jersey, monthly comparative duration curves...
Sediment transport in the Tanana River in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, 1977-78
Robert L. Burrows, Bruce Parks, William W. Emmett
1979, Open-File Report 79-1539
Measurements of the sediment load of the Tanana River in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, show that suspended-sediment transport rate in tons per day, relates to water discharge, in cubic feet per second, as: Suspended-sediment transport rate (tons/day) = 5.717 x 10 to the minus 8th power x water discharge...
New geologic, ground magnetic, E-mode VLF, and radiometric surveys at Phillips Mine-Camp Smith uranium prospect, Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York
David L. Campbell, Richard I. Grauch, Connie J. Nutt
1979, Open-File Report 79-1078
This report updates U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 77-780 by including new field data taken in July 1978. A revised geologic map is included, as are new geophysical data from an approximately 0.3-km by 0.5-km area just northeast of and adjoining the area surveyed earlier. The pattern which had been...
Texas Instruments Model 59 hand-calculator program for interpretation of refraction seismic data over up to four dipping layers
David L. Campbell
1979, Open-File Report 79-1662
No abstract available. ...
Ground-water conditions and potential for artificial recharge in Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino County, California
Donald H. Schaefer
1979, Water-Resources Investigations Report 78-118
The water level in two areas of Lucerne Valley has declined more than 100 feet since 1917, including 60 feet from 1954 to 1976. These declines are the result of pumping for the irrigation of alfalfa. The lowering of water levels has caused many shallow domestic wells to go dry....
Water-resources appraisal of the south-Arkansas lignite area
J. E. Terry, C. T. Bryant, A. H. Ludwig, J.E. Reed
1979, Open-File Report 79-924
The feasibility of developing lignite resources in south-central Arkansas is an important question at the present time (1978). Part of the concern is related to the possible impacts that mining and processing of lignite will have on water resources. Not only will the disturbance caused by excavating affect the quantity...
Radioactive springs geochemical data related to uranium exploration: basic data and use of multivariate factor scores
Robert Allen Cadigan, J. Karen Felmlee
1979, Open-File Report 79-1302
Radioactive springs and wells at 33 localities in the States of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico have been studied and sampled to obtain geochemical data to determine whether such data are useful in a uranium exploration program. Most samples were collected from mineral-rich springs probably related to hydrothermal systems...
Compilation of strong-motion records from the August 6, 1979 Coyote Lake earthquake
R. L. Porcella, R.B. Matthiesen, R.D. McJunkin, J.T. Ragsdale
1979, Open-File Report 79-385
This report represents a joint effort by the OSMS, CDMG and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The report summarizes all strong-motion accelerograph records recovered from the August 6, 1979 Coyote Lake earthquake. The majority of accelerograms were recorded at stations operated by the OSMS-CDMG and USGS; the latter organization operates...
Hydrologic data for urban studies in the Austin, Texas, metropolitan area, 1977
R.M. Slade, J.D. Gordon, R.N. Mitchell
1979, Open-File Report 79-271
No abstract available....
January 1979 water levels, and data related to water-level changes, western and south-central Kansas
Marilyn E. Pabst
1979, Open-File Report 79-925
This report contains hydrologic data on water-level measurements in observation wells in western and south-central Kansas. The measurements were made in mid-winter, mostly in January, when pumping was minimal and water levels had recovered from the effects of pumping during the previous irrigation season. This report also provides basic hydrologic...
Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: January 1979
J.B. Townshend, J.E. Papp, S.P. Tilton
1979, Open-File Report 79-300-A
The preliminary geomagnetic data included here is made available to scientific personnel and organizations, as part of a cooperative effort and on a data exchange basis because of the early need by some users. To avoid delay, all of the data is copied from original forms processed at the observatory;...
Water Resources Data for Idaho, Water Year 1977
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1979, Water Data Report ID-77-1
Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: November 1979
J.B. Townshend, J.E. Papp, E.A. Sauter, S.P. Tilton
1979, Open-File Report 79-300-K
The preliminary geomagnetic data included here is made available to scientific personnel and organizations, as part of a cooperative effort and on a data exchange basis because of the early need by some users. To avoid delay, all of the data is copied from original forms processed at the observatory;...
Publications related to the National Water Data Exchange (NAWDEX), 1971-79
(compiler) Beverly M. Myers
1979, Open-File Report 79-1299
The National Water Data Exchange (NAWDEX), formally established in January 1976, is a national confederation of water-oriented organizations working to improve access to water data. Its primary objective is to assist users of water data in the identification, location, and acquistion of useful data. NAWDEX is coordinated by a central...
Exploratory drilling during 1979 in the McCallum coal field, Jackson County, Colorado
Thomas J. Piccirilli
1979, Open-File Report 79-1629
Rotary drilling of two drill holes in the McCallum coal field, Jackson County, Colorado, was completed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in July 1979. The holes are within the area of the short-term lease application. C-27931 held by Wyoming Fuels of Lakewood, Colorado.Drill-hole GNW1 is located in T....
Evaluation of methods for estimating ground-water withdrawals in western Kansas
Claud H. Baker Jr.
1979, Water-Resources Investigations Report 79-92
During 1978, methods of estimating ground-water withdrawals in western Kansas were examined and evaluated, using both existing data from the files of the U.S. Geological Survey and newly collected data.Values for annual ground-water withdrawals reported to the Division of Water Resources, Kansas State Board of Agriculture, by water users probably...
Annual peak discharges from small drainage areas in Montana through September 1978
R. J. Omang, C. Parrett, J. A. Hull
1979, Open-File Report 79-522
Annual peak stage and discharge data have been collected and tabulated for crest-stage gaging sites in Montana. The crest-stage program was begun in July 1955 to investigate the magnitude and frequency of floods from small drainage areas. The program has expanded from 45 crest-stage gaging stations initially to 173 stations...
A continuous water sampling and multi-parameter measurement system for estuaries
Laurence E. Schemel, Lee A. Dedini
1979, Open-File Report 79-273
Salinity, temperature, light transmissivity, oxygen saturation, turbidity, pH, pCO2, and chlorophyll a fluorescence of a pumped water sample are continuously measured with a system designed primarily for estuarine studies. Near-surface water from a depth of 2 m is sampled continuously while the vessel is underway or water at depths to...
Chemical data and statistical analyses from a uranium hydrogeochemical survey of the Rio Ojo Caliente drainage basin, New Mexico: Part II: Stream sediments
Karen J. Wenrich-Verbeek, Vivian J. Suits
1979, Open-File Report 79-997
No abstract available....
Discharge characteristics of triangular-notch thin-plate weirs
John Shen
1979, Open-File Report 79-1476
The triangular-notch, thin-plate weir is a convenient, inexpensive, and relatively precise flow-measuring instrument. It is frequently used to measure the flow of water in laboratories and in small, natural streams. The purpose of this report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the discharge characteristics of triangular-notch weirs. Previously-published data...
Potential hydrologic effects of peat mining in the Red Lake Peatlands, north-central Minnesota— A project plan
Donald I. Siegel
1979, Open-File Report 79-1591
Peat is being considered for fuel in Minnesota. This study will investigate the potential effects of large-scale surface mining of peat on the hydrology and water quality of Upper Red Lake and the Tamarac River. The major aspects of the study are the characterization of the surface-water and groundwater hydrology...
Physical and chemical properties of San Francisco Bay waters, 1969-1976
Richard E. Smith, Raynol E. Herndon, Dana D. Harmon
1979, Open-File Report 79-511
Basic data on the physical and chemical properties of San Francisco Bay are presented here. Samples were collected over the period 1969-1976 at approximately six-week intervals at 36 stations. The stations were located along the axis of the Bay from Calaveras Point in South San Francisco Bay to the town...
The brightness of lights on Earth at night, digitally recorded by DMSP satellite
Thomas A. Croft
1979, Open-File Report 80-167
The U.S. Air Force has operated its Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) for nearly a decade, and film images from the system have been openly available since 1973. Films are well suited for the study of weather, and users of such films have derived much useful data. For many potential...
