Ground-water levels in observation wells in Oklahoma, 1983-84 climatic year
R. L. Goemaat, L.D. Mize, D.E. Spiser
1985, Open-File Report 85-87
During the 1983-84 climatic years, the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, collected ground-water level data in Oklahoma from 1,083 sites in 77 counties. This report presents those data points....
Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in South Dakota; fiscal year 1984
E. F. LeRoux, E.M. Decker
1985, Open-File Report 85-422
Project descriptions, water-resources summaries, and lists of hydrologic-data stations are presented to show the status of the U.S. Geological survey water-resources studies in South Dakota. (USGS)...
Selected hydrologic data from the northern part of the Hueco Bolson, New Mexico and Texas
B. R. Orr, R.R. White
1985, Open-File Report 85-696
Hydrologic data were collected in early 1985 from the northern part of the Hueco Bolson in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, and El Paso County, Texas, and in adjacent areas in the Tularosa Basin in New Mexico. Water-level measurements made in 50 wells are presented in this report. Information is...
Selected climatological and hydrologic data, Raton basin, Huerfano and Las Animas Counties, Colorado, and Colfax County, New Mexico
Arthur L. Geldon, P.O. Abbott
1985, Open-File Report 84-138
The hydrology of the coal-bearing Raton Basin of Colorado and New Mexico was investigated by the U.S. Geological Survey. Data in the report were collected from 1977 to 1982, mainly in the watersheds of the Apishapa and Purgatoire Rivers; data from the Cucharas, Canadian, and Vermejo River watersheds are also...
Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Kansas; fiscal years 1983 and 1984
L. J. Combs
1985, Open-File Report 85-178
The principal mission of the U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, in Kansas is to investigate the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and ground waters throughout the State. Primary activities include the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of hydrologic data, evaluation of water demands, and water-resources research....
Water-resources overview of the Mississippi Gulf Coast area
B.E. Colson, E. H. Boswell
1985, Open-File Report 85-94
Permitted water use in Iowa, 1985
D. L. Runkle, J.L. Newman, E.M. Shields
1985, Open-File Report 86-302
This report summarizes where, how much and for what purpose water is allocated for use in Iowa with permits issued by the Department of Water, Air and Waste Management. In Iowa, from a total permitted water use of 855,175.45 million gallons per year, about 58 percent is from surface-water sources...
Analysis of surface-water data network in Kansas for effectiveness in providing regional streamflow information
K.D. Medina, Gary D. Tasker
1985, Open-File Report 85-680
The surface water data network in Kansas was analyzed using generalized least squares regression for its effectiveness in providing regional streamflow information. The correlation and time-sampling error of the streamflow characteristic are considered in the generalized least squares method. Unregulated medium-flow, low-flow and high-flow characteristics were selected to be representative...
Quantity and quality of storm runoff in the Irondequoit Creek basin near Rochester, New York; Part 1. Data-collection network and methods, quality-assurance program, and description of available data
Philip J. Zarriello, W. E. Harding, R. M. Yager, W. M. Kappel
1985, Open-File Report 84-610
A 14-month data collection program of quantity and quality of storm precipitation and runoff was conducted in the Irondequoit Creek basin, a 438-sq km area along the south shore of Lake Ontario in north-central New York, from July 1980 through August 1981. The data from a basis for study of...
Use and availability of continuous streamflow records in New Mexico
R.L. Gold, L.P. Denis
1985, Open-File Report 85-572
The use and availability of data collected at streamflow gaging stations in New Mexico is documented as the first phase of a three phase study of the cost-effectiveness of the stream gaging program. Presently, 143 continuous gaging stations are operated. Data collected at most gaging stations have multiple uses. Many...
Hydrologic data from Naval Oil Shale Reserves, Parachute Creek basin, northwestern Colorado, water years 1982-83
K.C. Galyean, R.A. Jenkins, D.L. Collins
1985, Open-File Report 85-647
Data for water years 1982 and 1983, collected by the U.S. Department of Energy, Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves in the Parachute Creek drainage basin of western Colorado are summarized. These data are supplemental to data reported by Patt and others (1982) and Galyean and others (1983). Data from...
Summary of selected water-quality data for the Warrior coal field, Alabama
W. S. Mooty
1985, Open-File Report 85-689
A summary is presented of selected water quality data collected from 1976 to 1984 at 75 surface water sites and 28 test wells in the Warrior coal field in northwestern Alabama. The minimum, maximum, mean or median, standard deviation, and number of determinations are given for each site for discharge,...
Sediment and water-quality data for the West Branch Shade and East Branch Shade River basins, Ohio, 1983 water year
C.J. Childress, R.L. Jones
1985, Open-File Report 85-187
Sedimentation in and flooding of the West Branch Shade River and its tributaries have been major concerns of residents and State and local officials. The area was extensively surface mined for coal between the mid-1940's and the early 1960's. Reclamation efforts immediately after mining were unsuccessful. The results have been...
Hydrology of Area 52, Rocky Mountain coal province, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah
H. W. Lowham, D. A. Peterson, L. R. Larson, E. A. Zimmerman, B. H. Ringen, K. L. Mora
1985, Open-File Report 83-761
This report is one of a series designed to characterize the hydrology of drainage basins within coal provinces, nationwide. Area 52 (in the Rocky Mountain Coal Province) includes the Green River Basin upstream from the Yampa River, and the Bear River upstream from the Bear Lake - a total of...
Ground-water data for Michigan 1984
G.C. Huffman
1985, Open-File Report 85-420
Estimation of distributional parameters for censored trace-level water-quality data; II, Verification and applications
D.R. Helsel, R. J. Gilliom
1985, Open-File Report 85-86
Analytical results and sample-locality map of stream-sediment, heavy-mineral-concentrate, and water samples from the Sulphur Creek (I), Sulphur Creek (M), Sulphur Creek East, and Loon Creek Additions to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, Custer, Lemhi, and Valley counties, Idaho
B. M. Adrian, T. A. Roemer, J. C. Gray, R. G. Eppinger
1985, Open-File Report 85-598
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Research, investigations, and technical developments; National Mapping Program 1983-84
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1985, Open-File Report 85-304
Chemical and physical characteristics of water in estuaries of Texas; October 1978-September 1983
J.C. Fisher, R.U. Grozier
1985, Open-File Report 85-408
The Texas Water Plan (Texas Water Development Board, 1968) proposed development and utilization of water resources in Texas and included a provision for the use and preservation of water in the estuaries of the State. Management of estuarine waters requires knowledge of the hydrodynamics and of the continuing changes in...
Stream discharge in Michigan - Miscellaneous measurements
D. J. Holtschlag, D.V. Eagle
1985, Open-File Report 85-350
This report contains 17,607 miscellaneous stream discharge measurements made at 2,897 sites in Michigan. An average of 515 measurements were made each year from 1960 through 1984; most of these were made from April through October of each year. Miscellaneous measurements include periodic and occasional measurements of streamflow at sites...
Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Missouri, fiscal year 1985
W.M. Kratzer, K.L. Jenkins
1985, Open-File Report 85-188
Water-resource activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Missouri consist of collecting hydrologic data and making interpretive studies. These projects are funded through joint-funding agreements with State and local agencies, transfer of funds from other Federal agencies, and direct Federal funds. These data and the results of the investigations are...
Analytical results for 186 water samples collected in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Lancaster, and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania
W. H. Ficklin, J. B. McHugh, J.M. McNeal
1985, Open-File Report 85-667
Hydrologic data in small watersheds, coal-mining region, west-central Indiana, October 1980 to June 1983, and instrumentation and methods of collecting the data
D.E. Renn, R.F. Duwelius, C.R. Keeton, J.W. Tyler Jr.
1985, Open-File Report 85-402
Hydrologic data were collected in seven watersheds ranging in area from 0.11 to 4.87 square miles. Principal uses of land include farming in two of the watersheds, farming and forestry in one, farming and unreclaimed surface coal mines in one, reclaimed surface coal mines in two, and an unreclaimed surface...
Analytical results and sample locality map of stream-sediment and heavy-mineral-concentrate samples from the Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness Study Area (CDCA-348), Riverside County, California
B. M. Adrian, G.W. Day, K. C. Watts
1985, Open-File Report 85-293
In March 1982, we conducted a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness Study Area, Riverside County, California.The Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness Study Area comprises about 90 mi2 (233 km) in the southeast corner of Riverside County, California, and lies just south of Interstate Highway 10 at Desert Center, California,...
Sediment data for Georgia streams, water years 1958-82
Howard Perlman
1985, Open-File Report 84-722
Sediment data have been collected regularly in Georgia by the U.S. Geological Survey since 1957. The data were collected in cooperation with a number of State and Federal agencies. The frequency of data collection varied and several sampling methodologies were used. This report presents suspended-sediment-concentration data for 179 sites, suspended-sediment...
