Review of the hydrologic data-collection network in the St. Joseph River basin, Indiana
E. J. Crompton, J. G. Peters, R. L. Miller, J. A. Stewart, K. J. Banaszak, R. J. Shedlock
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4157
The St. Joseph River Basin data-collection network in the St. Joseph River for streamflow, lake, ground water, and climatic stations was reviewed. The network review included only the 1700 sq mi part of the basin in Indiana. The streamflow network includes 11 continuous-record gaging stations and one partial-record station. Based...
The chemistry of fruits and vegetables, Yakima River Valley, Washington, and the influence of the 1980 Mount St. Helens ash fall episodes
L. P. Gough, H.T. Shacklette, J. L. Peard, C. S. Papp
1986, Bulletin 1640
Determination of geohydrologic framework and extent of d- water contamination using surface geophysical techniques at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey
Pierre Lacombe
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4051
Seismic-refraction, electric-resistivity sounding, and electromagnetic conductivity techniques were used to determine the geohydrologic framework and extent of groundwater contamination at Picatinny Arsenal in northern New Jersey. The area studied encompasses about 4 sq mi at the southern end of the Arsenal. The bedrock surface beneath the glacial sediments was delineated...
Seasonal changes in phytoplankton populations and related chemical and physical characteristics in lakes in Loch Vale, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Diane M. McKnight, Mark Brenner, Richard Smith, Jill Baron
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4101
International strategic minerals inventory summary report: platinum-group metals
David M. Sutphin, Norman J. Page
1986, Circular 930-E
Major world resources of platinum-group metals are described in this summary report of information in the International Strategic Minerals Inventory {ISMI}. ISMI is a cooperative data-collection effort of earth-science and mineral-resource agencies in Australia, Canada, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of South Africa, and the United States of...
Preliminary delineation and description of the regional aquifers of Tennessee -- Highland Rim aquifer system
J. V. Brahana, M. W. Bradley
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-4054
The Highland Rim aquifer system in Tennessee is primarily composed of Mississippian carbonates and occurs west of the Valley and Ridge Province. It crops out in the Highland Rim and the Sequatchie Valley. It has been removed by erosion from the Central Basin. Groundwater in the Highland Rim aquifer system...
Preliminary delineation and description of the regional aquifers of Tennessee – The central basin aquifer system
J. V. Brahana, M. W. Bradley
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-4002
A sand and gravel aquifer about 65 feet thick underlies Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northeastern lower Michigan. The water table ranges in depth from 10 feet to 25 feet below land surface. Mathematical models indicate that ground-water flow ranges from 0.8 feet per day in the eastern part of...
Preliminary delineation and description of the regional aquifers of Tennessee– Tertiary aquifer system
J. V. Brahana, M. W. Bradley, Dolores Mulderink
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4011
The Tertiary aquifer system in Tennessee is composed of sands and clays of Quaternary and Tertiary age. The aquifer system occurs in west Tennessee from the Mississippi River east to the outcrop of the Porters Creek Clay. Groundwater in the Tertiary aquifer system is recharged at outcrops and through overlying...
Hydrogeology and leachate movement near two chemical-waste sites in Oswego County, New York
H. R. Anderson, Todd S. Miller
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4148
Forty-five observation wells and test holes were installed at two chemical waste disposal sites in Oswego County, New York, to evaluate the hydrogeologic conditions and the rate and direction of leachate migration. At the site near Oswego groundwater moves northward at an average velocity of 0.4 ft/day through unconsolidated glacial...
Analytical results and sample locality map of moraine-sediment, stream-sediment, and heavy-mineral-concentrate samples from the Cordova and Middleton Island 1° x 3° quadrangles, Alaska
S. J. Sutley, R. M. O’Leary, R.J. Goldfarb
1986, Open-File Report 86-381
No abstract available....
Benthic invertebrate population characteristics as affected by water quality in coal-bearing regions of Tennessee
A.D. Bradfield
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4227
Benthic invertebrate and water quality data collected during previous U.S. Geological Survey studies to provide background hydrologic information on streams draining Tennessee coal reserves, were evaluated to identify possible relations between stream biota and water quality. Linear regressions produced low correlation coefficients relating the number of taxa/sample, total number of...
Investigation of possible effects of surface coal mining on hydrology and landscape stability in part of the Powder River structural basin, northeastern Wyoming
R. M. Bloyd, P. B. Daddow, P.R. Jordon, H. W. Lowham
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4329
The effects of surface coal mining on the surface- and groundwater systems in a 5,400 sq mi area in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming, that includes 20 major coal mines were evaluated using three approaches: A surface water model, a landscape-stability analysis, and a groundwater model. A surface water model...
Occurrence of dissolved sodium in ground waters in basalts underlying the Columbia Plateau, Washington
Gilbert C. Bortleson, S.E. Cox
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4005
Basalt aquifers of the Columbia River Basalt Group are a principal source of water for agricultural, domestic, and municipal use. Concern has been expressed in this agriculture-dependent region about problems associated with the use of groundwaters with a high sodium concentration relative to the calcium and magnesium content (high sodium-adsorption...
Preliminary map showing the thickness of glacial deposits in Ohio
D. R. Soller
1986, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1862
This map was compiled as part of a U.S. Geological Survey project to portray the character and thickness of glacial deposits east of the Rocky Mountains. It is a preliminary map, compiled at a scale of 1:250,000 from sources of differing type and quality (fig. I, table 1). County drift-thickness...
Reconnaissance of ground-water resources in the North Fork Gunnison River basin, southwestern Colorado
D. J. Ackerman, Tom Brooks
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4230
Aquifers of large areal extent in the North Fork Gunnison River basin are found in the alluvium and bedrock. Alluvial aquifers yielded water with dissolved solids concentrations ranging from 43 to 2,300 mg/L. Dissolved solids concentrations of water samples from the Mesaverde Formation of Late Cretaceous age and the Dakota...
Surficial materials map of the Springfield 1 degree by 2 degrees Quadrangle, Missouri
J.W. Whitfield
1986, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1830-B
Water resources of Weston County, Wyoming
M.E. Lowry, W. J. Head, J.G. Rankl, J.F. Busby
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4079
Surface water is scarce in Weston County, Wyoming. Groundwater has been developed from rocks ranging in age from Mississippian to Holocene. Adequate supplies for domestic or stock use can be developed from wells generally less than 1,000 ft deep, except in the area underlain by a thick sequence of predominantly...
Maps and tables showing data and analyses of semiquantitative emmission spectrometry and atomic-absorption spectrophotometry of rock samples, Ugashik, Bristol Bay, and part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska
Frederic H. Wilson, R. M. O’Leary
1986, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1539-C
The accompanying maps and tables show analytical data and data analyses from rock samples collected in conjunction with geologic mapping in the Ugashik, Bristol Bay and western Karluck quadrangles from 1979 through 1981. This work was conducted under the auspices of the Alaska Mineral Resource Assessment Program (AMRAP). A total...
Occurrence and availability of ground water in the Athens region, northeastern Georgia
D. B. Radtke, C.W. Cressler, H.A. Perlman, H.E. Blanchard Jr., K.W. McFadden, Rebekah Brooks
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4075
A study was conducted to assess the occurrence and availability of groundwater in the crystalline rocks of the Piedmont area in northeastern Georgia and to determine whether groundwater is a viable alternative or supplemental source for industrial, public and private supplies. The area is underlain by a variety of metamorphic...
Magnetic tape format for the USGS ocean bottom seismometer
G.K. Miller, J. E. Dodd
1986, Open-File Report 86-256
No abstract available....
Map projections used for large-scale quadrangles by the U.S. Geological Survey
John Parr Snyder
1986, Circular 982
Temporal changes in sulfate, chloride, and sodium concentrations in four eastern Pennsylvania streams
J. L. Barker
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4074
Trend analyses of 20 years or more of chemical quality and streamflow data for four streams in eastern Pennsylvania indicate that sulfate has decreased significantly in three of the four basins studied, while sodium and chloride have generally increased. The majority of chemical quality changes occurred in the late 1950...
Method for estimating low-flow statistics for ungaged streams in the lower Hudson River Basin, New York
C.R. Barnes
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4070
Seven-day, 10-year and 7-day, 2-year low flow statistics were related to selected basin characteristics by multiple-regression analysis for 53 sites with watershed areas of less than 100 sq mi in the lower Hudson River basin. A common 20-year period of record was selected to ensure comparability of results. The most...
Geohydrology and potential for artificial recharge in the western part of the U.S. Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms, California, 1982-83
J. P. Akers
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4119
A recent gravity survey indicates that sedimentary deposits in the Deadman Lake area of the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, California, are as much as 10,500 feet thick. These deposits fill an ancient valley in the bedrock complex. This valley is alined east-west in the Surprise Spring area and north-south...
Discharge and water quality of Horse Creek, southeastern Wyoming, May-November, 1985
J.F. Meyer, L.W. Lenfest Jr.
1986, Open-File Report 86-69
This report presents stream-discharge and water-quality data collected at five sites in the lower Horse Creek drainage of southeastern Wyoming, May through November, 1985. Data include stream-discharge measurements; field measurements of specific conductance, pH, and water temperature; and computer changes in stream discharge. Measured discharge in Horse Creek ranged from...
