Flood of July 1-5, 1978 on the Kickapoo River, southwestern Wisconsin
Peter E. Hughes, J.S. Hannuksela, W.J. Danchuk
1981, Hydrologic Atlas 653
The Kickapoo River valley in southwestern Wisconsin had a devastating flood ($10 million estimated damages) during July 1-5, 1978. The flash flooding was caused by intense storms on June 30 through July 2. Total rainfall accumulation ranged from 5.8 inches near Ontario to 9.5 inches at La Farge. The resulting...
Preliminary map showing availability of water from glacial-drift aquifers in Towner County, north-central North Dakota
P.G. Randich, Ronald L. Kuzniar
1981, Open-File Report 82-767
This preliminary map is the first product of the ground-water resources study of Towner County, which has an area of 1,049 mi2 (2,717 km2) in north-central North Dakota (see location map). The study is part of a statewide program to determine the...
Hydrologic reconnaissance near Fourth of July Creek, Seward, Alaska
Gordon L. Nelson
1981, Water-Resources Investigations Report 81-21
The 1.3-square-mile alluvial fan of Fourth of July Creek, Seward , Alaska, is being developed as an industrial area and port. Fourth of July Creek is a glacier-fed stream that occupies a braided channel near the middle of the fan. The presence of glacial flow during the summer and low...
Water resources data for Iowa, water year 1980
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1981, Water Data Report IA-80-1
This report was prepared by personnel of the Iowa district of the Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey under the supervision of D. K. Leifeste, District Chief, and Alfred Clebsch Jr., Regional Hydrologist, Central Region. It was done in cooperation with the State of Iowa and with other agencies. This report is one...
Methodology for hydrologic evaluation of a potential surface mine: East Trail Creek Basin, Big Horn County, Montana
R. F. Hadley, D. G. Frickel, L. M. Shown, R.F. Miller
1981, Open-File Report 81-58
No abstract available....
Preliminary data from a series of artificial recharge experiments at Stanton, Texas
R.L. Bassett, E.P. Weeks, M.L. Ceazan, S.G. Perkins, D. C. Signor, D.L. Redinger, Ronald L. Malcolm, G. R. Aiken, E.M. Thurman, P.A. Avery, W.W. Wood, G.M. Thompson, G.K. Stiles
1981, Open-File Report 81-149
A series of artificial recharge experiments was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey at an experimental site located in Stanton, Texas. Five tests were performed from March 1977 through December 1978 to: (1) Evaluate the hydraulic properties of the aquifer; (2) test sampling and monitoring equipment; (3) compare tracers for...
Potentiometric surface of the Floridan aquifer in the Northwest Florida Water Management District, May 1980
J.C. Rosenau, R.S. Milner
1981, Open-File Report 81-205
A May 1980 potentiometric surface map of the Northwest Florida Water Management District depicts water levels in wells tapping the Floridan aquifer prior to summer pumpage. Compared to earlier potentiometric maps of the area, there are no significant differences in the 1980 map that are the result of hydrologic conditions....
Streamflow characteristics of the Hudson Bay and Upper Missouri River Basins, Montana, through 1979
Ronald R. Shields, Melvin K. White
1981, Water-Resources Investigations Report 81-32
Statistical summaries of streamflow data for selected gaging stations are presented in this report to aid in appraising the hydrology of the Hudson Bay and upper Missouri River basins in Montana. Streamflow records are presented for 122 gaging stations for the period of record of each station. Streamflow-record collection in...
Hydrologic monitoring in the area of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Mississippi-Alabama
D.J. Tomaszewski
1981, Open-File Report 81-546
Hydrologic data for the Cache Creek-Bear Thrust environmental impact statement near Jackson, Wyoming
G.S. Craig Jr., B. H. Ringen, E.R. Cox
1981, Open-File Report 81-410
Information on the quantity and quality of surface and ground water in an area of concern for the Cache Creek-Bear Thrust Environmental Impact Statement in northwestern Wyoming is presented without interpretation. The environmental impact statement is being prepared jointly by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Forest Service and...
Hydrologic reconnaissance of the Beluga, Peters Creek, and Healy coal areas, Alaska
David R. Scully, Andrea P. Krumhardt, Donald R. Kernodle
1981, Water-Resources Investigations Report 81-56
The Beluga, Peters Creek, and Healy coal areas in Alaska were studied during 1975-78, with major emphasis on surface-water hydrology and water quality.In the Beluga coal area, mean annual discharge is estimated to range from 2.2 to 3.4 cubic feet per second per square mile of drainage area. The 7-day...
Water resources data for West Virginia, water year 1980. Appendix - coal areas
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1981, Water Data Report WV-80-A
Water resources data for the 1980 water year for coal regions of West Virginia consist of discharge and water-quality records collected during two sampling periods at 369 sites. Also included are sediment data from 26 sites. Data was collected as a part of the statewide Coal Hydrology project....
Effects of placer mining on hydrologic systems in Alaska; status of knowledge
R. J. Madison
1981, Open-File Report 81-217
The report briefly summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding placer mining in Alaska. A review of literature indicates that nearly all of the significant information on the effects of placer mining on the hydrologic system in Alaska is referenced in available reports. The addition of sediment, as well as...
Appraisal of Hydrologic Information Needed in Anticipation of Lignite Mining in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
William Scott Parks
1981, Water-Resources Investigations Report 80-54
Lignite in western Tennessee occurs as lenses or beds at various stratigraphic horizons in the Coastal Plain sediments of Late Cretaceous and Tertiary age. The occurrence of this lignite has been known for many decades, but not until the energy crisis was it considered an important energy resource. In recent...
Availability and Quality of Water from Underground Coal Mines in Johnson and Martin Counties, Kentucky
D. S. Mull, Steven Cordivio1a, Dennis W. Risser
1981, Water-Resources Investigations Report 81-690
This report provides water users with detailed information on the location, quantity, and quality of water available from underground coal mines in the Breathitt Formation of Pennsylvanian age in part of eastern Kentucky. The principal coal seams mined are the Van Lear in Johnson County and the Alma in Martin...
Water resources of Prince William Forest Park, Virginia
G. Allan Brown
1981, Open-File Report 80-964
Prince William Forest Park is in the southern part of Prince William County, Va. Its natural beauty and nearness to Washington, D.C. have made it one of the most popular recreation areas in northern Virginia. To help the National Park Service plan the development of new facilities and effectively manage...
Floods of September 16, 1975 in the Tallaboa Valley, Puerto Rico
Karl G. Johnson
1981, Water-Resources Investigations Report 80-1283
This report provides a record of the flood of September 16, 1975, and associated hydrologic data. These data can be used in making rational decisions in formulating effective flood-plain regulations that would minimize flood problems in the Tallaboa Valley.The Tallaboa Valley (fig. 1) lies on the southwestern coast of Puerto...
Availability and Quality of Water from Underground Coal Mines in Johnson and Martin Counties, Kentucky
D. S. Mull, Steven Cordivio1a, Dennis W. Risser
1981, Open-File Report 81-690
This report provides water users with detailed information on the location, quantity, and quality of water available from underground coal mines in the Breathitt Formation of Pennsylvanian age in part of eastern Kentucky. The principal coal seams mined are the Van Lear in Johnson County and the Alma in Martin...
Water resources data for Tennessee, water year 1981
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1981, Water Data Report TN-81-1
Water resources data for the 1981 water year for Tennessee consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams and springs; stage, contents, and water quality of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of wells. This report contains discharge records for 114 gaging stations; stage...
Generalized geologic map and hydrologic properties of Potter Creek area, Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
Henry R. Schmoll, Richard P. Emanuel
1981, Open-File Report 81-1168
Generalized altitude and configuration of the base of the High Plains regional aquifer, northwestern Oklahoma
John S. Havens
1981, Open-File Report 81-1117
During 1978, the U.S. Geological Survey began a 5-year study of the High Plains regional aquifer system to provide hydrologic information for evaluation of the effects of long-term development of the aquifer and to develop computer models for prediction of aquifer response to alternative changes in ground-water management (Weeks, 1978)....
Floods of September 16, 1975 in the Tallaboa Valley, Puerto Rico
Karl G. Johnson
1981, Open-File Report 80-1283
This report provides a record of the flood of September 16, 1975, and associated hydrologic data. These data can be used in making rational decisions in formulating effective flood-plain regulations that would minimize flood problems in the Tallaboa Valley.The Tallaboa Valley (fig. 1) lies on the southwestern coast of Puerto...
Effects of habitat alterations on riparian plant and animal communities in Iowa
Louis B. Best, D.F. Stauffer, A.R. Geier, K.L. Varland, J.P. Vogler, R.B. Dahlgren, R.Q. Landers
1981, FWS/OBS 81/26
A large proportion of the streams in the Midwest have been channelized to facilitate wetlands drainage, reduce flooding, and encourage various floodplain development activities. Changes that result from stream channelization impact hydrological and ecological processes that in turn affect fish and wildlife populations. This study was conducted to better describe...
Maps Showing Ground-Water Conditions in the San Francisco Peaks Area, Coconino County, Arizona - 1979
Cynthia L. Appel, Donald J. Bills
1981, Open-File Report 81-914
INTRODUCTION The San Francisco Peaks area includes about 2,300 mi2, of which about 500 mi2 is in the Navajo Indian Reservation, in north-central Arizona. Ground-water development has been slight except for the public-supply wells for Flagstaff and domestic wells in Fort Valley, Pitman Valley, and the area west of Elden Mountain....
Water resources data for Utah, water year 1980
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1981, Water Data Report UT-80-1
Water resources data for the 1980 water year for Utah consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage and contents of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of ground water. This report contains discharge records for 294 gaging stations; stage and contents for...
