Origin of the Brown Mountain light in North Carolina
George Rogers Mansfield
1971, Circular 646
A procedure for evaluating environmental impact
Luna Bergere Leopold, Frank Eldridge Clarke, Bruce B. Hanshaw, James R. Balsley
1971, Circular 645
In a recent article in "Science" discussing the Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Gillette (1971) states "The law's instructions for preparing an impact report apparently are not specific enough to insure that an agency will fully, or even usefully, examine the environmental effects of the projects it plans." This report...
Streamflow, sediment-transport, and water-temperature characteristics of the three small watersheds in the Alsea River basin, Oregon
David Dell Harris, Robert Charles Williams
1971, Circular 642
Data collected during the prelogging period 1959-65 indicate an average annual runoff for Needle Branch and Deer and Flynn Creeks of 74.2, 75.1, and 77.7 inches, respectively. The measured precipitation at Flynn Creek of 92.9 inches was 5 inches less than at either Needle Branch or Deer Creek. Unit flood...
Reconnaissance of selected minor elements in surface waters of the United States, October 1970
W. H. Durum, John David Hem, Sumner Griggs Heidel
1971, Circular 643
A nationwide reconnaissance of selected minor elements in water resources of the 50 States and Puerto Rico was made by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife during autumn, 1970. Initiated in response to the growing need for data on minor elements...
Real-estate lakes
David A. Rickert, Andrew Maute Spieker
1971, Circular 601-G
Since the dawn of civilization waterfront land has been an irresistible attraction to man. Throughout history he has sought out locations fronting on oceans, rivers, and lakes. Originally sought for proximity .to water supply and transportation, such locations are now sought more for their esthetic qualities and for recreation. Usable...
The national hydrologic bench-mark network
Ernest D. Cobb, J.E. Biesecker
1971, Circular 460-D
The United States is undergoing a dramatic growth of population and demands on its natural resources. The effects are widespread and often produce significant alterations of the environment. The hydrologic bench-mark network was established to provide data on stream basins which are little affected by these changes. The network is...
Mercury in the environment; surficial materials of the conterminous United States
Hansford T. Shacklette, Josephine G. Boerngen, Robert L. Turner
1971, Circular 644
Summary of data on temperature of streams in North Carolina, 1943-67
Thomas H. Woodard
1971, Water Supply Paper 1895-A
This report summarizes stream-temperature data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the State of North Carolina during the period 1943-67. Listed in two tables are summary values determined from records from 176 locations throughout the State. Of the 850 station years of record, 31 percent is monthly...
Classification of public lands valuable for geothermal steam and associated geothermal resources
Larry H. Godwin, L. B. Haigler, R.L. Rioux, D. E. White, L.J. Muffler, R. G. Wayland
1971, Circular 647
The Organic Act of 1879 (43 U.S.C. 31) that established the U.S. Geological Survey provided, among other things, for the classification of the public lands and for the examination of the geological structure, mineral sources, and products of the national domain. In order to provide uniform executive action in classifying...
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 10. - The Great Basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 660
This report lists the streamflow and reservoir stations in The Great Basin for which records have been or are to be published in reports of the Geological Survey for periods through September 30, 1970. It supersedes Geological Survey Circular 580. It was updated by personnel of the Data Reports Unit,...
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 11, Pacific slope basins in California
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 661
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 12, Pacific slope basins in Washington and upper Columbia River basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 662
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970: Part 13. - Snake River basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 663
This report lists the streamflow and reservoir stations in the Snake River basin for which records have been or are to be published in reports of the Geological Survey for periods through September 30, 1970. It supersedes Geological Survey Circular 583. It was updated by personnel of the Data Response...
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 14, Pacific slope basins in Oregon and lower Columbia River basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 664
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 15, Alaska
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 665
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 16, Hawaii and other Pacific areas
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 666
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 1, North Atlantic slope basins
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 651
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 3, Ohio River basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 653
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 4, St. Lawrence River basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 654
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 5, Hudson Bay and Upper Mississippi River basins
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 655
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 6, Missouri River basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 656
Index of surface-water records to September 30, 1970; Part 8, Western Gulf of Mexico basins
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Circular 658
Reports and maps of the Geological Survey released only in the open files, 1970
Betsy A. Weld, Margaret S. Griffin, George W. Brett
1971, Circular 638
Floods of December 1964 and January 1965 in the Far Western States; Part 1 Description
A. O. Waananen, D.D. Harris, R.C. Williams
1971, Water Supply Paper 1866-A
The floods of December 1964 and January 1965 in the Far Western States were extreme; in many areas, the greatest in the history of recorded streamflow and substantially greater than those of December 1955. An unusually large area--Oregon, most of Idaho, northern California, southern Washington, and small areas in western...
Surface water supply of the United States, 1960-65, Part 16, Hawaii and other Pacific areas
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1971, Water Supply Paper 1937
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