Scientific Investigations Report 2007–5261
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Scientific Investigations Report 2007–5261
Funding for this report was provided from the United States Congress through the South Nevada Public Lands Management Act. Dan Netcher with BLM was very helpful in administering the funds. The citizens of White Pine and Millard Counties, and in particular the White Pine Water Advisory Committee provided valuable assistance and cooperation with this effort.
Many USGS scientists contributed to the study through discussions and field efforts. Their contributions are gratefully acknowledged. These scientists along with their area of contribution are:
Theodore H. Asch – Electromagnetic geophysical methods
Sue Beard – Structural geology of the Grant Range, stratigraphy of Cenozoic sedimentary basins
Susan G. Buto – Geographic information systems
Harry E. Cook – Stratigraphy of the Great Basin
Edward A. DuBray – Volcanic and plutonic rocks of the Great Basin, geology of Seaman Range
Karen Lund – Structural geology of the Grant Range, stratigraphy of Proterozoic sedimentary rocks
Edward A. Mankinen – Gravity studies
Edwin H. McKee – Geology of the Great Basin
Connie J. Nutt – Structural geology in western and northern study area
F.G. Poole – Stratigraphy of the Great Basin
Christopher J. Potter – Structural geology, seismic interpretation
This report benefited from insightful comments and suggestions from Isaac Winograd, Wayne Belcher, Michael Lico, Keith Halford, and Warren Day.