Publications
These publications are written or co-authored by Central Midwest Water Science Center personnel in conjuction with their work at the USGS and other government agencies. They include USGS reports, journal articles, conference proceedings, and published abstracts that are available in the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Flood profile study, Hoosier Creek, Linn County, Iowa Flood profile study, Hoosier Creek, Linn County, Iowa
The purpose of this report is to present the results of a flood-profile study made for Hoosier Creek and its tributary, South Hoosier Creek. The reaches studied extend from near the south Linn County line upstream to U.S. Highway 218 on Hoosier Creek, and from the mouth to U.S. Highway 218 on South Hoosier Creek. A total of about 11 miles of stream is included in the two reaches. The...
Authors
Harlan H. Schwob
Floods in the upper Des Moines River Basin, Iowa Floods in the upper Des Moines River Basin, Iowa
Data on flood stages, discharges, and frequency are used in the design of bridges and other structures and the conduct of various operations on the flood plains of streams. This report provides these data in the form of flood-peak records, gaging-station records, frequency curves, and flood profiles. Information is provided for 253 miles of streams from near Boone on the main stem to the...
Authors
Harlan H. Schwab
Low-flow characteristics of Iowa streams through 1966 Low-flow characteristics of Iowa streams through 1966
No abstract available.
Authors
A.J. Heinitz
Flood profile study, Squaw Creek, Linn County, Iowa Flood profile study, Squaw Creek, Linn County, Iowa
This report is the result of a cooperative agreement between the city of Cedar Rapids and the U.S. Geological Survey that provides for the collection of hydrologic data by the Geologic Survey on small streams in and near the city. The city furnished the large-scale topographic map showing a stream reference line marked off in 100-foot stations and a part of the data on valley cross...
Authors
Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey
Floods on Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa Floods on Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa
No abstract available.
Authors
H.H. Schwob
Availability of ground water in Decatur County, Iowa Availability of ground water in Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County and several other counties in south-central Iowa comprise an area that has been chronically short of good-quality water. Municipalities, industries and rural water users alike have been affected by the water shortage. Municipalities have experienced serious problems in obtaining potable supplies adequate to keep pace with their growth and development: industrial expansion...
Authors
J.W. Cagle, W. L. Steinhilber
Floods in Rock River basin, Iowa Floods in Rock River basin, Iowa
No abstract available
Authors
P.J. Carpenter
Magnitude and frequency of Iowa floods, part one Magnitude and frequency of Iowa floods, part one
No abstract available.
Authors
Harlan H. Schwob