Publications
The following is a list of our publications available from the USGS Publications Warehouse. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact our Public Information Officer, Tim Merrick, at trmerrick@usgs.gov or 208-387-1305.
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A progress report on results of test drilling and ground-water investigations of the Snake Plain aquifer, southeastern Idaho: Part 3: Lake Walcott-Bonanza Lake area A progress report on results of test drilling and ground-water investigations of the Snake Plain aquifer, southeastern Idaho: Part 3: Lake Walcott-Bonanza Lake area
Direct-current resistivity soundings and exploratory drilling suggest that the basalt of the Snake River Group is relatively thin in the area along the Snake River that is topographically suitable for pumping large quantities of ground water in exchange for surface water. The formations underlying the Snake River Group appear to have low permeability and probably would not yield large...
Authors
E. G. Crosthwaite
Methods for collection and analysis of aquatic biological and microbiological samples Methods for collection and analysis of aquatic biological and microbiological samples
No abstract available.
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K. V. Slack, R. C. Averett, Phillip E. Greeson, R.G. Lipscomb
Fluorite equilibria in thermal springs of the Snake River Basin, Idaho Fluorite equilibria in thermal springs of the Snake River Basin, Idaho
Some thermal water sources of the Snake River basin, Idaho, are near saturation with respect to fluorite. That mineral was identified by X-ray diffraction in precipitates induced in three water samples by adding sodium fluoride. The derived solubility product (KS0) for zero ionic strength was close to that calculated from Latimer's thermodynamic data (10-9.7 7). The relative ease of...
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C. E. Roberson, Robert Schoen
An evaluation of water-quality data obtained at four streamflow daily-record stations in Idaho An evaluation of water-quality data obtained at four streamflow daily-record stations in Idaho
Chemical data for four stream-gaging stations in Idaho, each having 6 to 22 years of available records, were analyzed to determine functional relations between concentrations of the major inorganic constituents, specific conductance, and stream discharge. Three of the four stations had sufficient available record for assessing changes in constituent relations with time. The records for...
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Kenneth L. Dyer
Quality of stream waters of the White Cloud Peaks area, Idaho Quality of stream waters of the White Cloud Peaks area, Idaho
No abstract available.
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William W. Emmett
Hydrochemical study of the National Reactor Testing Station, Idaho Hydrochemical study of the National Reactor Testing Station, Idaho
No abstract available.
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Robert Schoen
A reconnaissance of the quality of water from irrigation wells and springs in the Snake Plain Aquifer, southeastern Idaho A reconnaissance of the quality of water from irrigation wells and springs in the Snake Plain Aquifer, southeastern Idaho
No abstract available.
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Kenneth L. Dyer, H.W. Young
Considerations for water use and management in the Big Lost River basin, Idaho; a supplemental report Considerations for water use and management in the Big Lost River basin, Idaho; a supplemental report
No abstract available.
Authors
E. G. Crosthwaite, C.A. Thomas, K.L. Dyer
A proposed streamflow-data program for Idaho A proposed streamflow-data program for Idaho
A streamflow information system is proposed for Idaho. This proposal resulted from a study in which the basic steps were (1) definition of long-term program goals, (2) examination and evaluation of available data to determine which goals have been achieved, and (3) consideration of alternate programs and techniques for meeting the remaining goals. The following conclusions are drawn from...
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C.A. Thomas, W. A. Harenberg
Water resources in the Big Lost River Basin, south-central Idaho Water resources in the Big Lost River Basin, south-central Idaho
The Big Lost River basin occupies about 1,400 square miles in south-central Idaho and drains to the Snake River Plain. The economy in the area is based on irrigation agriculture and stockraising. The basin is underlain by a diverse-assemblage of rocks which range, in age from Precambrian to Holocene. The assemblage is divided into five groups on the basis of their hydrologic...
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E. G. Crosthwaite, C.A. Thomas, K.L. Dyer
Availability of ground water for large-scale use in the Malad Valley-Bear River areas of southeastern Idaho: an initial assessment Availability of ground water for large-scale use in the Malad Valley-Bear River areas of southeastern Idaho: an initial assessment
Five areas within the Bear River drainage of southeastern Idaho offer potential for further development of ground water--the valley north of Bear Lake, north of Soda Springs, Gem Valley, Cache Valley in Idaho, and Malad Valley in Idaho. Saturated deposits north of Bear Lake are too fine-textured to yield large quantities to wells; the areas north of Soda Springs and in Gem Valley would...
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W.L. Burnham, A.H. Harder, N. P. Dion
Water resources of the Salmon Falls Creek basin, Idaho-Nevada Water resources of the Salmon Falls Creek basin, Idaho-Nevada
The northern part of the Salmon Falls Creek basin, referred to as the Salmon Falls tract, contains a large acreage of good agricultural land, but the surface-water supply is inadequate to develop the area fully. Attempts to develop ground water for irrigation have been successful only locally. Specific capacities of wells drilled for irrigation and for test purposes ranged from less than...
Authors
E. G. Crosthwaite