Publications
Scientific reports, journal articles, or general interest publications by USGS scientists in the Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center are listed below. Publications span from 1898 to the present.
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Reassessment of the Georgetown limestone as a hydrogeologic unit of the Edwards Aquifer, Georgetown area, Texas Reassessment of the Georgetown limestone as a hydrogeologic unit of the Edwards Aquifer, Georgetown area, Texas
The Edwards aquifer consists of geologic units known as the Comanche Peak (oldest) and Edwards Limestones, Kiamichi Formation, and Georgetown Limestone. The Edwards Limestone is the main water-bearing zone. The shallow geologic units dip to the east-southeast at a slope of 50 to 100 feet per mile in the Georgetown area. The Edwards aquifer extends from the western limits of the outcrop...
Authors
L. F. Land, M.E. Dorsey
Hydrologic data for urban studies in the Austin metropolitan area, Texas, 1986 Hydrologic data for urban studies in the Austin metropolitan area, Texas, 1986
The Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Water resources, began hydrologic studies in the Austin urban area in 1954. In cooperation with the city of Austin, the program was expanded in 1975 to include additional streamflow and rainfall-gaging stations, and the collection of surface water-quality data. In 1978, the program was expanded to include a ground-water...
Authors
J.D. Gordon, D.L. Pate, D.L. Slagle
Approximate altitude of water levels in wells in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers in the Houston area, Texas, spring 1987 Approximate altitude of water levels in wells in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers in the Houston area, Texas, spring 1987
The purpose of this report, which was prepared in cooperation with the City of Houston and the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District, is to show the altitudes of water levels in wells in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers in the Houston, Texas, metropolitan area. The maps are based on water-level measurements in the Spring of 1987 in about 400 wells.
Authors
James Frank Williams, W.B. Lind, L.S. Coplin
Approximate water-level changes in wells completed in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, 1977-87 and 1986-87, and measured compaction, 1973-87, in the Houston-Galveston region, Texas Approximate water-level changes in wells completed in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, 1977-87 and 1986-87, and measured compaction, 1973-87, in the Houston-Galveston region, Texas
This report consists of: (1) four maps that present data on water level changes during 1977-87 and 1986-87 in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, and in the Houston-Galveston region, Texas, and (2) one set of graphs and one map that present data on land subsidence caused by compaction of sub-surface materials for 1973-87. (USGS)
Authors
James F. Williams, C.E. Ranzau, W.B. Lind
Hydrologic and geologic data for the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone near Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, 1986-87 Hydrologic and geologic data for the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone near Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, 1986-87
This report presents a compilation and summary of data related to the interchange of water between the Edwards aquifer and streams, and to the hydraulics of vertical movement of water in the Georgetown Limestone in the Georgetown area of Williamson County. It presents hydrologic, geologic, hydraulic, physical, geophysical, and water-quality data collected from selected wells and stream...
Authors
M.E. Dorsey, Diana L. Slagle
Compilation of hydrologic data for the Edwards aquifer, San Antonio area, Texas, 1985, with 1934-85 summary Compilation of hydrologic data for the Edwards aquifer, San Antonio area, Texas, 1985, with 1934-85 summary
No abstract available.
Authors
G. B. Ozuna, G.M. Nalley, M. N. Bowman
Water resources data for Texas, water year 1986, volume 3. Colorado River, Lavaca River, Guadalupe River, Nueces River, Rio Grande basins, and intervening coastal basins Water resources data for Texas, water year 1986, volume 3. Colorado River, Lavaca River, Guadalupe River, Nueces River, Rio Grande basins, and intervening coastal basins
No abstract available.
Authors
Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey
Water resources data, Texas, water year 1986, Volume 1: Arkansas River basin, Red River basin, Sabine River basin, Neches River basin, Trinity River basin, and intervening and adjacent coastal basins Water resources data, Texas, water year 1986, Volume 1: Arkansas River basin, Red River basin, Sabine River basin, Neches River basin, Trinity River basin, and intervening and adjacent coastal basins
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Federal, State, and City agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Texas each water year. Such data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of the water resources of the State. To make these data readily...
Authors
H.D. Buckner, E.R. Carillo, H.J. Davidson
Floods in central Texas, August 1-4, 1978 Floods in central Texas, August 1-4, 1978
Catastrophic floods caused by record rainfall occurred in central Texas during August 1-4, 1978. Torrential rain initiated by the remnants of tropical storm Amelia fell over south-central Texas during August 1-3, and very intense rain due to the interaction between the cold front and maritime air mass fell over north-central Texas on August 3-4. Rainfall of more than 48 inches near...
Authors
E.E. Schroeder, B.C. Massey, E.H. Chin
Water resources data, Texas, water year 1986. Volume 2: San Jacinto River basin, Brazos River basin, San Bernard River basin, and intervening coastal basins Water resources data, Texas, water year 1986. Volume 2: San Jacinto River basin, Brazos River basin, San Bernard River basin, and intervening coastal basins
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Federal, State, and City agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Texas each water year. Such data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of the water resources of the State. To make these data readily...
Authors
H.D. Buckner, E.R. Carillo, H.J. Davidson
Effects on water quality due to flood-water detention by Barker and Addicks Reservoirs, Houston, Texas Effects on water quality due to flood-water detention by Barker and Addicks Reservoirs, Houston, Texas
The Barker and Addicks Reservoirs, located about 16 miles west of Houston, Texas, provide flood-detention storage for storm runoff. Of interest are the water-quality characteristics in the study area and changes in water quality during detention. Study area sampling sites were selected upstream along Buffalo Bayou for Barker Reservoir and on Bear Creek and Langham Creek for Addicks...
Authors
Fred Liscum, R.L. Goss, E.M. Paul
Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Texas— Fiscal years 1985–86 Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Texas— Fiscal years 1985–86
Water-resources activities in Texas include collecting of hydrologic data, performing interpretive studies, and conducting research. This report describes the activities of the Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey in Texas for fiscal years (October to September) 1985 to 1986.