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All of our publications are accessible through the USGS Publication Warehouse. Publications by scientists of the Oregon Water Science Center are listed below.

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Geology and ground-water resources of the upper Grande Ronde River basin, Union County, Oregon Geology and ground-water resources of the upper Grande Ronde River basin, Union County, Oregon

The upper Grande Ronde River basin is a 1,400-square-mile area in northeastern Oregon, between the Blue Mountains to the west and the Wallowa Mountains to the east. The area is drained by the Grande Ronde River, which flows northeast through this region and is tributary to the Snake River. The climate is generally moderate; temperature extremes recorded at La Grande are 22°F. below zero...
Authors
E. R. Hampton, S. G. Brown

Records of wells and springs, water levels, and chemical quality of ground water in the East Portland area, Oregon Records of wells and springs, water levels, and chemical quality of ground water in the East Portland area, Oregon

Data are presented on more than 300 wells, including many new ones whose records will not be a part of a forthcoming interpretative report on the occurrence of ground water in this area. A brief description of the geomorphic features is given, and the characteristics of the rock units are summarized in a table. Principal aquifers are beds of loose sand and gravel in the early Pliocene...
Authors
B. L. Foxworthy, G.M. Hogenson, E. R. Hampton

Review of waterpower withdrawals in Middle Fork Willamette River Basin, Oregon Review of waterpower withdrawals in Middle Fork Willamette River Basin, Oregon

This report seeks to analyze all powereite withdrawals made within the Middle Fork of the Willamette River basin, Oregon Recommendations concerning retention and restoration of the lands are given.
Authors
D. W. Neal

Short papers in the geologic and hydrologic sciences; Articles 1-146 Short papers in the geologic and hydrologic sciences; Articles 1-146

The scientific and economic results of work by the United States Geological Survey during the fiscal year 1961, the 12 months ending June 30, 1961, will be summarized in four volumes of which this is the first. This volume includes 146 short papers on a variety of subjects in the fields of geology, hydrology, and related sciences, prepared by members of the Geologic, Water Resources, and
Authors
Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey
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