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Map shows floods in the Aguadilla-Aguada area, northwestern Puerto Rico. The image is from USGS Hydrologic Atlas 457, created in 1972.
Map shows floods in the Aguadilla-Aguada area, northwestern Puerto Rico. The image is from USGS Hydrologic Atlas 457, created in 1972.
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08109000 Brazos River near Bryan, Texas, looking upstream from left bank, March 10, 1971.
USGS SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08109000 Brazos River near Bryan, Texas, looking upstream from left bank, March 10, 1971.
USGS SIR 2009–5174
Aerial oblique of Lemon Creek Glacier taken on August 24, 1969.
Aerial oblique of Lemon Creek Glacier taken on August 24, 1969.
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08116650 Brazos River near Rosharon, Texas, (A) looking upstream from right bank, April 2, 1967 (not known if pilings visible at base of bridge pier are result of channel-bed incision).
USGS SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08116650 Brazos River near Rosharon, Texas, (A) looking upstream from right bank, April 2, 1967 (not known if pilings visible at base of bridge pier are result of channel-bed incision).
USGS SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08098290 Brazos River near Highbank, Texas, looking downstream from FM 413 bridge, March 31, 1964.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08098290 Brazos River near Highbank, Texas, looking downstream from FM 413 bridge, March 31, 1964.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08098290 Brazos River near Highbank, Texas, looking upstream from FM 413 bridge, March 31, 1964.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08098290 Brazos River near Highbank, Texas, looking upstream from FM 413 bridge, March 31, 1964.
SIR 2009–5174
Although large streamgage structures are no longer necessary, the USGS still uses some of them to contain modern streamgage equipment.
Although large streamgage structures are no longer necessary, the USGS still uses some of them to contain modern streamgage equipment.
Time series imagery (1957, 1989, 2018) shows the progressive disconnection of tributary branches from Lemon Creek Glacier. In each panel, the glacier extent is outlined in orange. Over time, thinning and retreat isolate formerly connected accumulation areas, reducing ice flux into the main trunk.
Time series imagery (1957, 1989, 2018) shows the progressive disconnection of tributary branches from Lemon Creek Glacier. In each panel, the glacier extent is outlined in orange. Over time, thinning and retreat isolate formerly connected accumulation areas, reducing ice flux into the main trunk.
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa-July 1957).
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa-July 1957).
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa 1956-62).
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa 1956-62).
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08109000 Brazos River near Bryan, Texas, looking upstream from left bank, February 5, 1954.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08109000 Brazos River near Bryan, Texas, looking upstream from left bank, February 5, 1954.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08110500 Navasota River near Easterly, Texas, looking downstream from left bank, December 5, 1941.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08110500 Navasota River near Easterly, Texas, looking downstream from left bank, December 5, 1941.
SIR 2009–5174
Photograph of a Cistern on the Morongo Reservation
From the National Archives, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/170102461
Photograph of a Cistern on the Morongo Reservation
From the National Archives, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/170102461
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08110500 Navasota River near Easterly, Texas, looking upstream, June 7, 1934.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08110500 Navasota River near Easterly, Texas, looking upstream, June 7, 1934.
SIR 2009–5174
September 21, 1923, 9:00 a.m. --- Colorado River at Lees Ferry. From right bank on line with Klohr's house and gage house. Old "Dugway" or inclined gage shows to left of gage house. Gage height 11.05', discharge 27,000 cfs. Lens 16, time =1/25, camera supported. Photo by G.C. Stevens of the USGS. Source: 1921-1937 Surface Water Records File, Colorado R.
September 21, 1923, 9:00 a.m. --- Colorado River at Lees Ferry. From right bank on line with Klohr's house and gage house. Old "Dugway" or inclined gage shows to left of gage house. Gage height 11.05', discharge 27,000 cfs. Lens 16, time =1/25, camera supported. Photo by G.C. Stevens of the USGS. Source: 1921-1937 Surface Water Records File, Colorado R.
Oscar Edward Meinzer, First Chief, Groundwater Resources. He was an early or first scientist to recognize the elasticity of soils, and artesian wells, and its importance, to measuring water resources. circa 1916.
Oscar Edward Meinzer, First Chief, Groundwater Resources. He was an early or first scientist to recognize the elasticity of soils, and artesian wells, and its importance, to measuring water resources. circa 1916.
Embudo Student Hydrographers
USGS prersonnel at the Embudo Station, New Mexico. Embudo was selected as the site of the first USGS streamgaging station in 1889 because of the need for systematic water resource assessments of western states as it not only offered a favorable climate and easy rail access, but qualified for congressional funding tapped specifically for the “arid West.”
USGS prersonnel at the Embudo Station, New Mexico. Embudo was selected as the site of the first USGS streamgaging station in 1889 because of the need for systematic water resource assessments of western states as it not only offered a favorable climate and easy rail access, but qualified for congressional funding tapped specifically for the “arid West.”
Hydrographer taking a cableway streamflow measurement at the first USGS streamgage at Embudo, New Mexico, established in 1889.
Hydrographer taking a cableway streamflow measurement at the first USGS streamgage at Embudo, New Mexico, established in 1889.
The Mameyes River in flood. Eastern Puerto Rico.
The Mameyes River in flood. Eastern Puerto Rico.
A photo from August 2013 showing the cribbing upstream of where the dam used to be. See the photo titled 'Station 4 2009' for a picture from before the dam was removed from the same general perspective.
A photo from August 2013 showing the cribbing upstream of where the dam used to be. See the photo titled 'Station 4 2009' for a picture from before the dam was removed from the same general perspective.