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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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Floods on White Rock Creek at Dallas, Texas in 1962 and 1964 Floods on White Rock Creek at Dallas, Texas in 1962 and 1964

This atlas presents data pertaining to the regimen of flooding along White Rock Creek and its tributaries, Spanky Branch, Floyd Branch, and Cottonwood Creek at Dallas, Texas. The map and flood data were prepared to aid those concerned with, and responsible for, the safe and yet extensive use of the floodplain along White Rock Creek and its tributaries. The flood map is shown in two parts...
Authors
F. H. Ruggles, Carter R. Gilbert

Preliminary results of the investigation of the saline-water resources in the Hueco Bolson near El Paso, Texas Preliminary results of the investigation of the saline-water resources in the Hueco Bolson near El Paso, Texas

The Hueco Bolson, as defined in this report, is in the extreme western part of Texas and includes that part of El Paso County between the Franklin and Hueco Mountains north of the Rio Grande.
Authors
M. E. Davis, E. R. Leggat

Flood of October 8, 1962, on Bachman Branch and Joes Creek at Dallas, Texas Flood of October 8, 1962, on Bachman Branch and Joes Creek at Dallas, Texas

This report presents hydrologic data that enable the user to define areas susceptible to flooding and to evaluate the flood hazard along Bachman Branch and Joes Creek. The data provide a technical basis for making sound decisions concerning the use of flood-plain lands. The report will be useful for preparing building and zoning regulations, locating waste disposal facilities, purchasing
Authors
Frederick H. Ruggles

Floods on small streams in Texas Floods on small streams in Texas

The first streamflow station in Texas was established on the Rio Grande at El Paso on May 10, 1889. Sip,ce that time the systematic collection of streamflow data. has expanded. In 1915 the Texas Board of Water Engineers (now the Texas Water Development Board) entered into a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Geological Survey for the purpose of expanding the network of stream-gaging...
Authors
Frederick H. Ruggles
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