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Geology of the Starr molybdenum mine, Okanogan County, Washington Geology of the Starr molybdenum mine, Okanogan County, Washington
The Starr molybdenum mine, Okanogan County, Wash., is about 5 airline miles west of Tonasket in the north-central part of the State. The mineralized zone has been explored to a depth of 250 feet by means of three adit levels, one sublevel, and a raise which connects two of the adits and the sublevel. In all, there are about 2,700 feet of underground workings. The mine has neither...
Authors
S.C. Creasey
Western Molybdenum Company mine, Chewelah District, Stevens County, Washington Western Molybdenum Company mine, Chewelah District, Stevens County, Washington
The Western Molybdenum Co. mine was opened many years ago to obtain copper. The only production was several carloads of crude copper ore shipped during World War I. An unsuccessful attempt to produce molybdenum was made in 1939-1941.
Authors
John Cooper
Wilson's snipe wintering ground studies, 1952-53 Wilson's snipe wintering ground studies, 1952-53
No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins
High Plains, or Llano Estacado, Texas-New Mexico High Plains, or Llano Estacado, Texas-New Mexico
No abstract available.
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Carl Gaum
Chemical and physical quality examination Chemical and physical quality examination
In a balanced study of water pollution or water utilization a thorough chemical and physical examination is essential. This provides a basis for evaluation of stream conditions, their effects and remedies. Such information is of value to the general public who are interested in clean water and in recreation, hunting, fishing, and wildlife; to the chemist, engineer, hydrologist, and...
Authors
William Lamar
Hydrology of Lake Erie and tributaries Hydrology of Lake Erie and tributaries
The drainage area of the Great Lakes is equal to nearly one-tenth of the entire area of the United States; 58 percent of this area lies within the United States. The information in Table 3 affords a ready comparison of the land and water areas involved in the United States and Canada in the Great Lakes system. It will be noted that the total water surface is almost one-third of the...
Authors
L. Crawford
Wilson's snipe breeding ground studies in northern states in 1952 Wilson's snipe breeding ground studies in northern states in 1952
No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins
Wilson's snipe wintering ground studies, 1951-52 Wilson's snipe wintering ground studies, 1951-52
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C.S. Robbins
Winnowing counts as a measure of Wilson's snipe breeding populations Winnowing counts as a measure of Wilson's snipe breeding populations
No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins