Abstract: This data report presents supplemental analytical results for 1328 stream sediment samples that were collected as part of the SRL-NURE reconnaissance in the National Topographic Map Series (NTMS) Williamsport 1 x 2 quadrangle. Results are reported for 23 elements (extractable U, Ag, As, Ba, Be, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, K, Li, Mg, Mo, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, Se, Sn, Sr, W, Y, and Zn). Analyses are tabulated and displayed graphically on microfiche. Field data and neutron activation analysis (NAA) were open-filed in DPST-79-146-8 [GJBX-152(79)].

Discussing the evaluation made of the Scranton Quadrangle for environments favorable for uranium

Results of reconnaissance surveys of the Williamsport quadrangle to determine the likelihood of uranium deposits of the area, and additional information about the location and classification of any deposits.

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the geology of roof-rock stability in coal mines. The distribution, frequency, and magnitude of roof falls in U.S. coal mines are discussed. This report includes maps, illustrations, and photographs.

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the reduction of underground mining hazards. Coal bed discontinuities are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on mine roof stability. Mining methods to improve roof stability are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.

From abstract: This report presents chemical-quality data collected from May 1980 to January 1981 at several locations within the Delaware River estuary and selected New Jersey tributaries.

From introduction: This report contains the findings of the first full year of data collected as part of a 3-year study to measure sediment discharges in the East Branch Mahoning Creek during installation of erosion and sedimentation controls by the surface miners.

The model discussed in this report simulates recharge to, flow through, and discharge from the water-table aquifer representative of most of Chester County, Pennsylvania. It includes maps and graphs.

From introduction: This report describes rainfall-runoff modeling for three subbasins of the West Branch Brandywine Creek basin. Effects of increased runoff from continued urbanization of the basin and of proposed flood-control structures for both the present and projected population are evaluated for the West Branch Brandwyne Creek at Coatesville and Modena and for Sucker Run at State Route 82.

From abstract: This report presents data collected between October 1972 and September 1977 to find "the effects of highway construction in the thirty-eight square mile Blockhouse Creek basin" in Pennsylvania. It contains sketches, graphs, photographs, and tables.

This report evaluates and describes the effects that strip mining the Anna S. Mine has on the water quality of Babb Creek in Pennsylvania. It includes maps, graphs, and tables.

Purpose: This investigation by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Warminster Municipal Authority, has three purposes: (1) to determine how urbanization has affected ground water and low streamflow in Warminster Township and parts of the surrounding municipalities; (2) to describe the hydrologic system; and (3) to assess the availability of ground water.

Base from Geologic Map of Pennsylvania, 1980, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey, 4th Series, Map 1.

Objectives and scope: The principal objectives of this study were to assess the past and current water quality of the impoundment, its major tributaries, and its discharge, and to address the environmental impact of raised pool levels. Data collection was directed toward documenting the temporal and spatial variations in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the water, to estimate annual nutrient and suspended sediment loading, and to determine the algal biomass, dominant genera, algal growth potential, and limiting nutrient.

From abstract: "The results of analyses of the airborne gamma radiation and total magnetic field survey flown for the region identified as the Wilmington National Topographic Maps, numbered NJ18-2 is presented in this report."

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Clarksburg quadrangle including results of data interpretation, significance factor profile maps, stacked profiles, and histograms.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Cumberland quadrangle including results of data interpretation, significance factor profile maps, stacked profiles, and histograms.

Final report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Canton, Clarksburg, Cumberland, Charleston, Charlottesville, Jenkins, Bluefield, Roanoke, Corbin, Chattanooga, and Rome quadrangle areas including background information, a description of methods, data reduction and analysis, and data presented in maps, tables, and graphical forms.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Canton quadrangle including results of data interpretation, significance factor profile maps, stacked profiles, and histograms.

From abstract: "Flow-routing models were developed for six reaches of major streams in the eastern Susquehanna River basin in New York State and were used to trace releases of water from East Sidney Lake and Whitney Point Lake to gaged points downstream." It includes maps, graphs, and tables.

Abstract: The stream-gaging program in Pennsylvania is subject to budgetary constraints in the next several years. Elimination of those gaging stations that have no current-purpose use and little utility in providing regional flow-characteristic information is the most effective way to reduce costs. The efficient design of a network of gaging stations for obtaining regional information requires knowledge of the information in the data base and an assessment of the potential for improving the accuracy of data-transfer mechanisms. The analytical technique known as Network Analysis for Regional Information is used to assess acquired streamflow information and to evaluate its transferability within previously determined regions of homogenous streamflow characteristics. Regression equations that relate low-, mean-, and flood-flow characteristics to basin parameters are the data-transfer mechanisms used in the evaluation. This analysis showed that only minor improvements in the regression equations can be expected after 20 additional years of data collection at gages in the 1980 program. Transfer mechanisms with less model error are needed for improved data transferability. A more efficient program can be achieved by discontinuing selected gages in the planning-and-design network. To this end, 11 continuous-record and 25 partial-record gages were selected to be discontinued by April 1, 1980. Additionally, …

Introduction: The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and aided by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, investigated the water quality of the Tioga River basin, Pennsylvania. The study, made from September 1973 to September 1978, was designed to evaluate water quality at various sites prior to impoundment. Results of the investigation will aid the Corps of Engineers in designing the operation of three reservoirs that were in the final stages of construction in late 1979.

From abstract: The purpose of this intensive watershed investigation was to determine the effects of various land uses on water quality of receiving streams.