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United States Geological Survey Reports
68
GJBX
53
United States Department of Energy Grand Junction Office Reports
51
Trace elements investigations report
29
Atomic Energy Commission Reports
26
United States Bureau of Mines Reports
25
NUREG/CR
15
Report of investigations (United States. Bureau of Mines)
11
Geological Survey bulletin
10
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Report
10
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Uranium-Bearing Minerals in Placer Deposits of the Red River Valley, Elk City District, Idaho County, Idaho
From introduction: This report details the study to determine whether it might be worthwhile to attempt to recover uranium-bearing minerals that were previously dredged in a gold exploration in 1951 and discarded.
Date:
August 1955
Creator:
Armstrong, Frank C. & Weis, Paul L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance Investigations for Uranium in Black Shale Deposits of the Western States during 1951 and 1952
Report discussing investigations seeking uranium in deposits of black shale around the geographical areas of the Western States
Date:
September 1953
Creator:
Duncan, Donald Cave
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geology and Uranium Deposits in Carbonaceous Rocks of the Fall Creek Area, Bonneville County, Idaho
From introduction: This report describes the general geologic setting, the occurrences of uranium or radioactivity in the Fall Creek, Idaho area and adjacent areas, the probable nature of the mineralization and origin of the deposits, and the estimated reserves of uranium-bearing rock.
Date:
July 1954
Creator:
Vine, James David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Application of Field Measurements and Computer Modeling to Evaluate Deep Mine Shaft Stability in Northern Idaho
Abstract: Researchers at the U.S. Bureau of Mines have developed personal-computer-based data acquisition, instrumentation, and mine visualization and modeling techniques to evaluate a mine accessway in a deep hard-rock mine in northern Idaho. These techniques were applied to a mine shaft in a large silver mine that has been in operation for many years. A very deep, rectangular, timber-supported shaft extending to depths exceeding 2.3 km (7,500 ft) had been deforming continuously as a result of nearby mining, resulting in operational problems. Preliminary visual observations and rock and support monitoring confirmed that severe diagonal distortion was occurring. Extensive field measurements and data analysis confirmed initial observations, provided insights into the cause of deformation, and defined a general approach to structural modeling. Computer analysis of the problem was initiated by developing a three-dimensional model of the terrain. This represented a volume of rock approximately 80 km3 (40 x 1010 ft) and an area on the surface surrounding the mine 9 km2 (3 square miles). Based on this model, a three-dimensional, finiteelement analysis was conducted to establish boundary conditions for sequentially more detailed two- and three-dimensional submodels of the shaft area. Results from the computer study are being used to develop new …
Date:
1996
Creator:
Beus, Michael J.; Orr, T. J. & Whyatt, J. K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Stratigraphic Sections of the Phosphoria Formation in Idaho, 1947-48, Part 1
Report discussing a study aimed at mapping out stratigraphic sections of the Permian Phosphoria formation in order to locate phosphate beds.
Date:
December 1952
Creator:
McKelvey, V. E.; Davidson, D. F.; O'Malley, F. W.; Smith, L. E.; Armstrong, F. C. & Sheldon, R. P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geology and Uranium Deposits in Carbonaceous Rocks of the Fall Creek Area, Bonneville County, Idaho
Report discussing the geology and uraniferous carbonaceous rocks found in the Bear River of the Fall Creek area of Bonneville County, Idaho. The report provides information regarding the geology of the area, uranium occurrences, distribution of uranium and other elements in carbonaceous materials, origin of uranium occurrences, core drilling results, and inferred reserves.
Date:
July 1954
Creator:
Vine, James D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geology and Thorium-Bearing Deposits of the Lemei Pass Area, Lemhi County, Idaho, and Beaverhead County, Montana
A report about the Lemhi Pass area in the Beaverhead Mountains, Lemhi County, Idaho, and Beaverhead County, Montana, which was undertaken to determine the area as a potential source of thorium.
Date:
July 1959
Creator:
Sharp, William N. & Cavender, Wayne S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uranium-bearing minerals in Placer Deposits of the Red River Valley, Elk City District, Idaho County, Idaho
A report about uranium bearing multiple oxide minerals first recognized in the jig-bed concentrate of the Tyee Mining Company's gold dredge on the Red River. The gravels of the placer deposits were derived from the Idaho batholith and a roof pendant of Precambrian rocks in the batholith.
Date:
August 1955
Creator:
Armstrong, F. C. & Weis, P. L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance During 1952 for Uranium-Bearing Carbonaceous Rocks in Parts of Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming
The following report covers a reconnaissance for uranium-bearing carbonaceous rocks that was made during the 1952 field season in 23 areas in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. This report discusses uranium samples discovered withing these locations, however it was determined that none of the deposits discovered have commercial possibilities.
Date:
June 1953
Creator:
Flege, Robert F., (Jr.) & Vine, James D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Laboratory Study of Uranium-Bearing Carbonaceous Shale and Impure Coal from Goose Creek District, Cassia County, Idaho
The following report describes the petrography of uranium-bearing carbonaceous shale and a non-uranium-bearing impure coal from two of the drill cores that were used to explore the underground extent of the east-central part of the Goose Creek district.
Date:
April 1957
Creator:
Gray, Ralph J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance for Uranium-Bearing Carbonaceous Rocks in Northwestern Colorado, Southwestern Wyoming, and Adjacent Parts of Utah and Idaho
Abstract: During parts of July, August, and September 1951, a reconnaissance was conducted in parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho in search of new deposits of uranium-bearing carbonaceous rocks. One significant uranium occurrence was found, the Fall Creek deposit, Bonneville County, Idaho. Several additional localities were discovered that contain uranium in concentrations many times that normally found in carbonaceous rocks.
Date:
October 1952
Creator:
Vine, James D. & Moore, George W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uranium-Bearing Carbonaceous Shale and Lignite in the Goose Creek District, Cassia County, Idaho, Box Elder County, Utah, and Elko County, Nevada
Report discussing deposits of uranium in beds of carbonaceous shale and lignite in the Goose Creek district. The highest concentrations of uranium were found in the central part of the Salt Lake formation.
Date:
June 1953
Creator:
Mapel, W. J. & Hail, W. J., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Stratigraphic Sections of the Phosphoria Formation in Idaho, 1949, Part 2
Report discussing the U.S. Geological Survey's investigation of stratigraphy of parts of the Phosphoria formation in Idaho. Abstracts of stratigraphic sections and analytical data are included for several locations in the area.
Date:
July 1953
Creator:
Davidson, D. F.; Smart, R. A.; Peirce, H. W. & Weiser, J. D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Report on Geology of the Phosphate Deposits in the Centennial Range, Montana - Idaho
Report discussing an investigation of the Centennial Range of Montana and Idaho, and the phosphate deposits of this area. Information on the geology of the area and deposits are given as well as information regarding the quality and location of phosphate deposits.
Date:
May 1953
Creator:
Honkala, Fred S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance of Uranium and Copper Deposits in Parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming
Report discussing an investigation of copper deposits in sandstone that were believed to be possibly uraniferous, and uraniferous asphaltite deposits.
Date:
June 1952
Creator:
Gott, Garland B. & Erickson, Ralph L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Stratigraphic Sections of the Phosphoria Formation in Idaho, 1949, Part 1
Report discussing the U.S. Geological Survey's investigation of stratigraphy of parts of the Phosphoria formation in Idaho. Abstracts of stratigraphic sections and analytical data are included for several locations in the area.
Date:
July 1953
Creator:
Sheldon, R. P.; Warner, M. A.; Thompson, M. E. & Peirce, H. W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Results of Core Drilling for Uranium-Bearing Carbonaceous Shale and Lignite in the Goose Creek District, Cassia County, Idaho
Report discussing a program of core drilling to explore the underground extent and grade of uranium-bearing carbonaceous shale and lignite beds in the Goose Creek district during August and September 1953.
Date:
May 1954
Creator:
Mapel, W. J. & Hail, William J., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uranium and Thorium Deposits in East-Central Idaho and Southwestern Montana: Part 1
Report discussing a radiometric examination that took place in 1950 to determine the grade, reserves, and mode of occurrence of uranium and thorium in east-central Idaho and south-western Montana.
Date:
March 1952
Creator:
Trites, Albert F., Jr. & Tooker, Edwin W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Stratigraphic Sections of the Phosphoria Formation in Idaho, 1947-48, Part 3
Report containing abstracts of some stratigraphic sections of the Phosphoria formation in southeastern Idaho.
Date:
1952~
Creator:
O'Malley, F. W.; Davidson, D. F.; Hoppin, R. A. & Sheldon, R. P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance During 1952 for Uranium-Bearing Carbonaceous Rocks in Parts of Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming
Report discussing a reconnaissance for uranium-bearing carbonaceous rocks during the 1952 field season in 23 areas in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. From Abstract: "Uranium in small amounts occurs in several of the areas examined, but no deposits were found that might have commercial possibilities."
Date:
June 1953
Creator:
Vine, James D. & Flege, Robert F., (Jr.)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Permian Phosphorite Deposits of Western United States
Report describing the phosphorite deposits of the western United States with the objective of outlining features that are common to both the Kara Tau phosphorite deposits of Russia and the western United States deposits in an effort to define their origin.
Date:
October 1952
Creator:
McKelvey, V. E.; Swanson, R. W. & Sheldon, R. P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Relation of Uranium and Phosphate in the Phosphoria Formation
Report discussing investigation of the relation of uranium and phosphate in the Phosphoria formation and its close stratigraphic equivalents.
Date:
January 1950
Creator:
McKelvey, V. K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance of Some Geologic Formations in Southeastern Idaho, Western Wyoming, and Northern Utah
Abstract: A radiometric reconnaissance, using a portable beta-gamma survey meter, of some geologic formations ranging in age from Cambrian to Cretaceous, and springs in southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and northern Utah, has shown that none of them are sufficiently radioactive to warrant further examination of them in the area.
Date:
January 1950
Creator:
Anderson, Frank J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geothermal Resources of Southern Idaho
The geothermal resource of southern Idaho as assessed by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1978 is large. Most of the known hydrothermal systems in southern Idaho have calculated reservoir temperatures of less than 150 C. Water from many of these systems is valuable for direct heat applications. A majority of the known and inferred geothermal resources of southern Idaho underlie the Snake River Plain. However, major uncertainties exist concerning the geology and temperatures beneath the plain. The largest hydrothermal system in Idaho is in the Bruneau-Grang View area of the western Snake River Plain with a calculated reservoir temperature of 107 C and an energy of 4.5 x 10 to the 20th power joules. No evidence of higher temperature water associated with this system was found. Although the geology of the eastern Snake River Plain suggests that a large thermal anomaly may underlie this area of the plain, direct evidence of high temperatures was not found. Large volumes of water at temperatures between 90 and 150 C probably exist along the margins of the Snake River Plain and in local areas north and south of the plain.
Date:
January 1, 1983
Creator:
Mabey, Don R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library