Titanium Minerals in the Heavy Sand Deposits of Assateague Island, Maryland (open access)

Titanium Minerals in the Heavy Sand Deposits of Assateague Island, Maryland

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over titanium deposits of Assateague Island, Maryland. As stated in the introduction, "the purpose of this project was to study a typical coastal deposit of beach sands in the Middle Atlantic States, particularly in the area surrounding the Delmarva Peninsula" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: 1959
Creator: Kuster, W. V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Maryland (open access)

The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Maryland

Report documenting the suitability of Maryland for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.
Date: May 7, 1951
Creator: Ford, Bacon, and Davis
System: The UNT Digital Library
Low-Temperature Carbonization Assays of North American Coals (open access)

Low-Temperature Carbonization Assays of North American Coals

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on low-temperature carbonization of coal. Methods and results of the studies are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1957
Creator: Selvig, W. A. & Ode, W. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Allegany County, Maryland (open access)

Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Allegany County, Maryland

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines investigating the estimated reserves of coking coal in Allegany County, Maryland. The investigation also studied properties of coals and coal blends not widely used for metallurgical coke making. This report includes maps and tables.
Date: May 1953
Creator: Wallace, Joseph J.; Dowd, James J.; Williams, Lloyd; Abernethy, R. F. & Reynolds, D. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Allegany County, Maryland (open access)

Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Allegany County, Maryland

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines investigating the estimated reserves of coking coal in Allegany County, Maryland. The investigation also studied properties of coals and coal blends not widely used for metallurgical coke making. This report includes maps and tables.
Date: May 1953
Creator: Wallace, Joseph J.; Dowd, James J.; Williams, Lloyd; Abernethy, R. F. & Reynolds, D. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analyses of Tipple and Delivered Samples of Coal: (Collected During the Fiscal Years 1948 to 1950 Inclusive) (open access)

Analyses of Tipple and Delivered Samples of Coal: (Collected During the Fiscal Years 1948 to 1950 Inclusive)

From Forward: "This bulletin is the first of a new series, which includes analyses of only tipple and delivered coal. It covers samples collected throughout the United States from July 1, 1947 to June 30, 1950 (fiscal years 1948-50). It is planned that future publications of this series will cover a period of one fiscal year only and be issued as soon as possible after June 30 of each year."
Date: 1953
Creator: Snyder, N. H. & Aresco, S. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Castleman Basin, Garrett County, Maryland (open access)

Castleman Basin, Garrett County, Maryland

Report published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines containing the results of a survey to determine the status of the coal beds in Maryland. The report discusses the characteristics of the coal in the area as well as mining practices and geologic overview.
Date: 1952
Creator: Toenges, Albert L.; Williams, Lloyd; Turnbull, Louis A.; Parks, B. C.; O'Donnell, H. J.; Abernethy, Roy F. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Project Number 1 (Lackawanna) (open access)

Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Project Number 1 (Lackawanna)

From Scope of Report: "The report covers the following: (a) A brief description of the proposed Conowingo tunnel system, which will drain the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania into the Susquehanna River at Conowingo. Md.; (b) economic development of the Northern field and the improvements desired; (c) geology and hydrology of the Northern field; (d) the basic problem, plans, and costs of Project No.1 (Lackawanna) ; (e) economic analysis and justification of the project; and (f) final recommendations, including financing and cooperation of local interests."
Date: 1954
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Dierks, H. A.; Kynor, H. D.; Lesser, W. H.; Miller, P. S. & Romischer, W. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library