USGS: Geological Survey Water-Supply Paper 1475-F (Contents)

Geological Survey Water-Supply Paper 1475-F

Ground Water at Grant Village Site Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

CONTENTS

Cover

Abstract

Introduction

Topography and drainage

Summary of geology

Extrusive igneous rocks
Glacial drift
Lacustrine deposits

Ground water

Movement of ground water
Test-drilling program
   Test wells
   Auger holes
Aquifer tests
   Analysis of aquifer tests

Chemical quality of water

Possible development of ground-water supplies

Conclusions

Selected references

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
STEWART L. UDALL, Secretary

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Thomas B. Nolan, Director

ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE

28. Map of a part of Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., showing general features
29. View southward along the shore of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake toward the Grant Village site
30. Temperature gradients in test wells and auger hole
31. Location of test wells and auger holes
32. Fluctuation of water levels during aquifer test
33. Fluctuation of water level during bailing test

TABLES

TABLE

1. Logs of test wells and auger holes, Grant Village area
2. Chemical analyses of ground and surface water

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