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Effect of Permafrost on Cultivated Fields, Fairbanks Area, Alaska
From introduction: This report describes the destructive effect of permafrost on cultivated fields and delineates the parts of the Fairbanks area which are least suitable for agriculture because of the character of the underlying permafrost. Studies by the author indicate that agriculture will be affected by similar permafrost conditions throughout areas on the north side of the Tanana Valley within 100 miles of Fairbanks.
Geology of the Eastern Part of the Alaska Range and Adjacent Area
From abstract: This paper describes the geology of a part of the Alaska Range, extending from the Delta River to the international boundary between Alaska and Canada, and of an additional area that includes part of the Wrangell Mountains and the upper Copper River valley.
Geology of the Prince William Sound Region, Alaska
From introduction: This paper describes the geology of the Prince William Sound region, a part of south-central Alaska. It deals with the rocks of a section of the Coast Ranges that has been studied by various geologists over a period of many years and still offers basic problems that are unsolved. Prince William Sound is well known for its mining activities, but the intention here is to describe the areal and stratigraphic geology of the district rather than its mineral resources and to present a statement that will serve as a report of progress and a basis for more detailed field work.
Names and Definitions of Regions, Districts, and Subdistricts in Alaska: Used by the Bureau of Mines in Statistical and Economic Studies Covering the Mineral Industry of the Territory
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the development of a naming system for Alaskan regions and districts. The structure of the naming system and a description of each district are presented. This report includes maps.
Reconnaissance for Radioactive Deposits in Eastern Alaska, 1952
Report discussing the results of a 1952 reconnaissance for radioactive deposits that was conducted in selected areas of eastern Alaska.
Reconnaissance for radioactive deposits in eastern Alaska, 1952
A report regarding a reconnaissance for radioactive deposits in Eastern Alaska. Concerns work done on behalf of the Division of Raw Materials of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
Reconnaissance for Radioactive Deposits in the Hyder District, Southeastern Alaska, 1949
Report discussing the U.S. Geological Survey's investigation of radioactive material found on Mountain View mining property of the Hyder district in southeastern Alaska. No commercially valuable uranium was found in this investigation.
Reconnaissance for Radioactive Deposits in the Hyder District, Southeastern Alaska, 1949
The following report studies samples from radioactive deposits in the Hyder district of southeastern Alaska.
Reconnaissance for Radioactive Deposits in the Vicinities of Ketchikan, Goddard Hot Springs, Chichagof, Funter Bay, and Juneau, Southeastern Alaska, 1949
A report about radioactivity reconnaissance during 1949 in the vicinities of Ketchikan, Goddard Hot Springs, Chichagof, Funter Bay, and Juneau which revealed no significant concentrations of radioactive materials.
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