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- Peridotite of Elliott County, Kentucky
- A report about the peridotite found in dikes of an eruptive rock between Isom's and Critche's Creeks in Kentucky.
- Geology of the Big Stone Gap Coal Field of Virginia and Kentucky
- From introduction: In presenting this paper the writer has two objects in view. The first is to add to the general knowledge respecting the geology of this central district [Appalachian coal basin]. The groups determined in this region will be carried over the adjoining territory if they can be distinguished and they afford a type-section of the Coal-measures where they are probably best developed. The results are not put forth as final, but as representing the most probable conclusions from the observed facts.
- The Coke Industry of the United States as Related to the Foundry
- From Introduction: "The present bulletin, published by the Bureau of Mines because of the analyzing and testing of fuels have been transferred from the Geographical Survey to the Bureau of Mines, briefly reviews the status of the coke industry, some features of practice in the use of coke in the foundry, the probable happenings of a cupola heat, and the reasons for modifying charging practice so that a particular coke can be used to best advantage."
- City Smoke Ordinances and Smoke Abatement
- From Introduction: "In connection with the fuel investigations conducted by the Bureau of Mines much information has been accumulated as to the smoke abatement activities in various cities. The essential features of the information are presented in this report, which, it is believed, will be of public interest and benefit, especially to those communities that are just beginning organized effort to abate unnecessary smoke."
- Analyses of Coals in the United States with Descriptions of Mine and Field Samples Collected between July 1, 1904 and June 30, 1910: Part 1. -- Analyses
- From Significance and value of Analyses of Coal: "The analyses published in this report cover samples of coal collected in many different parts of the country with unusual care by experiences men, in such manner as to make them representative of extensive beds of coal."
- Analyses of Coals in the United States with Descriptions of Mine and Field Samples Collected between July 1, 1904 and June 30, 1910 Part 2. Descriptions of Samples
- From Introduction: "This volume contains the descriptions of the samples whose analyses are published in the preceding volume, Part I of this bulletin. The descriptions have been compiled from the notebooks of the persons who collected the samples, have been condensed from accounts given in published reports of the United States Geological Survey, or have furnished by the collection themselves. Inasmuch as the descriptions represent the work of many persons during a period of six years, and inasmuch as they were recorded under widely differing conditions, they necessarily vary in fullness detail."
- Coal-Mine Accidents in the United States and Foreign Countries
- From Introduction: "The lack of comparable and accurate statistics of coal-mine accidents in the united States as a whole led the Bureau of Mines in 1911 to undertake the collection of such data. The mining departments of the leading foreign coal-producing countries have long taken cognizance of the importance of statistics. The bureau feels that in presenting the tables embodied in this report it is offering the and comparable statistics of coal-min accidents for the country as a whole that have ever been published."
- The Oil Fields of Allen County Kentucky, with Notes on the Oil Geology of Adjoining Counties
- From introduction: The purpose of the field work was to investigate the geology of the county, particularly the structure or lay of the oil-bearing strata and the results of drilling to date. Structural conditions in the producing fields were determined by running level lines to the wells and correlating the data recorded in the well logs generously furnished by the operators.
- Coal-Washing Investigations: Methods and Tests
- From Introduction: "The investigations described in this bulletin are confined to a study of the washing characteristics of bituminous coals. The washing characteristics of coals from many of the most important coal-producing fields of the Eastern and Central States were examined."
- Review of State Mine Inspector's Reports as They Relate to Accidents from Falls of Roof
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines over state mine inspection reports from 19 U.S. states. The information in the reports includes details of accidents, locations that specific accidents occurred, and proposed remedies for prevention of future accidents. This report includes tables.
- Method and Cost of Dredging Sand and Gravel by the Ohio River Sand Co., Louisville, Kentucky
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing dredging methods of used by the Ohio River Sand Company. The different methods and costs used to recover gravel and sand are described. This report includes tables and illustrations.
- Safety Cars of the United States Bureau of Mines
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mine stations and safety cars used to reach miners in distress. As stated in the report, "the purpose, equipment, personnel, and construction of its safety cars" is presented. This report includes an illustration, and a map.
- The Flora of the New Albany Shale: Part 1. Diichnia Kentuckiensis, a New Representative of the Calamopityeae
- Abstract: A new genus of the Cycadofilicales, Diichnia, is described from the New Albany shale, of late Devonian age, in central Kentucky. The one known species, which is based on stem material showing internal structure, belongs in the family Calamopityeae. Foundation for the generic segregation is seen in the double leaf truce of the genotype, D. kentuckiensis, in contrast with the originally single trace in other known representatives of the family.
- A Study of Oxidation of the Oil in Two Air-and Air-Gas-Repressuring Projects
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the oxidation levels caused from different oil recovery processes. Experiments were conducted to determine the effect of air on crude oil, and the degree of oxidation. This report includes tables, and a map.
- Annual Report of Research and Technologic Work on Coal: Fiscal Year 1941
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the annual report over the research and technology of coal during 1941. As stated in the foreword, "these investigations increase our fund of exact knowledge on the properties and composition of American coals and lead to better methods in mining, preparing, storing, and utilizing coal" (p. 4). This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map.
- Comparative Yields of Light Oil, Tar, and Constituents from Carbonization Tests at 800 Degrees, 900 Degrees, and 1,000 Degrees Celsius
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on testing done on a variety of American coals collected from 32 coal beds across the country. The carbonizing properties of samples tested at 3 different temperatures are presented. This report includes tables, and graphs.
- Coke from Low-Ash Appalachian Coals for Carbon Electrodes in Aluminum Industry with a Chapter on Comparison of Results Obtained by Trent Process for Cleaning Coal with Those by Float-and-Sink Methods
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on testing conducted on coking coal samples for carbon electrode use in aluminum production. The testing methods, and results are presented. This report includes tables.
- Analyses of Kentucky Coals
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing analyses of the Eastern and Western coal fields in Kentucky. The two coal fields are described in detail. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
- Thickness of Bituminous Coal and Lignite Seams Mined in the United States in 1945
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing bituminous coal and lignite seams found in the United States. The thickness of seams from several U.S. states is compared, as well as the mining methods employed. This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
- Radioactivity of Asphaltites, Coals, and Shales in Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania
- Report discussing the U.S. Geological Survey's investigation of the radioactivity measurements of asphalltites, coals and shales found in Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
- Trace Elements Reconnaissance in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky
- Report discussing examination of various trace elements by the U.S. Geological Survey in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky during October and November, 1946.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Pike County, Kentucky
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines to evaluate the known reserves of coking coal in Pike County, Kentucky. The properties of coal and coal blends from the area are presented. This report includes tables and maps.
- Reconnaissance Search in Parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, and Ohio for Areas Where Uraniferous Black Shale May Be Mined by Stripping
- Report discussing the U.S. Geological Survey's investigation aimed at finding a location with an abundance of black shale, and determining the amount of uranium in the shale.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Floyd County, Kentucky
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the known recoverable reserves of coking coal in Floyd County, Kentucky. The investigation includes a study on the properties of coal and coal blends found in the area. This report contains maps and tables.
- The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Kentucky
- Report documenting the suitability of Kentucky for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.
- Carbonizing Properties: Eastern Kentucky Coals from Elkhorn Number 1, Elkhorn Number 2, Leatherwood, and Harlan Beds
- From Introduction and Summary: "This report gives results of an investigation of the carbonizing properties of the following eastern Kentucky coals: Elkhorn No.1 bed, No. 28 mine, Wayland, Floyd County; Elkhorn No.2 bed, Turner No.5 mine, Drift, Floyd County; Leatherwood (Haddix No.5) bed, Leatherwood mine, Leatherwood, Perry County; and Harlan bed, Path Fork mine, Path Fork, Harlan County."
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Knott County, Kentucky
- Report of investigations issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding the estimates of known reserves of coking coal located in Knott County, Kentucky. The investigation also discusses properties of coal and coal blends from the area. This report includes maps and tables.
- Synthetic Liquid Fuels: Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior for 1951; Part 1 - Oil from Coal
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over an annual study of synthetic liquid fuel production. Results of the annual study are presented and discussed. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
- Uranium Content of Chattanooga Shale in East-Central Tennessee and Southern Kentucky
- From abstract: Uranium assays of all the samples collected by the Geological Survey from the Chattanooga shale in east-central Tennessee and southern Kentucky from 1947 to 1949 are assembled here, and conclusions are drawn concerning the distribution of the uranium. The 1108 assays from 80 localities provide reasonably reliable information on the stratigraphic and regional variations of the uranium content.
- 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."
- Radioactivity of Coal and Associated Rock in the Coal Fields of Eastern Kentucky
- Report discussing radioactivity measurements of samples of coal and associated rock that were collected during a reconnaissance study in the coal fields of eastern Kentucky, as well as Logan and Mingo counties, West Virginia.
- Radioactivity of Coal and Associated Rock in the Coal Fields of Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia
- The following report covers a reconnaissance study that was made of radioactivity of coal and associated rock in the coal fields of eastern Kentucky and Logan Mingo counties, W. Va. Samples of coal, carbonaceous shale, marine shale, flint clay, and dike rock were discovered and radioactivity within these samples were measured.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Letcher County, Kentucky
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of the estimation of coking coal reserves from Letcher County, Kentucky. The methods used and measurements of coking coal reserves are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
- Fluorspar Deposits in Western Kentucky: Part 2
- From abstract: The central part of the Commodore fault system is in the western Kentucky fluorspar district, in Crittenden County, about 6 miles northwest of Marion. It has yielded from 30,000 to 40,000 tons of crude fluorspar and nearly 20,000 tons of zinc ore. Limestones, sandstones, and shales of the Meramec, Chester, and Pottsville groups of Carboniferous age crop out as relatively flat-lying beds, except near faults. The rocks are transected by high-angle normal faults. The main faulted zone is the Commodore fault system, which displaces the beds from 1,500 to 2,000 feet. The principal vein minerals are fluorite, calcite, smithsonite, sphalerite, and galena. Fluorite and smithsonite are the chief ore minerals, occurring as lenses along the faults. The mines have been worked since 1892, but most of the workings are caved or filled with water.
- Fluorspar Deposits in Western Kentucky: Part 3
- Abstract: The Moore Hill fault system in the central part of the Kentucky-Illinois fluorspar field is about 26 miles long. Fluorspar has been produced from a part nearly 5 miles long, and since mining began in 1899 this system has yielded more than 300,000 tons of fluorspar. Lead and zinc sulfides commonly are found in the ore, but only rarely do they occur in sufficient quantity to be worth recovering. The productive part of the fault system was mapped and the properties and principal mines described. The high-angle normal faults of the system cut limestones, sandstones, and shales of Mississippian age. Stratigraphic displacements range from less than a foot to as much as 550 feet. The fluorspar bodies are sporadically distributed in veins of calcite and fluorite along the faults.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Harlan County, Kentucky
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of the estimation of coking coal reserves from Harlan County, Kentucky. The methods used and measurements of coking coal are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
- Surges in Southern Outfall Sewer and Flow Conditions in State Fairgrounds (Western Parkway) Pumping Plant, Louisville, Kentucky: Hydraulic Model Investigation
- Report of findings from various tests: "Model investigations of the surges occurring in sewer lines and of the flow conditions in a typical pumping plant, used to dispose of drainage during high river stages, were conducted as a part of the local flood protection project for Louisville, Kentucky. Studies conducted on a 1:32 scale simplified model of the Southern Outfall Sewer provided general information on the relative amount of relief from surges to be expected from the pumping station and manholes in the sewer line upstream" (p. v).
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Perry County, Kentucky
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of coking-coal reserves of Perry County, Kentucky. Methods used, and measurements of coal reserves are listed. This report includes tables, and maps.
- Fluorspar Deposits in Western Kentucky: Part 1
- From introduction: The need for fluorspar in the manufacture of open-hearth steel, hydrofluoric acid, aluminum, certain insecticides, refrigerants and airconditioning compounds, welding rods, 100-octane gasoline, and many other products necessary to the prosecution of World War II resulted in unprecedented demands for this commodity. To help increase production to meet these demands, the War Production Board in 1942 asked the United States Geological Survey to plan a comprehensive study of the fluorspar deposits in the United States. This study has been carried on in many parts of the country in cooperation with geologists and engineers of State and Federal agencies and with local producers.
- Coal Geology of the White Oak Quadrangle, Magoffin and Morgan Counties, Kentucky
- From abstract: The White Oak quadrangle lies near the western edge of the eastern Kentucky coalfield and includes approximately 59 square miles of parts of Magoffin and Morgan Counties, Ky. The outcropping rocks are equivalent to most of the Breathitt formation of Pennsylvanian age. The regional southeast dip of the rocks is interrupted by the Irvine-Paint Creek fault, the Caney anticline, the Grape Creek syncline, and the Johnson Creek fault.
- 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.
- Aeroradioactivity Survey and Areal Geology of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Area, Tennessee and Kentucky (ARMS-I)
- Report regarding an airborne radioactivity survey that took place over a 10,000 square mile area around the Oak Ridge National Laboratory near Knoxville, Tennesse. Topics include the types of bedrock noted in the area as well as their levels of radioactivity.
- Geology and Coal Resources of the Salyersville North Quadrangle, Magoffin, Morgan, and Johnson Counties, Kentucky
- From introduction: The U.S. Geological Survey has conducted investigations of the geology and coal resources of the area in and adjacent to the Salyers-ville North quadrangle in the Eastern Kentucky coal field (fig. 7). The Salyersville North quadrangle lies between lat. 3745' and 37052'30'' N., and long. 8300' and 83 07'30'' E.; it is a 71/2-minute quadrangle in the southeast quarter of the Dingus 15-minute area which also includes the Dingus, Lenox, and White Oak 7 -minute quadrangles (fig. 8). The present report is the second for the 15-minute Dingus area; a report by Adkison (1957) has been published for the White Oak quadrangle and a third report is in preparation for the Lenox quadrangle. Other published reports for quadrangles in the vicinity are those by Englund (1955) for Cannel City to the west; Bergin (1962) for Seitz to the southwest; and Hauser (1953) for Paintsville to the east.
- Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Survey, Final Report: Vincennes Quadrangle, Indiana/Illinois/Kentucky
- Final report analyzing aerial gamma ray and magnetic data in the Vincennes quadrangle, including a detailed geologic summary, interpretation report, reduced scale copies of all maps and profiles, histograms, and statistical tables for the quadrangle.
- [Huntington Quadrangle: Average Record Data Listings]
- Average record data listings taken during aerial gamma-ray and magnetic surveys of the Huntington quadrangle in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
- [Huntington Quadrangle: Single Record Data Listings]
- Single record data listings taken during aerial gamma-ray and magnetic surveys of the Huntington quadrangle in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
- [Vincennes Quadrangle: Average Record Data Listings]
- Average record data listings taken during aerial gamma-ray and magnetic surveys of the Vincennes quadrangle in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.
- [Vincennes Quadrangle: Single Record Data Listings]
- Single record data listings taken during aerial gamma-ray and magnetic surveys of the Vincennes quadrangle in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.
- Uranium in the Southern United States
- From introduction: In this study on raw material sources of uranium the Southern Interstate Nuclear Board has catalogued all known occurrences of uranium and some references to thorium in a 17-state area (P1. 1). These occurrences have been evaluated as potential sources of uranium by the State Geological Surveys and the consultant group of SINB. Favorability guides have been applied to the known occurrences and recommendations have been made for future action by the states involved, federal agencies, or by industry. State recommendations are included in state-by-state summaries. The state reports were written either by personnel of the State Geological Surveys or were abstracted from State geological survey data by members of the consultant group...The purpose of this study was to compile information on and systematically assess uranium and other radioactive occurrences in the region. The SINB undertook the project because of its statutory, interstate capability as an extension of government in each of the 17 states, an arrangement that lends itself effectively to this cooperative undertaking.
- Technique for Estimating Magnitude and Frequency of Floods in Kentucky
- Abstract: This report presents flood magnitude and frequency relations applicable to 'unregulated streams in Kentucky. The relations are based on flood data at 117 gaging stations in Kentucky and 14 in adjacent states having 10 or more years of record not significantly affected by man-made changes . Equations that relate flood magnitude and frequency to contributing drainage area in 16 geographic areas may be used to estimate magnitude of future floods with recurrence intervals of as much as 100 years on gaged and ungaged streams having drainage areas of 10 to 4,300 square miles (25 .9, to 11,100 square kilometers) . Estimating equations are also presented in graphical form for the convenience of the user . Additional graphs are presented to estimate flood magnitude for selected recurrence intervals along the Cumberland, Kentucky, and Ohio Rivers .