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Airborne Reconnaissance in the Valley of Fire-Muddy Mountains Region, Nevada

Description: Abstract: The Valley of Fire-Muddy Mountains region, located 20 to 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, was given approximately 25-percent airborne radioactive coverage during the fall of 1954. Rocks in the area range from Cambrian to Miocene in age. Uranium was known to occur at two sedimentary horizons at the time the airborne program began. One new uranium-bearing sedimentary horizon was discovered by the airborne reconnaissance. Of 15 anomolies detected, only 11 were posted as the remai… more
Date: September 1955
Creator: Barrett, Donald C. & Mallory, Neil S.
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Gamma-Radioactivity Investigations Related to Waste Disposal, Jackass Flats, Nevada Test Site

Description: From introduction: Under the general supervision of the Health Division of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, the U.S. Geological Survey is participating in geologic and hydrologic studies of the tile field constructed in Jackass Flats in the southwestern part of the Nevada Test Site as related to waste disposal, M. D. Shutler rendered valuable assistance in obtaining and evaluating portions of the data in this report. These investigations were done on behalf of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commis… more
Date: September 1962
Creator: Bunker, C. M. & Bradley, W. A.
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Surficial Geologic Map of Yucca Flat, Nevada Test Site

Description: "The surficial deposits of Yucca Flat, divided into eleven units, are shown at a scale of 1:48,000 (fig. 1A). Major rock types of the bordering bedrock areas are indicated, as are the lithologies of portions of the surficial units. The map explanation (fig. 1B) includes a description of the surficial units." (page 2)
Date: September 22, 1967
Creator: Fernald, Arthur T.; Corchary, George S. & Williams, William P.
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Interim Report on Geologic Investigations of the U12e Tunnel System, Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada

Description: From introduction: The maps and tables comprising this report are being transmitted at this time to provide interested users with a summary of the geology of the Ul2e tunnel system. The system was constructed to provide access to underground test sites. This report contains part of the geologic information obtained from investigations conducted by the U. S. Geological Survey to determine the geologic environment of the underground test sites. Results of geophysical and radiometric surveys, and … more
Date: September 1960
Creator: McKeown, F. A. & Dickey, D. D.
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