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Publication Year
1992
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Series
Thematic Maps
Abstract

This large, 4-sheet geologic map displays more than 350 lithostratigraphic units ranging in age from Precambrian to Quaternary. In addition to the bedrock and unconsolidated surficial units, the map shows many major cultural features, such as county boundaries, cities, state and federal highways, and railroad lines.

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Publication Year
1992
Series
Report of Investigations
Abstract

Chemical and physical approaches are used to study unsaturated flow; however, few studies include an in-depth analysis of data from both approaches. Detailed chemical tracer studies were conducted at a site in the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas, and the results were compared with hydraulic attributes of the system.

Publication Year
1992
Series
Geological Circular
Abstract

The Gas Research Institute, U.S. Department of Energy, and the State of Texas cooperated in joint-venture research to evaluate the infield reserve growth potential of mature gas fields containing conventional reservoirs.

Publication Year
1992
Series
Report of Investigations
Abstract

A waterflood was begun in 1985 in Taylor-Link West San Andres unit (10 million barrels cumulative production) on the south margin of the Central Basin Platform to capture a remaining mobile oil target estimated at 20 million barrels.

Publication Year
1992
Series
Geological Circular
Abstract

Surface fissures have been observed in many desert basins in the western United States. These surface-collapse features are usually discovered after a normally dry surface has been covered with water, either by runoff from intense rainfall, by flooding, or by irrigation.