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Publications in Duval

Title Publication Year Abstract Author Series Publisher
Structural cross sections, Tertiary formations, Texas Gulf Coast Structural cross sections, Tertiary formations, Texas Gulf Coast 1981

The publication comprises 24 structural dip cross sections, spaced 15 to 20 mi apart along the Texas coast, and 4 structural strike cross sections. Dip sections extend from near the Wilcox outcrop to the coastline.

Dodge, M.M., Posey, J.S. Cross Sections Bureau of Economic Geology
Geologic Atlas of Texas, Crystal City-Eagle Pass sheet Geologic Atlas of Texas, Crystal City-Eagle Pass sheet 1976

Oversize color geologic map that depicts surface geology of Dimmit, LaSalle, and McMullen Counties and parts of Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Atascosa, Karnes, Wilson, Live Oak, Jim Wells, Duval, and Webb Counties, Texas. The 6-page booklet indicates geologic formations, abbreviations, and ages.

Barnes, V.E., Humble Oil and Refining Co., Shell Oil Co., Amerada Petroleum Corp., Mobil Oil Co., Owens, Frith, Howeth, Ike, Brown, T.E. Geologic Atlas of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
Geologic Atlas of Texas, Laredo sheet Geologic Atlas of Texas, Laredo sheet 1976

Geologic map that depicts the surface geology of parts of Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Brooks, Jim Hogg, and Zapata Counties

Barnes, V.E., Mobil Oil Co., Shell Oil Co., Humble Oil and Refining Co., Owens, Frith, Brewton, J.L., Tobin, Edward, Martin, R.G. Geologic Atlas of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
Geothermal resources, Frio Formation, South Texas Geothermal resources, Frio Formation, South Texas 1974

A preliminary study of the Frio sand distribution and formation temperatures and pressures was undertaken in order to define prospective areas in which a more detailed reservoir analysis is necessary prior to the selection of a site for a geothermal well.

Bebout, D.G., Dorfman, M.H., Agagu, O.K., Granata, G.E., Sanders, G.B. Geological Circular Bureau of Economic Geology
Seismic analysis of the Duval County Ranch area, south Texas:  assessment of exploration potential of the Wilcox, Queen City, and Jackson-Yegua plays Seismic analysis of the Duval County Ranch area, south Texas: assessment of exploration potential of the Wilcox, Queen City, and Jackson-Yegua plays 1995

Potential for commercial hydrocarbon accumulations in Eocene and older strata of the Duval County Ranch in South Texas was assessed using seismic data. Three seismic facies are recognized and tied to well control.

Fiduk, J.C., Hamilton, D.S. Geological Circular Bureau of Economic Geology
Mineral resources of south Texas:  region served through the port of Corpus Christi Mineral resources of south Texas: region served through the port of Corpus Christi 1962

This report is a compilation of all available data on mineral resources (exclusive of oil and gas) in 39 south Texas counties. Information from published and unpublished sources was checked and supplemented by field investigations.

Maxwell, R.A. Report of Investigations Bureau of Economic Geology
Lithology and petrology of the Gueydan (Catahoula) Formation in south Texas Lithology and petrology of the Gueydan (Catahoula) Formation in south Texas 1968

Tuff, tuffaceous sand and clay, bentonite, and sandstone containing abundant volcanic rock detritus are present in Gulf Coast Tertiary rocks ranging in age from Eocene to Pliocene.

McBride, E.F., Lindemann, W.L., Freeman, P.S. Report of Investigations Bureau of Economic Geology
Upper Tertiary and Quaternary depositional systems, central coastal plain, Texas -- regional geology of the coastal aquifer and potential liquid-waste repositories Upper Tertiary and Quaternary depositional systems, central coastal plain, Texas -- regional geology of the coastal aquifer and potential liquid-waste repositories 1981

Upper Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene deposits in the subsurface of the central Coastal Plain of Texas were subdivided into six operational units comprising the surface-defined Fleming, Goliad, Willis, Lissie, and Beaumont Formations.

Solis-Iriarte, R.F. Report of Investigations Bureau of Economic Geology
Depositional and diagenetic history of the Sligo and Hosston Formations(Lower Cretaceous) in south Texas Depositional and diagenetic history of the Sligo and Hosston Formations(Lower Cretaceous) in south Texas 1981

The Sligo and Hosston Formations of Aptian age occur over thousands of square miles in the subsurface of South Texas.

Bebout, D.G., Budd, D.A., Schatzinger, R.A. Report of Investigations Bureau of Economic Geology
Depositional framework, hydrostratigraphy, and uranium mineralization of the Oakville Sandstone (Miocene), Texas coastal plain Depositional framework, hydrostratigraphy, and uranium mineralization of the Oakville Sandstone (Miocene), Texas coastal plain 1982

The Oakville Sandstone (Miocene) of the Texas Coastal Plain comprises a major sand-rich fluvial system composed of deposits of several major and minor rivers that originated within Texas and surrounding states.

Galloway, W.E., Henry, C.D., Smith, G.E. Report of Investigations Bureau of Economic Geology