Frederick and Washington west 30 x 60 minute quadrangles: new projects of national geologic mapping program in central Appalachians

Conference · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · AAPG Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5763802

Reinhardt, J; Lyttle, P T; Newell, W L

The National Geologic Mapping Program has revitalized the US Geological Survey's mapping efforts; the Frederick and Washington West projects are pioneering parts of the program to increase the quantity and the versatility of geologic maps. The map area is on the western margin of the rapidly growing Baltimore-Washington urban corridor where the need for accurate information on geotechnical characteristics of rock units, the rates of geomorphic processes, the risks from geologic hazards, and the geohydrologic characteristics of rocks within the major physiographic provinces are critical issues. Key issues include concerns over ground-water resources and waste disposal, radon gas hazards, and the suitability of areas for extraction of rock and mineral resources.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Reston, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5763802
• Report Number(s): CONF-8809345-
• Journal Information: AAPG Bull.; (United States), Vol. 72:8; Conference: AAPG Eastern section meeting, Charleston, WV, USA, 13-15 Sep 1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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58 GEOSCIENCES
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APPALACHIAN BASIN
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RADON
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
US DOI
WASTE DISPOSAL
ELEMENTS
FEDERAL REGION III
FLUIDS
GASES
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NONMETALS
NORTH AMERICA
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RARE GASES
SEDIMENTARY BASINS
SURVEYS
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
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