National uranium resource evaluation: Corpus Christi Quadrangle, Texas

Technical Report · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:5368129

Pack, D D; Rogers, J P

The Corpus Christi Quadrangle, Texas, was evaluated to a depth of 1500 m to identify environments and define areas favorable for the occurrence of uranium deposits. The areas were delineated according to criteria established for the National Uranium Resource Evaluation program sponsored by the US Department of Energy. Surface studies included location of aerial radiometric anomalies, outcrop investigations, and followup of hydrogeochemical and stream-sediment reconnaissance data. Selected geologic units were evaluated in the subsurface using electric and gamma-ray well logs. An environment favorable for Texas roll-type sandstone deposits is identified in 26 areas that are in the Fleming-Oakville and Goliad Formations. The Jackson Group, the Catahoula-Frio and Anahuac Formations, and all Quaternary deposits are considered unfavorable within the quadrangle.

• Research Organization: Bendix Field Engineering Corp., Grand Junction, CO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC13-76GJ01664
• OSTI ID: 5368129
• Report Number(s): PGJ/F-117(82); ON: DE82014837
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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