Hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance basic data for Amarillo NTMS quadrangle, Texas

Technical Report · Thu May 31 04:00:00 EDT 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5956083· OSTI ID:5956083

Results of a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Amarillo Quadrangle, Texas are reported. Field and laboratory data are presented for 1,116 groundwater and 644 stream sediment samples. Statistical and areal distributions of uranium and possible uranium-related variables are displayed. A generalized geologic map of the survey area is provided, and pertinent geologic factors which may be of significance in evaluating the potential for uranium mineralization are briefly discussed. The groundwater data indicate three different areas with anomalous uranium concentrations. The largest area is located in the west central part of the quadrangle where wells produce from Permian and Triassic units. This trend passes through Hutchinson, Moore, and Potter Counties. A second area is located in the southeast portion of the quadrangle where wells produce from Permian units. In the southwest corner, high uranium concentrations were observed in groundwaters produced from the Ogallala Formation. In all three trends, associated elements reflect the pesence of brines and evaporite deposits. Sandstone-type associations do occur in the Ogallala Formation. Stream sediment data indicate that most of the uranium in sediments from the Ogallala and Quaternary deposits occurs as resistate and heavy minerals.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5956083
• Report Number(s): K/UR-125
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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