Hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance basic data for Wichita Falls NTMS Quadrangle, Texas

Technical Report · Fri May 11 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:6024162

Results of a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Wichita Falls Quadrangle, Texas are reported. Field and laboratory data are presented for 494 groundwater and 740 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 a promising trend for potential uranium mineralization extending from west central Baylor County through Knox and Haskell Counties to the southwest corner of the quadrangle. The main aquifer is the Permian Clear Fork Group. Related elements may indicate association of uranium with low-grade copper mineralization and possibly with oil-field fluids. Another promising area is in southern Foard County. The waters are produced from the El Reno Group and Seymour Formation. Associated elements reflect evaporite deposits. Stream sediment data indicate a promising area for possible uranium mineralization to be in the north central part of the quadrangle, north of the Wichita River in Baylor, Wilbarger, Wichita, and Foard Counties. High uranium and thorium values are scattered throughout the area. The associated elements indicate residual or heavy minerals. Another promising area is in the northwest corner of the quadrangle, which appears to be an extension of the north central area.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-13-1664
• OSTI ID: 6024162
• Report Number(s): GJBX-93(79); K/UR-124
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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