The nature and extent of peat deposits and possible effects of peat mining on manmade features and springs near Mescalero, New Mexico
Open-File Report
72-238
By: F. P. Lyford
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Abstract
A study was made during May 1971 by the U.S. Geological Survey to: (1) determine the nature and extent of peat deposits near Mescalero, N. Mex. ; (2) determine whether mining of the peat will affect the stability of three manmade features near the deposits; (3) determine whether peat mining will affect springs.
Peat deposits with organic-matter contents between 15 and 35 percent are generally 1- to 2-feet thick and occur within 8 feet of land surface. The deposits underlie an area of about 26 acres. The total volume of peat probably ranges from 40,000 to 80,000 cubic yards.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The nature and extent of peat deposits and possible effects of peat mining on manmade features and springs near Mescalero, New Mexico |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 72-238 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr72238 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 1972 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | The Survey, |
| Description | 24 p. :ill., maps ;29 cm. |
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