Geographic, geologic, and hydrologic summaries of intermontane basins of the northern Rocky Mountains, Montana

Kendy, Eloise; Tresch, R. E.

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This report combines a literature review with new information to provide summaries of the geography, geology, and hydrology of each of 32 intermontane basins in western Montana. The summary of each intermontane basin includes concise descriptions of topography, areal extent, altitude, climate, 1990 population, land and water use, geology, surface water, aquifer hydraulic characteristics, ground-water flow, and ground-water quality. If present, geothermal features are described. Average annual and monthly temperature and precipitation are reported from one National Weather Service station in each basin. Streamflow data, including the drainage area, period of record, and average, minimum, and maximum historical streamflow, are reported for all active and discontinued USGS streamflow-gaging stations in each basin. Monitoring-well data, including the well depth, aquifer, period of record, and minimum and maximum historical water levels, are reported for all long-term USGS monitoring wells in each basin. Brief descriptions of geologic, geophysical, and potentiometric- surface maps available for each basin also are included. The summary for each basin also includes a bibliography of hydrogeologic literature. When used alone or in conjunction with regional RASA reports, this report provides a practical starting point for site-specific hydrogeologic investigations.

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27995

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Kendy, Eloise; Tresch, R. E.

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xii, 233 p. :ill., maps (some col.) ;28 cm.

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U.S. Geological Survey ; Branch of Information Services [distributor],

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Water-Resources Investigations Report

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WRI

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96-4025

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Geographic, geologic, and hydrologic summaries of intermontane basins of the northern Rocky Mountains, Montana; 1996; WRI; 96-4025; Kendy, Eloise; Tresch, R. E.

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1996

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Geographic, geologic, and hydrologic summaries of intermontane basins of the northern Rocky Mountains, Montana; 1996; WRI; 96-4025; Kendy, Eloise; Tresch, R. E.