Erosion, sediment discharge, and channel morphology in the upper Chattahoochee River basin, Georgia, with a discussion of the contribution of suspended sediment to stream quality

Professional Paper 1107
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Abstract

The 3,550 square miles of the Upper Chattahoochee River basin is an area of diverse physiographic and land-use characteristics. The headwater areas are mountainous with steep, relatively narrow channels. Land in the headwater areas is heavily forested, but small towns and farms are common in the valleys of large streams. Downstream, the basin is characterized by low hills and wider stream channels. Land in this part of the basin is also predominantly forested; however, large agricultural and urban areas are common. Urban land use is particularly intensive within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Erosion, sediment discharge, and channel morphology in the upper Chattahoochee River basin, Georgia, with a discussion of the contribution of suspended sediment to stream quality
Series title Professional Paper
Series number 1107
DOI 10.3133/pp1107
Edition -
Year Published 1980
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Govt. Print. Off.,
Contributing office(s) South Atlantic Water Science Center
Description 85 p.
Country United States
State Georgia
Other Geospatial Upper Chattahoochee River basin
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