Regional geophysical investigations in the La Sal Mountains area, Utah and Colorado / By J.E. Case, H.R. Joesting, and P. Edward Byerly.

Author/creator Case, James E., 1933-
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off, 1963.
Descriptioniii, pages 91-116 : illustrations, maps (in pocket) ; 29 cm + 4 maps.
Subjects
Geophysics--Research. --Utah. --La Sal Mountains.
Geophysics--Research. --Colorado.
Geology--Utah. --La Sal Mountains.
Geology--Colorado.

Other author/creatorJoesting, H. R. (Henry Rochambeau), 1903-1965, author.
Other author/creatorByerly, P. Edward (Perry Edward), 1926- author.
Other author/creatorUnited States. Department of the Interior.
Other author/creatorGeological Survey (U.S.)
Other author/creatorU.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
SeriesGeological Survey (U.S.). Professional paper ; 316-F
Geophysical field investigations
Geological Survey professional paper 316-F. ^A16492
Geophysical field investigations. ^A640816
Contents Abstract -- Introduction -- Geology -- Rocks of Precambrian age -- Sedimentary rocks of pre-Hermosa age -- Sedimentary rocks of Late Pennsylvanian and Permian age -- Sedimentary rocks of Mesozoic and Cenozoic age -- Igneous rocks of the La Sal Mountains -- Structural geology -- Aeromagnetic surveys -- Gravity surveys -- Horizontal control -- Elevation control -- Reduction of gravity data -- Errors in gravity anomalies -- Interpretation of the geophysical data -- Magnetic map -- Gravity anomalies -- Gravity and magnetic highs northwest of the La Sal Mountains -- Gravity low near the Dolores River -- Gravity and magnetic highs southwest and south of South Mountain -- Configuration of the basement surface -- Gravity and magnetic anomalies associated with the salt anticlines -- Sinbad Valley-Fisher Valley salt anticline -- Paradox Valley-Castle Valley salt anticline -- Pine Ridge-Pack Creek Valley-Spanish Valley salt anticlines -- Magnetic and gravity anomalies associated with laccolithic intrusions -- Magnetic anomalies -- Gravity anomalies -- Gravity anomalies at North Mountain -- Gravity anomalies at Middle and South Mountains -- Summary of conclusions -- References cited.
Local noteJoyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9.
General note"Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission."--T.p.
General note4 maps in pocket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Issued in other formOnline version: Case, James E., 1933-. Regional geophysical investigations in the La Sal Mountains area, Utah and Colorado
Govt. docs number I 19.16:316-F