River flood plains : some observations on their formation / by M. Gordon Wolman and Luna B. Leopold.
| Author/creator | Wolman, M. Gordon |
| Other author | Leopold, Luna B. (Luna Bergere), 1915-2006 author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington : United States Government Printing Office, 1957. |
| Description | iii, 87-109 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Physiographic and hydraulic studies of rivers Geological Survey professional paper 282-C Physiographic and hydraulic studies of rivers. ^A22564 Geological Survey professional paper 282-C. ^A16492 |
| Contents | Abstract -- Introduction -- Frequency of overbank flow -- Formation of a typical flood plain -- The characteristics of point bars -- Sediments forming a typical point bar -- Process of formation and elevation of the surface of point bars -- Rate of lateral migration -- Overbank deposition -- Nature and amount of overbank deposition -- Natural levees -- Hypothetical construction of a flood plain by overbank deposition -- Conditions affecting amounts of overbank deposition -- Flood plains in stable, aggrading, and degrading streams -- Channel pattern and formation of the flood plain -- Conclusion -- References cited -- Index. |
| Local note | Joyner-FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107). |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Wolman, M. Gordon 1924-2010. River flood plains |
| LCCN | 79605616 |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16:282-C |