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 InfoWashington : United States Government Printing Office, 1957.
Descriptioniii, 87-109 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesPhysiographic 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 noteJoyner-FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
Issued in other formOnline version: Wolman, M. Gordon 1924-2010. River flood plains
LCCN 79605616
Govt. docs number I 19.16:282-C

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