Federal Government Resources: US Geological Survey

Web Pages:

• USGS Home Page
  A starting point for a wealth of information, including science information pertaining to each state.
• Publications Warehouse
  Allows for keyword, title, author, and series searches of citations to USGS publications beginning with 1882.  Recent publications are often online.
• Books and Other Publications
  Especially useful for browsing major publications series, such as the "Professional Papers."  Many recent issuances are online.
• Earth Resources Observation and Science  (EROS)
  Land information data and maps downloadable for purchase.
• National Biological Information Infrastructure
  Compiles and links ecological resources by geographical region and state.
• The National Map
  An interactive topographic map of the US.
• USGS Library
  Bibliographic listings for over 325,000 items from USGS and associated scientific disciplines.
• USGS Science Online Information
  Online information arranged by broad topic area, such as earthquakes, water data, and the National Atlas.
• USGS Central Energy Team
  Assessments of coal, oil, and natural gas resources in a geologic framework.
   

Major Publications Series:

The CSU library has a major collection of USGS publications.  Series names, call numbers, and basic holdings are listed below.  Note that recent issuances for many series are online at the sites above.  The number for the individual item in the series normally follows the colon in the call number.

• Bulletin.   I19.3:   Doc   
  1884-  Recent issuances are usually online only.  Some older bulletins are on microfiche.
• Circular.   I19.4:   Doc    
  1933-  Recent issues are usually online.
• Monographs.   I19.9:   Doc    1882-1896
• Water Supply Paper.   I19.13:   Doc   
  1897-  Some are on microfiche.
• Professional Paper.   I19.16:   Doc   
  1902-  Some are on microfiche.
• Water Resources Investigations.    I19.42/4:   Doc  
  1972-  Some are on microfiche.
• Water Resources Data.   I19.53/2:   Doc   
  1968-2001 Colorado only.  The collection includes microfiche as well as paper copy.  Recent years for all states are online.
• Open-File Report.   I19.76:   Doc  
  1970-Recent reports are online.  Many  reports are also on either microfiche or CD-ROM.

Geologic Maps ("Packet Maps"):

These USGS maps are not to be confused with the USGS topographic maps.  Instead, they deal with geology and in the CSU library are folded and packaged in manila sleeves (hence, the phrase "packet maps").  They are shelved by call number and map number in the map collection.  The map number follows the colon in the call number.  Guide to USGS Publications (Z6034 .U49G493 1998 Ref Desk) describes geology maps to 1998.  Important series and their call numbers are listed below.

• Antarctic Research Program, Geologic Reconnaissance.    I19.25/8:   Map
• Coal Investigation.   I19.85:   Map
• Geophysical Investigation.   I19.87:   Map
• Geologic Quadrangles.   I19.88:   Map
• Hydrologic Investigations.   I19.89:   Map
• State Hydrologic Unit Maps.   I19.89/2:   Map
• Mineral Resources Investigations.    I19.90:   Map
• Miscellaneous Geologic Investigations.   I19.91:   Map
• Oil and Gas Investigations Charts.   I19.92:   Map
• Oil and Gas Investigations Maps.   I19.93:   Map
• Land Use and Land Cover.   I19.112:   Map
• Miscellaneous Field Studies.   I19.113:   Map

Water Resources:

• Estimated Use of Water in the United States
  Includes data for 1990, 1995, and 2000.  Earlier reports back to 1950 appeared as part of the Circular series (I19.4:   Doc).
• Hydro-Climate Data Network
  Stream flow data for the study of climate variations.
• National Streamflow Information Program
  Includes real-time and historical streamflow data.
• National Water Conditions
  Useful for historic maps back to 1929.
• NWISweb Data for the Nation
  The best USGS starting point for water resources data.
• Summary of Selected Characteristics of Large Reservoirs
  A metadata site for expert users.
• Water-Data Reports
  Online USGS reports on water resources, arranged by state.
• Water Resources of the United States
  This USGS umbrella site has links to each state, among other resources.
• WaterWatch
  Maps and data for current water conditions in a variety of categories.

Other Resources:

• Estimated Use of Water in the United States
  Includes data for 1990, 1995, and 2000.  Earlier reports back to 1950 appeared as part of the Circular series (I19.4:   Doc).
• GeoData.gov
  This collaboration by USGS and other agencies provides interactive maps in many categories.
• Rocks and Water  (Colorado School of Mines)
  Information pertaining to the USGS and other government agencies.
• Minerals Yearbook.   I19.165  Doc Ref
  Earlier years back to 1932 are at this call number in the document stack area.  Those from 1882 to 1931 are in storage at either I19.8 or I28.37.  Recent editions are online.
• Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources.   I19.202: ST1  Doc Ref
  A survey by topic and region with text and graphics.  Published in 1998.
• Guide to USGS Publications.   Z6034 .U49G493  Ref Desk
  Especially useful for geology maps.  Also includes Bulletin and Professional Paper series, but excludes other series.
• USGS Publications.   I19.14  Doc Ref
  A print alternative to the Publications Warehouse for publications from 1879 through 2000.

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