Station name, datetime, gage height, feet, dis charge, ft3s, long term mean flow 430. And it also has the ability to automatically download and display complete, highresolution scans of every usgs topo map made in the last century. Geological survey waterresources investigations report 94 4192 prepared in cooperation with the. A gis database of geologic units and structural features in new mexico, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states.
We set out to create an interactive webmap of the mines in the usgs mineral resources data system mrds to continue reading. Implementing a webbased streamflow statistics tool. Sir 20065306, analysis of the magnitude and frequency of peak discharges for the navajo nation in arizona, utah, colorado, and new mexico. Streamflow, infiltration, and groundwater recharge. Customprinted topographic topo maps, aerial photos, and satellite images for the united states and canada. Water resources of new mexico usgs water resources home page for new mexico with links to hydrologic studies and realtime and longterm data on streamflow, ground and surface water, and water quality plus map of basins. New mexico water science centers priority is to continue the important work of the department of the interior and the usgs, while also maintaining the health and safety of our employees and community. New mexico geologic map data a gis database of geologic units and structural features in new mexico, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states. Geologic names lexicon geolex, a national compilation of names and descriptions of geologic units.
Geological survey usgs middle rio grande basin study was a 6year effort 19952001 by the usgs and other agencies to improve the understanding of the hydrology, geology, and landsurface characteristics of the middle rio grande basin in order to provide the scientific information needed for waterresources management. This position is open to current usgs employees and current or former employees of a land management agency i. To generate a crosssectional plot, enter desired cross section width, then define the crosssectional area by clicking the map twice to define the two endpoints. The californiagreat basin includes california, nevada, and part of oregon. The usgs data release contains all the input and output files and source codes for the.
The geologic map of the agua fria quadrangle, santa fe county, n. By midsummer, new mexico was in the driest twoyear period on record, and 45% of the state was in exceptional drought. Usgs current conditions for new mexico streamflow usgs water. Click on title to download individual files attached to this item. Clicking the map icon in the top right corner will load the map. Assessment of statewide annual streamflow in new mexico, 1985. The existing pages you have come to rely upon will not be altered or decommissioned for some time. These methods were not feasible in the west, and certainly not on the vast scale and extreme range of flows common to western streams. This openfile report presents the results of the usgs mineral resources program activity to compile a nationalscale geologic map database to support national and regional level projects, including mineral resource and geo environmental assessments.
June 25, 2014 this dataset contains the vector line map information for the 1. In 2014, the new mexico water resources research institute began a statewide assessment of the water resources of new mexico. We are, however, continuing to provide reference service by telephone and email, and continuing our statewide interlibrary loan services while minimizing facetoface contact as directed by governor luhangrisham. Hydrologic information and data for new mexico the u. Usgs water data for the nation site provides access to water data from over 1. Kitchen cove is covered by the kitchen cove, nm us topo map quadrant. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. The rio grande flows from colorados snow capped rocky mountains and travels almost 2,000 miles to the gulf of mexico. Moore 2007 abo arroyo in the southeastern middle rio grande basin mrgb with. Geological survey, in cooperation with the new mexico water resources research institute, addressed the streamflow component of the assessment by examining streamgage data for major river basins and streams in new mexico for the study period over water years. Hydrologic information and data for new mexico usgs.
Radioactivity in the environment a case study of the puerco and little colorado river basins, arizona and new mexico by lauriewirt u. Geological survey usgs currently operates and maintains approximately 221 datacollection sites in new mexico for acquiring information about surfacewater, groundwater, waterquality, and precipitation 8 of these sites provide data for reservoirs. Please contact usgs waterwatch if you have any questions. Mines in and around new mexico interactive map the recent mine spill on the animas river has resulted in an increased interest in the locations of current and past mines. State or territory click stateterritory to search, or skip to search all. Usgs geologic maps in new mexico new mexico bureau of. Luna county, new mexico covers an area of approximately 2,969 square miles with a geographic center of 32. By the end of summer, however, new mexico had experienced its 6th wettest monsoon season, resulting in widespread flooding continue reading.
Nhd 20191017 for new mexico state or territory filegdb 10. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. The essential first step was to gage the flows of the rivers and streams. Download usgs maps of new mexico historical, military, ww2. Alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut. Usgs 08265000 red river near questa, nm usgs water data. Clicking the about icon in the top right corner loads this page. Geologic map of the agua fria quadrangle, santa fe county. Sediments and lava flows exposed in the map area record alluvial, colluvial. Realtime water data are shown on these new pages which are available via a link on the existing pages.
The summer of 20 brought extreme weather to new mexico. Clicking the list icon in the top right corner will load the earthquake list. Current condition data relayed by satellite or other telemetry are automatically screened to not display improbable values until they can be verified. A quick look at some important volcanoes and volcanic areas of new mexico. Based on guidance from the white house, the cdc, and state and local authorities, we are shifting our operations to a virtual mode and have minimal staffing within our offices. Openfile geologic maps new mexico bureau of geology. Prepared in cooperation with the new mexico water resources. The new mexico state library is closed for inperson services until further notice. Geological survey usgs currently operates and maintains. Much of our data are publicly available through the usgs national water information system nwis, but additional datasets and analytical tools are available here. Feb 12, 2019 introducing the next generation of usgs water. The usgs is pleased to announce new waterdata station pages on waterdata.
Bureau of reclamation reclamation, albuquerque metropolitan arroyo flood control authority amafca, and. Geological survey, in cooperation with the new mexico water resources research institute, addressed the streamflow component of the assessment by examining streamgage data for major river basins and streams in new mexico for the study period over water. Usgs water data for the nation site serves as the publicly available portal to a geographically seamless set of much of the water data maintained within nwis additional background. Geological survey usgs is an organization that monitors and analyzes the health of the environment of the united states.
Pelitic schist, quartzmuscovite schist, immature quartzite, and subordinate amphibolite. Currently, the infrm team is comprised of fema, us army corps of engineers, us geological survey, and the national. Usgs current conditions for usgs 08324000 jemez river near. Estimates of streamflow are needed for a wide variety of applications, including waterresources planning and management, floodplain mapping, and instream flow determinations. At our socorro office, we stock most of the usgs geologic maps that relate to new mexico. New mexico usgs topographic maps for eddy county, new mexico. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are. Peak flow data 509 sites annual maximum instantaneous peak streamflow and gage height. Ive downloaded and charted in the following figure. Usgs national streamflow statistics program nss usgs home contact usgs search usgs. Assessment of statewide annual streamflow in new mexico. The new mexico water science center collects, analyzes, and distributes data on a wide variety of waterrelated issues and resources.
For best results viewing and printing pdf documents, it is recommended that you download the documents to your computer. In cooperation with the new mexico county of bernalillo, the u. Modflowlgr2 groundwaterflow model used to delineate. Downloaded data can be served out in commaseparated, tabseparated, ms. Geological surveys usgs national water information system nwis is a comprehensive and distributed application that supports the. Geological survey, in cooperation with the new mexico water resources research institute, addressed the streamflow component of the assessment by examining streamgage data for major river basins and streams in new mexico for the. Expertgps includes seamless topo map coverage for all of new mexico. Click to go to the collection page for usgs drg maps of all 50 states.
Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. Download posters showcasing the volcanic features of the state. The highest annual flows for the rio grande occurred in 198587, and. One of the longest young lava flows in the world, with features often seen in textbook examples of young lava flows. The new mexico water science center currently has an opening for a gs supervisory hydrologist in albuquerque, new mexico. Geological survey usgs characterized polychlorinated biphenyl pcb concentrations and estimated potential loading into the rio grande from urban watersheds that are under the countys jurisdiction. Existing tools, features, and web data services are being fully maintained as before, but new tools and enhancements will no longer be developed. Usgs maps for the state of new mexico are available here. In january 2020, usgs waterwatch began operating in maintenanceonly mode. The information is provided on the condition that neither the u. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of this information.
Usgs current conditions for usgs 08266820 red river below. Approximately 40 percent about 600,000 people of the total population of new mexico lives within the middle rio. From the mountain peaks to the plains, the topography of the state is detailed with the help of usgs quad maps. Streamflow records along the middle rio grande in new mexico. Download, customize, and print highresolution usgs topo maps for new mexico. Provisional data statement usgs water data for the nation. New mexico, the puerco river flows about miles westward to the little colorado river through the painted.
A site was chosen where these methods could be worked out and developed. Stream gage levels in new mexico, relative to 30 year average. This information is preliminary and is subject to revision. The nhd contains reach codes for networked features, flow direction, names, and. The volcanoes of new mexico new mexico museum of natural. Topozone offers printable, online topographic maps of the entire mountainous state of new mexico, with topos accenting every unique landscape in the state. Welcome to new mexico state library new mexico state library. New mexico summary of flow loss between selected cross sections on the rio grande in and near albuquerque, new mexico simulated groundwater flow in the hueco bolson. Geological survey professional paper 1703d streamflow, infiltration, and groundwater recharge at abo arroyo, new mexico by amy e.
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