FIELD SURVEYS

Alabama.-In cooperation with the State geologist of Alabama the survey of the Epes quadrangle was completed and the resurvey of the Searles quadrangle was completed and that of the Cottondale quadrangle (previously surveyed on a smaller scale) was continued.

Arizona.-At the request of the Forest Service the resurvey of the Turret Peak quadrangle (previously surveyed on a smaller scale) was continued. Arkansas. In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, Vicksburg, Miss., the survey of the Ouachita River from Arkadelphia to Fairview was completed.

California. In cooperation with the State engineer of California the resurvey of the Rosedale, Fairfax School, Rio Bravo, Buttonwillow, Coles Levee, No. 69, and Gosford quadrangles was completed, and that of the Bena, Stevens, No. 68, No. 70, Treves, Waits, Millux, and Treadwell quadrangles was begun (areas previously surveyed on a smaller scale). In cooperation with the county surveyor of Los Angeles County the resurvey of the Dry Canyon, Las Flores, Vejor, Zelzah, Newhall, Solstice Canyon, Chatsworth, Pico, Arroyo Sequis, and Russell Valley quadrangles was completed; that of the Sylmar quadrangle was continued; that of the Dume Point and Del Valle quadrangles was begun (areas previously surveyed on a smaller scale); and the culture was revised on the previously surveyed parts of the Dry Canyon and Zelzah quadrangles.

Colorado.-In cooperation with the Colorado Metal Mining Fund the resurvey of the Ouray mining district, the Mosquito Range mining region, and the Telluride mining district was continued. At the request of the Forest Service the survey of the Mount Powell No. 4 quadrangle was begun.

Connecticut.-In cooperation with the attorney general of Connecticut the culture and drainage of the Broad Brook, Cromwell, East Hampton, Glastonbury, Mittineague, Manchester, Long Meadow, Rocky Hill, Windsor, and Windsor Locks quadrangles (previously surveyed on a smaller scale) was partly revised by means of aerial photography.

Hawaii. In cooperation with the commissioner of public lands of the Territory of Hawaii the survey of the Schofield, Mokapu, Waianae, Kaneohe, and Koko Head quadrangles was completed, that of the Wahiawa quadrangle was continued, and that of the Laie, Kaena, Kaaawa, Kaipapau, Kahana, and Haleiwa quadrangle was begun.

Idaho. At the request of the geologic branch the survey of the Bayhorse quadrangle was continued. At the request of the State Department the survey of the Kootenai River was completed.

Illinois. In cooperation with the Department of Registration and Education of Illinois, Geological Survey, the survey of the Mackinaw, Chandlerville, Meredosia, Barry, Hannibal, Thebes, Wickliffe, and Mound City quadrangles and the Salem-Mount Vernon and Shelbyville-Altamont highway projects were completed, that of the Arenzville and Hettick quadrangles was continued, and that of the Keokuk, Fort Madison, Annawan, Virginia, Prophetstown, Rose Hill, Decatur, and Effingham quadrangles and Mulberry Grove project was begun. The resurvey of the Geneva quadrangle was continued. In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, Chicago, the survey of the Kankakee River from Wilmington to the Indiana State line, of the Sangamon River from Chandlerville to Mahomet, and of Salt Creek from the mouth to Rankin Bridge was completed.

Indiana.-In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, Chicago, the survey of the Kankakee River from Brems to the Illinois State line, of the Whitewater River from Connersville to the Ohio State line, and of the East Fork of the Whitewater River from Brownsville to the mouth was completed. The survey of the La Grange quadrangle was completed.

Iowa. In cooperation with the Geological Survey of Iowa the survey of the Indianola quadrangle was completed.

Kentucky. In cooperation with the State geologist of Kentucky the survey of the Burnside, Hardinsburg, Eddyville, Pleasureville, Morehead, Barthell, Higginsport, Felicity, Red Boiling Springs, Corydon, Lawrenceburg, Lafayette, La Center, Adolphus, and Cannelton quadrangles and the Blue Lick Battleground was completed and that of the Cynthiana, Somerset, Falls of Rough, Sadieville, and Sunnybrook quadrangles was begun. In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, Cincinnati, the survey of the Licking River from the mouth to Cave Run was completed.

Maine. In cooperation with the Public Utilities Commission of Maine the survey of the Stratton, Spencer, Winterville, and Eagle Lake quadrangles was completed, that of the Great Pond quadrangle was continued, and that of the Beddington, Winchell, Caribou, and Brooks quadrangles was begun. In cooperation with the War Department the survey of the Chain Lakes and Skinner quadrangles was completed.

Maine-New Hampshire.-In cooperation with the Highway Commission of Maine and the Highway Department of New Hampshire a survey of the boundary between these two States north of the outlet of Great East Pond was continued.

Michigan.-In cooperation with the Department of Conservation of Michigan, Geological Survey, the survey of the Fennville quadrangle was completed, that of the Fletcher quadrangle was continued, and that of the Muskegon, Holland, Twin Lake, and Shepherd quadrangles was begun.

Mississippi.-In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, Vicksburg, Miss., the survey of the Yazoo River from Yazoo City to Greenwood, of the Tallahatchie River from Greenwood to the Tallahatchie County line, of the Yalobusha River from Holcomb to Sabougla Creek, of the Skuna River from the mouth to the Calhoun County line, of the Coldwater River from Coldwater to Miller, and of the Little Tallahatchie River from Batesville to Abbeville was completed.

Missouri. In cooperation with the State geologist of Missouri the resurvey of the McCredie quadrangle was completed and that of the Mexico No. 3 quadrangle was begun (areas previously surveyed on a smaller scale).

Montana.-At the request of the geologic branch the survey of the Libby quadrangle was continued. In cooperation with the State engineer of Montana the survey of the Flathead Lake project was completed.

Nevada. At the request of the Navy Department the resurvey of a part of the Hawthorne quadrangle was completed.

New Hampshire.-In cooperation with the Highway Department of New Hampshire the survey of the Rumney, Plymouth, and Wonalancet quadrangles was completed and that of the Sugar Hill, Franconia, Partridge Pond, and Thetford quadrangles was begun.

New Mexico.-In cooperation with the State engineer of New Mexico the survey of the Talpa quadrangle was completed and the resurvey of the Kirtland quadrangle was completed and that of the Crozier, Talpa, Shiprock, and Stony Butte quadrangles was begun (areas previously surveyed on a smaller scale). At the request of the geologic branch the revision of the Santa Rita quadrangle was completed.

New York. In cooperation with the Department of Public Works of New York the resurvey of the Amsterdam quadrangle was completed and the resurvey of the Ramapo, Schunemunk, and Kinderhook quadrangles was begun. North Carolina.-The survey of the tentative boundary of the proposed Great Smoky Mountains National Park was begun, and that of the Stuart quadrangle was completed.

North Dakota.-In cooperation with the State engineer of North Dakota the survey of the Devils Lake, Tokio, Oberon, Grahams Island, and Flora quadrangles was completed and that of the Upham quadrangle was begun.

Oklahoma.-In cooperation with the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma the survey of the Yale, Skedee, Stroud, Fairfax, and Ripley quadrangles and the cultural revision of previous work on the Drumright and Stroud quadrangles was completed.

Oklahoma-Texas.-In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, Vicksburg, Miss., the survey of the Red River in the vicinity of Ryan, Okla., was completed.

Oregon. In cooperation with the State engineer of Oregon the survey of the Madras quadrangle was completed and that of the Pendleton quadrangle was begun. At the request of the Forest Service the survey of the Mount Washington quadrangle was begun.

Pennsylvania.-In cooperation with the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania, Topographic and Geologic Survey, the survey of the Ariel, Snowshoe, and Corry quadrangles was completed and that of the Clearfield, Penfield, Union City, and Karthaus quadrangles and a resurvey of the Tyrone quadrangle was begun.

Tennessee. In cooperation with the State geologist of Tennessee the survey of the Monoville quadrangle and the resurvey of the Nashville special quad

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rangle (previously surveyed on a smaller scale) was completed. The survey of the tentative boundary of the proposed Great Smoky Mountains National Park was begun.

Texas. In cooperation with the county commissioners of Cameron County the survey of the Lyford No. 4, Harlingen No. 1, and Harlingen No. 2 quadrangles was completed and that of the Fernando No. 3, Fernando No. 4, Mercedes No. 1, and Harlingen No. 3 quadrangles was begun. In cooperation with the county commissioners of Galveston County the survey of the Seabrook, Trinity Bay, Genoa, Algoa No. 1, Algoa No. 2, Algoa No. 3, Algoa No. 4, Galveston No. 2, Galveston No. 3, and San Luis Pass No. 1 quadrangles was completed and the survey of the High Island No. 3, Round Point No. 3, Round Point No. 4, Patton No. 1, Patton No. 2, Patton No. 3, Galveston No. 1, Galveston No. 4, Lake Como No. 2, San Luis Pass No. 4, and Smith Point No. 4 quadrangles and the southeastern parts of the Galveston No. 3, San Luis Pass No. 1, and Trinity Bay quadrangles was completed by means of aerial photography. In cooperation with the Board of Water Engineers of Texas the survey of the Archer City 3-a and Archer City 4-b quadrangles was begun. At the request of the Bureau of Mines the survey of the Cliffside structure area was completed.

Utah. At the request of the National Park Service the survey of the Zion National Park was begun.

Vermont.-In cooperation with the State geologist of Vermont the survey of the Townshend and Ludlow quadrangles was begun. In cooperation with the Vermont Flood Control Commission the survey of parts of the Passumpsic, Moose, and White Rivers and the North Branch of the Winooski River, the Stevens Branch, and Bolton Falls and vicinity was completed. In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, New York, the survey of parts of the Winooski, Kingsbury, and Lamoille Rivers was completed.

Virginia.-In cooperation with the Conservation and Development Commission of Virginia, Geological Survey, the survey of the Stuart quadrangle was completed, the resurvey of the University and Barber quadrangles was completed, and that of the Bonsacks and Salem quadrangles was continued (areas previously surveyed on a smaller scale). The survey of the tentative boundary of the proposed Shenandoah National Park was completed.

Washington.-In cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Development of Washington the survey of the Colville quadrangle was continued. Wisconsin.-In cooperation with the Geological and Natural History Survey of Wisconsin the survey of the Alma and Minneiska quadrangles was completed, that of the Mondovi and Montana quadrangles was continued, and the culture and drainage of the Three Lakes quadrangle were compiled from aerial photographs. In cooperation with the United States Army district engineer, St. Paul, and the Geological and Natural History Survey of Wisconsin the survey of the Durand quadrangle was continued and that of the Wabasha, Arkansaw, Chippewa Falls, Elk Mound, and Menomonie quadrangles was begun.

WATER-RESOURCES BRANCH

N. C. GROVER, Chief Hydraulic Engineer

ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL

The work of the water-resources branch has been administered through the year by the following units:

Division of surface waters, John C. Hoyt, hydraulic engineer, in charge.
Division of ground water, O. E. Meinzer, geologist, in charge.

Division of quality of water, W. D. Collins, chemist, in charge.

Division of power resources, A. H. Horton, hydraulic engineer, in charge. The technical force at the end of the year comprises the chief hydraulic engineer, 1 principal hydraulic engineer, 29 senior hydraulic engineers, 10 hydraulic engineers, 117 associate, assistant, and junior engineers; 3 senior geologists, 7 associate, assistant and junior geologists; 1 senior chemist, 5 associate, assistant, and junior chemists-a total of 174. The clerical force comprises 31 clerks. The changes in personnel during the year show a net increase of 51.

FUNDS

The funds available for Geological Survey work on water resources were as follows:

Gaging streams....

Transfers from Federal agencies----
Repayments by Federal agencies.

$270, 500.00

157, 210.00

217, 178.00

367,929. 66

Funds furnished by permittees and licensees of the
Federal Power Commission____.

31, 251.00

Funds furnished by States and other non-Federal gov-
ernmental agencies----

COOPERATION

Work in the branch is largely conducted in cooperation with Federal bureaus; State, county, municipal, and other governmental agencies; and permittees and licensees of the Federal Power Commission. A major part of this cooperation is set forth below.

States. The following amounts were expended by States from cooperative allotments. In addition, several State agencies cooperated by furnishing office quarters and occasional services in field and office.