July 23, 2021
This CGS review, requested by Jefferson County Planning and Zoning, focuses on groundwater/aquifer quality and quantity issues, and provides comprehensive…
April 6, 2021
This report provides a regional overview with the general public in mind, although it contains detailed background that is beneficial…
March 4, 2021
This data package is comprised of GIS data as of 04 March 2021 as well as all tables and figures…
March 4, 2021
This map is comprised of statewide GIS data compiled as of 04 March 2021. Online GIS resource. ON-010M (Note: “Add…
January 23, 2018
This report provides a regional overview with the general public in mind: it also contains detailed background that will benefit…
January 23, 2016
This report provides a regional overview with the general public in mind: it also contains detailed background that will benefit…
January 23, 2015
This report provides a regional overview with the general public in mind: it also contains detailed background that will benefit…
January 23, 2015
This report provides a regional overview with the general public in mind: it also contains detailed background that will benefit…
October 17, 2014
The purpose of this geologic map is to describe the geology, mineral and ground-water resource potential, and geologic hazards of…
April 29, 2014
This map is a derivative map created from information compiled on OF-14-09 Geologic Map of the Whitewater Quadrangle, Mesa…
May 1, 2011
A report prepared for the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). 54 pages, includes GIS database used in…
March 19, 2011
The purpose of this publication is to provide graphic representation of the stratigraphic and structural relationships of the strata that…
March 1, 2011
An initial study of groundwater resources in El Paso County, Colorado. 139 pages. Digital PDF download. WAT-2005-01D From the Executive…
March 10, 2010
In 2009, Colorado State Parks (now Colorado Parks and Wildlife) requested the assistance of the CGS to…
January 2, 2010
The purpose of the study was to map the bedrock and surficial geology, and determine the relative age of the units…
July 15, 2009
The purpose of the study was to provide the public with a useful guide to the issues surrounding stormwater runoff and…
September 2, 2005
A detailed study of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in the Turkey Creek Watershed in Jefferson County, Colorado. 77 pages. Digital…
January 20, 2005
This full-color poster illustrates how human-caused and natural water contamination occurs and how it affects Colorado’s water supply. Digital PDF…
January 20, 2005
This publication describes the history, geology and environmental setting of several mines in the Cinnamon Gulch area and characterized constituent…
July 20, 2004
Groundwater aquifers can be used as reservoirs to provide increased water storage capacity in Colorado through an intentional, engineered water…
March 20, 2003
This publication is a compendium of organizations that collect water quality data in Colorado. Includes organizational contact, geographic coverage, activities…
February 10, 2003
ED: Note that this Atlas is superseded by our current ON-010 Colorado Groundwater Atlas—a fully online…
October 1, 2002
This edition of RockTalk is an introduction to aquifers, groundwater, and water quality in Colorado. Digital PDF download. RT-05-04D From…
October 17, 2001
This field trip guide accompanied the 2001 Durango GeoConference “Geology and Land Use Issues in Southwestern Colorado”, put on by…
October 11, 2001
A presentation examining the relationship between geology, mining activities, and surface water quality in Colorado. 23 pages. Digital PDF download.
October 9, 2000
This field trip guide was part of the October 2000 Earth Science Week. PDF download. FT-00-02D…
September 22, 2000
This report contains initial scoping material related to the 2003 SP-53 Ground Water Atlas of Colorado. WAT-2000-01D…
May 10, 2000
This study (now superseded by publication B-54) describes the water quality of several areas in Colorado…
April 1, 2000
This edition of RockTalk discusses the ways in which geology can determine water quality. Digital PDF download. RT-03-02D Excerpt from…
December 13, 1999
Addresses salinity in the Roaring Fork River Basin, Snowmass-Glenwood Springs Area. Data suggests that dissolution of evaporitic rocks in regional…
