The locations and chemical data contained in this shapefile were compiled from the following publications and unpublished maps and reports:
Branam, T.D., 2010a, MMS_MW1_MW13_SP1.XLS — Analytical data for water samples from the Midwestern Mine reclamation site: Indiana Geological Survey, unpublished Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Branam, T.D., 2010b, BUCKCREEKMINEWATER.XLS — Analytical data for water samples from the Buck Creek Mine: Indiana Geological Survey, unpublished Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Branam, T.D., 2010c, WFWHITER_COALREGION_WELLLOC.XLSX — Analytical data for water samples from the West Fork of the White River: Indiana Geological Survey, unpublished Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Branam, T.D., 2009, BLACKHAWKMWELLS.XLS -- Analytical data for water samples from the Blackhawk Mine: Indiana Geological Survey, unpublished Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Branam, T.D., 1992, Map of the Buck Creek Mine showing locations of water samples: Indiana Geological Survey, unpublished work map.
Branam, T.D., and Harper, D., 1994, Tabulated analytical data for water samples from the Friar Tuck site: Indiana Geological Survey, Open-File Study 94-13, 177 p.
Cable, L.W., and Robison, T.M., 1973, Hydrogeology of the principal aquifers in Sullivan and Greene Counties, Indiana: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, Bulletin 35, 21 p.
Cable, L.W., Watkins, Jr., F.A., and Robison, T.M., 1971, Hydrogeology of the principal aquifers in Vigo and Clay Counties, Indiana: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, Bulletin 34, 25 p.
Cocroft, J.E., 1984, Hydrogeochemical study of a mined region in the Carbondale Group (Pennsylvanian), southwestern Indiana: Bloomington, Ind., Indiana University, Master's thesis, 198 p.
Drobniak, A., 2010, STRAPOC_2008_TABLE4.XLS -- Analytical data and location information for water samples reported in Table 4: Indiana Geological Survey, unpublished Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Funkhouser, R.V., 1983, Hydrogeological study of the French Lake area, Vigo County, Indiana: Bloomington, Ind., Indiana University, Master's thesis, 171 p.
Giles, B.E., 1987, Ground-water geochemistry of an unmined area in the Carbondale Group, southwestern Indiana: Bloomington, Ind., Indiana University, Master's thesis, 100 p.
Harper, D., Hailer, J. G., and Hartke, E. J., 1987, Hydrologic effects of reclamation at the Blackhawk Reclamation Site in Vigo County, Indiana--final report to the Indiana Division of Reclamation: Indiana Geological Survey, 169 p.
Harper, D., Hartke, E. J., and Olyphant, G. A., 1991, Abandoned underground mines and hydrologic conditions around Cannelburg, Indiana: Indiana Geological Survey, Open-File Study 91-02, 127 p.
Harper, D., and Olyphant, G., 1993, Direct revegetation of abandoned coal-refuse deposits in Indiana--its effects on hydrology, chemistry, and erosion--final report to the Indiana Division of Reclamation concerning research and reclamation feasibility studies at the Friar Tuck Site, Sullivan and Green Counties, Indiana: Indiana Geological Survey, 37 p.
Reifenstein, M., 1980, The hydrochemistry of ground water occurring in the Carbondale Group, southwest Indiana: Bloomington, Ind., Indiana University, Master's thesis, 123 p.
Smith, C.R., 1983, Hydrology of the Carbondale and Raccoon Creek Groups, Pennsylvanian System, Vigo, Clay, and Sullivan Counties, Indiana: Bloomington, Ind., Indiana University, Master's thesis, 93 p.
Smith, C. R., Harper, D., Greeman, T. K., and Duwelius, R. F., 1985, Use of dye tracers to determine ground water flow in an abandoned underground coal mine: Indiana Geological Survey, unpublished manuscript, 13 p.
Strapoc, D., Mastalerz, C. Eble, and A. Schimmelman, 2007, Characterization of the origin of coalbed gases in southeastern Illinois Basin by compound-specific carbon and hydrogen stable isotope ratios: Organic Geochemistry, v. 38, p. 267-287.
Strapoc, D., Mastalerz, M., Schimmelmann, A., Drobniak, A., and Hedges, S., 2008, Variability of geochemical properties in a microbially dominated coalbed gas system from the eastern margin of the Illinois Basin, USA: International Journal of Coal Geology, v. 76, p. 98-110.
Stumpf, G.A., 1982, Comparison of hydrologic data from mined and unmined areas in the Pennsylvanian Age Carbondale Group of Daviess, Pike, and Gibson Counties, Indiana: Bloomington, Ind., Indiana University, Master's thesis, 157 p.
The water samples were obtained from monitoring wells installed in flooded voids of abandoned underground coal mines, in pillars of abandoned underground mines, and in unmined coal beds. Also, some samples were obtained from coal faces and roof rocks within the active Buck Creek Mine. Other samples were obtained from water wells whose uncased intervals penetrated coal beds. Analyses include pH, acidity, alkalinity, fluoride, chloride, sulfate, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, manganese, aluminum, specific conductance, and total dissolved solids.
This data set was compiled by Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey, using data believed to be accurate; however, a degree of error is inherent in all data. This product is distributed "AS-IS" without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability of a particular purpose or use. No attempt has been made in either the designed format or production of these data to define the limits or jurisdiction of any federal, state, or local government.
These data are intended for use only at the published scale or smaller and are for reference purposes only. They are not to be construed as a legal document or survey instrument. A detailed on-the-ground survey and historical analysis of a single site may differ from this data.
CREDIT
It is requested that the Indiana Geological Survey be cited in any products generated from this data. The following source citation should be included: WATER_CHEMISTRY_COAL_BEDS_IGS_IN: Chemical Analyses of Water Samples Associated with Coal Beds of Indiana (Indiana Geological Survey, Point Shapefile)
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The identity of coal beds associated with various water samples were obtained from drillers' logs or were interpreted by comparison of drilling information (such as depths and elevations of uncased intervals of monitoring wells) with generalized stratigraphic columns. Particularly in the latter case, the identification of coal beds may be subject to error.
It is requested that the Indiana Geological Survey be cited in any products generated from this data. The following source citation should be included: WATER_CHEMISTRY_COAL_BEDS_IGS_IN: Chemical Analyses of Water Samples Associated with Coal Beds of Indiana (Indiana Geological Survey, Point Shapefile)
WARRANTY
Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey warrants that the media on which this product is stored will be free from defect in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of acquisition. If such a defect is found, return the media to Publication Sales, Indiana Geological Survey, 611 North Walnut Grove Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-2208, and it will be replaced free of charge.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY
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