Cenozoic geology and geothermal systems of southwestern Utah (UGA-23)

Edited by: R. E. Blackett and J. N. Moore

Over the past decade, southwestern Utah has undergone rapid urban growth; the populations of Iron and Washington Counties have nearly doubled. This rapid growth has created new emphasis on developing the economy of the region, while at the same time preserving unique natural features ? both geological and biological. As the population of this unique region grows, land and resource issues become more important.

Although petroleum and coal have been produced from the region, the most widespread energy resource is arguably geothermal energy. This publication presents papers on various aspects of the geology history of southwestern Utah during the Cenozoic, as geologic events and regimes through this era led to the creation of today?s active hydrothermal systems. The papers found in this publication are listed below:

Geothermal resources of southwestern Utah by D. R. Mabey and K. E. Budding

An overview of geology and geochemistry of the Roosevelt Hot Springs geothermal system, by J. N. Moore and D. L. Nielson

Geothermal development at Roosevelt Hot Springs geothermal area, Beaver County, Utah 1972 - 1993, by R. J. Forrest

Geophysical investigations of the Cove Fort - Sulphurdale geothermal system, Utah, by H. P. Ross and J. N. Moore

Geothermal exploration at cove Fort - Sulphurdale, Utah 1972 - 1992, by G. W. Huttrer

A model for sustainable development - the Newcastle, Utah geothernal resource, by H. P. Ross, R. E. Blackett, C. B. Forster, and S. Snelgrove

Low- temperature thermal water in the Santa Clara and Virgin River Valleys, Washington County, Utah, by S. N. Suomer and K. E. Budding

Review of the Quaternary geology of the Sevier and Black Rock Deserts, by C. G. Oviatt

Evolution of Cenozoic structures, western Markagunt Plateau, southwestern Utah, by F. Maldonado, E. G. Sable, and L. D. Nealey

Tectonic implications of Quaternary volcanism in the western Markagunt Plateau and Red Hills area, southwestern Utah: geochemical and geochronological evidence, by L. D. Nealey, F. Maldonado, D. M. Unruh, and J. R. Budahn

Geochemistry and tectonic significance of Late Cenozoic basalts in the Basin and Range - Colorado Plateau transition zone, Utah, by S. R. Mattox

Cenozoic fault patterns in southwestern Utah and their relationships to structures of the Sevier orogeny, by S. K. Grant, L. W. Fielding, and M. A. Noweir

Geological and chemical conditions of formation of red beryl, Wah Wah Mountains, Utah, J. D. Keith, E. H. Christiansen, and D. G. Tingey

Zeolite occurrences of southwest Utah, by B.H. Mayes and B. T. Tripp

The 1985 slug test of Pah Tempe springs, Washington County, Utah, by B. Everitt and M. Einert

The Springdale landslide, Washington County, Utah, by B. D. Black

1994 Utah Geological Association/Geothermal Resources Council field trip, by W. F. Case and R. E. Blackett

Other Information:
Published: 1994
Pages: 213 p.
Location: Beaver County, Garfield County, Iron County, Juab County, Millard County, Piute County, Sanpete County, Sevier County, and Washington County
Media Type: Paper Publication