John E. Welsh geological maps, 1937-1961
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Welsh, John E.
- Title
- John E. Welsh geological maps
- Dates
- 1937-1961 (inclusive)19371961
- Quantity
- 4.5 cubic ft. (18 map tubes; 59 maps)
- Collection Number
- 11240
- Summary
- Maps document oil and gas exploration for the Sinclair Oil and Gas Company, El Paso Natural Gas Company, and Southern California Petroleum Corporation in the Western United States.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
John E. Welsh was a geologist and consulting geologist who worked in the western United States.
Content Description
The 59 maps in the John E. Welsh collection document exploration for the Sinclair Oil and Gas Company, El Paso Natural Gas Company, and Southern California Petroleum Corporation in the western states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, John E. Welsh geological maps, 1937-1961, Collection Number 11240, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The maps are organized into two series: I. Region 3: Colorado Plateau and Basin and Range; and II. Region 4: Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains, then arranged numerically by province within the geological region.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by John E. Welsh at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe John E. Welsh geological map collection was given to the American Heritage Center in one shipment, received May 9, 1990. The maps were received in good condition with a partial inventory list.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Ronda Frazier in August 2002.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Container List
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Series I. Region 3: Colorado Plateau and Basin and Range, 1937-1961
2.5 cubic ft. (10 MPT map boxes)Arranged numerically by province (biogeographic division) within the geological region covering Nevada, Utah, Southwestern Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Contains base, contour, planimetric, and topographical maps, geologic cross-sections, and stratigraphic evolutions of area basins.
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Sub-series 1. Province 19: Eastern Great Basin, 1956
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Description: Preliminary Detailed Plane Table Reconnaissance and Photogeologic Map: Portion of Elko, Eureka, and Whitepine Counties, NevadaDates: 1956Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Sub-series 2. Province 20: Uinta-Piceance Basin, 1937-1961
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Description: E-W Geologic Cross-Section of the Central Piceance BasinDates: 1958Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: N-S Geologic Cross-Section of the Central Piceance BasinDates: 1958Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: E-W Correlation of Iles Formation in the Southern Piceance Basin, ColoradoDates: 1958Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: N-S Stratigraphic Cross-Section, Piceance BasinDates: 1958Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Price River – Mancos Stratigraphic Correlation Along the Book Cliffs, ColoradoDates: 1959Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Schematic Diagram Showing the Structural and Stratigraphic Evolution of the Piceance Basin, N.W. ColoradoDates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Stratigraphic E-Log Cross-Section, Proposed Fawn Creek UnitDates: 1959Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Geology of the Buzzard Creek, Hells Gulch, and Divide Creek Area, Southern Piceance Basin, ColoradoDates: 1960Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Geology of the Coon Hollow Unit and Adjacent AreaDates: 1960Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Geology of the Roan Creek Unit and Adjacent AreasDates: 1959Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: West Piceance AreaDates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: North-South Wasatch Cross SectionDates: 1961Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Red Table Anticline, Eagle BasinDates: 1937, 1959Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Sub-series 3. Province 21: Paradox Basin, 1957-1960
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Description: Colorado 8 RegionalDates: 1958Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: Southwestern UtahDates: 1957Container: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Utah (Untitled)Dates: 1960Container: Box 6, Folders 3-4
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Sub-series 4. Province 22: San Juan Basin, 1952
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Description: E.P.N.G. Composite Deep TestsDates: undatedContainer: Box 7, Folder 1
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Description: New Mexico (Untitled), T-23-N to T-32-N and R-13-W to R-2-WDates: undatedContainer: Box 7, Folders 2-3
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Description: TWP. – Section Map: From Lat. N.35°00’. to N.36°00’., From Long. W.107°00’. to W.108°00’Dates: 1952Container: Box 8, Folder 1
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Description: TWP. – Section Map: From Lat. N.35°00’. to N.36°00’., From Long. W.108°00’. to W.109°00’Dates: 1952Container: Box 8, Folder 2
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Description: TWP. – Section Map: From Lat. N.36°00’. to N.37°00’., From Long. W.107°00’. to W.108°00’Dates: 1952Container: Box 8, Folder 3
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Description: TWP. – Section Map: From Lat. N.36°00’. to N.37°00’., From Long. W.108°00’. to W.109°00’Dates: 1952Container: Box 8, Folder 4
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Sub-series 5. Province 24: Northern Arizona, 1952
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Description: Controlled Regional Base Map No. A1Dates: 1952Container: Box 9, Folder 1
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Description: Controlled Regional Base Map No. A2Dates: 1952Container: Box 9, Folder 2
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Sub-series 6. Other, 1961
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Description: Colorado (Untitled)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 10, Folder 1
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Description: Oil and Gas Map of Eastern Utah, #U-38Dates: 1961Container: Box 10, Folder 2
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Series II. Region 4: Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains, 1951-1961
2 cubic ft. (8 MPT map boxes)Arranged numerically by province within the region covering Montana, Wyoming, and Northern Colorado. Contains base, contour, planimetric, structure and topographical maps, reflection seismic survey maps, stratigraphic-structural cross-sections, and prospect areas within the region’s basins.
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Sub-series 1. Province 33: Powder River Basin, 1956
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Description: Powder River Basin, Wyoming and MontanaDates: 1956Container: Box 11, Folder 1
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Sub-series 2. Province 35: Wind River Basin, 1960
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Description: Geologic Map of the Wind River BasinDates: 1960Container: Box 12, Folder 1
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Sub-series 3. Province 37: Southwestern Wyoming, 1951-1961
Also known as the Greater Green River Basin, which comprises several smaller basins and fields, including the Desert Springs Gas Field, Green River (Bridger) Basin, Hanna Basin, the Rawlins Uplift, and the Sand Wash Basin.
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Greater Green River Basin - General:
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Description: Controlled Regional Base Map No. ML-20Dates: 1961Container: Box 13, Folders 1-2
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Description: Controlled Regional Base Map No. ML-20, Quarterly Report Map, Wyoming Area: 41°00’00” to 43°30’00” & 111°00’00” to 106°22’30”Dates: undatedContainer: Box 13, Folder 3
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Description: Untitled Map A: 41°00’00” to 43°30’00” & 111°00’00” to 109°00’00”Dates: 1960Container: Box 13, Folder 4
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Description: Untitled Map B: 41°00’00” to 43°30’00” & 109°00’00” to 107°00’00”Dates: 1960Container: Box 13, Folder 5
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Desert Springs Gas Field:
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Description: Structure Contour Map: Top Almond Formation – Desert Springs Field (Almond Productive Area)Dates: 1960Container: Box 14, Folder 1
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Description: Structure Contour Map: Top Almond Formation – Desert Springs Field (Almond Productive Area)Dates: 1961Container: Box 14, Folder 2
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Description: Structure Map - Desert Springs Field: Contours on Almond FormationDates: 1961Container: Box 14, Folder 3
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Green River (Bridger) Basin:
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Description: Bridger Hill Area: Reflection Seismic Survey Map: Horizon A, No. 1Dates: 1959Container: Box 15, Folder 1
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Description: Bridger Hill Area: Reflection Seismic Survey Map: Horizon B, No. 2Dates: 1959Container: Box 15, Folder 2
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Description: Bridger Hill Area: Reflection Seismic Survey Map: Horizon C, No. 3Dates: 1959Container: Box 15, Folder 3
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Description: Cross Section of the Northern Green River BasinDates: 1960Container: Box 15, Folder 4
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Description: Participating Area – Pinedale UnitDates: 1960Container: Box 15, Folder 5
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Description: Pinedale Unit - Mesaverde Deep ProspectDates: 1961Container: Box 15, Folder 6
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Description: Proposed Bridger Hill Unit AreaDates: 1957Container: Box 15, Folder 7
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Description: Proposed Simpson Gulch Unit AreaDates: 1959Container: Box 15, Folder 8
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Description: Stratigraphic-Structural Cross-Section: Bridger BasinDates: 1960Container: Box 15, Folder 9
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Description: Structural-Stratigraphic Cross Section Between Bridger Hill Unit Wells #1 and #2Dates: 1959Container: Box 15, Folder 10
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Description: Structural Stratigraphic Cross-Section, Green River Basin, WyomingDates: 1959Container: Box 15, Folder 11
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Hanna Basin:
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Description: Composite Areal & Geological Map of Hanna Basin & Separation Flat: Carbon County, WyomingDates: 1951Container: Box 16, Folders 1-2
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Rawlins Uplift:
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Description: Areal Geology and Structure Map of the Rawlins UpliftDates: Not legibleContainer: Box 17, Folder 1
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Description: Untitled: T-33-N to T-39-N and R-115-W to R-112-WDates: undatedContainer: Box 17, Folder 2
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Sand Wash Basin:
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Description: Eastern Portion of Sand Wash BasinDates: undatedContainer: Box 18, Folder 1
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Description: Elkhead Drill Hole Stratigraphic SectionDates: 1958Container: Box 18, Folder 2
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Description: Geologic and Structure Map of the Maudlin Gulch, Temple Canyon and Danforth Hills Oil Fields and Vicinity, Moffat County, ColoradoDates: 1958Container: Box 18, Folder 3
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Description: Stratigraphic E-Log-Surface Section Correlation, Eastern Sand Wash Basin, ColoradoDates: 1959Container: Box 18, Folder 4
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Description: Yellowcat NoseDates: 1956Container: Box 18, Folder 5
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Petroleum--Prospecting--Arizona.
- Petroleum--Prospecting--Colorado.
- Petroleum--Prospecting--Montana.
- Petroleum--Prospecting--Nevada.
- Petroleum--Prospecting--New Mexico.
- Petroleum--Prospecting--Utah.
- Petroleum--Prospecting--Wyoming.
Form or Genre Terms
- Geological maps.
Occupations
- Geologists.
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