A geo-hydrologic study of the sulphur artesian groundwater systems and associated waters at Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur, Oklahoma
Harp JF and Mclin SS. 1986. A geo-hydrologic study of the sulphur artesian groundwater systems and associated waters at Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur, Oklahoma. Final Report O.R.A. 155-421 / N.P.S. Contract CX 702930013. University of Oklahoma, Bureau of Water Resources Research. Norman, Oklahoma
The School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science at the University of Oklahoma in cooperation with the National Park Service has completed a three year program of research at the Chickasaw National Recreational Area, Sulphur, Oklahoma. This study was prompted by National Park Service concern of the continuing loss of springs within the Park. In 1906 the Park contained 33 springs. In 1939, 19 springs were present. In the early 1970 's seven springs were flowing. Today, only 5 springs remain and observations indicate lessening of their flow rates. This report document is the culmination of the study effort. The overall goals of this study have been as follows: 1. A study of the artesian well and spring flow cessation. 2. A flood analysis in the streamflow corridors of the Travertine District. 3. An assessment of climatological and aquifer data in order to analyze the statistical parameters over an extended study period.