National uranium resource evaluation: McAllen and Brownsville Quadrangles, Texas

The McAllen and Brownsville Quadrangles, Texas, were evaluated to a depth of 1500 m to identify geologic environments and delineate areas favorable for uranium deposits. The environments were selected according to criteria established for the National Uranium Resource Evaluation program. Surface studies included investigations of uranium occurrences described in the literature, of locations of aerial radiometric anomalies, of surface exposures, and of locations of anomalous hydrogeochemical and stream-sediment reconnaissance data and collation of information on uranium exploration. Subsurface evaluation of selected geologic units was accomplished by using electric and gamma-ray well logs to construct maps and construct maps and cross sections. In the McAllen Quadrangle, an environment favorable for Texas roll-type sandstone uranium deposits is identified in 36 areas in the Goliad, Fleming-Oakville, Catahoula-Frio, and Whitsett Formations. All other units in both quadrangles are considered unfavorable