Department
Geosciences
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
In order to study the quantitative geomorphology of drainage basins, 3 fourth-order basins were delineated within the North Fork Big Creek drainage basin in Ellis County, Kansas. The three basins, labeled A, B, and C, were selected due to the varying lithology and possible stages of erosional development present in each basin. Various parameters of quantitative geomorphology were used for the comparison of the three basins. These parameters include percent unconsumed upland, drainage basin area, drainage basin perimeter, length of overland flow, stream length, drainage density, texture ratio, stream frequency, constant of channel maintenance, stream gradient, relief ratio, stream length ratio, basin circularity, elongation ratio, form factor F, shape S, angles of junction, angles of bifurcation and bifurcation ratio. The majority of the parameters measured showed that basin C, which exhibits the most advanced erosional development of the three basins, has youthful characteristics. One explanation for the youthfulness of this basin is to use the theory of rejuvenation postulated by Davis (1899). Basin A and B appear to have normal erosional development.
Keywords
Geology
Advisor
Michael E. Nelson
Date of Award
Spring 1983
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Turner, Matthew S., "Quantitative Geomorphology of the North Fork Big Creek Drainage Basin, Ellis County, Kansas" (1983). Master's Theses. 1897.
DOI: 10.58809/CQAR1937
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1897
Rights
© The Author(s)
Comments
For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu