Twenty-First Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey

Chalres D. Walcott

ISBN 10: 0282716467 / ISBN 13: 9780282716462

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

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Print on Demand. The 21st annual report of the United States Geological Survey describes survey developments as well as geological and geographical operations. Economic geology is a particular focus, especially regarding the mining industry and the distribution, extent, and value of its products. Amongst the report's main themes are a reorganization of the Geological branch to accommodate growing appropriations, the establishment of a Division of Mines and Mining, and the integration of Paleontology, Pleistocene Geology, and Pre-Cambrian/Metamorphic Geology divisions to aid in the coordination and review of multi-perspective scientific work. The author presents a detailed examination of timber across the country, including areas examined, areas not examined, and future plans for broader examination. The work also summarizes the examination of gold-bearing Alaskan soil and the establishment of a supply camp in Allen River to support future exploration efforts. Again, the report promotes the necessity of increasing the appropriation for hydrographic work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Twenty-First Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282716467
• ISBN 13: 9780282716462
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geology

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Synopsis

Explore a pivotal view of late 19th‑century science in action.

This year’s United States Geological Survey report summarizes ongoing field work, boundary surveys, and the growing effort to map and understand forest reserves, mineral resources, and topography across the nation.

The Twenty‑First Annual Report presents the core achievements and scope of the Survey under Director Charles D. Walcott. It highlights the expansion of triangulation and mapping inside forest reserves, the integration of geology, chemistry, and hydrography, and the steady organization of field parties across diverse regions such as Alaska, the Pacific Coast, and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. The volume blends narrative introductions with detailed progress notes, laying out plans, appropriations, and the year’s results in a clear, practical format.

• Progress in topographic and boundary surveys for multiple forest reserves, including California and Washington regions.
• Discussions of field operations, geologic and paleontologic work, and the Survey’s role in mineral resources and forest management.
• Descriptions of administrative structure, budgets, and the publication plan for maps and atlases.
• Context for ongoing national science efforts, including insular surveys and international comparisons.

Ideal for readers seeking a historical snapshot of how the United States organized and shared scientific knowledge at the turn of the century.