USGS: A Distinguished History, a Vital Role Today, and a Bright Future.
Chip Groat and others.
- People, Land & Water, 2004.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 5, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: USGS: A Distinguished History, a Vital Role Today, and a Bright Future, March 2004; pp. 3+.
"We are among a small group of government organizations that have served the public for 125 years. Our traditions of excellence in science and service to the nation run deep and are an inspiration to continuing progress in research and monitoring." (PEOPLE, LAND & WATER) This article describes the history and projects of the United States Geological survey.
1522-3264;
Shoemaker, Eugene 1928-1997
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Artificial satellites in earth sciences Astrogeology Astronauts--Training Biology--Research Cartography Ecology--Research Geologists Geology--Research Herpetology Libraries Meteorite craters Natural resources Plate tectonics Space flight to the moon--Apollo Project Volcanological research World maps
Antarctica--Research Chesapeake Bay (Md. and Va.) Crater Lake (Or.) Mars (Planet)--Exploration Pinatubo, Mount (Philippines) San Andreas Fault (Calif.)