Jules Marcou
'The Geological Map of the United States and the United States Geological Survey,' penned by Jules Marcou, offers a historical perspective on the development of geological mapping in the United States. Published in 1892, the book delves into the origins and progress of the U.S. Geological Survey and the creation of geological maps. This historical account provides insights into the scientific endeavors of the late 19th century and the challenges faced by early geologists in mapping the vast and diverse terrain of the United States. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of geology, cartography, and the development of scientific institutions in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
