Exhibits containing tag : geological-maps

US Geological Survey - 1885

7/8/24A geological survey is a systematic investigation of the geology beneath a specific area to create a geological map or model. This process involves studying the composition, structure, and other physical properties of the earth's materials, including rocks, minerals, and landforms. Techniques used in geological surveys range from traditional walk-over surveys and studying outcrops to more advanced methods like boreholes, geophysical techniques, and remote sensing through aerial photography and satellite imagery[2][3].Purpose of a Geological SurveyGeological surveys are conducted for several reasons:1. Resource Identification and Management: They help identify and manage natural resources such as minerals, oil, gas, and water. This information is crucial for resource extraction industries and for ensuring sustainable use of these resources[1][3].2. Natural Hazard Assessment: Geological surveys provide critical data for assessing natural hazards like earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity. This information is vital for disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts[1][4].3. Land Use Planning and Development: The data from geological surveys inform land use planning and infrastructure development, ensuring that construction projects are safe and sustainable. This includes understanding soil and rock characteristics for projects like tunneling and drilling[5].4. Environmental Protection: Surveys help in understanding geological formations and processes, which is essential for environmental conservation and addressing issues like soil erosion and groundwater contamination[3].5. Scientific Research: They advance the knowledge of geosciences, contributing to academic research and education. Geological surveys often result in the publication of maps and reports that provide comprehensive geological information for various stakeholders[2][3].Examples of Geological Survey OrganizationsSeveral national and regional organizations conduct geological surveys, including:- United States Geological Survey (USGS): The largest civilian mapping agency in the U.S., providing extensive data on natural resources and hazards[1][4].- British Geological Survey (BGS): The UK's principal provider of geological data and services[2].- Geological Survey of Canada (GSC): Canada's national organization for geological research and mapping[2].These organizations play a crucial role in maintaining geological inventories and supporting various sectors through their research and data collection efforts.Source: Perplexity.aiCurated by Gabrielle Ly

A.K. Lobeck Geography Pamphlets

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armin_K._LobeckArmin Kohl Lobeck (1886–1958) was an influential American geomorphologist, cartographer, and educator whose work shaped modern geographic visualization. Born in New York City, he moved to Haworth, New Jersey, at age three[1][7]. After initially leaving high school to support his family, he later attended Columbia University, earning degrees in botany, architecture, and geology (PhD, 1917)[1][12]. His career blended artistic skill with scientific rigor, pioneering physiographic diagrams that depicted landforms through three-dimensional landscape artistry rather than traditional contour lines[1][12].During World War I, Lobeck contributed to The Inquiry, a geopolitical research group that informed post-war boundary decisions through his physiographic maps of Balkan regions[1][4]. He later created strategic coastal maps for Allied invasions in World War II while working with U.S. military intelligence[1][4]. Academically, he taught at the University of Wisconsin (1919–1929) and Columbia University (1929–1954), where he trained notable students like polar explorer Ruth Schmidt[1][7].Lobeck's 1921 "Physiographic Diagram of the United States" revolutionized geographic education, followed by continental-scale diagrams of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia[1][12]. His techniques influenced generations through textbooks like *Military Maps and Air Photographs* (1944) and *Things Maps Don't Tell Us* (1956)[8][14]. Honored with the Neil Miner Medal (1956), his legacy endures in archival collections at Columbia, the National Archives, and the American Geographical Society[1][12].Citations:[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armin_K._Lobeck[2] https://www.agc.army.mil/Who-we-are/History/[3] https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2020/07/24/marie-tharp-connecting-dots/[4] https://www.haworthnj.org/index.asp?SEC=234B8511-9395-4018-BB82-21EA8D2FCFFC&DE=F7F1DF1E-E900-4806-B06F-9F1A39B77DAD[5] https://www.army.mil/article/255371/profiles_in_space_the_end_of_the_road_an_smdc_civil_servant_looks_to_hang_it_up_after_22_years_in_the_command[6] https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/view/all?sort=pub_list_no_initialsort%2Cpub_list_no_initialsort&os=116150[7] https://www.jstor.org/stable/2561290[8] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3554814-things-maps-don-t-tell-us[9] https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/science.65.1678.201.b[10] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230029239_ARMIN_KOHL_LOBECK_GEOMORPHOLOGIST_AND_LANDSCAPE_ARTIST_1886-1958[11] https://www.srku.edu.in/read?s=Lobeck[12] https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/hess/earth-sciences-history/article/41/2/351/620288/PHYSIOGRAPHIC-LANDFORM-CARTOGRAPHY-A-COMPARATIVE[13] http://caligraph.org/resource/Armin_K._Lobeck[14] https://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/physiographiceurope-lobeck-1947[15] https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Article+8:+He+%22never+loomed+as+a+researcher%22:+a+historical+study+of...-a0437059653---Answer from Perplexity: pplx.ai/sharehttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/write-a-200-word-biography-of-HAK2mvC7RXeH9_yoEPKoOA Source: perplexity