Geological Survey (U.S.)
Organization
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
19th Century Western Stereo-views Collection
Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0349
Abstract
Consists of 245 original stereo-views that were taken of sights along the Union Pacific or Central Pacific Railroads in Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California as well as a few general views in Utah (especially Salt Lake City), Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. Also included are several Native American portraits and views of Yellowstone National Park. Many photographers are represented in this collection including Andrew Joseph (A.J.) Russell, William Henry Jackson, Charles...
Dates:
1865-1899
Arizona U.S. Geological Survey Topographic and Orthophotoquad Map Collection
Collection
Identifier: UUS_Gov006
Abstract
The Arizona U.S. Geological Survey Topographic and Orthophotoquad Map Collection includes 2,100 maps mostly comprised of 7.5-minute, 1:24,000-scale, quadrangle, topographic maps that show both natural and manmade structures. The collection also includes Preliminary Editions and Provisional Editions of the 7.5-minute topographic maps, and Orthophotoquads which are 7.5-minute black and white photographs.
Dates:
1949 - 2005
United States Geologic Survey photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0116
Abstract
Images of E. W. Glafcke and his United States Geological Survey crew, which included Glafcke, A.L. Mitchell, and Elt Waisner. Included are images of the surveyor's camp, men surveying, wagons, pack mules, survey equipment, and Dome Lake in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. The photographer is unknown.
Dates:
1892-1912; Majority of material found within 1898-1902
United States Geological Survey 100,000 Scale Maps
Collection
Identifier: UUS_Gov 058
Abstract
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) 100,000 Scale Maps include 2,332 30 X 60 Minute Quadrangle topographic maps. These maps were created from the 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic maps with the purpose of land management, conservation, and outdoor recreation (Makower, 1990). Topographic maps feature contours that show the height and shape of mountains, the depths of the ocean bottom, and the steepness of slopes that can be read using the map symbols key on each map. Most maps were...
Dates:
1972 - 1994
Utah/Idaho High Altitude Aerial Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0330
Abstract
The Utah/Idaho High Altitude Aerial Photograph Collection consists of 601 color-infrared images from Southeast Idaho and Northern Utah taken by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Counties included in this collection in Idaho are Bingham, Bannock, Oneida, Caribou, Franklin, Banida, Madison, Teton, Bear Lake, and Bonneville. Counties included in Utah are Cache, Box Elder, Weber, Davis, Tooele, and Rich. There are also two images of Lincoln County, Wyoming on the Wyoming/Idaho border....
Dates:
1980-1984
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- Geological Survey (U.S.) -- Maps 2
- Images 2
- Albumen prints--19th century 1
- Arizona -- Maps 1
- Bannock County (Idaho)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Bear Lake County (Idaho)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Bighorn Mountains (Wyo. and Mont.)--Photographs. 1
- Box Elder County (Utah)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Cache County (Utah)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Caribou County (Idaho)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Dome Lake (Wyo.)--Photographs. 1
- Expeditions & surveys--West (U.S.)--1898-1902. 1
- Franklin County (Idaho)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Geological surveys--West (U.S.)--Photographs. 1
- Idaho--Aerial photographs. 1
- Indians of North American--West (U.S.) 1
- Infrared photographs 1
- Land management -- United States -- Maps 1
- Leveling--Utah--Photographs. 1
- Leveling--Wyoming--Photographs. 1
- Maps 1
- Oneida County (Idaho)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Railroads 1
- Rich County (Utah)--Aerial photographs. 1
- Salt Lake City (Utah)--19th century--Photographs 1
- Scientific expeditions--West (U.S.)--Photographs. 1
- Stereographs 1
- Surveying--Utah--Photographs. 1
- Surveying--West (U.S.)--Photographs. 1
- Surveying--Wyoming--Photographs. 1
- Surveyors--Utah--Portraits. 1
- Surveyors--Wyoming--Portraits. 1
- Topographic maps 1
- Utah--Aerial photographs 1
- Yellowstone National Park--History--19th century--Photographs 1 ∧ less
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