THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AT 100

Mary C. Rabbitt

doi:10.18814/epiiugs/1979/v2i1/006

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Episodes 1979; 2(1): 20-22

Published online March 1, 1979

https://doi.org/10.18814/epiiugs/1979/v2i1/006

THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AT 100

Mary C. Rabbitt^1,2,3

¹Geophysical Abstracts, U.S. Geological Survey
²Geophysics Branch, U.S. Geological Survey
³Office of the Director, U.S. Geological Survey

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Abstract

The principal source of information about the physical resources of the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey celebrates its centennial this year. In presenting this brief overview of its history, the author appraises the Survey’s changing priorities and challenges under the various administrations.