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Summary Information on the State Geological Surveys & the United States Geological Survey Bulletin of the National Research Council (1932) / Chapter Skim
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Tennessee
Pages 102-105

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From page 102...
... These have included general reports on the geology, geography, and biology of the State, oil possibilities, and sand and gravel. A topographic map of the Pierre quadrangle was made in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, and a landmark map was printed.
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From page 103...
... , and the physiography of the State; the preparation of reports on geology, topography, and natural resources, and of geologic, topographic, and economic maps; and " other scientific and economic questions .... deemed of value to the people." ORGANIZATION The Division is governed by the Board of Natural Resources consisting of the Commissioner of Education, who is ex officio Chairman, the President of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, these commissioners receiving expenses only.
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From page 104...
... Bulletins planned for the missing numbers in the series were used in "Resources of Tennessee." The Survey has also published twenty-six county base maps and a geologic map of the State. The reports formerly included forestry, soil surveys, and general articles, but are now confined to geology, geography, and water resources.
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From page 105...
... A fourth edition of the State Geological map, scale I/500,000, has been published. Considerable time also has been devoted to such work as topographic mapping, stream gaging, and county soil surveys.
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