Sand erupted from a fissure overlies the original surface of gravel and cobbles. Looking west, Crillon Lake in middleground, September 1, 1958
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Fairweather fault September 1958
Sand erupted from a fissure overlies the original surface of gravel and cobbles. Looking west, Crillon Lake in middleground, September 1, 1958
Artesian Well Investigations
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa-July 1957).
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa-July 1957).
Panoramic of Glaciers in the Caucasus Moutains
Panoramic photographic mosaic of several glaciers on the northern slope of Gora Elbrus, a volcanic massif in the Central Caucasus Mountains. The photographic survey was done by N. Nikulin in 1957 during the International Geophysical Year. Photograph courtesy of V.M. Kotlyakov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow.
Panoramic photographic mosaic of several glaciers on the northern slope of Gora Elbrus, a volcanic massif in the Central Caucasus Mountains. The photographic survey was done by N. Nikulin in 1957 during the International Geophysical Year. Photograph courtesy of V.M. Kotlyakov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow.
USGS Cartographer at Work
Stereoscopic control point check.
USGS Cartographer at Work
Performing color separation scribing of the culture separate of a USGS topographic map using a swivel graver.
Performing color separation scribing of the culture separate of a USGS topographic map using a swivel graver.
USGS Cartographer at Work
Color separation scribing of the intermediate contours for a USGS topographic map using a freehand scriber.
Color separation scribing of the intermediate contours for a USGS topographic map using a freehand scriber.
USGS Cartographer at Work
Using a swivel graver with a steel straight edge to scribe a road onto the culture plate of a topographic map.
Using a swivel graver with a steel straight edge to scribe a road onto the culture plate of a topographic map.
USGS Cartographer at Work
Color separation scribing of the contour plate for a USGS topographic map using a freehand scriber. This handheld stylist was designed to hold a phonograph needle that was sharpened to engrave a .003" scribed line.
Color separation scribing of the contour plate for a USGS topographic map using a freehand scriber. This handheld stylist was designed to hold a phonograph needle that was sharpened to engrave a .003" scribed line.
USGS Cartographer at Work
The application of transparent adhesive-backed type to the culture lettering separate of the Miller Peak, AZ 7.5-minute topographic map.
The application of transparent adhesive-backed type to the culture lettering separate of the Miller Peak, AZ 7.5-minute topographic map.
USGS Cartographer at Work
Bill Campbell operates an Electrical Survey Net Adjuster (ESNA). The ESNA was used for the adjustment of levels and traverse.
Bill Campbell operates an Electrical Survey Net Adjuster (ESNA). The ESNA was used for the adjustment of levels and traverse.
USGS Map Editor at Work
Map editor Webb Greenup reviews an overlay of the Atwater, CA 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map.
Map editor Webb Greenup reviews an overlay of the Atwater, CA 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle map.
USGS Mapper at Work
A USGS map editor plots General Land Office (GLO) data on a Shaw Mountain, Oregon manuscript.
A USGS map editor plots General Land Office (GLO) data on a Shaw Mountain, Oregon manuscript.
Old Stone Field Marker
This is a stone field marker that marked boundaries for land ownership. In the early days of Land Office Recordings, this is one type of monument used. Trees, Posts, Iron Pipes and as shown stones were used to mark off land during the Land Rush days.
This is a stone field marker that marked boundaries for land ownership. In the early days of Land Office Recordings, this is one type of monument used. Trees, Posts, Iron Pipes and as shown stones were used to mark off land during the Land Rush days.
Artesian Well Investigations
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa 1956-62).
Artesian well investigations in South Dakota (circa 1956-62).
Front of the William Wrigley, Jr. Company building in west Santa Cruz
Front of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. building in 1955, now home to the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center.
Front of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. building in 1955, now home to the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center.
USGS station 081090 Brazos River near Bryan, Texas
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08109000 Brazos River near Bryan, Texas, looking upstream from left bank, February 5, 1954.
SIR 2009–5174
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station 08109000 Brazos River near Bryan, Texas, looking upstream from left bank, February 5, 1954.
SIR 2009–5174
Yucca Flat - 1952
An aerial image of Yucca Flat in Nevada, circa 1952
An aerial image of Yucca Flat in Nevada, circa 1952
An old sign and pile of coins in front of Morning Glory Pool in 1950.
An old sign and pile of coins in front of Morning Glory Pool in 1950. National Park Service Photograph by Condon.
An old sign and pile of coins in front of Morning Glory Pool in 1950. National Park Service Photograph by Condon.
A fast-moving ‘A‘ā flow erupted from Mauna Loa in 1950 as it advanc...
Aerial photograph shows the Ka‘apuna lava flow erupted from Mauna Loa in 1950 as it advanced through the forest at about 3,000 feet elevation on the morning of June 2. This rapidly moving ‘a‘ā lava flow traveled from the Southwest Rift Zone vent to the ocean in about 17 hours. Earlier flows from this same eruption reached the ocean in as little as three hours.
Aerial photograph shows the Ka‘apuna lava flow erupted from Mauna Loa in 1950 as it advanced through the forest at about 3,000 feet elevation on the morning of June 2. This rapidly moving ‘a‘ā lava flow traveled from the Southwest Rift Zone vent to the ocean in about 17 hours. Earlier flows from this same eruption reached the ocean in as little as three hours.
Fissure of lava fountains erupting from Mauna Loa's upper SW rift z...
Fissure of lava fountains erupting from Mauna Loa's upper southwest rift zone, June 2, 1950. Plumes of volcanic gas rise high into the air. Aerial photograph taken by the Air National Guard.
Fissure of lava fountains erupting from Mauna Loa's upper southwest rift zone, June 2, 1950. Plumes of volcanic gas rise high into the air. Aerial photograph taken by the Air National Guard.
Ka‘apuna lava flow enters the ocean during Mauna Loa 1950 eruption....
Photograph taken from sea aboard a ship.
Photograph taken from sea aboard a ship.