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Geological Survey (U.S.)
Created to map, study, and explain the American landscape, this federal science agency has shaped how readers understand the nation’s land, water, minerals, and natural hazards since the 19th century. Its publications are known for turning large, complex questions about the Earth into clear, practical information.
3 Audiobooks
Ferdinand Vandiveer Hayden and the Founding of the Yellowstone National Park
by Geological Survey (U.S.)
LandSat Picture of Washington, DC
by Geological Survey (U.S.), United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Natural Gemstones
by Geological Survey (U.S.)
About the author
Established by Congress on March 3, 1879, the United States Geological Survey began as the Geological Survey within the Department of the Interior. From the start, it was charged with classifying public lands and examining the country’s geological structure, mineral resources, and products, and it soon became a central source of scientific information about the physical character of the United States.
Over time, the agency’s work grew far beyond geology alone. The USGS became widely known for mapping the nation and for research in hydrology, geography, biology, and natural hazards, including earthquakes and volcanoes. Its reports, maps, and data have long been used by researchers, policymakers, and general readers looking for reliable explanations of the natural world.
As an author credit, "Geological Survey (U.S.)" usually points to the institution rather than a single writer. That means these works reflect the voice of a government science agency with a long tradition of careful documentation, public service, and accessible scientific publishing.