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The United States Geographical Survey, (USGS) was formed in 1879 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia with regional offices throughout the U.S.

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Books Received Published: 21 March 1889 United States Geological Survey H. B. Nature 39, 484–485 (1889) Cite this article ...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) was founded on March 3rd, 1879, through an Act of Congress. At the time, the small staff was tasked with mapping public lands and hunting for minerals.