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General geological papers, approximately 1919 to 1951
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Series
Scope and Contents
The Franklin M. Murphy General Geological Papers (1919-1951) contain university grades, thesis, and other papers written by Murphy. Also included are proposals, correspondence, newspaper clippings, maps, notes, and geological findings relating to mining and water.
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Franklin M. Murphy Geological Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00202
Collection Name: Franklin M. Murphy Geological Papers
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Collection Name: Franklin M. Murphy Geological Papers
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Geologic map of the Thirsty Canyon quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada, 1966
Date
1966
Description
57 x 46 cm., on sheet 83 x 91 cm., folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Geology mapped in 1963." Includes 2 colored cross sections, index map, text, and quadrangle location map. "Prepared in cooperation with the U. S. Atomic Commission." Original publisher: Interior, Geological Survey, Series: Geologic quadrangle map GQ, Scale: 1:24 000.
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Geologic map of the Quartet Dome quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada, 1966
Date
1966
Description
58 x 46 cm., on sheet 88 x 85 cm., folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Contour interval 20 feet." "Base by U.S. Geological Survey, 1962, 10,000-foot grid based on Nevada coordinate system, central zone." "Geology mapped in 1962-63." Includes 2 col. cross sections, diagrammetric stratigraphic section, quadrangle location map, and text. "Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission." Original publisher: Interior, Geological Survey, Series: Geologic quadrangle map GQ, Scale: 1:24 000.
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Geologic map of the Topopah Spring quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada, 1970
Date
1970
Description
58 x 46 cm., on sheet 84 x 88 cm., folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Geology mapped in 1962-63." Includes description of map units, colored columnar section, 3 colored cross sections, and quadrangle location map. "Prepared in cooperation with the U. S. Atomic Commission." Original publisher: Interior, Geological Survey, Series: Geologic quadrangle map GQ, Scale: 1:24 000.
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Geologic map of the Buckboard Mesa quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada, 1966
Date
1966
Description
58 x 46 cm., on sheet 87 x 91 cm., folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Contour interval 20 feet." "Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission." "Geology mapped in 1962-63." Includes text, 2 col. cross sections, and 2 index maps. Original publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Series: Geologic quadrangle map GQ, Scale: 1:24 000.
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Series I. Geological field notes, 1919 to 1971
Level of Description
Series
Scope and Contents
The geological field notes series (1919-1971) consists of observations, sketches, and measurements taken by Chester Longwell on geological field trips, primarily in southern Nevada but also throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia.
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Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00017
Collection Name: Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
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Collection Name: Chester R. Longwell Professional Papers
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Geologic map of the Belted Peak quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada, 1967
Date
1967
Description
45 x 36 cm., on sheet 64 x 89 cm., fold. in envelope 30 x 24 cm. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Contour interval 40 feet." "Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission." "Geology mapped in 1962-63." Includes text, 2 col. cross sections, and quadrangle location map. Original publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Series: Geologic quadrangle map GQ, Scale: 1:62 500.
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Geologic map of the Tippipah Spring quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada, 1963
Date
1963
Description
58 x 46 cm., on sheet 84 x 81 cm., folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Geology by P.P. Orkild, 1959-60, paleotopography by D.L. Healey and C.H. Miller, 1959-60." Series statement from envelope. Includes description of map units, 2 col. cross sections, and quadrangle location map. "Prepared in cooperation with the U. S. Atomic Commission." Original publisher: Interior, Geological Survey, Series: Geologic quadrangle map GQ, Scale: 1:24 000.
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Geological reconnaissance map of Nevada south of the 40th parallel and adjacent California, 1903
Date
1903
Description
'Compiled from all available information by J.E. Spurr. Topographic base chiefly adapted from the maps of the Wheeler Survey.' 'U.S. Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 208, Pl. 1.' 'A. Hoen & Co. Lith. Baltimore, MD.' Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:950,000. 1 inch to approximately 15 miles] (W 120°--W 114°/N 40°--N 36°). Geological Survey bulletin, 208.
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Geologic map of the Dead Horse Flat quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada, 1967
Date
1967
Description
58 x 46 cm., on sheet 77 x 84 cm., folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Base by U.S. Geological Survey, 1960." "Geology mapped in 1962-64." "Contour interval 20 feet." Includes 2 col. cross sections, quadrangle location map, and text. "Prepared in cooperation with the U. S. Atomic Commission." Original publisher: Interior, Geological Survey, Series: Geologic quadrangle map GQ, Scale: 1:24 000.
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