Wheeler, George M. (George Montague), 1842-1905

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Dates:
Birth 1842-10-09
Death 1905-05-03
Gender:
Male
Americans
English, English,

Biographical notes:

The United States Army's Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian was headed by Lieutenant George M. Wheeler. Although this survey was merged into the United States Geological Survey in 1879, Wheeler continued to supervise publication of results of his survey until his retirement in 1888.

From the description of Letter book relating to Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, 1879 Oct 18-1880 Jun 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82678574

From the description of Letter book relating to Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, 1879 Oct 18-1880 Jun 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702150185

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  • Agriculture
  • Army Engineers
  • Astronomy
  • Astronomy
  • Coasts
  • Department Of Agriculture
  • Discoveries in geography
  • Ethnology Archaeology Anthropology
  • Exchanges Of Publications
  • Exposition
  • Geology
  • Indians
  • Meteorology
  • Meteorology
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • National Museum
  • Natural history
  • Physical geography
  • Recommendations For Positions
  • Scientific organizations
  • Scientific publications
  • Smithsonian Exchange
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Smithsonian Publications
  • Surveys And Explorations, General
  • Astronomy
  • Meteorology

Occupations:

  • Cartographers
  • Explorers
  • Soldiers

Places:

  • West (U.S.) (as recorded)
  • West (U.S.) (as recorded)
  • Nevada (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New Mexico (as recorded)
  • West (U.S.) (as recorded)
  • Utah (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Colorado (as recorded)
  • NY, US
  • CO, US
  • NY, US
  • MA, US
  • NM, US
  • NV, US
  • UT, US

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