Paul D. Simpson papers, 1878-1908.

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Paul D. Simpson papers, 1878-1908.

The Paul D. Simpson papers contain field notebooks, maps, handbooks, geological surveys, bulletins and publications regarding water supplies and water reclamation projects including the North Platte Project in the Wyoming-Nebraska region. Photo albums in the collection depict P.D. Simpson's involvement with the United States Geological Survey, Pathfinder Dam, and work on an interstate canal system as well as various camp sites.

1.8 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

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Simpson, Paul D.

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North Platte Project (Wyo.-Neb.)

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Geological survey (U.S.)

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E.W. Glafcke was in charge of a crew during the United States Geological Survey's spirit leveling activities in Wyoming and Utah from 1896 to 1912. From the guide to the United States Geologic Survey photograph collection, 1892-1912, 1898-1902, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives) First organized as a branch in 1889, the Topographic Division was established in 1947. From the description of Records of the Topographic Division. (Unknown). World...