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chief of these being inquiries as to water supply, with reference to irri- 

 gation and other utilities, and the survey of the forest, lands with refer- 

 ence to* their protection and management. 



During the year 1901 the Geological Survey of Canada had thirty 

 geologists in charge of parties or pursuing investigations independently 

 of one another, in the field. Geologic reconnoissance surveys were made 

 of several of the little known areas of the Dominion, and geologic studies 

 of the occurrence of coal, copper, and the precious metals and other 

 economic resources were prosecuted in the various districts. 



The Instituto Geologico de Mexico engages the continuous services of 

 a limited number of geologists. During 1901 its work comprised the 

 preparation of monographs on the coalfields and on the rhyolites of 

 Mexico. Studies of economic minerals, eruptive rocks, paleontologic 

 material, and structural problems connected with the geologic section 

 from Acapulco to Vera Cruz were also prosecuted. 



State organizations. — The State of New York, in continuation of the 

 great scientific survey which gave to American geology its stratigraphic 

 and faunal standards, maintains a bureau for paleontologic work and 

 another for geologic, and makes provision also for the preparation 

 of a topographic map suitable for the refined delineation of geologic 

 boundaries. New Jersey, which some years ago completed an excellent 

 topographic map and has been wholly covered by geologic surveys, 

 maintains a corps of geologists, whose function it is to carry on scientific 

 and economic researches pari passu with economic development. Penn- 

 sylvania, which was the companion of New York in her great pioneer 

 work and has since then conducted a comprehensive resurvey, now pro- 

 vides for a moderate amount of economic work and contributes to the pro- 

 duction of a detailed topographic map. The geologic survey of Maryland, 

 begun but a few years ago and comprising a comprehensive study of the 

 geology and resources of the state, is being pushed to completion with un- 

 usual energy and rapidity. West Virginia has taken a new and vigorous 

 start that promises well for the future. Moderate appropriations are an- 

 nually made for the investigation of the geology and resources of North 

 Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. Ohio, having twice in 

 the past instituted general investigations of her geology, now maintains 

 a corps of experts, whose chief function it is to gather geologic and tech- 

 nical information in the interest of growing industries. She also makes 

 annual provision toward the completion of an adequate topographic 

 map. In Indiana a small amount of geologic work is supported by the 

 State. Michigan, which has repeatedly called on the geologists for in- 

 formation as to her mineral wealth, now employs a permanent corps of 

 geologists and mining engineers. Wisconsin, already in possession of 



