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Oscar Edward Meinzer, First Chief, USGS Groundwater Resources. Circa 1916.

1916 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Oscar Edward Meinzer, First Chief, Groundwater Resources. He was an early or first scientist to recognize the elasticity of soils, and artesian wells, and its importance, to measuring water resources. circa 1916.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Photo by USGS.

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