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The Water Cycle for Kids
Kemmerer and Releated Items
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Kemmerer and Releated Items
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Kemmerer and Releated Items (3 of 4)
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Kemmerer and Releated Items (4 of 4)
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Water sampling kit including a kemmerer. The Kemmerer, also known as a water bottle is used by lowering it to the desired depth of water to be tested. A messenger (torpedo-like object with slit on the side) is attached to the rope holding kemmerer and slides down to it. It hits the kemmerer and closes it.
Chart Dividers
Description: Also known as a measuring compass or proportional divider, chart dividers are used in cartography (map making), as well as nautical navigation. In map making this divider is used to change the scale from one map to another. Manufactured by Bowen & Company, Inc. Serial # 310R and marked with USGS property number "G-154". Object ID: USGS-000400
Description: Also known as a measuring compass or proportional divider, chart dividers are used in cartography (map making), as well as nautical navigation. In map making this divider is used to change the scale from one map to another. Manufactured by Bowen & Company, Inc. Serial # 310R and marked with USGS property number "G-154". Object ID: USGS-000400
Engineer's or Wye Level with Case
Manufactured by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, before 1950. The case is original, marked "HYDROGRAPHY / U.S.G.S." and "1939". The case includes an adaptive re-use of a belt as the carrying strap. The instrument has serial #1749 and was used in the U.S.
Manufactured by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, before 1950. The case is original, marked "HYDROGRAPHY / U.S.G.S." and "1939". The case includes an adaptive re-use of a belt as the carrying strap. The instrument has serial #1749 and was used in the U.S.
Engineer's or Wye Level with Case
Manufactured by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, before 1950. The case is original, marked ""HYDROGRAPHY / U.S.G.S." and "1939". The case includes an adaptive re-use of a belt as the carrying strap. The instrument has serial #1749 and was used in the U.S.
Manufactured by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, before 1950. The case is original, marked ""HYDROGRAPHY / U.S.G.S." and "1939". The case includes an adaptive re-use of a belt as the carrying strap. The instrument has serial #1749 and was used in the U.S.
Engineer's or Wye Level with Case
Manufactured by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, before 1950. The case is original, marked ""HYDROGRAPHY / U.S.G.S." and "1939". The case includes an adaptive re-use of a belt as the carrying strap. The instrument has serial #1749 and was used in the U.S.
Manufactured by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, before 1950. The case is original, marked ""HYDROGRAPHY / U.S.G.S." and "1939". The case includes an adaptive re-use of a belt as the carrying strap. The instrument has serial #1749 and was used in the U.S.
Surveyor's Level used by Luna Leopold
Post WWII instrument manufactured by Zeiss/Keuffel & Esser (K+E), New York and New Jersey.
Object ID: USGS-000495
Post WWII instrument manufactured by Zeiss/Keuffel & Esser (K+E), New York and New Jersey.
Object ID: USGS-000495
Drafting or Drawing Set
The set includes compasses, ruling pens, spring bows and horn center; the instruments were used in cartographic work by the U.S. Geological Survey Topographic Branch. The set was manufactured by Keuffel & Esser Company, New York & New Jersey.
Object ID: USGS-000174
The set includes compasses, ruling pens, spring bows and horn center; the instruments were used in cartographic work by the U.S. Geological Survey Topographic Branch. The set was manufactured by Keuffel & Esser Company, New York & New Jersey.
Object ID: USGS-000174
Equal Space 10 Point Divider
Constructed entirely of stainless steel with brass pivot pins; the "teeth" or points are stamped on both faces 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0. Manufactured by Theodore Alteneder & Sons, Philadelphia. The 10 point dividers are also referred to as 11 point dividers. The divider is used in form design, development of models, textile design, etc.
Constructed entirely of stainless steel with brass pivot pins; the "teeth" or points are stamped on both faces 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0. Manufactured by Theodore Alteneder & Sons, Philadelphia. The 10 point dividers are also referred to as 11 point dividers. The divider is used in form design, development of models, textile design, etc.
Prototype Nolan Hammer
A standard tool of hard-rock geologists, this long-handled, medium weight hammer-shaped sledge is called a Nolan hammer. Thomas Brennan Nolan (1901-1992) worked as a geologist and served as seventh Director of the U.S. Geological Survey from 1956 to 1965.
A standard tool of hard-rock geologists, this long-handled, medium weight hammer-shaped sledge is called a Nolan hammer. Thomas Brennan Nolan (1901-1992) worked as a geologist and served as seventh Director of the U.S. Geological Survey from 1956 to 1965.
Brunton Pocket Transit, 1960s
First patented in 1894, the pocket transit is a relatively simple instrument which provides horizontal and vertical readings; it has adjustable sights and also can function as a plumb bob. The pocket transit is commonly used in geologic mapping, surveying and claim staking.
First patented in 1894, the pocket transit is a relatively simple instrument which provides horizontal and vertical readings; it has adjustable sights and also can function as a plumb bob. The pocket transit is commonly used in geologic mapping, surveying and claim staking.
Buff & Buff Engineer's Transit with Case
Manufactured by Buff & Buff, Boston, Massachusetts, serial #12759. Both George Buff and Christian Louis Berger immigrated to this country and became partners of Buff & Berger in the 1870s. The partnership was dissolved in 1898, at which time Berger organized C.L. Berger & Sons, a noted manufacturer of surveying equipment.
Manufactured by Buff & Buff, Boston, Massachusetts, serial #12759. Both George Buff and Christian Louis Berger immigrated to this country and became partners of Buff & Berger in the 1870s. The partnership was dissolved in 1898, at which time Berger organized C.L. Berger & Sons, a noted manufacturer of surveying equipment.
Surveying Compass with Leather Case
The cardinal points are lettered N, W, S and E, graduated to degrees and numbered every ten degrees to 360. The connecting sights fold away for storage. Manufactured by Keuffel & Esser, New York.
Object ID: USGS-000162
The cardinal points are lettered N, W, S and E, graduated to degrees and numbered every ten degrees to 360. The connecting sights fold away for storage. Manufactured by Keuffel & Esser, New York.
Object ID: USGS-000162
Small Bedload Sampler
Named for co-inventors Ed Helley and Winchell Smith; built in the 1960s by Vigus and Lyle, machinists in the Geology Department of the University of California, Berkeley. This sampler was first used in California and later at several locations around the country.
Named for co-inventors Ed Helley and Winchell Smith; built in the 1960s by Vigus and Lyle, machinists in the Geology Department of the University of California, Berkeley. This sampler was first used in California and later at several locations around the country.
Heliotrope
Manufactured by American Instrument Company. Survey instrument to take measurements from the Sun.
Object ID: USGS-000471
Manufactured by American Instrument Company. Survey instrument to take measurements from the Sun.
Object ID: USGS-000471
Surveyor's Level used by Luna Leopold
Post WWII instrument manufactured by Zeiss/Keuffel & Esser (K+E), New York and New Jersey.
Luna Leopold was the Director of the Water Resource Discipline at the USGS.
Object ID: USGS-000495
Post WWII instrument manufactured by Zeiss/Keuffel & Esser (K+E), New York and New Jersey.
Luna Leopold was the Director of the Water Resource Discipline at the USGS.
Object ID: USGS-000495
Heliotrope
Manufactured by American Instrument Company. Survey instrument to take measurements from the Sun.
Object ID: USGS-000471
Manufactured by American Instrument Company. Survey instrument to take measurements from the Sun.
Object ID: USGS-000471
Trough Compass with Case, 1916
The storage case has a sliding lid. The compass is marked Troughton & Simms Ltd, London, 1916, No.9214. A trough compass is used with either a plane table or a theodolite. The needle is a long magnetized bar of steel which is pointed at both ends.
Object ID: USGS-000824
The storage case has a sliding lid. The compass is marked Troughton & Simms Ltd, London, 1916, No.9214. A trough compass is used with either a plane table or a theodolite. The needle is a long magnetized bar of steel which is pointed at both ends.
Object ID: USGS-000824