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Geological Survey (U.S.)

U.S. Census Bureau

United States. Bureau of Mines

1963

Mining capital expenditures and employment : 1963 ...

United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey

Washington D.C.

Atlas Map

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Two mineral maps representing the United States, featuring the geographic locations of mining capital expenditures and employment, as well as the monetary value of mining, as of 1963. Maps also show political boundaries, bodies of water, coastlines and islands. Maps include legends, as well as bar scales and scale statements. Presented with Albers Equal Area Projection. With two inset maps within each map: Principal islands of Hawaii -- Alaska. Colored lithograph. Maps are each 20 x 31 cm, on sheet 49 x 35 cm. Accompanying descriptive text on page 177. Maps appear in Special subject maps section, subsection Economic : Mineral and energy resources.

United States

Commerce; Economics

Natural resources

Mining and Minerals

Data Visualization

Mining capital expenditures and employment : 1963 / compiled from U. S. Bureau of the Census, Census of mineral industries: 1963, MIC63(2)-1 to 49, Washington, U. S. Govt. Print Off., 1967, table 2A, and U. S. Bureau of Mines, Minerals yearbook: 1964, v. III, U. S. Govt. Print Off., table 1, p. 51 -- Value added by mining : 1963 / compiled from U. S. Bureau of the Census, Census of mineral industries: 1963, MIC63(2)-1 to 49, Washington, U. S. Govt. Print Off., 1967, tables 2A and 3.

14359.141

192

141

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Pecora, William T.

Gerlach, Arch C.

Overstreet, William B.

1970

The national atlas of the United States of America. United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. 1970.

The national atlas of the United States of America, by the United States Geological Survey; published in Washington D. C., 1970. Bound in navy blue board, with title printed in silver on both front cover and spine. Accompanied by envelope with six overlay sheets, tucked between final page and back cover of volume. Collation: [i-vi], vii-xiii, [1], 2-417, A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D. Atlas contains 770 maps and 18 charts. Includes a dedication, foreward, list of contributors, introduction, table of contents and index to map subjects. Topic covered: physical geography, history, economics, culture, administrative boundaries and cartography. In addition, atlas also provides maps of the world, as related to the United States. Maps show political boundaries, cities, railways, roads, topography, bodies of water, glaciers, drainage, coastlines, islands, water depths and time zones. Topical maps feature other details, such as history, geology, climate, agriculture, population, racial demographics (including indigenous peoples), religion, language and transportation. Some maps use data visualization to further illustrate geographical information, with charts overlaid upon the landscape. "Adapted from "About The National Atlas of the United States of America," by the U.S. Geological Survey: The National Atlas of the United States of America was published in 1970. It was designed to be of practical use to decision makers in government and business, and for planners and research scholars as well as others needing to visualize country-wide distributional patterns and relationships between environmental phenomena and human activities. The National Atlas represents the principal characteristics of the country in 1970, including its physical features, historical evolution, economic activities, sociocultural conditions, administrative subdivisions, and place in world affairs. Various federal agencies, professional organizations, and commercial firms had advocated producing a National Atlas of the United States of America, but the magnitude of the task and the scope of the research required deterred those who would begin it. Late in 1954, the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council established a Committee on the National Atlas of the United States, with representatives from several federal mapmaking agencies. The committee's primary responsibilities were to coordinate all federal agencies that would be involved in producing the atlas and to ensure uniform quality in its cartography. This proved to be a nearly impossible task, and consequently in 1961 the committee terminated itself. In so doing it recommended that the atlas be completed by one federal agency, preferably the Geological Survey in the U.S. Department of the Interior. In March of 1961, the Secretary of the Interior accepted the challenge. Congress appropriated funds to begin work on the National Atlas in 1963, and on reimbursable loan the Library of Congress made available the chief of its Geography and Map Division, Dr. Arch C. Gerlach, to serve as editor. Eighty-four agencies and bureaus appointed liaison officers to the National Atlas Project, base maps were prepared at four scales, and an advisory group of eminent cartographers and geographers collaborated to formulate fundamental design principles and specifications. The first part of the National Atlas is devoted to general reference maps that contain most of the forty-one thousand place names recorded in the index. These maps were included for the convenience of readers wanting basic locational information. In the thematic section of the National Atlas, separate subdivisions deal with the country's physical, historical, economic, and socio-cultural characteristics. The maps in this portion of the atlas represent the relationships between human beings and their environment while offering scientific bases for analyzing the nation's economic development in 1970. The National Atlas proved to be the last paper atlas of this magnitude produced by the federal government."

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This image showcases two maps from the "National Atlas of the United States of America," published by the United States Geological Survey. The maps illustrate data from 1963 related to the mining and mineral industries, specifically focusing on capital expenditures, employment, and the value added by mining across the United States.

Title and Authors:
The work is part of the "National Atlas of the United States of America," created by the Geological Survey (U.S.) with contributions from William T. Pecora, Arch C. Gerlach, and William B. Overstreet. The maps are dated 1963 and were published in 1970.

Size and Medium:
Each map within the work measures 20 x 31 cm on a sheet that is 49 x 35 cm. The medium used is a colored lithograph.

Composition and Style:
The maps are presented using the Albers Equal Area Projection, which is effective for displaying large geographical areas with minimal distortion. The style is typical of thematic maps, employing data visualization techniques such as pie charts to convey complex information about mining activities in a clear and accessible manner.

Subject Matter:
- **Top Map: Mining Capital Expenditures and Employment, 1963** - This map uses pie charts to depict the distribution of capital expenditures and employment across various states. The legend indicates different types of mineral industries, such as coal mining, metal mining, and stone and earth mining, each represented by distinct colors.

- **Bottom Map: Value Added by Mining, 1963** - Similar in style to the top map, this one illustrates the economic contribution of mining in terms of value added. It uses pie charts to show the proportions of different mining industries contributing to the economy of each state.

Cultural and Historical Context:
These maps are significant for understanding the economic landscape of the United States during the early 1960s. They reflect the industrial focus of the era, highlighting the importance of mining to the national economy. The data visualization techniques used in these maps were innovative at the time, providing policymakers and researchers with valuable insights into the spatial distribution of economic activities.

Notable Features:
- Legends and Inset Maps: Both maps include legends that explain the color coding and symbols used. Inset maps of Hawaii and Alaska provide additional context, considering these states' unique geographic and economic conditions. - Data Visualization: The use of pie charts overlaid on geographical maps allows for a quick visual comparison between states, illustrating both the scale of mining activities and the diversity of mineral resources. - Scale and Projection: The maps utilize a scale of 1:17,000,000, suitable for national-level representation, and the Albers Equal Area Projection is chosen to maintain area proportionality.

Additional Information:
- List No: 14359.141 - Pub List No: 14359.000 - Page No: 192 - Publication Type: National Atlas - Publisher: United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey

Conclusion:
These maps from the "National Atlas of the United States of America" provide a detailed visual representation of the mining industry in 1963. They serve as a historical record, reflecting the economic priorities and geographical distribution of mining activities across the United States during this period. The thoughtful composition and use of color and symbols make these maps an effective tool for analysis and decision-making in commerce, economics, and natural resource management.