The State Geological and Economic Survey is authorized to make

(a) Topographic surveys showing the relief of the land, streams,
roads, railways, houses, etc.

(b) Geological surveys showing the distribution of the geological
formations and mineral deposits of the State.

(c) Agricultural soil surveys showing the areal extent and charac-
ter of the different soils.

(d) Hydrographic surveys to determine the available waters of the
State for potable and industrial uses,

(e) Magnetic surveys to determine the variation of the needle for
land surveys.

The Survey is also authorized to prepare:

(a) Reports on the area and systematic geology, on the mineral
resources, and on other topics of scientific importance.

(b) Maps of scientific and educational significance on various scales
to meet special needs.

(c) A permanent exhibit of the mineral wealth of the State in the
old Hall of Delegates at the State House to which new materials are
constantly added to keep the collection up-to-date.

Scientific Staff:

Edward B. Mathews, State Geologist . ... Baltimore
Edward W. Berry, Assistant State Geologist . Baltimore
Charles K. Swartz, Geologist ... . Baltimore
Joseph T. Singewald, Jr,. Geologist . . Baltimore
Edward H. Watson, Assistant Geologist Baltimore
Myra Ale, Secretary ... -...... . Baltimore
Grace E. Reed. Librarian . . Baltimore
Eugene H. Sapp, Clerk ... ... . . .. ... Baltimore
The work of the Survey is essentially that of a bureau of informa-
tion Each year it distributes about four thousand volumes and pamphlets,
about five thousand maps, and makes several thousand manuscript re-
ports on special matters dealing with the physical features and mineral
deposits of the State. To supply up-to-date information it is necessary
to continue and revise earlier surveys of different areas and mineral
products of the State.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY.
Advisory Board of Forestry, 1411 Fidelity Building.

Ex Officio Members.

Frank J. Goodnow, President J H. U . Baltimore
Edward B. Mathews, State Geologist Baltimore

Appointed by the Governor (terms expire 1931)
Robert Garrett Baltimore
Norman James Catonsville
George L. Wood Baltimore

State Forester
F. W . Besley Baltimore

The Governor appoints three members, two of whom shall be inter
ested in the advancement of forestry and one a practical lumberman,