MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Dr. Kenneth N. Weaver, Director

711 W. 40th St., Suite 440
Baltimore 21211 Telephone: 338-7066

The Maryland Geological Survey was estab-
lished by Chapter 73, Acts of 1964, to supersede
the Department of Geology, Mines, and Water
Resources, created by Chapter 508, Acts of 1941,
which superseded the State Geological and Eco-
nomic Survey Advisory Commission, the Water
Front Commission, and the Water Resources
Commission. The Survey was placed in the De-
partment of Natural Resources by Chapter 154,
Acts of 1969.

The Survey supervises topographic, geologic,
hydrographic, and geophysical surveys. It prepares
topographic, geologic, and such other maps as may
be necessary to meet specific needs. It makes
reports on the extent and character of the State's
geologic, mineral, and water resources. The Survey
periodically publishes County Reports, County and
Quadrangle Atlases, Reports of Investigations, Basic
Data Reports, Bulletins, Educational Series, and
Information Circulars. The Survey also publishes
county topographic maps, county geologic maps, a
State geologic map, a State planimetric map, and
other miscellaneous maps and charts.

In cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey,
the Maryland Geological Survey maintains a large
data base and conducts applied research on the
surface and ground water resources of the State. It
also cooperates with the federal Survey in certain
geological and geophysical mapping projects. The
Survey carries out research and investigations of
coastal and estuarine geology related to erosion
and sedimentation in the Chesapeake Bay and
along the ocean shoreline. As part of its applied
earth science research on the Bay, the Survey was
one of the principal investigators on the federal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chesa-
peake Bay Program. A 42-foot research vessel, the
R V Discovery, is used in continuing Bay research
projects.

The Survey is headed by a Director appointed by
the Governor upon recommendation of the Secre-
tary of Natural Resources (Code Natural Re-
sources Article, secs. 2-201 through 2-203).

COMMISSION OF THE MARYLAND
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Dr. M. Gordon Wolman, Chairperson

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S. James Campbell; James F. Coffroth; Richard W.
Cooper; Dr. John C. Geyer.

The Commission on the Maryland Geological
Survey advises the Director on matters concerning
the Survey. It consists of five members appointed
by the Secretary (Code Natural Resources Article,
sec. 2-204.)

DIVISION OF ARCHEOLOGY

Tyier J. Bastian, State Archeologist
Telephone: 338-7236

Created by Chapter 541, Acts of 1968, the
Division of Archeology researches the archeology
of the State and encourages and coordinates arche-
ological research and investigation undertaken by
other societies, institutions, museums, and organi-
zations. The Division is headed by the State
Archeologist (Code Natural Resources Article,
secs. 2-302, 2-303).

The Maryland Geological Survey, through its
Division of Archeology, grants permits for archeo-
logical investigation on lands owned or controlled
by the State to any person or institution who, in
the judgment of the Survey, is properly qualified to
conduct such investigations and excavations.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ARCHEOLOGY

Chairperson: Paul Cresthull

Dr. June Evans; Dr. Robert L. McFarlin; Donald
G. Shomette; Garry W. Stone.

The Advisory Committee on Archeology was
created within the Maryland Geological Survey by
Chapter 541, Acts of 1968. It advises the Survey on
archeological matters and formulates rules and
regulations regarding archeological matters for
review and publication by the Survey.

Appointed by the Director of the Maryland
Geological Survey, the Committee consists of five
members with skill and knowledge in archeological
matters, including representatives of reputable mu-
seums, institutions of higher education, and recog-
nized scientific and/or historical societies or insti-
tutions (Code Natural Resources Article, secs.
2-304).

LAND RECLAMATION COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Dr. Kenneth N. Weaver, Director,
Maryland Geological Survey