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Geological Surveys of the West - Part 1: A nation turns its eyes westward
In 1867, a nation rising from civil war set its sights westward. The vast, uncharted territories of the Rockies beckoned scientists and explorers alike. What awaited them beyond the horizon? This is the story of the Geological Surveys of the West, a series of monumental expeditions that mapped the American frontier.
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Narrated by Marcus, an AI voice. Written from original research by The Archive Network.
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