Henry G. Ferguson

Henry G. Ferguson
Henry G. Ferguson, circa 1950
Born
Henry Gardiner Ferguson

(1882-01-21)January 21, 1882
San Rafael, California
DiedNovember 29, 1966(1966-11-29) (aged 84)
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
Known for
Spouse
Alice Lowe
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(m. 1914; died 1951)​
AwardsDepartment of the Interior's "Distinguished Service Award"
Scientific career
FieldsGeology

Henry Gardiner Ferguson (January 21, 1882 – November 29, 1966) was an American geologist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS). He worked primarily in Nevada and was a pioneer in the geology of the central Great Basin, producing many publications, including multiple USGS geological maps of central Nevada.[1][2][3] Ferguson was a lifelong friend and colleague of Levi Noble,[1] a mentor to Ralph Roberts,[3] and worked extensively with Siemon Muller.[2] Along with his wife Alice Ferguson, he helped found the Moyaone Reserve community in Accokeek, Maryland.[4]

  1. ^ a b Wright LA and Troxel BW. 2002. Levi Noble, Geologist. USGS Open-File Report 02-422. https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/ofr-02-422/OFR-02-422-508.pdf
  2. ^ a b Nolan, Thomas Brennan (1966). Memorial to Henry Gardiner Ferguson, 1882-1966. Geological Society of America.
  3. ^ a b Roberts, RJ. 2002. A Passion for Gold: An Autobiography. University of Nevada Press.
  4. ^ Hanssen, GL. 2007. The Moyaone Reserve. Accokeek Historical Society.