T142 The Colorado Scientific Society and 150 Years of Geologic Research in Colorado II: Early Colorado Geology and Important Scientific Contributions by the Founders and Members of the Rocky Mountain Region’s Oldest Scientific Society, Founded in 1882

Monday, 1 November 2010
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hall F

OGDEN TWETO – A GREAT GEOLOGIST

Paper number: T142-3
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Authors

Abstract

Ogden Tweto was an integral part of the history of the State of Colorado, the Colorado Scientific Society, the U.S.G.S., and earth sciences in general across a time of transitions on many fronts. He published numerous scientific articles, many of which were major contributions on all aspects of Colorado geology. A new geologic map of Colorado was a crowning achievement. It is not an exaggeration that he earned the unofficial title of Mr. Colorado Geology.

The talk will not summarize details of Ogden’s career, but is a personal celebration of a long-term friendship and geologic collaboration that places the general progression of Ogden's career in a human perspective, and highlights his personal contributions to his associates both within and outside his U.S.G.S. home.