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A comprehensive knowledge of the geoscience of the Canadian landmass and its offshore is fundamental to economic development, public safety, environmental protection and national sovereignty. To acquire, interpret and make available that information to all Canadians is the mission of the Geological Survey of Canada.
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This Canadian site includes a long essay detailing the history of the Geological Survey of Canada. Also included in the site is a section devoted to the life and work of William Logan, one of Canada's most historically important scientists and the namesake of Canada's highest mountain. The site includes information about Logan in his role as founder of Canada's Geological Survey and provides information about the Logan manuscript archives. This site will be of most interest to historians of geology and exploration.