Ferdinand V. Hayden : Entrepreneur of Science

Published by University of Nebraska Press in 2000, First Edition. This book explores Ferdinand V. Hayden's role in advancing scientific surveys of the American West. Beginning with his 1867 Nebraska survey, Hayden used science to address challenges in agriculture and mining, shaping government support for research. His efforts were key to founding the United States Geological Survey and producing detailed maps that guided the region's resource development, marking a significant intersection of science and federal policy in the Gilded Age.