Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 262 (Mar. 3, 1903, ch. 1007, § 1,
32 Stat. 1146).
Geological Survey redesignated United States Geological Survey by provision of title I of
Pub. L. 102–154, set out as a note under section
31 of Title
43, Public Lands.