Geospatial

National Moon Day

On July 20, 1971, National Moon Day was proclaimed to honor the anniversary of the first moon landing.

Happy 75th Anniversary, BLM!

The Bureau of Land Management was established on July 16, 1946, and was formed as a merger between two agencies; the Grazing Service, and the General Land Office. So, how did we get here?

President Ulysses S. Grant

The General Land Office wishes you a happy Independence Day! This Record of the Week is a military warrant issued to none other than President and Union Army General, Ulysses S. Grant.

Mesa Verde National Park

This week's record is the official Act of Congress which established Mesa Verde National Park.

New Madrid Fault

In the last week of June, the General Land Office is exploring the New Madrid Fault, also known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone.