Ogden Tweto (1912 - 1983) created the now-classic Geologic Map of Colorado [1] which is held as one of the finest examples of a state geologic map. [2]
Tweto received awards including the Distinguished Service Award of the Department of the Interior (1970) and the Scientist of the Year Award by the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (1978). [2] While working in Leadville, Colorado, he discovered features dating to the Proterozoic. [2] He is also known for his work involving the Arapahoe Formation, [3] the Leadville Mining District, [4] and the Colorado Mineral Belt. [5]
In 1986, Mount Tweto near Leadville was named in his honor. [6]
Ogden Tweto (1912 - 1983) created the now-classic Geologic Map of Colorado [1] which is held as one of the finest examples of a state geologic map. [2]
Tweto received awards including the Distinguished Service Award of the Department of the Interior (1970) and the Scientist of the Year Award by the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (1978). [2] While working in Leadville, Colorado, he discovered features dating to the Proterozoic. [2] He is also known for his work involving the Arapahoe Formation, [3] the Leadville Mining District, [4] and the Colorado Mineral Belt. [5]
In 1986, Mount Tweto near Leadville was named in his honor. [6]