Where was the destination of his 1869 geographic expedition?
Mojave Desert
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Green and Colorado rivers, including the Grand Canyon
Answer
In 1869, John Wesley Powell led a group of men in a geologic expedition to explore the Green and Colorado rivers, including the Grand Canyon. This was a dangerous and difficult journey, but it helped to increase the knowledge of the American Southwest.
Exploring John Wesley Powell: A Voyage into American Geology
More Questions
Which U.S. President appointed John Wesley Powell as the director of the U.S. Geological Survey?
In which year did John Wesley Powell become the director of the U.S. Geological Survey?
For how long did John Wesley Powell serve as the director of the U.S. Geological Survey?
What position did Powell hold at the Smithsonian Institution?
What research was supported by Powell at the Smithsonian Institution?
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