The development of geological-military maps in the argentine Mesopotamia

Authors

  • Florencio Aceñolaza INSUGEO, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán y CONICET. Miguel Lillo 205 4000 San Miguel de Tucumán,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24215/25456377e013

Keywords:

Geological-military maps, Mesopotamia, Argentina,

Abstract

Towards the middle of the 20th century important advances occurred in geological-geomorphological knowledge of the provinces that make up the Argentine Mesopotamia. This was due to the decision of the Ministry of national defense of generate 115 geological charts at scale 1: 100,000 which would serve with the military intelligence of the border area, particularly which is with Brazil. These letters were developed on a basis of cartography regular Instituto Geográfico Militar which overcame the mapping of geological formations which there emerge, aspects of the phytogeography, geomorphology, soil types highlighting its consistency as well as details about the availability and quality of drinking water. In these survey participated an outstanding group of geologists who, with their work, responded to the demand for information then required by the command of the Argentine army.

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Published

2016-12-28