Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:duration |
several months
|
| gptkbp:goal |
explore the Colorado River
|
| gptkbp:has_airport |
gptkb:Lake_Mead
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Second Powell Expedition
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased interest in the American West
influence on future explorations cultural exchange with Native Americans contribution to cartography contribution to ecology contribution to geology |
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:John_Wesley_Powell_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for conservation efforts
cultural significance in American history influence on environmental policy educational value in geology and ecology foundation for national parks historical significance in American exploration recognition of John Wesley Powell's contributions |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:scientific_experiments
photographic documentation interaction with Native American tribes collection of botanical specimens establishment of scientific protocols documenting wildlife discovery of new geological formations mapping of the Colorado River |
| gptkbp:outcome |
detailed maps of the Grand Canyon
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
Grand Canyon exploration
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Colorado_River
gptkb:Grand_Canyon gptkb:scientific_research gptkb:U._S._Geological_Survey environmental studies cultural heritage preservation historical documentation ethnographic studies geological surveys scientific expeditions botanical studies river navigation American West exploration wilderness exploration First Powell Expedition |
| gptkbp:sponsored_by |
gptkb:U._S._government
|
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
gptkb:Green_River,_Wyoming
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1871
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Wesley_Powell_Jr.
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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