Benjamin Kendall Emerson
1843–1932 (age 89)
Geologist
Biography
Benjamin Kendall Emerson devoted decades to unraveling the geological stories of mountain ranges and ancient terrains, lending the rigor of a scientist and the curiosity of a naturalist to surveys and publications that deepened the appreciation of America's earth sciences.
He also inspired students and amateur enthusiasts, championed accessible field study, and remained committed to protecting the natural landscapes whose formations he so carefully documented.