Margarita Pumpelly Smyth

1873–1959 (age 86)

Geographer/geologist

Biography

Margarita Pumpelly Smyth combined her passions for geography and geology in daring fieldwork that enriched the understanding of remote landscapes and shaped the way natural scientists approached mapping and exploration.

Her thoughtful reports and support of geographic education inspired students to view the world with curiosity and respect for the earth’s complexities.

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