Henry G. Ferguson

Henry G. Ferguson
Henry G. Ferguson
	Henry G. Ferguson, circa 1950
Born	Henry Gardiner Ferguson; January 21, 1882; San Rafael, California
Died	November 29, 1966 (aged 84); Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Harvard University; Yale University;
Known for	Geology of the western Great Basin; Amargosa Chaos; mapping of the Sonoma Range in Nevada; discovery of the Carlin gold deposits; co-founder of the Moyaone Reserve community in Accokeek, Maryland;
Spouse	Alice Lowe (m. 1914; died 1951)
Awards	Department of the Interior's "Distinguished Service Award"
	Scientific career
Fields	Geology

Henry Gardiner Ferguson (January 21, 1882 – November 29, 1966) was an American geologist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS). He worked primarily in Nevada and was a pioneer in the geology of the central Great Basin, producing many publications, including multiple USGS geological maps of central Nevada. Ferguson was a lifelong friend and colleague of Levi Noble, a mentor to Ralph Roberts, and worked extensively with Siemon Muller. Along with his wife Alice Ferguson, he helped found the Moyaone Reserve community in Accokeek, Maryland.

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