J. J. Stevenson (geologist)
- J. J. Stevenson (geologist)
John James Stevenson (1841-1924) was an American geologist, born in New York City. He graduated at New York University in 1863, became professor of chemistry at West Virginia University for two years (1869-71), then served as professor of geology at New York University until 1909. In 1873-74 and 1878-80 he was geologist on the United States Geological Survey. He also served on the Pennsylvania Geological Survey in 1875-78 and 1881-82. He was president of the Geological Society of America in 1898. He wrote contributions of permanent importance. His publications include:
* "The Geology of a Portion of Colorado Explored and Surveyed in 1873" (1875)
* "Report of Progress in the Greene and Washington District of the Bituminous Coal Fields of Western Pennsylvania" (1876)
* "Report upon Geological Examinations in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico during 1878 and 1879" (1881)
* "Origin of the Pennsylvania Anthracite" (1893)
* "Carboniferous of the Appalachian Basin" (1903-07)
* "Formation of Coal Beds" (1911-13)
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