BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS In 1789, the Secretary of War is responsible for issues relating to Indian Affairs. In 1832, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs was established within the War Department. In 1849, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs was transferred to the newly created Department of Interior. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION In 1902, the authority of Reclamation was held within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). In 1907, it was created as a separate service within the Department of the Interior. In 1923, the service was renamed the Bureau of Reclamation. Director of the Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian 1872-1879 George M. Wheeler Director of the Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel 1867-1879 Clarence R. King Director of the U.S. Geographical and Geological Survey 1869-1879 John W. Powell Director of the U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories |