"Report, Volume 2" presents detailed geological and economic surveys conducted by the North Carolina Geological and Economic Survey and the North Carolina Geological Survey Section. This volume provides an in-depth examination of the state's geological features, natural resources, and economic conditions during the period of the survey. It covers a range of topics including mineral resources, geological formations, and the potential for economic development related to the state's natural wealth. The report offers historical insights into the scientific understanding and economic practices of the time, making it a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the geological and economic history of North Carolina. The meticulous documentation and comprehensive analysis contained within "Report, Volume 2" provide a unique snapshot of the state's resources and the efforts to understand and utilize them. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.