Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-3310: Oklahoma Geological Survey

(a) The Geological Survey of the State of Oklahoma located at

Norman, Oklahoma, shall be under the direction and supervision of

the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma and shall be

known as the Oklahoma Geological Survey.

(b) The said Oklahoma Geological Survey shall have for its

object and duties the following:

(1) A study of the geological formations of the state with

special reference to its mineral deposits, including coal, oil, gas,

asphalt, gypsum, salt, cement, stone, clay, lead, zinc, iron, sand,

road building material, water resources and all other mineral

resources.

(2) The preparation and publication of bulletins and reports,

accompanied with necessary illustrations and maps, including both

general and detailed descriptions of the geological structure and

mineral resources of the state.

(3) The consideration of such other scientific and economic

questions as, in the judgment of the survey shall be deemed of value

to the people.

(4) Act as the Oklahoma Board on Geographic Names and make

recommendations to the United States Board on Geographic Names.

(c) The Director shall present to the Board a biennial report,

ready for printing, showing the progress and condition of said

survey together with such other information as the Board may deem

necessary.

(d) In order to carry out the provisions of this section it

shall be lawful for all persons employed by the survey to enter and

cross all lands within the State: Provided, that in so doing no

damage shall be done to private property.