Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-234: Duties of bureau

The said bureau shall have for its object and duties the

following:

First. 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.

Second. 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.

Third. The consideration of such other scientific and economic

questions as, in the judgment of the commission, shall be deemed of

value to the people.