Franciszka Szymakowska

Franciszka "Niusia" Szymakowska-Birkenmajer (5 February 1927 – 2007) was a Polish geologist. He worked at the Polish Geological Institute in Warsaw, and an important figure in the development of Carpathian geology. Her main research interests were the stratigraphy and tectonics of the Carpathians. Franciszka Szymakowska was best known for her detailed geological drawings that are still used today. Most geological maps at her time were drawn by with pencil and colours, and Szymakowska was able to capture the most complex geological features in accurate and detailed images. Provided by Wikipedia