In this Book
- Great Plains Geology
- Book
- 2017
- Published by: University of Nebraska Press
summary
Great Plains Geology concisely guides readers through the geological development of the Great Plains region. It describes the distinct features of fifty-seven geologic sites, including fascinating places such as Raton Pass in Colorado and New Mexico, the Missouri Breaks of Montana, and the Ashfall Fossil Beds in Nebraska. This guide addresses the tricky question of what constitutes the Great Plains, showing that the region is defined in part through its unique geologic features.
Table of Contents
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- List of Illustrations
- pp. xi-xiv
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xvii-xviii
- Introduction
- pp. xix-xx
- 1. What Is the Great Plains?
- pp. 1-12
- 3. Visiting the Great Plains
- pp. 33-38
- Sites in Canada
- pp. 39-54
- North Dakota
- pp. 66-70
- South Dakota
- pp. 71-88
- New Mexico
- pp. 144-157
- Bibliography
- pp. 195-200
Additional Information
ISBN
9781496200792
Related ISBN(s)
9780803249516
MARC Record
OCLC
957057179
Pages
216
Launched on MUSE
2017-03-14
Language
English
Open Access
No