Roadside Geology of South Dakota
| AUTHOR | Gries; Gries, John Paul |
| PUBLISHER | Geological Society of America (06/15/1996) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, this book describes and interprets the rocks and landforms visible along the state's highways and the geology that lies hidden beneath prairie sod and in caves and mine shafts. Included are geologic tours of the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, and many other points of interest.
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ISBN-13:
9780878423385
ISBN-10:
0878423389
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
368
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 1.00 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Geology
Science | United States - Midwest - West North Central (IA, KS, MN, MO
Dewey Decimal:
557.83
Library of Congress Control Number:
96015930
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South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, this book describes and interprets the rocks and landforms visible along the state's highways and the geology that lies hidden beneath prairie sod and in caves and mine shafts. Included are geologic tours of the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, and many other points of interest.
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