Roadside Geology of South Dakota

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.

About the author

John Paul Gries began teaching geology at South Dakota School of Mines in 1936 and continued his work as a professor emeritus and consulting geologist until his death in 2003. He wrote ninety-two publications and technical reports and was honored for his extensive studies in groundwater.

Product details

• Authors: GRIES, John Paul Gries
• Publisher: Mountain press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.1996
• EAN: 9780878423385
• ISBN: 978-0-87842-338-5
• No. of pages: 357
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Series: Roadside Geology; Roadside Geology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Travel > Travel guides > World, Arctic, Antarctic