Roadside Geology of Indiana |  | Authors: Mark J. Camp, Graham T. Richardson
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 315
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0878423966
Dewey Decimal Number: 557.72
EAN: 9780878423965
ASIN: 0878423966
Publication Date: July 1, 1999
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Hundreds of millions of years ago, warm coral-rich seas deposited mud on the ocean floor, and in time it became limestone--the cornerstone of Indiana geology. Layered with sandstone and shale, the limestone preserves fossils, dissolves along fractures, traps natural gas, and is the source of famous building stones. Roadside Geology of Indiana explores the geologic features visible along the state's highways from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in the north to Wyandotte Caves in the south. As you travel across Indiana's time-worn topography, discover fossilized reefs, mastodon skeletons, geodes, ancient bedrock valleys, and the site of a mysterious meteorite impact. Authors Mark J. Camp and Graham T. Richardson divide Indiana into four geographically distinct regions: the arched limestones of the southeastern hills, the karst topography of the south, the coal-bearing rocks of the Wabash lowlands, and the glacially buried north. Numerous maps and cross sections reveal Indiana's geology for easy exploration.
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 Excellent work -- the new standard; well illustrated. July 12, 1999
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Another great Roadside Geology work, this time better than most. Who would have thought that Indiana geology could come alive like this? The book is so well illustrated with maps, photographs and drawings that it is fun just to flip through. At the same time, there is enough science here (though well written for the layman) that it provides an intelligent, in-depth treatment of the subject. I recommend this to anyone in Indiana or nearby states; to anyone with an interest in mid-west geology; and to anyone with an interest in Indiana history and lore.
A Trek Into Indiana's Past January 2, 2004
Chris Moore (Indianapolis, IN United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
"Roadside Geology of Indiana" is a field guide perfect for anyone who wishes to learn about Indiana's ancient past by getting out and exploring the countryside. There is no better way to experience geology than to get outside and get one's hands dirty, and this book allows just that by providing a field trip excursion across every part of the state. Provided are outcrop sites and quarries to visit as well as brief histories of mining towns and other historical trivia related to Indiana's bedrock geology. Divided into routes along individual roadways, this book is a well-organized adventure from the Ordovician bedrock of southeastern Indiana through the Pleistocene glacial features that characterize the north. Need to pass through Indiana but want to learn something along the way? This book is perfect for Sunday evening drives or holiday layovers. So get out there and enjoy!
Excellent geology intro September 27, 2002
Bruce E Bowman (Clayton, IN USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
As someone living in Indiana, I appreciate this book as an excellent introduction to Indiana geology. While much of the treatment is superficial, it covers a lot of ground and there isn't time to go into everything at much depth. It also provides substantial insight into historical use of surface and subsurface geological resources in the Hoosier state, and as such gives a taste of lifestyles over the last 150 years. Highly recommended.
Indiana actually has some geology April 8, 2000
Michael J. Miller (Evansville, In USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is definitely one of the better books in this series (I own most of them). If you, like me, have always regarded Indiana as a place you have to drive through, you'll be as surprised as I to discover just how much interesting geology there is. It's a good read besides.
 Damaged in the mail August 28, 2007
A. Thomas (Banta, IN United States)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
I didn't buy from Amazon. The book was not packaged well and was damaged in the mail.
The book was useful
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