Product Description
by R. F. Jr. Diffendal (Author)
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.
Author Biography
R. F. Diffendal Jr. is professor emeritus in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is the author of Lewis and Clark and the Geology of the Great Plains.
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.9 x 4.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 01, 2017
