Full title: Roadside Geology of New Mexico
Second Edition
Authors: Magdalena Sandoval Donahue and Lucy Chronic
Illustrator: Chelsea M. Feeney
Whether you're an amateur rockhound, seasoned geologist, or curious traveler, Roadside Geology of New Mexico is your passport to understanding the state's fascinating geologic history. From the southern desert lowlands to the towering northern peaks, New Mexico showcases a remarkable tapestry shaped by ancient forces, shallow seas, and volcanic explosions. As you explore the state, you'll discover such geologic wonders as bottomless lakes, dinosaur trackways, cinder cones, lava tubes, limestone caverns, tent rocks, and gypsum sand dunes. Buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the Land of Enchantment, where the stories of the Earth's past are waiting to be discovered just beyond your car window.
About the Authors: Magdalena Sandoval Donahue grew up in northern New Mexico, fascinated by the mountains and valleys of the high desert at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains. She received a BS in Geological Sciences and a BS in Fine Arts from the University of Oregon, where she took structural geology from Marli Miller. She obtained her MS and PhD from the University of New Mexico, and much of her research focused on the evolution of topography and mountain ranges in Colorado. She lives in Albuquerque with her husband, John, and three children.
Lucy Chronic earned a BA in geology from Carleton College in Minnesota and an MS in paleontology from the University of Wyoming. Lucy has worked as an archaeologist, educator, scientific writer, fire lookout, and interpreter in state and national parks. She and her mother, Halka Chronic, co-authored the second edition of Pages of Stone: Geology of the Grand Canyon and Plateau Country National Parks and Monuments.
Chelsea M. Feeney was raised at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia and received a BS in geosciences from Virginia Tech. Her geologic pursuits led her to the Northwest where she earned her MS in geology from the University of Montana and published her first map through the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. She has been producing geologic maps and figures for Mountain Press Publishing Company and GSA since 2009 and owns her own custom cartography business (www.cmcfeeney.com). Chelsea lives in Moscow, Idaho, with her husband Dennis, a fellow geologist, and their two children.
Published: 4/20/2024
ISBN: 9780878427178
Pages: 368
Dimensions: 6 x 9
Format: Paperback
Product Code: 219-RDGNM2
Product Category: Roadside Geology