Author: John Paul Gries
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.
About the Author: Dr. John Paul Gries taught in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology for 50-years. Even after his retirement in 1976, he continued to serve the school by continuing to provide valuable information to both faculty and students. Dr. Gries always had a knack for answering people's questions and he encouraged them to ask. But even he admitted that during his years as a geologist, he saw both his ideas and the world's thinking change as knowledge increased. The duties and honors awarded Dr. Gries have been many. He was the first director of graduate studies at SDSM&T, first Dean of the Graduate Division, and Chief Investigator in the first research grant sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Published: 06/15/1996
ISBN: 9780878423385
Pages: 368
Dimensions: 6 x 9
Format: Paperback
Product Code: 223-RDGSD
Product Category: Roadside Geology