Author: David P. Harper
Illustrator: Chelsea M. Feeney
Available for preorder now! Available in January.
From the Adirondacks to Long Island, the Finger Lakes to Niagara Falls, New York's landscapes tell an extraordinary geologic story shaped by more than a billion years of Earth history—and dramatically transformed by an ice age.
In Roadside Geology of New York, geologist David P. Harper guides readers along scenic highways and backroads, revealing how glaciers carved valleys, redirected rivers, sculpted the Great Lakes, and helped create many of the state's most iconic landforms.
Full-color maps, photographs, and illustrations bring the geology of the Catskills, Adirondacks, Hudson Valley, Taconic Mountains, Allegheny Plateau, and more to life, with a special section devoted to the geologic history of New York City.
Along the way, discover how Watkins Glen, Letchworth Gorge, Ausable Chasm, and Kaaterskill Clove were formed; explore world-renowned fossil sites, including the world's oldest known fossil forest and New York's famous Silurian sea scorpions; and uncover the rich history of the state's bluestone quarries, garnet mines, slate industry, and other geologic resources.
Whether you're traveling the state or exploring from home, this indispensable guide reveals the remarkable forces that shaped the Empire State.
Published: 1/2027 (Preorder now!)
ISBN: 9780813741307
Pages: 368
Dimensions: 6 x 9
Format: Paperback
Product Code: RDGNY2
Product Category: Roadside Geology
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