Indiana Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Hoosier State

A Story of oceans, uplift, and ice, Indiana's geological history is reflected in the vistas and landscapes you will see as you travel through the state. From the Indiana Dunes of Lake Michigan, one of the world's largest displays of lakeshore dunes, to the historic little town of New Harmony, where American geology had its beginnings, this book is your guide to 50 of the most significant and interesting sites in Indiana. You will find kettle lakes formed by melting glaciers, gorgeous waterfalls carved into the rock, and a world-renowned karst landscape peppered with sinkholes and caves. Explore the Falls of the Ohio, the location of the largest exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world, or wander through the campus of Indiana University and tour the buildings and carvings of Salem Limestone, a building stone treasured by architects. Researched and written by Polly Sturgeon, the Outreach Coordinator of the Indiana Geological and Water Survey, with help from her colleagues, this book is a cross section of the Hoosier state and a treasure of geological and historical surprises.

Author: Indiana Geological and Water Survey
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 10/15/2018
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 8.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780878426874

About the Author
Indiana Geological and Water Survey: - The Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS) is a research institute of Indiana University. Its mission is to provide geologic information and counsel that contribute to the wise stewardship of the energy, mineral and water resources of the state. Since 1837, the health, safety, and welfare of Indiana's citizenry have benefited from a combination of IGWS activities: focused research initiatives and cooperative investigations with governmental agencies, businesses and industries, and educational organizations, geologic sample and data collection and archiving; and dissemination of information in many forms, including published maps reports, databases, and educational outreach programs.

Sturgeon, Polly Root: - After earning a BS in history and geology from Olivet Nazarene University (2009) and an MS in geoscience education from Indiana University (2012), Polly Sturgeon, the Outreach Coordinator of the Indiana Geological and Water Survey, joined professionals at the survey in its mission to provide unbiased information about the state's mineral, energy, and water resources, a service they've provided since 1837. A dedicated group of geologists, cartographers, photographers, and editors contributed to this book, the sixth in the state-by-state Geology Rocks! series.