Roadside Geology of Indiana [Paperback]

Mark J. Camp (Author), Graham T. Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999

Hundreds of millions of years ago, warm coral-rich seas deposited mud on the ocean floor, and in time it became limestone--the cornerstone of Indiana geology. Layered with sandstone and shale, the limestone preserves fossils, dissolves along fractures, traps natural gas, and is the source of famous building stones. Roadside Geology of Indiana explores the geologic features visible along the state's highways from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in the north to Wyandotte Caves in the south. As you travel across Indiana's time-worn topography, discover fossilized reefs, mastodon skeletons, geodes, ancient bedrock valleys, and the site of a mysterious meteorite impact. Authors Mark J. Camp and Graham T. Richardson divide Indiana into four geographically distinct regions: the arched limestones of the southeastern hills, the karst topography of the south, the coal-bearing rocks of the Wabash lowlands, and the glacially buried north. Numerous maps and cross sections reveal Indiana's geology for easy exploration.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is highly recommended as an excellent source for geologic information on Indiana. . . . It is a must buy for all individuals interested in Midwestern geology." Environmental & Engineering Geoscience --Environmental & Engineering Geoscience

About the Author

Mark J. Camp, a native of Toledo, Ohio, began his teaching career at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, in 1974. He joined the faculty at the University of Toledo in 1976 and teaches courses in introductory geology, paleontology, the geology of national parks, and Ohio geology. He received his MS in geology from the University of Toledo and his PhD in geology from the Ohio State University. His recent research-focused on the history of Midwest geological studies, the use of building stones in historical buildings, quarry and mine development, and the architecture of railroad depots-reflects his long-standing interest in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century history. He is the author of Roadside Geology of Indiana, Railroad Depots of Northwest Ohio, and Railroad Depots of West Central Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 1st edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878423966
• ISBN-13: 978-0878423965
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #744,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work -- the new standard; well illustrated., July 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Roadside Geology of Indiana (Paperback)

Another great Roadside Geology work, this time better than most. Who would have thought that Indiana geology could come alive like this? The book is so well illustrated with maps, photographs and drawings that it is fun just to flip through. At the same time, there is enough science here (though well written for the layman) that it provides an intelligent, in-depth treatment of the subject. I recommend this to anyone in Indiana or nearby states; to anyone with an interest in mid-west geology; and to anyone with an interest in Indiana history and lore.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Trek Into Indiana's Past, January 2, 2004

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Chris Moore (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roadside Geology of Indiana (Paperback)

"Roadside Geology of Indiana" is a field guide perfect for anyone who wishes to learn about Indiana's ancient past by getting out and exploring the countryside. There is no better way to experience geology than to get outside and get one's hands dirty, and this book allows just that by providing a field trip excursion across every part of the state. Provided are outcrop sites and quarries to visit as well as brief histories of mining towns and other historical trivia related to Indiana's bedrock geology. Divided into routes along individual roadways, this book is a well-organized adventure from the Ordovician bedrock of southeastern Indiana through the Pleistocene glacial features that characterize the north. Need to pass through Indiana but want to learn something along the way? This book is perfect for Sunday evening drives or holiday layovers. So get out there and enjoy!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent geology intro, September 27, 2002

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Bruce E Bowman (Clayton, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roadside Geology of Indiana (Paperback)

As someone living in Indiana, I appreciate this book as an excellent introduction to Indiana geology. While much of the treatment is superficial, it covers a lot of ground and there isn't time to go into everything at much depth. It also provides substantial insight into historical use of surface and subsurface geological resources in the Hoosier state, and as such gives a taste of lifestyles over the last 150 years. Highly recommended.