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by Halka Chronic (Author)
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The rocks and landforms have not changed much since the publication of the first edition of the Roadside Geology of Colorado in 1980, but our understanding of them has. With expanded coverage, updated maps, new photographs, and the latest geologic interpretations, this nontechnical guide introduces you to the tumultuous geological history of Colorado s mountains, plateaus, and plains. The second edition includes tours of Black Canyon in Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Great Sand Dunes National Monument and Preserve, Mesa Verde National Park, and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

About the Author
Halka Chronic received a doctorate in geology from Columbia University in 1949. Her career has taken her all over the globe, from teaching at Haile Selassie University in Ethiopia to identifying geologic landmarks for the United States Park Service in the southern Rockies. She now lives in Sedona, Arizona. Felicie Williams grew up with Colorado's rocks and the geologic tutelage of her mother, Halka Chronic. She earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Colorado University in Boulder and a master of science in geology from the University of British Columbia. She lives in Grand Junction, Colorado, with her husband, Mike Williams, and their two children.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 398 pages
  • Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 2nd edition (August 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0878424474
  • ISBN-13: 978-0878424474
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #208,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book--I don't drive anywhere in Colorado without it., November 30, 2002
This is a very handy book. It's arranged by road name and by stretch of road--if you find yourself on, say, I-70 westbound from Denver, go to the table of contents and you'll quickly find something like "I-70, Denver to Dillon Reservoir." Go to that section and you'll find a small map, geological diagrams, and probably a photograph. There's also an introductory chapter that gives an overview of Colorado geology and geological history, as well as very clear explanations of geological terms.

Driving on Colorado highways you see some pretty amazing rock formations, and visitors to the state are always asking about them. This book will tell them (and you) anything you might want to know, and explain it clearly. I keep my copy in the car, and consult it often.

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful handbook for those interested in landscapes, December 19, 1998
By kmcunnin@juno.com (Boulder CO USA) - See all my reviews
I like to travel throughout Colorado and have found this book to be very useful in understanding the form and geologic history of the landscape I am travelling through. The book is well illustrated and detailed enough to be useful, at least for the person with a non-professional interest in geology. My major regret is that it is not available on CD or tape so that it could be more efficiently used with only one person in the car!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A glossary and index round out this excellent traveling companion, April 10, 2007
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Intended especially for travelers and vacationers interested in taking in Colorado's geological sites, yet accessible to budding geologists everywhere, Roadside Geology of Colorado is now in an updated second edition with new tours of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, and much more. Written in nontechnical terminology for lay readers, and featuring numerous two-color maps and black-and-white photographs, Roadside Geology of Colorado is filled cover to cover with eye-opening driving tours. A glossary and index round out this excellent traveling companion for anyone interested in observing the natural rocky beauty of Colorado firsthand.
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An excellent book, it is very concise and the information is very detailed and presented in a way that both the layman can understand and a geologist can appreciate. Read more
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Living in Colorado you have no choice but to see all the different rock formations. I remember seeing people/students on the side of the road in Morrison looking for fossils on my... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ann M. Barkley

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This is a very good series of "Roadside Geology" of various states. The writers are experts in their states and highly qualified geologists. Read more
Published on November 3, 2006 by Mirl W. Whitaker

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