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Report on the geology of the high plateaus of Utah

Title

Report on the geology of the high plateaus of Utah, with atlas

By

Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region (U.S.)

Dutton, Clarence E. (Clarence Edward), 1841-1912

Type

Book

Material

Published material

Publication info

Washington, Govt. Print. Off, 1879-80

Notes

Atlas has special title: ... Topographical and geological atlas of the district of the high plateaus of Utah ... New York, J. Bien, 1879.

Contents: General considerations relating to the topography and geological history of the high plateaus.--Structural geology.--Volcanic phenomena.--Classification of the volcanic rocks.--Speculations concerning the causes of volcanic action.--Sedimentary formations.--The Wasatch Plateau.--The Tushar.--The Markágunt Plateau.--Sevier Valley and its alluvial conglomerates.--Sevier and Paunságunt Plateaus.--The Fish Lake Plateau. The Awapa. Thousand Lake Mountain--The Aquarius Plateau.--Topographical and geological atlas.