THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS 



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Sources of Information 



The purpose of this book is not -to give detailed discussions of 

 particular portions of the Adirondack mountains, but rather to 

 present, in simple, nontechnical language, a general outline of the 

 .geography, rock formations, physical history, and human history of 

 the region. In fact much of the area has not yet been geologically 

 mapped or studied in detail. Most of the important and striking 

 physical features of the Adirondacks, however, are explained, and 

 many local details will find ready explanation by the application of 

 the principles set forth. 



Fig. I A landscape and corresponding contour map. (After 

 United States Geological Survey). 



The attention of those who may be sufficiently interested is called 

 to the various publications pertaining to Adirondack geography, 

 geology and human history. ]\Iost of the more important of these 

 are listed in the appendix. The New York State Museum Bulletins, 

 which contain topographic and geologic maps and explanatory texts 

 regarding certain specified areas, are of special importance. These 



