Jan., 1908.] 
An Esker Group South of Dayton. 
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the withdrawal of the ice. This cut has been extensively used 
by the Cincinnati Xorthern Electric, which runs alongside, in 
securing ballast for its new roadway. 
No. 2. (Figs. 1, 3, 4.) This starts just within Calvary Ceme¬ 
tery. A short longitudinal cut has been made on the west side 
of this end, furnishing the gravel supply for the cemetery. 
From an abrupt rise it proceeds southward, coming alongside of 
No. 1, and following almost parallel. To the south it branches 
and ends bluntly on the Miami Valley in two prominent knolls 
aligned with the cut of No. 1 (Figs. 1, 6). Water is imponded 
at several points between No. 1 and No. 2. This ridge is sep¬ 
arated the greater part of its length from the kamy area to the 
west by a distinct and deep trough. 
Fig. 3 (/•'. Carney). View looking north on esker No. 2. A sharp 
turn and steep rise shows in background. 
Kamy Area to the West of Eskers (Figs. 1,5.) The kames here 
show a tendency toward alignment in short ridges. Sometimes 
they appear to radiate from a common center. Artificial cuts 
facing the valley show prevailingly fine material indicating by 
the stratification a very active play of waters. 
Studies. 
Proximity of Eskers. The distance between the two eskers 
is always slight. The surface outline of this distance is usuallv 
similar to a parabola shaped trough of such a size that if one of 
the adjoining ridges were inverted it would approximatelv fit 
the trough. The drainage from the troughs is principally 
through the soil. 
Height of Eskers. The variation in altitude of the crest-lines 
and of the troughs gives varying heights at different points. No. 
2 bv aneroid measurement varies from 35— to 95+ feet in 
height. No. 1, if measured, doubtless would give similar resuits. 
