Northeastern Section of the Geological Society of America

One of six volumes generated by each GSA section for the Decade of North American Geology (DNAG) project, this Centennial Field Guide contains descriptions of 100 sites or site clusters representing outstanding geologic locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, eastern Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, D.C.
The Champlain thrust fault, Lone Rock Point, Burlington, Vermont
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Published:January 01, 1987
Location
The 0.6 mi ( 1 km) exposure of the Champlain thrust fault islocated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain at the north endof Burlington Harbor. The property is owned by the Episcopal Diocesan Center. Drive several miles (km) north along North Avenue (Vermont 127) from the center of Burlington until youreach the traffic light at Institute Road, which leads to Burlington High School, The Episcopal Diocesan Center, and North Beach. Turn west toward the lake and take the first right (north) beyond Burlington High School. The road is marked by a stone archway. Stop at the second building...