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GSA Field Guide
Roaming the Rocky Mountains and Environs: Geological Field Trips
Author(s)
Robert G. Raynolds
Robert G. Raynolds
Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80205 USA
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Geological Society of America
Volume
10
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© Geological Society of America, Inc. 2008, ISBN 978-0-8137-5610-3$9.00
ISBN electronic:
9780813756103
ISBN print:
9780813700106
Publication date:
January 01, 2008
Prepared following the 2007 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, these 15 guides illustrate the latest geological and archeological thinking on a variety of current research themes. Regional-scale topics include landscape responses to dynamic processes of volcanism and uplift in Yellowstone and western Colorado, geomorphic evolution along the Front Range of Colorado and on the High Plains of South Dakota, and geoarchaeological research in central Colorado and western Nebraska. A series of papers illustrates tectonic and stratigraphic processes through time and space, with discussions of Precambrian structures in western Colorado, Jurassic deposition in south-central Colorado, and near-shore stratigraphic patterns in the Cretaceous strata of the Book Cliffs. One paper reviews potential seismic signatures in Cretaceous and Early Tertiary strata in northern Wyoming and Montana, and another discusses patterns of extension in southern Nevada and adjacent portions of California. Other topics in this well-rounded volume include the history of volcanism and gold mineralization at Cripple Creek, development of coalbed methane resources in the Powder River Basin, and a long-lived subsurface coal fire in western Colorado. Follow in the footsteps of these field trips, and see for yourself the patterns and evidence discussed.
Roaming the Rocky Mountains and Environs: Geological Field Trips
Author(s): Robert G. Raynolds
https://doi.org/10.1130/978-0-8137-0010-6
ISBN (print): 9780813700106
ISBN (electronic): 9780813756103
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2008
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Table of Contents
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Cornucopia of coal and coalbed gas in the Powder River Basin: From mining and utilization to methane and methanogensAuthor(s)Romeo M. Flores;Romeo M. FloresU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 939, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Gary D. Stricker;Gary D. StrickerU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 939, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Michael E. Brownfield;Michael E. BrownfieldU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 939, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Margaret S. Ellis;Margaret S. EllisU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 939, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Edward L. Heffern;Edward L. HeffernU.S. Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jason D. PutnamJason D. PutnamWilliams Company, 300 North Works Avenue, Gillette, Wyoming 82716, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Clastic sedimentology, sedimentary architecture, and sequence stratigraphy of fluvio-deltaic, shoreface, and shelf deposits, Upper Cretaceous, Book Cliffs, eastern Utah and western ColoradoAuthor(s)Simon A.J. Pattison;Simon A.J. Pattison†Department of Geology, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Huw Williams*;Huw Williams**Reservoir Geology Consultants Limited, Plas Newydd, Nant-Y-Bai, Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Wales, SA20 OPB,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Paul Davies*Paul Davies**Reservoir Geology Consultants Limited, Plas Newydd, Nant-Y-Bai, Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Wales, SA20 OPB,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Proterozoic geology and Phanerozoic reactivation of the newly recognized Grizzly Creek shear zone, Glenwood Canyon, ColoradoAuthor(s)Joseph L. Allen;Joseph L. AllenDepartment of Geology and Physical Sciences, Concord University, Athens, West Virginia 24712-1000, USASearch for other works by this author on:Colin A. ShawColin A. ShawDepartment of Earth Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geology, petrochemistry, and time-space evolution of the Cripple Creek district, ColoradoAuthor(s)Eric P. Jensen;Eric P. JensenCenter for Mineral Resources, Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85719, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mark D. BartonMark D. BartonCenter for Mineral Resources, Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85719, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Paleoindian geoarchaeology of the Barger Gulch area, Middle Park, Colorado.Author(s)James H. Mayer;James H. MayerDepartment of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA, and LaRamie Soils Service, 217 Grand Avenue, Suite 1, Laramie, Wyoming 82073, USASearch for other works by this author on:Nicole M. Waguespack;Nicole M. WaguespackDepartment of Anthropology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, USASearch for other works by this author on:Todd A. Surovell;Todd A. SurovellDepartment of Anthropology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. Michael DanielsJ. Michael DanielsDepartment of Geography, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado 80208, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Revisiting the South Cañon Number 1 Coal Mine fire during a geologic excursion from Denver to Glenwood Springs, ColoradoAuthor(s)Glenn B. Stracher;Glenn B. StracherDivision of Science and Mathematics, East Georgia College, 131 College Circle, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Nancy Lindsley-Griffin;Nancy Lindsley-GriffinDepartment of Geosciences, University of Nebraska, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USASearch for other works by this author on:John R. Griffin;John R. GriffinDepartment of Geosciences, University of Nebraska, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USASearch for other works by this author on:Steven Renner;Steven RennerColorado Division of Minerals and Geology, Inactive Mines Program, 101 South 3rd Street, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, USASearch for other works by this author on:Paul Schroeder;Paul SchroederDepartment of Geology, University of Georgia, 210 Field Street, Athens, Georgia 30602, USASearch for other works by this author on:James H. Viellenave;James H. ViellenavePinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc., 9600 West Jewell Avenue, Suite 7, Lakewood, Colorado 80232, USASearch for other works by this author on:M. Naze-Nancy Masalehdani;M. Naze-Nancy MasalehdaniCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 8110 “Processus et Bilans des Domaines Sédimentaires,” Université de Lille 1, 59655 Villeneuve dâ∈™Ascq, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Claudia KuenzerClaudia KuenzerInstitute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Vienna University of Technology,Gusshausstrasse 27-29, A-1040 Wien, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Miocene magmatism and coeval crustal extension in the Colorado River and Death Valley extensional terrains (IGCP-510)Author(s)J.P. Calzia;J.P. CalziaU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:Steve Ludington;Steve LudingtonU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:C.F. Miller;C.F. MillerDepartment Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, USASearch for other works by this author on:O.T. RämöO.T. RämöDepartment of Geology, University of Helsinki, Fl-00014, FinlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Track of the Yellowstone hotspot: Young and ongoing geologic processes from the Snake River Plain to the Yellowstone Plateau and TetAuthor(s)L. A. Morgan;L. A. MorganU.S. Geological Survey, 973 Federal Center, PO Box 25046, Denver, Colorado 80225-0046, USASearch for other works by this author on:K. L. Pierce;K. L. PierceU.S. Geological Survey, P.O. Box 173492, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717-3492, USASearch for other works by this author on:W. C. Pat ShanksW. C. Pat ShanksU.S. Geological Survey, 973 Federal Center, PO Box 25046, Denver, Colorado 80225-0046, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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River incision histories of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Unaweep Canyon: Interplay between late Cenozoic tectonism, climate change, and drainage integration in the western Rocky MountainsAuthor(s)Andres Aslan;Andres AslanDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, 1100 North Avenue, Mesa State College, Grand Junction,Colorado 81501, USASearch for other works by this author on:Karl Karlstrom;Karl KarlstromDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northrop Hall, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USASearch for other works by this author on:William C. Hood;William C. HoodDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, 1100 North Avenue, Mesa State College, Grand Junction,Colorado 81501, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rex D. Cole;Rex D. ColeDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, 1100 North Avenue, Mesa State College, Grand Junction,Colorado 81501, USASearch for other works by this author on:Thomas W. Oesleby;Thomas W. OeslebyGeological Consultant, 507 F Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103, USASearch for other works by this author on:Charles Betton;Charles BettonGrand Junction Geological Society, 217 Country Club Park, Grand Junction, Colorado 81503, USASearch for other works by this author on:M. Magdalena Sandoval;M. Magdalena SandovalDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northrop Hall, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USASearch for other works by this author on:Andy Darling;Andy DarlingDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, 1100 North Avenue, Mesa State College, Grand Junction,Colorado 81501, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sam Kelley;Sam KelleyClimate Change Institute, 303 Edward T. Bryand Global Sciences Center, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5790, USASearch for other works by this author on:Adam Hudson;Adam HudsonBig Sky Institute, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717, USASearch for other works by this author on:Bryan Kaproth;Bryan KaprothDepartment of Geosciences, 520 Deike Building, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USASearch for other works by this author on:Shane Schoepfer;Shane SchoepferDepartment of Geological Sciences, 324 Brook Street, Box 1846, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mary Benage;Mary BenageDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, 1100 North Avenue, Mesa State College, Grand Junction,Colorado 81501, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rachel LandmanRachel LandmanDepartment of Geology, 11 Barrett Hill Road, Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5000, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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From buttes to bowls: Repeated relief inversion in the landscape of the Colorado PiedmontAuthor(s)Matthew L. Morgan;Matthew L. MorganColorado Geological Survey, 1313 Sherman St. #715, Denver, Colorado 80203, USASearch for other works by this author on:Vincent Matthews;Vincent MatthewsColorado Geological Survey, 1313 Sherman St. #715, Denver, Colorado 80203, USASearch for other works by this author on:Francisco Gutiérrez*;Francisco Gutiérrez*Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra, Ãrea de Geodinámica, Edificio de Geológicas, Pedro Cerbuna, 12,50009-Zaragoza, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Richard F. Madole;Richard F. MadoleU.S. Geological Survey, MS 980, Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Paul R. HansonPaul R. HansonUniversity of Nebraska at Lincoln, 612 Hardin Hall, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0996, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Boulder Creek: A stream ecosystem in an urban landscapeAuthor(s)Philip L. Verplanck;Philip L. VerplanckU.S. Geological Survey, MS 973, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sheila F. Murphy;Sheila F. MurphyU.S. Geological Survey, 3215 Marine St., Boulder, Colorado 80303, USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter W. Birkeland;Peter W. BirkelandDepartment of Geological Sciences (retired), University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USASearch for other works by this author on:John Pitlick;John PitlickDepartment of Geography, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USASearch for other works by this author on:Larry B. Barber;Larry B. BarberU.S. Geological Survey, 3215 Marine St., Boulder, Colorado 80303, USASearch for other works by this author on:Travis S. SchmidtTravis S. SchmidtU.S. Geological Survey, MS 973, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Late Pleistocene through Holocene landscape evolution of the White River Badlands, South DakotaAuthor(s)Jack Livingston;Jack LivingstonDepartment of Geography, Geology, and the Environment, Slippery Rock University,Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. Elmo Rawling, III;J. Elmo Rawling, IIIUniversity of Wisconsin, Geography and Geology Program, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818, USASearch for other works by this author on:Paul R. Hanson;Paul R. HansonSchool of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583, USASearch for other works by this author on:Shannon Mahan;Shannon MahanU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, M.S. 974, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rachel Benton;Rachel BentonBadlands National Park, PO Box 6, Interior, South Dakota 57750, USASearch for other works by this author on:Erin Heffron;Erin HeffronIVS 3D, 325 Corporate Dr., Suite 175, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, USASearch for other works by this author on:Michael Jahn;Michael JahnEnviroGroup Limited, 7009 S. Potomac St., Suite 300, Centennial, Colorado 80112, USASearch for other works by this author on:Travis Anderson;Travis AndersonDepartment of Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Education, Slippery Rock University,Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057, USASearch for other works by this author on:Bryan PageBryan PageDepartment of Geography, Geology, and the Environment, Slippery Rock University,Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Laramide paleoseismites of the Bighorn BasinAuthor(s)Kevin G. Stewart;Kevin G. StewartDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mervin J. Bartholomew;Mervin J. BartholomewDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152, USASearch for other works by this author on:Heather A. BallantyneHeather A. BallantyneDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geoarchaeology of the Clary Ranch Paleoindian sites, western NebraskaAuthor(s)David W. May;David W. MayDepartment of Geography, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0406, USASearch for other works by this author on:Matthew G. Hill;Matthew G. HillDepartment of Anthropology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-1050, USASearch for other works by this author on:Adam C. Holven;Adam C. HolvenTetra Tech EM, Inc., 2001 Killebrew Drive, Suite 141, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425, USASearch for other works by this author on:Thomas J. Loebel;Thomas J. LoebelDepartment of Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607, USASearch for other works by this author on:David J. Rapson;David J. RapsonDepartment of Anthropology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-1050, USASearch for other works by this author on:Holmes A. Semken, Jr.;Holmes A. Semken, Jr.Department of Geoscience, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1379, USASearch for other works by this author on:James L. ThelerJames L. ThelerDepartment of Sociology & Archaeology, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Plants, fish, turtles, and insects from the Morrison Formation: A Late Jurassic ecosystem near Cañon City, ColoradoAuthor(s)Mark A. Gorman, II;Mark A. Gorman, IIDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0399, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ian M. Miller;Ian M. MillerDenver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80205, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jason D. Pardo;Jason D. PardoDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0334, USASearch for other works by this author on:Bryan J. SmallBryan J. SmallDenver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80205, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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