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GSA Field Guide
Unfolding the Geology of the West
Editor(s)
Stephen M. Keller;
Stephen M. Keller
Colorado Geological Survey Colorado School of Mines 1801 19th Street Golden, Colorado 80401, USA
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Matthew L. Morgan
Matthew L. Morgan
Colorado Geological Survey Colorado School of Mines 1801 19th Street Golden, Colorado 80401, USA
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Geological Society of America
Volume
44
Copyright:
Geological Society of America
© Geological Society of America 2016 ISBN 9780813756448$9.99
ISBN electronic:
9780813756448
ISBN print:
9780813700441
Publication date:
January 01, 2016
Prepared in conjunction with the 2016 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, this volume contains sixteen guides to field trips in this rich geologic region. The four “Great Surveys” of the late 1800s ventured west to explore and document the region’s unknown natural resources and collect valuable geologic information. Many of the field guides in this volume, aptly titled Unfolding the Geology of the West, will cover the same hallowed ground as the early geologic expeditions. Organized into four sections, this volume spans some of the major subdisciplines of geology: (1) stratigraphy, sedimentology, and paleontology; (2) structure and metamorphism; (3) Quaternary landscape evolution; and (4) engineering and environmental geology.
Unfolding the Geology of the West
Editor(s): Stephen M. Keller, Matthew L. Morgan
https://doi.org/10.1130/9780813700441
ISBN (print): 9780813700441
ISBN (electronic): 9780813756448
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2016
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Table of Contents
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Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, and Paleontology
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1: Exploring the ancient volcanic and lacustrine environments of the Oligocene Creede caldera and environs, San Juan Mountains, ColoradoAuthor(s)Daniel Larsen;Daniel LarsenDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Memphis, 113 Johnson Hall, Memphis, Tennessee 38152, USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter LipmanPeter LipmanPortola Valley, California 94028, USA
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2: Sandstones and Utah’s canyon country: Deposition, diagenesis, exhumation, and landscape evolutionAuthor(s)David Loope;David LoopeDepartment of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USASearch for other works by this author on:Richard Kettler;Richard KettlerDepartment of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kendra Murray;Kendra MurrayDepartment of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
Current address: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1005, USA.
Search for other works by this author on:Joel Pederson;Joel PedersonDepartment of Geology, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter ReinersPeter ReinersDepartment of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USASearch for other works by this author on: -
3: The Permian-Triassic transition in ColoradoAuthor(s)James W. Hagadorn;James W. HagadornDepartment of Earth Sciences, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205, USASearch for other works by this author on:Karen R. Whiteley;Karen R. WhiteleyDepartment of Earth Sciences, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205, USASearch for other works by this author on:Bonita L. Lahey;Bonita L. LaheyDepartment of Earth Sciences, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205, USASearch for other works by this author on:Charles M. Henderson;Charles M. HendersonDepartment of Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N1N4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Christopher S. Holm-DenomaChristopher S. Holm-DenomaCentral Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 973, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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4: Getting to the bottom of the High Plains aquifer: New insights into the depositional history, stratigraphy, and paleoecology of the Cenozoic High PlainsAuthor(s)J.J. Smith;J.J. SmithKansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
* • *corresponding authorSearch for other works by this author on:A.L. Layzell;A.L. LayzellKansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA• Search for other works by this author on:W.E. Lukens;W.E. LukensBaylor University, Terrestrial Paleoclimatology Research Group, Department of Geology, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, Texas 76798, USA• Search for other works by this author on:M.L. Morgan;M.L. MorganColorado Geological Survey, Colorado School of Mines, The Moly Building, Golden, Colorado 80401, USA• Search for other works by this author on:S.M. Keller;S.M. KellerColorado Geological Survey, Colorado School of Mines, The Moly Building, Golden, Colorado 80401, USA• Search for other works by this author on:Robert A. Martin;Robert A. MartinMurray State University, Department of Biological Sciences, Murray, Kentucky 42071, USA• Search for other works by this author on:David L. FoxDavid L. FoxUniversity of Minnesota, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA• Search for other works by this author on: -
5: Overview of the Eocene Castle Rock Conglomerate, east-central Colorado: Remapping the fluvial system, and implications for the history of the Colorado Piedmont and Front RangeAuthor(s)Stephen M. Keller;Stephen M. KellerColorado Geological Survey, Colorado School of Mines, 1801 19th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Matthew L. MorganMatthew L. MorganColorado Geological Survey, Colorado School of Mines, 1801 19th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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6: U.S. Geological Survey collections—Preserving the past to inform the future: Tour three federal repositories— Core Research Center, Paleontological Collection, and the NSF National Ice Core LaboratoryAuthor(s)Natalie LatyshNatalie LatyshU.S. Geological Survey, Core Science Systems, P.O. Box 25046, MS 975, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Structure and Metamorphism
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7: South Park, Colorado: The interplay of tectonics and sedimentation creates one of Colorado’s crown jewelsAuthor(s)Peter E. Barkmann;Peter E. BarkmannColorado Geological Survey, Colorado School of Mines, 180119th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Edward J. Sterne;Edward J. SterneEdward J. (Ned) Sterne, Consulting Geologist, 1981 W. Briarwood Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80120, USASearch for other works by this author on:Marieke Dechesne;Marieke DechesneGeosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Karen J. HouckKaren J. HouckUniversity of Colorado Denver, Campus Box 172, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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8: Progressive development of basement-involved foreland thrust belts: Results from the NSF/EarthScope Bighorn Project applied to the Laramide orogeny in the Colorado Front RangeAuthor(s)Eric A. Erslev;Eric A. ErslevDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, Department 3006, 1000 E. University Avenue, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071-2000, USASearch for other works by this author on:Karen Aydinian;Karen AydinianDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, Department 3006, 1000 E. University Avenue, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071-2000, USASearch for other works by this author on:Laura KennedyLaura KennedyWeatherford Laboratories, 16161 Table Mountain Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80403, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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9: Regional Al2SiO5 triple-point metamorphic rocks of northern New Mexico: A field trip to honor the career contributions of Lincoln Hollister to petrology and tectonicsAuthor(s)Christopher G. Daniel;Christopher G. DanielDepartment of Geology & Environmental Geosciences, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837, USASearch for other works by this author on:Christopher L. Andronicos;Christopher L. AndronicosDepartment of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ruth F. AronoffRuth F. AronoffDepartment of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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10: Transect across the northeastern margin of the Mesoproterozoic Belt Basin and Lewis thrust, Glacier National Park, MontanaAuthor(s)James W. Sears;James W. SearsDepartment of Geosciences, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive #1296, Missoula, Montana 59812-1296, USASearch for other works by this author on:John S. MacLean;John S. MacLeanDepartment of Physical Science, Southern Utah University, 351 W. University Boulevard, Cedar City, Utah 84720, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stuart D. ParkerStuart D. ParkerDepartment of Geosciences, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive #1296, Missoula, Montana 59812-1296, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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11: Roadside faults, folds, fossils, crystals, and diamond pipes—Sampling the geologic diversity of northern ColoradoAuthor(s)Barbara EchoHawk;Barbara EchoHawkDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Campus Box 22, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, Colorado 80217-3362, USASearch for other works by this author on:Uwe KackstaetterUwe KackstaetterDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Campus Box 22, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, Colorado 80217-3362, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Quaternary Landscape Evolution
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12: The 2016 Kirk Bryan field trip: Quaternary landslides, fluvial terraces, and recent geomorphic events along the Colorado Front RangeAuthor(s)Melissa A. Foster;Melissa A. FosterBureau of Reclamation, P. O. Box 25007, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USA
* *e-mail: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Robert S. Anderson;Robert S. AndersonInstitute of Arctic and Alpine Research, UCB 450, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USA, and Department of Geological Sciences, UCB 399, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USASearch for other works by this author on:Paul R. Rindfleisch;Paul R. RindfleischNatural Resources Conservation Service, P. O. Box 25426, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter W. Birkeland;Peter W. BirkelandDepartment of Geological Sciences, UCB 399, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USASearch for other works by this author on:Joanna R. Redwine;Joanna R. RedwineBureau of Reclamation, P. O. Box 25007, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:John Pitlick;John PitlickDepartment of Geography, UCB 260, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rachel C. GladeRachel C. GladeInstitute of Arctic and Alpine Research, UCB 450, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USA, and Department of Geological Sciences, UCB 399, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USASearch for other works by this author on: -
13: Geomorphic evolution of the San Luis Basin and Rio Grande in southern Colorado and northern New MexicoAuthor(s)C.A. Ruleman;C.A. RulemanU.S. Geological Survey, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:M.N. Machette;M.N. MachettePaleo Seis Surveys LLC, Port Townsend, Washington 98368, USA*retiredSearch for other works by this author on:R.A. Thompson;R.A. ThompsonU.S. Geological Survey, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:D.P. Miggins;D.P. MigginsOregon State University, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, USASearch for other works by this author on:B.M. Goehring;B.M. GoehringTulane University, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, USASearch for other works by this author on:J.B. PacesJ.B. PacesU.S. Geological Survey, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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14: Pinedale glacial history of the upper Arkansas River valley: New moraine chronologies, modeling results, and geologic mappingAuthor(s)Avriel D. Schweinsberg;Avriel D. SchweinsbergDepartment of Geology, 126 Cooke Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14260, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jason P. Briner;Jason P. BrinerDepartment of Geology, 126 Cooke Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14260, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ralph R. Shroba;Ralph R. ShrobaU.S. Geological Survey, MS 980, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Joseph M. Licciardi;Joseph M. LicciardiDepartment of Earth Sciences, 56 College Road, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824, USASearch for other works by this author on:Eric M. Leonard;Eric M. LeonardDepartment of Geology, 14 East Cache La Poudre Street, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, USASearch for other works by this author on:Keith A. Brugger;Keith A. BruggerGeology Discipline, Division of Science and Mathematics, 600 E. 4th Street, University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, Minnesota 56267, USASearch for other works by this author on:Charles M. RussellCharles M. RussellDepartment of Geology, 14 East Cache La Poudre Street, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Engineering and Environmental Geology
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15: The consequences of living with geology: A model field trip for the general publicAuthor(s)David M. Abbott, Jr.;David M. Abbott, Jr.American Institute of Professional Geologists, 5055 Tamarac Street, Denver, Colorado 80238, USASearch for other works by this author on:David C. NoeDavid C. NoeAssociation of Engineering and Environmental Geologists, P.O. Box 191, Paonia, Colorado 81428, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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16: New perspectives on a 140-year legacy of mining and abandoned mine cleanup in the San Juan Mountains, ColoradoAuthor(s)Douglas B. Yager;Douglas B. YagerU.S. Geological Survey, Central Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center, Box 25046, Mailstop 973, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:David L. Fey;David L. FeyU.S. Geological Survey, Central Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center, Box 25046, Mailstop 973, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Thomas P. Chapin;Thomas P. ChapinU.S. Geological Survey, Crustal Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center, Denver Federal Center, Box 25046, Mailstop 964D, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:Raymond H. JohnsonRaymond H. JohnsonNavarro Research and Engineering, Inc., Contractor to the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Legacy Management, 2597 Legacy Way, Grand Junction, Colorado 81503-1789, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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