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GSA Field Guide
Archean to Anthropocene: Field Guides to the Geology of the Mid-Continent of North America
Editor(s)
James D. Miller;
James D. Miller
Department of Geological Sciences and Precambrian Research Center University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55812 USA
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George J. Hudak;
George J. Hudak
Precambrian Research Center Natural Resources Research Institute 5013 Miller Trunk Highway Duluth, Minnesota 55811 USA
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Chad Wittkop;
Chad Wittkop
Department of Chemistry and Geology Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota 56001 USA
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Patrick I. McLaughlin
Patrick I. McLaughlin
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Madison, Wisconsin 53705 USA
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Geological Society of America
Volume
24
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© Geological Society of America, Inc. 2011, ISBN 978-0-8137-5624-0$9.00
ISBN electronic:
9780813756240
ISBN print:
9780813700243
Publication date:
January 01, 2011
This volume of 25 field guides plus one paper on field instruction was prepared in conjunction with the 2011 GSA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The diverse slate of field trips spans a geologically broad range of topics, including the Precambrian geology of the southern Canadian Shield; the economic geology of the Lake Superior region; Phanerozoic strata in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota; glacial geology; hydrogeology and limnology; undergraduate and K12 geoscience field education; archaeological investigations in the upper Mississippi River valley; and geology by bicycle.
Archean to Anthropocene: Field Guides to the Geology of the Mid-Continent of North America
Editor(s): James D. Miller, George J. Hudak, Chad Wittkop, Patrick I. McLaughlin
https://doi.org/10.1130/9780813700243
ISBN (print): 9780813700243
ISBN (electronic): 9780813756240
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2011
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Table of Contents
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Late Paleoproterozoic deformational, metamorphic, and magmatic history of east-central MinnesotaAuthor(s)Terry Boerboom;Terry BoerboomMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Avenue W., St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Daniel Holm;Daniel HolmKent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242, USASearch for other works by this author on:Randy Van SchmusRandy Van SchmusDepartment of Geology, Room 120, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd., University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Classic Precambrian geology of northeast MinnesotaAuthor(s)Mark A. Jirsa;Mark A. JirsaMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-1032, USA
* Search for other works by this author on:John C. GreenJohn C. GreenDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota–Duluth, Heller Hall 229, 1114 Kirby Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55812–3036, USASearch for other works by this author on: -
Geology and geochronology of Paleoarchean gneisses in the Minnesota River ValleyAuthor(s)R.L. Bauer;R.L. BauerDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USASearch for other works by this author on:M.E. Bickford;M.E. BickfordDepartment of Earth Sciences, Heroy Geology Laboratory, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244-1070, USASearch for other works by this author on:A.M. Satkoski;A.M. SatkoskiDepartment of Earth Sciences, Heroy Geology Laboratory, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244-1070, USASearch for other works by this author on:D.L. Southwick;D.L. SouthwickMinnesota Geological Survey, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:S.D. SamsonS.D. SamsonDepartment of Earth Sciences, Heroy Geology Laboratory, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244-1070, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The Baraboo District—A North American classicAuthor(s)L. Gordon Medaris, Jr.;L. Gordon Medaris, Jr.Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert H. Dott, Jr.;Robert H. Dott, Jr.Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USASearch for other works by this author on:John P. Craddock;John P. CraddockGeology Department, Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota 55105, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephen MarshakStephen MarshakDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Copper deposits of the western Upper Peninsula of MichiganAuthor(s)Theodore J. Bornhorst;Theodore J. BornhorstA.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Michigan Technological University, 1404 E. Sharon Avenue, Houghton, Michigan 49931, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert J. BarronRobert J. BarronDepartment of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geology and sedimentology of the Paleoproterozoic Animikie Group: The Pokegama Formation, the Biwabik Iron Formation, and Virginia Formation of the eastern Mesabi Iron Range and Thomson Formation near Duluth, northeastern MinnesotaAuthor(s)Richard W. Ojakangas;Richard W. OjakangasProfessor Emeritus, University of Minnesota–Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mark J. Severson;Mark J. SeversonProfessor Emeritus, University of Minnesota–Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter K. JongewaardPeter K. JongewaardProfessor Emeritus, University of Minnesota–Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The North Shore Volcanic Group: Mesoproterozoic plateau volcanic rocks of the Midcontinent Rift System in northeastern MinnesotaAuthor(s)John C. Green;John C. GreenDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USASearch for other works by this author on:Terrence J. Boerboom;Terrence J. BoerboomMinnesota Geological Survey, University of Minnesota, 2642 University Avenue W, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Susanne Th. Schmidt;Susanne Th. SchmidtDepartment of Mineralogy, University of Geneva, Rue des Maraichers 13, CH 1205, Geneva, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Thomas J. FitzThomas J. FitzNatural Sciences, Northland College, 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806-3999, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Sudbury impact layer in the western Lake Superior regionAuthor(s)Mark A. Jirsa;Mark A. JirsaMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55114-1032, USA,
* Search for other works by this author on:Philip W. Fralick;Philip W. FralickDepartment of Geology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada,* Search for other works by this author on:Paul W. Weiblen;Paul W. WeiblenDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,* Search for other works by this author on:Jennifer L.B. AndersonJennifer L.B. AndersonGeoscience Department, Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota 55987, USA,* Search for other works by this author on: -
Layered intrusions of the Duluth ComplexAuthor(s)James D. MillerJames D. MillerDepartment of Geological Sciences and Precambrian Research Center, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Structural geology of the subprovince boundaries in the Archean Superior Province of northern Minnesota and adjacent OntarioAuthor(s)Robert L. Bauer;Robert L. BauerDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA, E-mail: Bauer—[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Dyanna M. Czeck;Dyanna M. CzeckDepartment of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, USA, E-mail: Czeck—[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Peter J. Hudleston;Peter J. HudlestonDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA, E-mail: Hudleston—[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Basil TikoffBasil TikoffDepartment of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1215 W. Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA, E-mail: corresponding author, Tikoff—[email protected].Search for other works by this author on:
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Southeastern Minnesota karst hydrogeology: New insights from data loggers, tracing, LiDAR, and hydrophysicsAuthor(s)E. Calvin Alexander, Jr.;E. Calvin Alexander, Jr.Department of Earth Sciences, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jeffrey A. Green;Jeffrey A. GreenDepartment of Natural Resources, Division of Ecological and Water Resources, 2300 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, Minnesota 55906, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anthony Runkel;Anthony RunkelMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Avenue W, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Katherine J. LoganKatherine J. LoganMinnesota Pollution Control Agency, 18 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Distal signatures of Late Ordovician oceanic anoxia—New data from a classic epeiric ramp transectAuthor(s)Patrick I. McLaughlin;Patrick I. McLaughlinWisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USASearch for other works by this author on:Norlene Emerson;Norlene EmersonDepartment of Geography and Geology, University of Wisconsin–Richland, 1200 Highway 14 West, Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581, USASearch for other works by this author on:Brian Witzke;Brian WitzkeDepartment of Geoscience, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USASearch for other works by this author on:Bryan Sell;Bryan SellUniversity of Geneva, Rue de Maraîchers 13, 1205 Geneva, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Poul EmsboPoul EmsboU.S. Geological Survey, Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic TrailAuthor(s)David M. Mickelson;David M. MickelsonDepartment of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA, E-mail: [email protected]
* Search for other works by this author on:Mark D. Johnson;Mark D. JohnsonEarth Sciences Department, University of Gothenburg, Box 460, Gothenburg 405 30, Sweden, E-mail: [email protected]* Search for other works by this author on:Kent M. SyversonKent M. SyversonDepartment of Geology, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702, USA, E-mail: [email protected].* Search for other works by this author on: -
Ice advances and retreats, inlets and outlets, sediments and strandlines of the western Lake Superior basinAuthor(s)Howard C. Hobbs;Howard C. HobbsMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Avenue W., St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-1032, USASearch for other works by this author on:Andy BreckenridgeAndy BreckenridgeDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Superior, Belknap and Catlin, Superior, Wisconsin 54880, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Pre-and-early Agassiz outlets to the western Superior BasinAuthor(s)J. Frederick Dean;J. Frederick DeanResearch Technician, RR#5 Rosslyn Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 5M9, Canada
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A glacial record spanning the Pleistocene in southern MinnesotaAuthor(s)Carrie E. Jennings;Carrie E. JenningsMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Alan Knaeble;Alan KnaebleMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Gary Meyer;Gary MeyerMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Barbara Lusardi;Barbara LusardiMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Terry L. Bovee;Terry L. BoveeMinnesota Department of Health, Mankato District Office, 12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 2105 Mankato, Minnesota 56001-7789, USASearch for other works by this author on:Marylee Murphy;Marylee MurphyThree Rivers Park District, Plymouth, MinnesotaSearch for other works by this author on:Vania Stefanova;Vania StefanovaLimnological Research Center, University of MinnesotaSearch for other works by this author on:H.E. Wright, Jr.H.E. Wright, Jr.Limnological Research Center, University of MinnesotaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Southern outlet and basin of glacial Lake AgassizAuthor(s)Timothy G. Fisher;Timothy G. FisherDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ken Lepper;Ken LepperDepartment of Geosciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, USASearch for other works by this author on:Allan C. Ashworth;Allan C. AshworthDepartment of Geosciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, USASearch for other works by this author on:Howard C. HobbsHoward C. HobbsMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Avenue West, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-1032, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Application of LiDAR and geophysics to archaeological investigations in the upper Mississippi River valleyAuthor(s)Ronald C. Schirmer;Ronald C. SchirmerDepartment of Anthropology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, USASearch for other works by this author on:Chad WittkopChad WittkopDepartment of Chemistry and Geology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Flaming meteors, dark caves, and raging waters—Geological curiosities of western WisconsinAuthor(s)Jean Cunningham;Jean CunninghamCrystal Cave, W965 State Road 29, Spring Valley, Wisconsin 54767, USA
* Search for other works by this author on:Holly A.S. Dolliver;Holly A.S. DolliverDepartment of Plant and Earth Science, University of Wisconsin–River Falls, 410 South Third Street, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022, USA* Search for other works by this author on:William S. CorduaWilliam S. CorduaDepartment of Plant and Earth Science, University of Wisconsin–River Falls, 410 South Third Street, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022, USA* Search for other works by this author on: -
The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes by bicycle: Glacial history, human modifications, and paleolimnology of an urban natural environmentAuthor(s)Amy Myrbo;Amy MyrboLacCore/Limnological Research Center, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota, 500 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
* Search for other works by this author on:Marylee Murphy;Marylee MurphyThree Rivers Park District, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441, USA* Search for other works by this author on:Valerie StanleyValerie StanleyLacCore/Limnological Research Center, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota, 500 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA* Search for other works by this author on: -
Holocene landscape evolution and erosional processes in the Le Sueur River, central MinnesotaAuthor(s)Patrick Belmont;Patrick BelmontNational Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, USA, and Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, USA
* Search for other works by this author on:Karen Gran;Karen GranNational Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, USA, and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota–Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USASearch for other works by this author on:Carrie E. Jennings;Carrie E. JenningsNational Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, USA, and Minnesota Geological Survey, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Chad Wittkop;Chad WittkopDepartment of Chemistry and Geology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephanie S. DayStephanie S. DayNational Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, USASearch for other works by this author on: -
Hydrostratigraphy of a fractured, urban aquitardAuthor(s)Julia R. Anderson;Julia R. AndersonMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Ave. W, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-1032, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anthony C. Runkel;Anthony C. RunkelMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Ave. W, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-1032, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert G. Tipping;Robert G. TippingMinnesota Geological Survey, 2642 University Ave. W, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-1032, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kelton D.L. Barr;Kelton D.L. BarrBraun Intertec Corporation, 11001 Hampshire Ave. S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55438, USASearch for other works by this author on:E. Calvin Alexander, Jr.E. Calvin Alexander, Jr.Department of Earth Sciences, 310 Pillsbury Dr. SE, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0231, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Get ready, get set, go… on a field tripAuthor(s)David W. MogkDavid W. MogkDepartment of Earth Sciences, Montana State University, P.O. Box 173480, Bozeman, Montana 59717-3480, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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An excursion to the classic bedrock localities of northeastern Minnesota with a focus on teaching and learning in the fieldAuthor(s)Karl R. Wirth;Karl R. WirthGeology Department, Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota 55105, USASearch for other works by this author on:John Goodge;John GoodgeDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USASearch for other works by this author on:Dexter Perkins;Dexter PerkinsDept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202, USASearch for other works by this author on:Alison StokesAlison StokesSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK PL4 8AASearch for other works by this author on:
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An examination of the bedrock geology and the Mississippi River valley in the Twin Cities: Pedagogical strategies for introductory geology field tripsAuthor(s)Kate Pound;Kate PoundEarth & Atmospheric Sciences Department, St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301, USA
* Search for other works by this author on:Karen Campbell;Karen CampbellNational Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2 Third Avenue SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, USA* Search for other works by this author on:Lee SchmittLee SchmittCenter for Global Environmental Education, Hamline University School of Education, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, MS A-1760, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55104, USA* Search for other works by this author on: -
Interpreting origins of landform sediment assemblages within the Upper Mississippi River Valley and tributaries in the Twin Cities area of MinnesotaAuthor(s)Curtis M. Hudak;Curtis M. HudakFoth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, 8550 Hudson Boulevard North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042, USASearch for other works by this author on:Edwin R. Hajic;Edwin R. HajicFoth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, 8550 Hudson Boulevard North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jeffery J. WalshJeffery J. WalshFoth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, 8550 Hudson Boulevard North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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