North Dakota's Geologic Legacy is a finalist in the Nature category for the 2016 Midwest Book Awards. North Dakota's Geologic Legacy is the story of the landscape why it looks like it does and how it formed. The book is designed for the physical and the armchair traveler. Most of the features portrayed can be seen from the road. The shape of the land, the geologic materials, the processes that shaped them, the length of time involved in their formation all of these comprise a fascinating puzzle. North Dakota has a split geologic personality: rugged, erosional badlands and buttes in the southwest, formed during tens of millions of years, juxtaposed with a much younger, rolling landscape shaped by glaciers to the east and north. Separating the two styles of geology is the Missouri River, itself unsure of its own geology, a combination of the young, the very old, and time in between. Geology's influence transcends the mere appearance of the land. It once helped people settling the state decide where to live. Now, early in the 21st century, geology s challenge is to help us wisely develop our vast mineral and energy resources and deal with climate change and other environmental issues. More than 150 full color photographs, maps, and charts Contents 
Foreword 
Preface 
Introduction 
Ch. 1: Geologic Origins of North Dakota s Landforms 
Ch. 2: The Missouri Plateau 
Ch. 3: The Missouri River Valley 
Ch. 4: The Glaciated Plains and the Missouri Coteau 
Ch. 5: Other Geologic Features 
Ch. 6: The Devils Lake Basin 
Ch. 7: The Red River Valley 
Ch. 8: the Effect of Geology on the Human Environment 
Ch. 9: North Dakota s Energy Resources 
Epilogue 
Acknowledgements 
Appendix A: Ice Age Chronology 
Appendix B: Glossary 
Notes 
Sources and Recommended Reading 
Compilation of Pertinent Resources 
Index

North Dakota's Geologic Legacy

Science & Math

John P. Bluemle

Earth Sciences

North Dakota State University Press

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