Excerpt from Report on the Geological Survey of the State of Iowa, 1870, Vol. 2: To the Thirteenth General Assembly
The middle region of Western Iowa embraces that portion of the State included in the fourth, fifth, and sixth tiers of counties lying between the Des Moines and Missouri rivers; the former stream forming its eastern and the latter the western boundary of the district. The district as thus defined contains a superficial area a little upwards of square miles, including thirteen full counties and portions of three others, as follows: Woodbury, Monona, Harrison, Shelby, Crawford, Audubon, Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Guthrie, Dallas.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed and informative analysis of the geology of the middle region of western Iowa and other counties. It begins by describing the physical features of the region, including the Great Watershed, the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers, and the underlying geological formations. The author then provides a comprehensive overview of the post-tertiary deposits, which are represented by the Drift and Bluff deposits. These deposits are extensively developed in the region and have a direct impact on the agricultural interests of the area. The book also discusses the Cretaceous deposits and the coal-bearing measures, providing insights into the region's geological history and mineral resources. The author's approach is scientific and informative, making this book a valuable resource for geologists, scholars, and anyone interested in the geology of Iowa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527806917_0
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