Explore the detailed geology of Centre County, Pennsylvania, through a thorough field study and expert analysis.
This edition presents a carefully prepared report on Centre county’s coal measures, Silurian and Devonian rocks, and the region’s anticlinals and synclinals, with color maps and cross sections that illuminate the county’s unique topography and mineral wealth.
The book compiles field observations, topographic descriptions, and geological interpretation to show how the landscape was formed and where rich ore and mineral deposits lie. It includes notes on ore deposits, facies, and structural features that shaped the central Pennsylvania countryside, along with notes on the supporting maps and appendices.
- Geographic and topographic descriptions of Centre County, including major townships and boundaries.
- Discussion of coal measures, iron ore deposits, and the regional rock formations from the Paleozoic era.
- Detailed geological structure analysis, with attention to anticlinals, synclinals, and the Nittany Valley region.
- Colored county maps, cross-sections, and references to related surveys and appendices for deeper study.
Ideal for readers of historical geology and regional mining history, this edition serves as a reference for students, professionals, and collectors of Pennsylvania geology.