Geology and Geography (Classic Reprint)

This book details the glacial history of Wheaton, Illinois, analyzing the region's geological composition and features relating to the Wisconsin glaciation, which occurred 20,000 years ago. The author, a geology expert, explores the region's rock formations, terminal moraines, and kames, examining how they developed and changed over time. This book takes a close look at the region's glacial drift, composed of unsorted deposits of rocks, sand, and clay left behind by the glaciers. The author explains the significance of the glacial features in the context of broader North American history, making this book a valuable resource for geologists, historians, and anyone interested in the glacial history of the Midwest.