Explore Missouri’s landscape from upland plains to deep river canyons, and discover how geology shaped its people and places.
This volume presents a thorough look at Missouri’s surface features, with in‑depth analysis of upland plains, the Ozark region, and the belts and escarpments that define the state’s relief. It also includes a bibliographic survey that catalogs geological work about Missouri, providing context for researchers and curious readers alike. The book blends descriptive maps, illustrations, and method notes to explain how the land formed and evolved.
- Foundations of the Missouri upland plain and its regional subdivisions.
- Detailed discussions of escarpments like Avon, Crystal, Burlington, and Henrietta.
- Explanations of platforms, loess deposits, gasping drift, and Mississippi–Missouri drainage patterns.
- Rich lists of figures, maps, and bibliographic references for further study.
Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in the state’s physical geography and its history of settlement.