The Exploring Expedition: Santa Fe to Grand and Green Rivers
A detailed, field‑level account of a 1859 survey from Santa Fé, New Mexico, to the junction of the Grand and Green Rivers, with geological and fossil studies. This edition presents travel notes, route descriptions, and upfront geological observations that shaped later understanding of the Colorado plateau region.
This book blends narrative from the expedition with scientific reporting. It traces landscapes, river valleys, and mountain systems, and it records how rocks, fossils, and minerals reveal the region’s ancient history. Richly illustrated content accompanies the text, including plates that depict scenery and fossil specimens alongside maps and sketches.
What you’ll experience
- A first‑hand look at a mid‑19th‑century exploration route through New Mexico and Utah, with terrain and water sources mapped in detail.
- Geological descriptions spanning from Triassic to Cretaceous formations and notes on mineral resources and ancient fossils.
- Descriptive notes on ruins, canyons, and river plains that help readers visualize the landscape of the Southwest.
- Illustrations and fossil descriptions by noted geologists that complement the field observations.
Ideal for readers of American West exploration, historical geology, and mid‑19th‑century surveying narratives.