Unlock the geology and oil story of the Mississippi Valley
Discover how rock layers, folds, and faults shape the region’s oil potential and help explain its rich geologic history. This book presents a clear, map‑based view of where the rocks outcrop, how they relate to each other, and what that means for energy resources.
The text explains the scope of a major field reconnaissance, detailing how observations along river bluffs, cross sections, and structure maps are used to understand regional geology. It combines accessible explanations with the data and illustrations you need to follow the story from rock to resource.
- How the region’s major rock formations are laid out, and what folds and faults mean for oil prospects.
- Descriptions of key formations such as Kimmswick limestone, St. Louis-Ste. Genevieve limestones, Maquoketa shale, and related layers.
- How to read structure maps and cross‑sections, and what the maps reveal about regional geology.
- The methods and sources behind the observations, including field traverses and well records.
Ideal for readers interested in regional geology, oil geology history, and the interpretation of geologic surveys of the Mississippi Valley.