Knowing the geology of Golden Spike National Historic Site enhances one's understanding of the unique relationship between geology and the environment. Geology provides the foundation of the entire ecosystem. Surface exposures in Golden Spike consist primarily of rocks from the Devonian, Mississippian, Pennsylvanian, Permian, and Tertiary ages. Vast unconsolidated Quaternary deposits overlay these units. Detailed geologic information helps determine the history of Golden Spike National Historic Site and helps managers preserve its present resources.
Knowing the geology of Golden Spike National Historic Site enhances one's understanding of the unique relationship between geology and the environment...
This report has been developed to accompany the digital geologic map derived from numerous published and unpublished geologic maps of the area covering Hovenweep National Monument in Utah. It contains information directed towards resource management and scientific research. National Park Service Geologic Resources Evaluation staff have assembled the digital geologic map that accompanies this report.
This report has been developed to accompany the digital geologic map derived from numerous published and unpublished geologic maps of the area coverin...
