This book synthesizes the past 25,000 years of the natural history of this vast region. The history and geology of the mother lode gold country of california were well documented in numerous government mineral resource surveys throughout the century. Lake tahoe lies between the main sierra and the carson range, a spur of the sierra. Studies in the sierra 1950 edition, by john muir illustrated html at sierra club items below if any are from related and broader terms. How sierra nevada geology impacts modern life kindle edition by jones, craig h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Roadside geology and geology underfoot books will help you learn about the geology of your favorite state. Writing with verve and clarity, mary hill tells the st. Geology of the sierra nevada central sierra historical society. Californias amazing geology by don prothero is an amazing book about wait for it californias geology california is one of the most geologically interesting and complex geopolitical units. Interested in lassen volcanic national park geology. The sierra nevada range is one of the worlds most beautiful, with interesting geology and famous mineral deposits, including the famous mother lode gold mines. Oct 12, 2018 in nearly every region throughout california, you can find evidence in the rocks and landscapes of dynamic plate boundaries that have shifted during hundreds of millions of years of earth history. This book tells the natural history of the sierra nevada, explains the processes that shape the mountain range, and serves as a useful identification guide for interesting rocks and geological features.
There are several notable geographical features in the sierra nevada. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mountains that remade america. Placer gold deposits of the sierra nevada by paul d. Geological survey prepared in cooperation with the nevada bureau of mines and geology. Placer gold deposits of the sierra nevada mining book. Books by mary hill author of geology of the sierra nevada. It may be hard to imagine, but from 400 million to about million years ago an ocean covered the area we know as the sierra nevada. Aimed at all those who want to know the mountains, from campers to scientists to armchair explorers. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of california, although the. The following is a bibliography of the sierra nevada of california, united states, including books on recreation, natural history, and human history.
There is lots of information about rock types and where they are found, and many excellent color photos. Quaternary glaciation of the southern sierra nevada mountains. A small investment to increase your odds of striking it rich. Roadside geology of nevada download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. An excellent guide book on the geology of my favorite mountain range the sierra nevada. The sierra nevada is the longest, highest, and most spectacular mountain range in the lower 48 fig. An environmental history of the sierra nevada by david beesley california in 10 million years lecture graham kent, scripps institution of oceanography live science lost tectonic plate found beneath california 20. The mountains that remade america, by craig jones cires. Their careful creation of over 34,000 polygons of geology made possible the next step.
Great basin and sierra nevada great basin and sierra. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Overall, great basin and sierra nevada is a comprehensive compilation of new and exciting research on this amazingly diverse region, with wellcrafted guides to field localities of special interest. May 15, 2006 for thirty years, the first edition of geology of the sierra nevada has been the definitive guide to the sierra nevada s geological history for nature lovers, travelers, hikers, campers, and armchair explorers. Lake tahoe is a large, clear freshwater lake in the northern sierra nevada, with an elevation of 6,225 ft 1,897 m and an area of 191 sq mi 490 km 2. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Craig jones is one of the worlds experts on the geology of the sierra nevada micro plate. You might rub hops in your hands, peer into brew kettles, stroll beneath fermenters, watch the bottling line, and even hike our forested grounds. Plate tectonics, the movement of the plates that form the earths crust played an important role in the formation of the sierra nevada, and is also responsible for the volcanic and seismic activity we experience today. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
To clarify misconceptions let us explore the geology that has established these ridges and peaks in the sierras. It has long been recognized that the sierra nevada is an upfaulted, tilted block of the earths crust. Geology of the sierra nevada, by mary hill writing with verve and clarity, mary hill tells the story of the magnificent sierra nevada the longest, highest, and most spectacular mountain range in the contiguous united states. Geology of the sierra nevada california natural history guides i enjoy science books that take a historical approach, explaining when and how the facts were determined. My only complaint is that the book is not technical enough. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Theres a lot going on at sierra nevada, so weve created numerous toursdifferent topics, lengths, and beer samplings. View of banner peak and thousand island lake in the ansel adams wilderness.
The geology of the northern sierra nevada, sierra college. Mary hill has 84 books on goodreads with 1627 ratings. The sierra college natural history museum will host a presentation entitled the geology of the northern sierra nevada by professor dick hilton, a geologist with the sierra college earth sciences department, on friday, april 17, at 7. Abstract glacial history geology and topography west side glaciers kern basin glaciers east side glaciers conclusions. Mar 05, 2012 beneath the seafloor, geological processes were at work that would lead to the formation of the sierra nevada mountain range. Jan 01, 1975 a basic book on the geology of the sierra nevada. Great basin and sierra nevada geoscienceworld books. For thirty years, the first edition of geology of the sierra nevada has been the definitive guide to the sierra nevada s geological history for nature lovers, travelers, hikers, campers, and. Dec 21, 2016 californias amazing geology by don prothero is an amazing book about wait for it californias geology.
If looking for advanced information look else where. Besides the historical information, this book is a comprehensive reference that i will carry with me on hikes in the sierras. It is a mighty mountain range, tall and long, with spectacular canyons, world famous waterfalls, and precipitous peaks. Jul 19, 2018 the great basin, centering on nevada and including substantial parts of california, oregon, and utah, gets its name from the fact that none of its rivers or streams flow to the sea.
It covers mostly the sierra nevada, great central valley and coast ranges, but in. This book serves both as a deep dive into how the sierra nevada range was formed jones is a geology professor at the university of colorado, boulder and the montains importance in american history the gold rush, the perservation of yellowstone and yosemite, and more. Beneath the seafloor, geological processes were at work that would lead to the formation of the sierra nevada mountain range. Origin of gold in placer deposits of the sierra nevada. If you looking for something to introduce you to the geology of this awesome mountain then this is a good book for you. Great basin and sierra nevada, the second volume of the geological society of america field guide series, focuses on the dynamic and spectacular geology of this region, providing the inspiring backdrop for the 2000 gsa annual meeting in reno. The book explores the intimate connection between this wellknown mountain range, its geology, and the evolution of human history in america. There is also a very good description of the history of the geology of the sierra nevada and california, how they were formed by tectonic forces.
Download citation geology of the sierra nevada writing with verve and clarity, mary hill tells the story of the magnificent. The sierra nevada batholith was one of the first in which geologists recognized numerous huge masses of slightly different kinds of granite packed together like marshmallows in a bag. The volcanic arc associated with the subduction zone during that time produced most of the granitic batholiths one associates with yosemite or kings canyon. Electronic books geology of nevada libguides at truckee. Craig jones releases new book about how sierra nevada geology impacts us today. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. How it got that way is the subject of the book, as it was of the. And finally we get to the sierra nevada mountains themselves. Cires fellow and professor of geology craig jones has released a new book. California geology, by deborah harden, isbn 0100218x, 2003. From the largest selection of used titles to collectibles and new releases, we put quality, affordable books into the hands of readers. This was done by the nevada bureau of mines and geology nbmg in 1996 hess and johnson, 1997. That is certainly true in the gold country of our sierra nevada foothills.
Quaternary glaciation of the southern sierra nevada mountains calif tervo 27 november 20 prepared for es767 quaternary geology dr. It is a compilation of a centurys worth of mineral resource surveys, mine production data, river dredging locations, over 20 county maps, and much more. The character of the range is shaped by its geology and ecology. Top 10 books on the sierra nevada best book recommendations. These books are great to take on a trip, but they work even better if you use them in advance to plan your trip wisely. Start by marking the mountains that remade america. Each book is a 6x9 paperback loaded with maps, photos, crosssections, sketches and expert descriptions. Mary hills most popular book is geology of the sierra nevada. We are going to discuss the top 10 books on the sierra nevada. The sierra nevada halts ration of the american cordillera, a curtail of hill sorts that comprises of just incessant obligation of such ranges that run through the western backbone of north america, central america, south america and antarctica. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The author introduces the rocks of the sierra nevada, which tell the mountains tale, and explains how natures forces, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, faulting, erosion, and glaciation formed the ranges worldrenowned scenery and mineral wealth, including gold. The mountains that remade america how sierra nevada geology impacts modern life. Great basin and sierra nevada, the second volume of the geological.
Thats probably because the book was written primarily for general audiences. Elizabeth jones crafford1 1geologic, 9501 nettleton drive, anchorage, alaska 2u. Writing with verve and clarity, mary hill tells the story of the magnificent sierra nevadathe longest, highest, and most spectacular mountain. For thirty years, the first edition of geology of the sierra nevada has been the definitive guide to the sierra nevadas geological history for nature lovers, travelers, hikers, campers, and armchair explorers. Meteor smack downs, volcanic calderas, and mountain pulses geologist steve rowland explains some of the catastrophic events the created the geology and biology of our beautiful state. The rocks exposed in the core of the sierra nevada range are granitic rocks that crystallized in intrusive bodies beneath a volcanic arc system associated with a subduction zone between the farallon plate and the north america plate in triassic to cretaceous time. Geology of nevada nevada bureau of mines and geology. Geology of the sierra nevada central sierra historical. If you are searching for gold in the sierra nevada, do yourself a favor and get a copy of this book.
Formation of the sierra nevada batholith geoscienceworld books. The previous discussion of the definition of mountain created a big mental mess. At first glance, the varieties of granite in those masses, known as plutons, look alike, in the same way that all house cats look alike. Geology of the sierra nevada by mary hill paperback. Tertiary gravels of the sierra nevada also known as professional paper 73 by waldemar lindgren is probably one of the most important publications written on the auriferous gravel channels in the sierra nevada of california. Crustal compression from this accretion event produced the sierra nevada orogeny, while the sevier orogeny folded and thrusted nevada, utah, and idaho as a consequence. The sierra nevada range is the ancestral equivalent of the modern cascade range, but it has a significantly different geologic history.
Many questions remain about uplift of the sierra nevada and great basin. Geology of the sierra nevada edition 2 by mary hill. Others can be found by contacting book stores such. The necessary first step to create the geologic map of nevada was creation of digital polygon and line coverages from the original published county geologic maps. This book is basically a field guide to the geology of the sierra nevada mountains. Geology of the sierra nevada california natural history. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Henry, and jim wood, 2015, origin of gold in placer deposits of the sierra nevada foothills, california, geological society of nevada symposium 2015. Fullcolor plates in some chapters make this guide an especially appealing and useful volume.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read geology of the sierra nevada. For thirty years, the first edition of geology of the sierra nevada has been the definitive guide to the sierra nevada s geological history for nature lovers, travelers, hikers, campers, and armchair explorers. In nearly every region throughout california, you can find evidence in the rocks and landscapes of dynamic plate boundaries that have shifted during hundreds of millions of years of earth history. At thriftbooks, we believe reading can change the world. This new edition offers new chapters and sidebars and incorporates the concept of plate tectonics throughout the text. Craig jones releases new book about how sierra nevada geology. To what extent did the topography of these regions develop and evolve together or separately. Geology of the sierra nevada, revised edition, by mary hill, isbn 0520236963, 2005. This book serves both as a deep dive into how the sierra nevada range was formed jones is a geology professor at the university of colorado, boulder and.
Abstract rocks in the major roof pendants of the eastern sierra nevada have been mapped in various degrees of detail to better understand. Geology of paleozoic rocks in eastern sierra nevada roof pendants. Click download or read online button to get roadside geology of nevada book now. Field guide to the geology and tectonics of the northern sierra nevada. Geology of the sierra nevada by mary hill paperback university. A major fault zone bounds the block on the east, and it was along this that the great mass that became the sierra nevada was uplifted and tilted westward. Geology of the sierra nevada california natural history guides. Geology of the sierra nevada by mary hill goodreads.