The geology and geography of the Paunsaugunt region, Utah; a survey of parts of Garfield and Kane Counties / by Herbert E. Gregory.
| Author/creator | Gregory, Herbert E. |
| Other author | United States. Department of the Interior. |
| Other author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1951. |
| Description | vi, 116 pages : illustrations, maps (color) diagrams (some color) ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Geological Survey (U.S.). Professional paper, 226 Geological Survey professional paper 226. ^A16492 |
| Contents | Abstract -- Introduction -- Purpose and scope of investigation -- The map -- Acknowledgments -- Geography -- Location, extent, and accessibility -- Historical sketch -- Topographic outline -- Climate -- General conditions -- Precipitation -- Temperature -- Soil -- Vegetation -- Fauna -- Inhabitants -- Prehistoric tribes -- Piutes, Utes, and Navajos -- White settlements -- Paria Valley -- Sevier Valley -- Kanab Valley -- Distribution -- Industries -- Farming -- Stock raising -- Other industries -- Sedimentary rocks -- General stratigraphic relations -- Historical sketch -- Jurassic formations -- Previous studies -- Carmel formation -- Entrada formation -- Distribution and general features -- Physical features -- Age and correlation -- Curtis formation -- Winsor formation -- Winsor-Dakota erosion interval -- Cretaceous formations -- Distribution and general features -- Subdivisions -- Dakota sandstone -- Tropic shale -- Straight Cliffs sandstone -- Wahweap sandstone -- Age of Straight Cliffs and Wahweap sandstones -- Wahweap-Kaiparowits erosion interval -- Kaiparowits formation -- Cretaceous-Eocene erosion interval -- Tertiary formations -- Distribution and regional features -- Wasatch formation -- General features -- Basal beds of the Wasatch formation -- Pink beds -- White beds -- Origin and age -- Tertiary or Quaternary formation -- Sevier River formation -- Quaternary formations -- Pleistocene deposits -- Recent deposits -- Stratigraphic sections -- Igneous rocks -- Distribution and previous records -- Volcanic areas -- Sevier Valley -- Sunset Cliffs -- Kanab Valley -- Johnson Valley -- Tenney Canyon -- Age -- Structure -- General features -- Sevier fault -- Paunsaugunt fault -- Minor faults -- Physiography -- Regional topographic features -- Physiographic history -- The Paunsaugunt landscape -- Factors that influence erosion -- Climate and runoff -- Vegetation -- Ground water -- Stream gradients -- Bedrock -- Rate of erosion -- Position and form of valley -- Erosion surfaces -- General features -- Cannonville erosion surface -- Skutumpah Terrace -- Slopes of Paunsaugunt Plateau -- Alluvial fill and terraces -- Alcoves -- Landslides -- Windows and arches -- Alluvial fans -- Economic geology -- Coal -- Occurrence -- Quality, value, and use -- Surface water -- Ground water -- Springs -- Wells -- References cited -- Index. |
| Abstract | A survey of parts of Garfield and Kane Counties. |
| Local note | Joyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9. |
| General note | 2 maps, 2 charts in pocket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-114) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Gregory, Herbert E. (Herbert Ernest), 1869-1952. Geology and geography of the Paunsaugunt region, Utah. Washington : United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, 1951 |
| LCCN | gs 51000135 |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16:226 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QE75 .P9 NO. 226-228 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |