Roadside Geology of Wisconsin

Roadside Geology Series #10

by Robert H. Dott Jr., John W. Attig

Robert H. Dott Jr. and John W. Attig wrote Roadside Geology of Wisconsin to help residents and visitors alike "envision mastodons roaming in front of glaciers 12,000 years ago, feel storm waves pounding sea cliffs 500 million years ago, and hear volcanoes exploding 1,900 million years ago." With lively prose, detailed maps, black-and-white photographs, and shaded-relief images, the authors succeed in their unraveling the 2,800 million years of geologic history recorded in Wisconsin's rocks.
Introductory sections describe the geology of each region, and thirty-five road guides locate and interpret the rocks, sediments, and landforms visible from the state's highways, including the Great River Road in the Mississippi Valley. Roadside Geology of Wisconsin delves further into the geologic history of specific sites such as Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, the Wisconsin Dells, the geologically renowned Baraboo Hills, and more than twenty-five state parks. Features of and access points to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail are noted.

Genres: Geology, Nonfiction, Science, Geography, Nature, Reference

360 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[atom_box Evan G · Rating 4 out of 5]

These volumes make great gifts for geeky vagabonds. (There's one for nearly every state.) Roadside Geology guides reveal a secret world that makes road-tripping more profound. Our night on Wyalusing Bluff WI was surely enhanced - the excitement of the view was at least tripled by knowing how it formed.

We also like the stuff about Rib Mountain, Devil's Lake, the Baraboo Range, and the Ordovicean dolomite layer of Southern Wisconsin.

Next stop will hopefully be to sit with this book in the north country, where the first cratons and bedrock are still exposed: North America's oldest land.

[Clay]

This one was a present from my daughter. As someone who travels Wisconsin for work - I have found this to be a handy guide. Since I started trail running in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine, I have found myself looking things up more often. Everyone needs to know what an Esker is??

[Emilie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far the clearest book of it's kind I have read. I will be purchasing this to keep on hand for my adventures around the state. I do wish that they would publish a subsequent addition with color photos, updated and expanded descriptions.

[Andrea Norton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference to the unique geology of Wisconsin. The geologic history of the state is well laid out, and finding rocks and fossils is made easy. Highly recommend this one to anyone interested in Wisconsin's natural history.

[Radish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indispensible in my explorations of Wisconsin.

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

Features some interesting locations.

Omits many of my own favorites, which is probably a blessing in disguise.

[Garth A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greaty

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a favorite!