Douglas County's Geology | Douglas County Libraries

by Williams, Felicie

Book - 2013

Designed to be a guidebook for those interested in Colorado's rich geology, this book includes diagrams, maps, and text that help illustrate some of the state's most fascinating geologic features. Designed to be a guidebook for those interested in Colorado's rich geology, this book includes diagrams, maps, and text that help illustrate some of the state's most fascinating geologic features. Show less

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Colorado

Its Gold and Silver Mines, Farms and Stock Ranges, and Health and Pleasure Resorts: Tourist's Guide to the Rocky Mountains

by Fossett, Frank

Book - 1879

Originally published in 1879, Fossett's book served as a travel guide, telling Colorado's history up to the year of publication, and detailed Colorado's m...Show more Originally published in 1879, Fossett's book served as a travel guide, telling Colorado's history up to the year of publication, and detailed Colorado's mining and agricultural industries. Though its contents are no longer contemporary, this book is an important primary source regarding travel and industry early in Colorado's statehood. Show less

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Geologic Hazards in Douglas County, Colorado

by Soule, James M.

Map - 1978

Available for reference only, this map illustrates some of the hazards posed by geologic forces in Douglas County, Colorado. Published in 1978. Many more maps are available through Archives & Local History. Available for reference only, this map illustrates some of the hazards posed by geologic forces in Douglas County, Colorado. Published in 1978. Many more maps are available through Archives & Local History. Show less

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Front Range Geology, Red Rocks, Ute Pass, Castle Rock

by Kremer, P. J.

Manuscript or Typescript - 1995

Published in 1995, this academic paper compares the stratigraphy of Ute Pass, Castle Rock, and the "red rocks" that are part of the Fountain For...Show more Published in 1995, this academic paper compares the stratigraphy of Ute Pass, Castle Rock, and the "red rocks" that are part of the Fountain Formation along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. It includes diagrams, tables, illustrations, maps, a bibliography, and photographs along with the article's text. Show less

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Plate XI -- Sculptured Erosion Forms of Fountain Formation in Southeastern Part of Perry Park (Photographs)

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Plate XI – Sculptured Erosion Forms of Fountain Formation in Southeastern Part of Perry Park "Profile Rock" at Right (Photographs): Jackson, Wil...Show more Plate XI – Sculptured Erosion Forms of Fountain Formation in Southeastern Part of Perry Park "Profile Rock" at Right (Photographs): Jackson, William Henry; prominent standing rocks in the Perry Park area west of Larkspur, Colorado, looking west. Rampart Range is visible in the background. Show less

Geology Underfoot Along Colorado's Front Range

by Abbott, Lon

Book - 2012

Abbott and Cook detail the history of Colorado's Front Range—all 1.8 billion years of it. Easy to read with diagrams and guides to interesting geologic locations. Abbott and Cook detail the history of Colorado's Front Range—all 1.8 billion years of it. Easy to read with diagrams and guides to interesting geologic locations. Show less

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Colorado Rocks, Minerals, Fossils

by Pearl, Richard M.

Book - 1964

A technical examination of Colorado's rocks, minerals, and fossils published in 1964. A technical examination of Colorado's rocks, minerals, and fossils published in 1964. Show less

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Rockhounding Colorado

by Kappele, William A.

Book - 2017

"Rockhounding" is the hobby of collecting rocks and minerals. This guide describes sites across Colorado at which you can mine for your own rocks and minerals using perseverance and simple tools. "Rockhounding" is the hobby of collecting rocks and minerals. This guide describes sites across Colorado at which you can mine for your own rocks and minerals using perseverance and simple tools. Show less

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Ancient Denvers

Scenes From the Past 300 Million Years of the Colorado Front Range

by Johnson, Kirk R.

Book - 2006

In 1999, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science dug a well 2,256 feet deep in order to study Colorado's stratigraphy. This book details its rich findings. In 1999, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science dug a well 2,256 feet deep in order to study Colorado's stratigraphy. This book details its rich findings. Show less

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Proceedings of the Second Symposium on the Geology of Rocky Mountain Coal, 1977

Book - 1978

This book compiles the events, presentations, and findings of the Colorado Geological Survey's 1977 symposium on coal in the Rocky Mountains. This book compiles the events, presentations, and findings of the Colorado Geological Survey's 1977 symposium on coal in the Rocky Mountains. Show less

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Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region

by Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists

Map - 2006

Available for reference only, this map details geologic features of the Rocky Mountain region. Published in 2006. Available for reference only, this map details geologic features of the Rocky Mountain region. Published in 2006. Show less

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Geology of the Jarre Canyon, Dawson Butte Region Douglas County, Colorado

by Bauer, William H.

Book - 1959

This thesis was written by William H. Bauer in order to earn his master's degree from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. It discusses the geology of Douglas County's Jarre Canyon and Dawson Butte, including photographs and maps. This thesis was written by William H. Bauer in order to earn his master's degree from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. It discusses the geology of Douglas County's Jarre Canyon and Dawson Butte, including photographs and maps. Show less

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This photograph is a good example of the Fountain Formation's geologic features likely to be seen in Douglas County, Colorado, including a view of Rampart Range. This photograph is a good example of the Fountain Formation's geologic features likely to be seen in Douglas County, Colorado, including a view of Rampart Range. Show less

Douglas County Rocks! Rhyolite Quarrying in Douglas County

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This Archives & Local History staff blog explains the connection between Castle Rock and rhyolite, a locally abundant stone formed from volcanic ash. This Archives & Local History staff blog explains the connection between Castle Rock and rhyolite, a locally abundant stone formed from volcanic ash. Show less

Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region, United States of America

by Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists

Book - 1972

An atlas featuring the geology of the Rocky Mountain Region, including Colorado's Front Range. Published in 1972. An atlas featuring the geology of the Rocky Mountain Region, including Colorado's Front Range. Published in 1972. Show less

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