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Ancient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region / The Geology of Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Petrified Forest & Painted Desert

By Edwin D. McKee
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A regional geological survey traces the rock record of the Colorado Plateau from the Archean through the Cenozoic, explaining how sedimentation, folding, metamorphism, and igneous activity created the ancient crystalline inner gorge. It details successive sedimentary sequences—Cambrian through Permian—highlighting formations such as Tonto, Redwall, Supai, Hermit, Coconino, Toroweap, and Kaibab and their fossil, sedimentary and environmental indicators. Later chapters describe Mesozoic red beds, petrified wood and dinosaur tracks of the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest, and Cenozoic events including volcanism, uplift, glaciation, and the progressive erosion that carved the canyon and formed Zion and Bryce features. Illustrations, diagrams, and field sketches accompany discussions of ancient climates, life, crustal movements, and the arrival of humans in the region.

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Edwin D. McKee

Edwin D. McKee was an American geologist and author known for his contributions to the understanding of the geological features of the American Southwest. His notable work, "Ancient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region / The Geology of Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Petrified Forest & Painted Desert," explores the complex geological history and formations of these iconic landscapes. McKee's writing combines scientific insight with a passion for the natural world, making his work accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in geology and the natural history of the region.

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