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The Geology of Calvin Coolidge State Forest

By Harry W. Dodge
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The pamphlet introduces park visitors to regional geology by first explaining fundamental principles—uniformitarianism, superposition, and faunal succession—and the three rock classes: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. With these tools it reconstructs roughly 550 million years of local Earth history, describing past environments, rock formations, and structural features such as dikes and faulting visible along nearby roads and trails. Emphasis falls on reading strata like pages of a history book, interpreting fossils and sedimentary patterns, and relating local outcrops and landscape forms to the processes that shaped the forested park.

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Harry W. Dodge

Harry W. Dodge was an American geologist known for his contributions to the understanding of the geological features of Vermont's state parks. His notable works include "The Geology of Button Bay State Park" and "The Geology of Calvin Coolidge State Forest," where he meticulously details the geological formations and natural history of these areas. Through his writings, Dodge has provided valuable insights into the geological processes that shape the landscape, making his work significant for both academic study and public appreciation of Vermont's natural heritage.

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