From the sandstone ridges and shale and limestone valleys of western Maryland to the sand dunes and tidal estuaries on Delaware�s coast, Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., steers you to some of the best geologic features found inside and outside the Beltway. Thirty-five road guides discuss the landforms and rocks visible from a car window, along bike paths, and at nearby waysides and parks, including Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Rock Creek Park, and Cape Henlopen State Park.

Author: John Means
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mountain Press
Published: 09/15/2015
Series: Roadside Geology
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780878425709


Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2011 pg. 262

About the Author
Means, John: - John Means taught geology, physical science, and English at Hagerstown Community College for more than thirty years before retiring in 2005. He is the author of Maryland�s Catoctin Mountain Parks and enjoys hiking, camping, and canoeing with his family.Moran, Matthew: - Matthew Moran is a visual arts teacher at Seneca Valley High School.Moran, Suzannah: - Suzannah Moran is a geography professor at Hagerstown Community College and teamed up with her husband Matthew to create the maps for Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.