+LynnMarieP+BTC Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I tried to post this yesterday, but it didn't show up, so I'll try again... I've found 8 Earthcaches, and would like to place one. There is an area near my home with a dramatic elevation change that I think would be interesting. Only problem is that I know next to nothing about geology! I've searched the internet for geological information about the area and all I can come up with is the age and composition of the ground. So my question is: Where can I go to learn? Who can I ask for help? Thanks in advance, LynnMarieP Quote Link to comment
+markcase Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Any of us here will be glad to help you out. Mark Case Quote Link to comment
+Lostby7 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 The Roadside Geology series of books is a great place to find information... http://geology.com/store/roadside-geology.shtml I have used that book extensively as well as made exhaustive web searches. You need to be creative in your search terms some times however. I have also contacted local college geology profs who have been very helpful in pointing me in the right direction and have even proofread one of my more cherished listings. Quote Link to comment
+GEO WALKER Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Any of us here will be glad to help you out. Mark Case Like Mark Case... Email me and I'll see if I can't get you started... Mark Porembka a.k.a. Geo Walker Quote Link to comment
+markcase Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Here are a few of my wetland caches for you to copy to your heart's content GC3KDPR Hydric Soils GC2TFC6 Urban Wetland- Pinecroft Lake GC2P8YD Springer Point: Complex Outer Bank Dune Island GC3FGMA River Kettles Quote Link to comment
+GeoawareGSA1 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 The Roadside Geology series is good. Local universities are a great resource, many have earth science (geoscience, geology, etc.) departments. A very underutilized resource is the state geological survey, some of which are based at universities. Looks like you may be in TX, so try this: http://www.beg.utexas.edu Another underutilized resource in EarthCaching is the local Geological Society, such as this one: http://www.wtgs.org/ (looks like TX has a number of geo societies, which makes sense ). I also like to recommend just stopping by a well-equipped local library, and checking out the science section, you never know what you might find on the area's geology, such as a local "geology hiking" guide, or some hard-to-find local geo publications. With the location you describe, it may be very hard to find specifics online. A geologic map may be a good place to start, and that could be provided by the local geo surveys. Also, please see my recent post about copying info from other caches: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=305059&st=0&p=5191064entry5191064 --Matt geoawarehq Quote Link to comment
+AHOLLYS Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) The Roadside Geology series of books is a great place to find information... http://geology.com/store/roadside-geology.shtml Agreed. I have also used these books in the development of my ECs. I have used both the Ohio and Death Valley Books. Edited March 17, 2013 by AHOLLYS Quote Link to comment
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