Description:
The kaleidoscopic nature of Arizona's scenery, climate, vegetation,
water supply, wild life, and industry is due fundamentally to contrasting
geologic circumstances. Highway travel provides an opportunity for the
interested spectator to observe and to question. This road guide, emphasizing
geologic and related observations, will assist travelers in developing
an additional awareness and appreciation for a part of our natural
environment.
The text, illustrations, and appendix are designed to accommodate
varying degrees of interest ranging from those of the general reader to
those of professional geologists desiring a brief account of the geologic
framework of a portion of Arizona.