Mining History and Geology of Joshua Tree National Park

Mining History and Geology of Joshua Tree National Park

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Joshua Tree National Park, one of the Big Four of California's world-class desert preserves, protects over 1000 square miles of magnificent desert and mountain wilderness of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. This guidebook from the San Diego Association of Geologists (SDAG) provides a companion for the park visitor to interpret the distinctive and beautiful rock landscapes within the park. It also contains an 18-mile self-guiding auto tour and a collection of general interest and original technical papers on a variety of subjects including geology and historic mining sites. Numerous new photographs as well as charts, maps, and graphics give an in-depth understanding of this unique park. Editor: Margaret R. Eggers, Ph.D., 2004, 119 pages, softcover