Geology Underfoot in Southern California

Learn to recognize and appreciate California’s diverse geological features with this excellent field guide. Following a brief introduction to the geological history of this active region, the book focuses on twenty specific locales, detailing the landscape features found in the area and how they formed. Some sites listed are well-known landmarks, and others are found off the beaten trail and thus may be less frequented. Maps, black and white photographs, and a glossary of terms are all included. For the roadside tourist and amateur geologist alike!

Authors: Robert P. Sharp, Allen F. Glazner