Rocks in the Chiricahua National Monument and the Fort Bowie National Historic Site

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Author
Bezy, J.V.
Issue Date
2001
Keywords
Down-To-Earth Series
Basin and Range Province
Cochise County
Chiricahua National Monument
Cochise Stronghold
volcanics
caldera

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Citation
Bezy, J.V., 2011, Rocks in the Chiricahua National Monument and the Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Arizona Geological Survey Down-to-Earth Series #11, 48 p.
Description
Chiricahua National Monument is best known for spectacular rock pinnacles or columns. These features were shaped, in large part, by freezing, thawing, and running water during the last Ice Age, when climatic conditions were cooler and wetter than they are now. More subtle processes are currently modi:£) ring the pinnacles and related features. Today's scenery is, therefore, a mosaic of relict and modern geologic features, each of which contributes its unique form, color, and texture to the landscape. The purpose of this guide is to provide an understanding of the dynamic processes that have shaped this exceptional landscape. The guide was written for the visitor who has not had formal training in geology, but will also be useful to those who have. Please take it with you as you hike the Monument's trails.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10150/629571
Additional Links
https://library.azgs.arizona.edu/
Language
en
Series/Report no.
DTE-11
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Arizona Geological Survey. All rights reserved.
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North Bounding Coordinate
32.1287
South Bounding Coordinate
31.4236
West Bounding Coordinate
-109.515
East Bounding Coordinate
-109.109
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