The geologic history of the Vicksburg National Military Park area

Morse WC. 1935. The geologic history of the Vicksburg National Military Park area. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Bulletin. 28. Mississippi State Geological Survey

Describes the geology of the Vicksburg National Military Park area in non-technical language. Describes the formations visible in the waterfalls in Mint Spring Bayou and the beds along the Waltersvill-National Cemetery Road and summarizes how they were formed. Also includes a section on how the geology influenced the military history.

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Published Report
Authors
Morse, William
Date of Issue
1935
Publisher
Mississippi State Geological Survey
Units
HIST , VICK
Keywords
ehistory, Formations (Geologic), Geology, Geomorphology, History, Physical Sciences

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