 The
Geology & Soils Program at the Center for Urban Ecology (CUE)
identifies and describes significant geological and soil features
within the parks of the National Capital Region (NCR). Because
the region's geologic and soil structures have been altered
by development, the protection of soil resources associated
with land use is a primary goal. The Program provides technical
support to park managers for regional land use planning, soil
survey maps, and vegetation management. Future initiatives
call for the Geology & Soils Program to partner with other
CUE Programs, providing necessary geological information to
issues ranging from, air quality effects, stream ecology,
and vegetation mapping.
Geology of the National Mall
This interactive web
site provides an interesting
tour of the geology and history of the National Mall.
Geologic Map of NCR Parks
This US Geological
Survey webpage provides
a geologic map of the National Parks in the National Capital
Region, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.
Building Stones of the National
Mall
This US Geological
Survey webpage explains
how the buildings of our Nation's Capital have been constructed
with rocks from quarries throughout the United States and
many distant lands. Each building shows important features
of various stones and the geologic environment in which they
were formed. A map and a walking tour guide are included to
help you discover Washington's building stones on your own.
Expert-level Geology Publications
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Ferry
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Mtn. / Northern VA / Southern MD
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