The Geology of Baxter State Park and Mt. Katahdin

Acknowledgments

This paper was commissioned by the Maine Geological Survey and the writer is indebted to several other organizations and individuals who assisted in many ways in the preparation of the paper. Most of the information concerning the glacial geology of the State Park is taken from the writer's Ph.D. thesis, based on three summers' field work in the State Park. Field work was supported by grants and scholarships from Harvard University and Wellesley College. The hospitality of Helon Taylor, Baxter State Park Supervisor, the State Park rangers, and their wives made the stay in Baxter State Park a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Andrew Griscom and Douglas Rankin of Harvard University and the U. S. Geological Survey made available their hard won knowledge of the bedrock geology of Baxter State Park. They also read a preliminary draft of this paper, and made many valuable suggestions which are incorporated in the paper in its present form. This writer, however, accepts full responsibility for any errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations he may have introduced into the excellent work of Griscom and Rankin.

The geologic map was drafted by the late Linwood Partridge, Maine Department of Economic Development. The manuscript was typed by Mrs. Margaret Steele and Mrs. Gale Marr.

Introduction Bedrock Glacial geology Geologic features Acknowledgments Glossary References Plates

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The Geology of Baxter State Park and Mt. Katahdin

Acknowledgments