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Landscape and Geologic Evolution

Schematic graphics illustrating the evolution of the landscape and geologic foundation of Bluestone NSR, Gauley River NRA, and New River Gorge NR from about 450 to 310 million years ago. Graphic includes 3 block diagrams.

Illustration of the evolution of the landscape and geologic foundation of Bluestone NSR, Gauley River NRA, and New River Gorge NR. Continued on next page. Graphics are not to scale. Colors are standard colors approved by the US Geological Survey to indicate different time periods on geologic maps, and correspond to the colors on the figures in this report. Map symbols are included for the geologic units mapped within the parks.

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Graphic by Trista L. Thornberry-Ehrlich (Colorado State University).

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Bluestone National Scenic River, Code: BLUE
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Code: GARI
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Code: NERI

Bluestone National Scenic River, West Virginia
Latitude: 37.5690498352051, Longitude: -80.983757019043

Gauley River National Recreation Area, West Virginia
Latitude: 38.2069396972656, Longitude: -81.0023803710938

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia
Latitude: 37.840259552002, Longitude: -80.9897079467773

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