Bedrock topography of southeast Iowa

IMAP 808
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Abstract

The bedrock in Iowa is covered nearly everywhere by unconsolidated deposits of glacial drift and alluvium, which range in thickness from less than 1 foot to more than 400 feet, and from less than 1 foot to about 60 feet, respectively. The configuration of the bedrock surface is the result of a complex system of ancient drainage courses which were developed during a long period of preglacial erosion and during shorter, but more intesne periods of interglacial erosion. 

Suggested Citation

Hansen, R.E., 1973, Bedrock topography of southeast Iowa: U.S. Geological Survey IMAP 808, 2 Plates: 31.96 x 36.58 inches and 28.23 x 41.80 inches, https://doi.org/10.3133/i808.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Bedrock topography of southeast Iowa
Series title IMAP
Series number 808
DOI 10.3133/i808
Year Published 1973
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Iowa City, IA
Contributing office(s) Iowa Water Science Center
Description 2 Plates: 31.96 x 36.58 inches and 28.23 x 41.80 inches
Country United States
State Iowa
Scale 25000
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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