Collecting Guides

A collector's guide to rock, mineral, & fossil localities of Utah

Rockhound guide to selected rock and mineral localities in Utah, by GES staff, color foldout, 6/99 PI-62 $1.25

Rockhound guide to mineral and fossil localities in Utah, by C.H. Stowe, 1979, 79 p., Circular 63, $7.95 Photocopy
Still a good, basic guide to localities, although specific areas mentioned in the text are often closed to collectors. Gives type of material, area to find it in, and environment.

Special issue on Utah (reprint of Rocks & Minerals Utah Special) 62p., 1994 PI-26 $3.50
Several articles on mineral collecting and an overview of collecting in Utah

Field Guides

Geologic guide to the central Wasatch Front canyons, Salt Lake County, Utah, by Sandra N. Eldredge, William F. Case, Mark R. Milligan, & Christine Wilkerson, 28 p. PI-87 $3.95

The Geology of Quail Creek State Park, by Robert F. Biek, 21 p., PI-63, 8/99 $3.50
This remarkable feature of Washington County lies cradled in the eroded core of the Virgin anticline in a landscape of enormous geological and historical interest. The park's reservoir offers superb fishing and boating opportunities, and within the park or its immediate vicinity can be found ruins dating to 600 A.D. and remnants of early pioneer settlements and mining efforts.

Geology and scenery of the Central Wasatch Range by M.H. Bugden. Public Information Series #9, 1991, 17 p., $3.00
An illustrative and descriptive road log through Parleys Canyon, Park City, Guardsman Pass, and Big Cottonwood Canyon. Includes numerous color photos, diagrams, and geologic time chart.

Geologic tours of northern Utah by S.K. Morgan. Miscellaneous Publication 92-1, 1992, 98 p., $6.50
Amateur road-trippers and professional geologists alike with welcome this handy booklet that takes them on eight highway tours and two hikes through the spectacular scenery of northern Utah, passing Willard Bay, Hyrum SP, and Bear Lake. On display for the traveler are timeless records of prehistoric epochs dating back millions of years. This publication will help you find what's there and know what you're seeing.

Canyon country, a geologic guide to the canyonlands travel region by S.N. Eldredge. Public Information Series #34, 1996, $2.50
A colorful guide to the highways and scenic drives in the Canyonlands travel region which includes Arches and half of Canyonlands National Parks; the Manti-Lasal National Forest; part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Natural Bridges, Rainbow Bridge, and Hovenweep National Monuments; and many others in Grand and San Juan Counties. The vast but accessible natural showcase offers canyons, natural arches and bridges, breathtaking vistas, towering pinnacles, fossilized seashells and dinosaur footprints.

A geologic tour through Wasatch Mountain State Park by J.B. Willis and G.C. Willis. Miscellaneous Publication 93-6, 1994, 66 p., $8.50
This is a land shaped by fire and ice, and the remnants of these forces are still visible for even the most casual outdoor visitor. Nestled within scenery that rivals the Swiss Alps are Cascade Springs, a championship golf course, picturesque creeks, mountain peaks, and spectacular wilderness. This booklet provides a step-by-step guide to enjoying the entire park and its majesty.

National Science Teachers Association Great Salt Lake field trip by J.W. Gwynn. Open-File Report 112, 1987, 1 pl., 5 p., $3.40 Photocopy
Brief highlights of the south and west sides of the lake; includes Great Salt Lake resources, water-level fluctuations, and history.

Geologic road log - Spanish Fork, Utah to Price, Utah by J.L. Baer. Open-File Report 181, May 1990, 70 p., $6.25

A Salt Lake Valley field trip guide for educators teaching 8th grade earth science by G. Bemis. Open-File Report 200, 1990, 46 p., $4.00
A basic guide to various geologic features; includes diagrams, photos, worksheets, and stops for school buses.