The Geology of Calvin Coolidge State Forest

"The Geology of Calvin Coolidge State Forest" by Harry W. Dodge, Jr. is a late 20th-century scientific book that introduces visitors to Vermont's Calvin Coolidge State Forest Park, illuminating the geology and history of the area. Readers discover how the park's stunning landscape was formed through vast periods of time and geological forces, mainly examining the different rock formations. It carefully analyzes four distinct geological formations found within the park—Pinney Hollow, Ottauquechee, Bethel, and Missisquoi—explaining their unique qualities and historical importance. Dodge uses geological ideas to recreate the region's past, from ancient seas that helped form sedimentary rocks to the earth movements that later changed them. The book uses principles like uniformitarianism and superposition to explain the park's rocky landscape and how it changed over millions of years due to events like glaciation and sediment buildup, ultimately inspiring an understanding and increased appreciation for the environment.