The Geology of Darling State Park

"The Geology of Darling State Park" by Harry W. Dodge is a mid-20th century scientific work that unpacks the geological story held within Vermont’s Darling State Park. The book strives to give an insight into the park's geological past, with a focus on igneous and metamorphic rocks and the forces that have molded the land for eons. Dodge carefully presents the geological history of the park, explaining important occurrences like the creation of granite and metamorphic rocks, how granite spread into existing sedimentary formations, and the effect of glaciers during the Ice Age. The book shines a light on the different kinds of rocks in the park, explaining their connections and origins using clear descriptions and pictures and nudging readers to connect with the environment and grasp the geological workings that constantly reshape our Earth. Through Dodge’s writing, readers gain both geological knowledge and a guide to spotting and valuing Darling State Park's one-of-a-kind geological traits.