The Wenatchee Naturalist program briefly introduces the geology of Washington state.
Resources to learn more:
Washington Geological Survey one-page map and 700-word summary of Washington Geology. Click here for printable PDF. These authors also recommend:
- Roadside geology of Washington by Marli Miller and Darrell Cowan
- Geology underfoot in western Washington by Dave Tucker
- Washington rocks! A guide to geologic sites in the Evergreen State by Eugene Kiver, Chad Pritchard, and Richard Orndorff
- Geology of the San Juan Islands by Ned Brown
- Geology of the North Cascades: A mountain mosaic by Rowland Tabor and Ralph Haugerud
- Hiking guide to Washington geology by Bob Carson and Scott Babcock
Northwest Origins: An Introduction to the Geologic History of Washington by Townsend and Figge, University of Washington Burke Museum. Concise text summary ideal for the lay reader.
2-minute geology 12-part video series created by CWU geology professor, Nick Zinter. Start with the “Wenatchee Valley” and view them all, hosted on the HugeFloods.com website.
Ice Age Floods Institute and parallel Huge Floods website provide text and excellent photos and videos explaining our regions recent geologic history. Download this “Our Cataclysmic Floodscape” brochure to learn more.
Washington Department of Natural Resources Geology Publications and Maps portal. Volcano Hazards Program, Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Geologic Map of the Wenatchee Quadrangle. U.S.G.S. map service.