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Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers : geological wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25263
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2017
Author
Leckie, Dale
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Dale Leckie
Call Number
03.2 L46r
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Author
Leckie, Dale
Responsibility
Dale Leckie
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Dale Leckie
Published Date
2017
Physical Description
216 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Geology - Jasper
Geology - Rocky Mountains, Canada
Geology - The West, Canadian
Guidebook
Guidebooks
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Abstract
This geological guide will assist tourists to choose and visit easily accessible sites that exemplify the sensational vistas in Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks. It was this breathtaking scenery for which the parks were given status as a UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. The route is along the principle highways from Canmore to Banff, to Lake Louise, a side trip to Field, BC, back to Lake Louise and then north to Jasper through the Icefields Parkway. Explanations, color photographs, illustrations and maps highlight the geology for 50 sites. Mountains, rivers, glaciers and 500 million year fossils of the Burgess Shale are described. The book will assist travellers on how to arrive at a viewpoint, where to park and where to walk. Travellers interested in natural history such as birding, the vegetation and wildlife will want this book to understand the geological wonders that they are. Dale Leckie is an award-winning geologist who is internationally recognized for his many contributions to geology. Dale has a Ph.D. in Geology from McMaster University (1984), a M.Sc in Geography from McMaster University (1980) and B.Sc. in Geography from University of Alberta (1977). Dale Leckie is a Professional Geologist who has worked as a scientist at the Geological Survey of Canada and as Chief Geologist in a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published over a 100 refereed papers most of those on the geology of Western Canada. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Geoscience Department at the University of Calgary. Dale has been President of the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). He has been leading geological field trips into the Rocky Mountains throughout his career. (from McNally Robinson website)
Contents
Author's preface
Introduction
Organization of this book
Trip planner
Safety
Setting the stage
Mount Yamnuska to Banff Townsite
Geology of the Banff Townsite area
Banff to Lake Louise
Over the pass: the Field area in Yoho National Park
Along the ridge: the Icefields Parkway
Geology of the Jasper Townsite area
Dissoloving the limestone: canyons, caves and lakes of the Maligne River
Jasper to Jasper National Park Gate
Acknowledgenments
The glossary of terms
The glossary of stratigraphy
Image credits
About the artist
About the author
About the designer
ISBN
9780995908208
Accession Number
P2020.07
Call Number
03.2 L46r
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Publisher's website
Websites
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Biostratigraphy and Faunas of the Permian Ishbel Group, Canadian Rocky Mountains

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24933
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1968
Author
Logan, Alan
McGugan, Alan
Publisher
Journal of Paleontology
Call Number
03.2 L78b PAM
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Author
Logan, Alan
McGugan, Alan
Responsibility
Alan Logan
Alan McGugan
Publisher
Journal of Paleontology
Published Date
1968
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Paleontology
Geology
Geology - Alberta - Mountain Park
Research
Abstract
Pertains to Permian Ishbel group in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and attempts to unite the understanding of scattered occurances of fauna within these fossil records.
Notes
In Journal of Paleontology Vol. 42, No. 5 (Sep., 1968), pp. 1123-1139
Call Number
03.2 L78b PAM
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Available online through JSTOR via subscription
Websites
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Medium
Library - Map
Publisher
Geological Survey
Call Number
C7
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Publisher
Geological Survey
Scale
1:126,720
NTS 82J West 1/2
Medium
Library - Map
Subjects
Kananaskis
Kananaskis Country
Kananaskis Lakes
Kananaskis Lakes 82 J - Alta.-B.C.
Geological Map
Geological Survey of Canada
Geology
Geology - Kananaskis Country - Kananaskis Lakes
Abstract
Pertains to the geological make up of the Kananaskis Lakes area - hand annotated NTS 82J West 1/2 map (copy)
Notes
Stamp reads: "This map has been reprinted from a scanned version of the original map"
Accession Number
2019.81
Call Number
C7
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Geologic Survey of Canada website
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Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral

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Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, actinolite & tremolite
Catalogue Number
112.03.1111 a,b
Description
a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and p…
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Title
Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral
Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, actinolite & tremolite
Dimensions
5.0 x 7.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and presence of magnesium.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1111 a,b
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Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Catalogue Number
112.03.1067 a-c
Description
Three fossilized ammonites (Scaphites). From the Cretaceous period, Wapiabi formation.
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Title
Ammonite Fossil
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Dimensions
5.0 x 7.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Three fossilized ammonites (Scaphites). From the Cretaceous period, Wapiabi formation.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
paleontology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1067 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Catalogue Number
112.03.1070
Description
Fossilized ammonite (Maclurites) on silty limestone. Calcite crystals growing on the shell, cavity has not been completely filled in. From the Ordovician period.
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Title
Ammonite Fossil
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Dimensions
3.0 x 7.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Fossilized ammonite (Maclurites) on silty limestone. Calcite crystals growing on the shell, cavity has not been completely filled in. From the Ordovician period.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
paleontology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1070
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Azurite; Malachite Mineral

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact112.03.1272
Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, azurite & malachite
Catalogue Number
112.03.1272
Description
Specimen of azurite (blue) and malachite (green). Well developed tabular azurite crystals on malachite. The malachite is botryoidal. The underside of the specimen is polished.
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Title
Azurite; Malachite Mineral
Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, azurite & malachite
Dimensions
3.0 x 5.0 x 6.0 cm
Description
Specimen of azurite (blue) and malachite (green). Well developed tabular azurite crystals on malachite. The malachite is botryoidal. The underside of the specimen is polished.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1272
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Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Catalogue Number
112.03.1068
Description
Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
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Title
Baculites Fossil
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Dimensions
17.0 x 17.0 x 21.0 cm
Description
Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
paleontology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1068
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Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Catalogue Number
112.03.1069
Description
Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
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Title
Baculites Fossil
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Dimensions
5.0 x 11.0 x 18.0 cm
Description
Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
paleontology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1069
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Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, barite
Catalogue Number
112.03.1129
Description
Tabular barite crystals (barium sulfate) with an iron oxide coating. Quartz vein running along the underside. The most common use of barite is for drilling mud, also for pharmaceutical purposes.
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Title
Barite Mineral
Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, barite
Dimensions
5.0 x 9.0 x 11.0 cm
Description
Tabular barite crystals (barium sulfate) with an iron oxide coating. Quartz vein running along the underside. The most common use of barite is for drilling mud, also for pharmaceutical purposes.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1129
Images
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