New Jersey Geological Survey
Final Report: The Quaternary Formations Of Southern New Jersey, originally published in 1917 by R.D. Salisbury and G.N. Knapp for the New Jersey Geological Survey, offers a detailed examination of the geological landscape of southern New Jersey during the Quaternary period. This report provides valuable insights into the region’s geological history, covering aspects such as the formation of its landscapes, the composition of its soils, and the impact of glacial and interglacial periods. This historical document is essential for geologists, environmental scientists, and historians interested in understanding the geological evolution of New Jersey and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. It serves as a crucial reference for researchers and students studying Quaternary geology and provides a foundation for contemporary studies in environmental conservation and resource management. Its enduring relevance lies in its comprehensive data and the foundational knowledge it offers about the region’s natural history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
