The Geology and Landscape of Santa Barbara County, California, and Its Offshore Islands (Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Monographs)

A survey of the varied geological features that shape Santa Barbara County, which is situated at the western extent of California's widest section and is nearly as large as Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Coverage extends from Santa Barbara's three mountain ranges, its valleys and coastal plains to four of the offshore Channel Islands. Also included are road logs, with detailed descriptions of geologic features to be seen along 25 different county routes. The author is a pre-eminent local geologist and Professor Emeritus at UCSB who has taught about the Santa Barbara region for the past 40 years. Written for the general audience, 73 figures and maps, 246 pages.