007-01: Belly River Formation

Creator

George Fryer Sternberg 1883-1969, Fort Hays State University

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Identifier

sa2-007-01

Date

7-29-1913

Description

This black and white photograph features a section of the Belly River formation. It is a geological formation found in Alberta, Canada, that primarily consists of sandstone and shale. The layers in the formation are visible, and the sand appears very smooth. Along with the formation, some shrub brush is visible in the foreground of the photograph. Handwriting is below the photograph.

Physical Description

black and white photograph

Keywords

Archaeological sites, Paleontology, Expedition photographs, Rock formations, Belly River (Mont. and Alta.), Erosion

Rights

© University Archives, Fort Hays State University

Publisher

Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections

Collection

George F. Sternberg Collection

Repository

University Archives, Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

Comments

For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu

Recommended Citation

Sternberg, George Fryer 1883-1969, "007-01: Belly River Formation" (1913). George Sternberg Album #2 - Early Canadian Views. 15.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sternberg_album2/15

Language

eng

Transcription

A fine example of how the Bellyriver [sic] [Belly River] formation is being eroded. Also shows the stratification with here and there the sand has become solidified. (23932 July 29-13)