Stitching the western Piedmont of Virginia: Tectonic significance of the Ellisville pluton and the Potomac and Chopawamsic terranes in the early Paleozoic
October 10-11, 2014
Best Western Plus at Zion's Crossroads
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Stephen Hughes and Jim Hibbard: North Carolina State University
Overview
This trip will highlight the geology, geochemistry, geochronology, and tectonic significance of the Paleozoic bedrock beneath Louisa County in the western Piedmont of Virginia. Set in the immediate epicentral area of the 2011 M5.8 Mineral, Virginia earthquake, stops will highlight the Potomac metaclastic terrane, the Chopawamsic metavolcanic terrane, and the cross-cutting Ellisville granodiorite pluton.
Lodging:
The conference will be based out of Best Western Plus at Zion's Crossroads, Virginia. A block of rooms have been reserved at a rate of $119.99/night + tax. Reservations should be made by contacting the hotel directly at (540) 832-1700. The block will expire on September 10.
Other hotels/motels- Comfort Inn & Suites at Shadwell, VA - 12 miles from Zion Crossroads – on I-64 Shadwell exit.
Camping:
Camping options include Lake Anna State Park and two commercial campgrounds all located ~20 to 30 miles from Zion Crossroads.
Small Country Campground
4400 Byrd Mill Road
Louisa, VA 23093
Phone: (540) 967-2431
Fax: (540)967-1667
7149 Zachary Taylor Highway
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-4744
http://christopherruncampground.com/