The Rockies. (many Americans can not pinpoint just where these mountains are)(Geography in the...

Many European pioneers thought they were close to the Pacific Ocean when they reached a crest of the Rocky Mt, not knowing that California was 900 miles away. Today many people do not know that the mountain range lies in seven states. Geographical and geological descriptions of the range is given.

North Americans (and John Denver) wax romantic about the Rocky Mountains, a favorite winter and summer vacation destination. When pressed for more details about the exact location and characteristics of this physical region, however, many Easterners draw a blank. Other than knowing t