The Danbury region of Connecticut presents many features of geographic
and geologic interest. It may be regarded as a type area, for the
history of its streams and the effects of glaciation are
representative of those of the entire State. With this idea in mind,
the field work on which this study is based included a traverse of
each stream valley and an examination of minor features, as well as a
consideration of the broader regional problems. Much detailed and
local description, therefore, is included in the text.
The matter in the present bulletin formed the main theme of a thesis
on "Drainage and Glaciation in the Central Housatonic Basin" which was
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
doctor of philosophy at Yale University.
The field work was done in 1907 and 1908 under the direction of
Professor Herbert E. Gregory. I am also indebted to the late Professor
Joseph Barrell and to Dr. Isaiah Bowman for helpful cooperation in the
preparation of the original thesis, and to Dr. H. H. Robinson for
assistance in preparing this paper for publication.
DRAINAGE MODIFICATIONS AND GLACIATION IN
THE DANBURY REGION, CONNECTICUT
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By Ruth S. Harvey