September 22, 2015

Monday Geology Picture: Glacial Erratics and a Stone Wall, Fox Forest, New Hampshire

Posted by Evelyn Mervine

A stone wall incorporating a large glacial erratic boulder, Fox Forest, New Hampshire.

A stone wall incorporating a large glacial erratic boulder, Fox Forest, New Hampshire.

Continuing with my recent blogging themes of stone walls and glacial erratics, here is a picture of a stone wall in Fox Forest in New Hampshire. This stone wall was built out of glacial erratics and incorporates a large glacial erratic that was most likely left in situ… that is, left more or less where the glacier deposited it. Today, the stone wall is located in the middle of a relatively young forest. A hundred or so years ago, it was part of a farm. If you find yourself in southern New Hampshire, I recommend a hike in Fox Forest. It’s a lovely place, and you’ll see quite a few glacial erratics and stone walls!