Impact of Glaciers on Livingston County

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In 1936 and 1963, the Illinois State Geological Survey conducted automobile tours of the Pontiac, Illinois area for high school science teachers or the general public. Moraines and glacial lakes were pointed out on the tour.

Click on this link to view and/or download copies of the programs from these tours and a 2025 article written by Dale C. Maley about these tours.