The document summarizes information about the Three Rivers area in central California. It describes the Kaweah River flowing from the Sierra Nevada mountains through Sequoia National Forest and joining other rivers and forks to form Lake Kaweah in the valley. The geology of the area is also discussed, including the formation of the Sierra Nevada mountains over 100 million years ago, examples of nonconformities in the rock layers, and how the rivers were carved over millions of years from snowmelt erosion. Different types of rocks in the area like rhyolite, quartzite and granite are also identified and characterized. Local plant and animal life that can be found is mentioned as well.

1. Field Assignment Sarah Beach Geol 3 November 17, 2011