Showcases key diagrams and data, such as geological features of the Mount Darwin region.Item Specifics:Format: Digital Files (.TIF and .PDF).Delivery: Digital download.Subject: Geological Survey, Mount Darwin Region, Zimbabwe, Southern Rhodesia.Original Publication Year: 1930.Authors: B. Lightfoot, M.C., M.A., and R. Tyndale-Biscoe, M.A.Publisher: Geological Survey Office, Salisbury.Description: Explore the Geology of the Region West of Mount Darwin (Now Zimbabwe)! This digital edition of the Southern Rhodesia Geological Survey Bulletin No. 10 (1930) offers an in-depth geological study of the country west of Mount Darwin, a largely uncharted region during the early 20th century. Authored by B. Lightfoot and R. Tyndale-Biscoe, this bulletin captures the pioneering efforts to map and understand this remote area. Features of the Bulletin: Geological Mapping and Surveys:Based on work conducted by B. Lightfoot (1922–1923) and completed by R. Tyndale-Biscoe (1926–1927).Includes topographical mapping of the western portion by V. H. Woram.Covers areas including the Ruya River, Dora River, and Umsingezi Valley. Focus on Schist Belts and Geological Features:Investigates the area’s “belt of schist”, a key geological formation in the Mount Darwin region.Offers insights into the geological structure and topographical elements of the terrain. Detailed Maps and Illustrations:Features maps reproduced by B. B. Napier, offering a visual representation of the region’s geology. Historical and Scientific Relevance:Chronicles the efforts of the Geological Survey to expand knowledge of “outside districts”, as requested by the Secretary for Mines and Works, Sir Ernest Montagu.Highlights the challenges of early geological exploration in Southern Rhodesia. Who Should Buy This Bulletin? This publication is an essential resource for:Geologists researching the Mount Darwin region or schist belts in Zimbabwe.Historians studying early mining and geological surveys in Southern Rhodesia.Collectors of rare geological documents from colonial Africa.Prospectors looking for minerals in Zimbabwe Mount Darwin geology.Southern Rhodesia geological survey archives.Schist belts in Zimbabwe.Dora River and Ruya River geology.Colonial African geological exploration.Delivery Format: This is a digital-only product, available as high-resolution .TIF and .PDF files for instant download. No physical item will be shipped.