The Naming, Identification, and Protection of Place in the Loess Hills of the Middle Missouri Valley

Definitions of the extent of the Loess Hills of the Missouri River valley have become smaller over the last century. The reduced extent of the Hills, as represented in both promotional and scientific literature, no longer accurately reflects the physical landform or public perception of its size. In addition, the diminished definition undermines efforts to develop effective public policy to protect the Hills. This study proposes a new boundary for the landform based on both physical evidence and survey research with people who live in and near the Hills. It explores the history of how the accepted definition of the Hills came to be reduced in size and how park and public land policy evolved in the region.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Kansas

Year dc:date.issued

2009

Author dc:creator

• McDermott, David Thomas

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Shortridge, James A.

• Geography
• Natural resource management
• Environmental history
• Geosophy
• Loess hills
• Parks

Statement dc:rights

• This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author.

Language dc:language.iso

EN

Dc Identifier Other

http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:10603

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:kuscholarworks.ku.edu:1808/7017