author
Stanley William Lohman
b. 1907
Best known for turning the geology of the American Southwest into clear, readable stories, this U.S. Geological Survey scientist wrote books that helped generations of visitors understand places like Arches and Canyonlands. His work bridged careful field science and a real gift for explanation.
3 Audiobooks
The Geologic Story of Canyonlands National Park
by Stanley William Lohman
The Geologic Story of Arches National Park Geological Survey Bulletin 1393
by Stanley William Lohman
The Geologic Story of Colorado National Monument Revised Edition
by Stanley William Lohman
About the author
Born in 1907, Stanley William Lohman was an American geologist and writer whose career was closely tied to groundwater studies and the landscapes of the western United States. Records of his publications and memorial notices show that he worked extensively with the U.S. Geological Survey and wrote on both hydrogeology and regional geology.
He is especially remembered by general readers for books such as The Geologic Story of Arches National Park and The Geologic Story of Canyonlands National Park, which introduced complex landforms in a friendly, approachable way. Professional sources also describe him as an important figure in groundwater science, with a long career that included research, field mapping, and practical hydrologic work.
A memorial published after his death in 1992 portrays him as someone who loved the canyon country he wrote about and helped many others see it more clearly. Even when his subject was technical, his writing often aimed to make the land itself feel vivid and understandable.