Oak Leaves
Hartley Nature Center
Natural History. Stewardship. Sustainablility.

1,100,000,000 YEARS AGO...

A SPLITTING CONTINENT POURED OUT A SOLID BEDROCK FOUNDATION FOR HARTLEY PARK AND LAKE SUPERIOR

Hartley Park lies over three types of bedrock:  basalt, gabbro, and granophyre.  Click on the red-outlined image of Hartley Park for a closer look at where the 3 types occur in the park and see pictures of basalt and granophyre outcrops.

Hartley Nature Center, 3001 Woodland Ave. Duluth, MN 55803       location map
Phone: 218-724-6735    email:

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-4, and Saturday, 10-5
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