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The form and character of solifluction lobes in the Ruby Range, Yukon Territory suggest the outlines of a developmental cycle. Small lobes have relatively steep narrow fronts, and late snow melt areas that are completely vegetated, with few rocks. Large lobes have gentler wider fronts, and late snow melt areas that are bare and rocky with poorly developed vegetation. The difference between lobes results from increased snow accumulation in the lee as the lobe becomes larger. Increased snow melts later in the summer, plants have less time to mature, and erosion becomes more important than growth. The eventual product is a subdued system of fairly stable treads and risers. The most recent phase of development appears to have begun with the advent of neoglaciation (2800–2600 years, B.P.) at the close of the hypsithermal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Demonstrates the use of stratified random sampling and statistical analysis applied to a land-use problem in Wisconsin. Objectives of the inquiry; Samples used in land use study; Implication of the results of the study to geographic research.

Focuses on the impact of the distribution of generic terms in the place-names of the Northeastern U.S. on the significant aspects of American cultural history and geography. Limitations of the study in terms of area, topic and source materials; Origin and morphological connotations of the terms; Categories for sorting out the majority of the research terms.

Focuses on the implications of the decline of the interest in physical geography for the progress in geography in the U.S. Expansion of the field of geography; Development of geomorphology; Plan of the Geological Society of America to establish a Division of Geomorphology.

Examines laterite in relation to soils of the tropics by researchers from the U.S. Variance of soils in perennially hot and warm regions of low altitudes; Geographic line of division between soils of tropical regions and those of temperate climates; Control of precipitation effectiveness on the general type of vegetation.

Focuses on the quantitative and qualitative consideration of the cultural forms, identity and distribution of house types in Louisiana. Detailed analysis of several houses for classification; Assessment on the constituent elements of the individual house; General classes of the house structure.

Explores the physiographic divisions of the U.S. Explanations concerning the need of natural divisions; Details of the work of the Association of American Geographers; Account of the designation by professor W. M. Davis of dominant factors in topography.

Explores the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Determination of the altitude of the loftiest ranges; Repeated application of the results announced for the Boulder district by the studies; Contrasts between the visits of 1869 and 1910.

The article focuses on The Conference on the Delineation of Physiographic Provinces in the United States, held by the Association of American Geographers. The purpose of this round table conference was to afford opportunity for a free discussion of the problems involved in the division of the area of the United States into physiographic provinces, with a special view to ascertaining whether collaboration in that work by a number of geographers under the leadership of a committee of the association might prove advisable and practicable.

Focuses on training in the field of geomorphology. Graduate work in geography; Physiography of the U.S.