CVNRA #211, from the Federal Lands series

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Ketchum paid attention to the biological diversity of the area, which is due to unique bedrock structures and sediment deposits. This image shows the Ledges, a dramatic and beautiful outcropping of bedrock that offers expansive views of the forested valley below. Other geologic elements in the park include traces of Berea Sandstone, Bedford Shale, Marcellus Shale, Utica Shale, Devonian Huron Shale, Sharon Conglomerate, and the Defiance Moraine. The interaction of these various deposits created many gorges and waterfalls, and fostered the diversity of forest and understory growth. There are over 100 waterfalls in the park. Some are obvious and very popular, such as Brandywine, the tallest waterfall in Northeastern Ohio. Many others pour over abrupt ledges in narrow ravines, feeding discreetly into the Cuyahoga.