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Geologic Unit: Suslota
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Suslota series, limestone*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Limestone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Alaska Southern region
Publication:

Mendenhall, W.C., and Schrader, F.G., 1903, The mineral resources of the Mount Wrangell district, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 15, 71 p. [Available online from the USGS PubsWarehouse: http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/pubs/pp/pp15]


Summary:

Occurs west of Suslota Pass, Mentasta Mountains region, Alaskan Range, southern AK. Is medium- to heavy-bedded limestone. Intruded by igneous rocks of diabasic type. Underlies Mesozoic series. Age given as late Carboniferous.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Menlo GNULEX).


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