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Geologic Unit: Barron
Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Barron quartzite
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Lake Superior region
Publication:

Read, W.F., and Weis, L.W., 1962, Northeastern Wisconsin, McCaslin syncline; Tigerton anorthosite: Tri-State Annual Field Conference Guidebook, October 13-14, 1962, no. 26, 22 p.


Summary:

Occurs on map showing quartzites that may be related to the McCaslin quartzite (first used) in WI. Mapped areal extent in Barron, Sawyer, and Rusk Cos, WI (Lake Superior region). Other quartzites shown on the map include: Baraboo, Flambeau, McCaslin, Palms, Rib Mountain, Rudolph, and Sturgeon quartzites. Age is not stated.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Barron Quartzite*
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Lake Superior region
Publication:

Morey, G.B., and Van Schmus, W.R., 1988, Correlation of Precambrian rocks of the Lake Superior region, United States, IN Harrison, J.E., and Peterman, Z.E., eds., Correlation of Precambrian rocks of the United States and Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 1241-F, p. F1-F31.


Summary:

Present in northwestern WI in the Lake Superior region. Is part of thick quartzite sequence of Early Proterozoic age. Is variably deformed and metamorphosed. Correlation chart.

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


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