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  • Usage in publication:
    • Barton River formation
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Slate
    • Phyllite
    • Limestone
    • Schist
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • New England province
Publication:

Doll, C.G., 1951, Geology of the Memphremagog quadrangle and the southeastern portion of the Irasburg quadrangle, Vermont: Vermont Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 3, 113 p.


Summary:

Named the Barton River formation for the Barton River, VT. Consists of mostly slates and phyllites intercalated with limestones and calcareous schists. Calcareous rocks are more abundant toward top; phyllites most common at top. Thickness is difficult to determine because of overturning; about 8800 feet. The Barton River underlies the Westmore formation and unconformably overlies the Ayers Cliff formation. Unit is considered of Silurian age based on stratigraphic position.

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


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