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  • Usage in publication:
    • Beechatuda tongue*
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sandstone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • San Juan basin
Publication:

Hayes, P.T., and Zapp, A.D., 1955, Geology and fuel resources of the Upper Cretaceous rocks of the Barker Dome-Fruitland area, San Juan County, New Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey Oil and Gas Investigations Map, OM-144, 2 sheets, scale 1:62,500


Summary:

Sheet 1. [Beechatuda tongue of Cliff House sandstone of Mesaverde group.] Described as tongue of Cliff House sandstone in Menefee formation. Southeastward rise of about 90 feet in stratigraphic position of base of Cliff House sandstone is involved. Contacts are sharp. Age is Late Cretaceous.
Exposed in Beechatuda Draw, in northwest part of secs. 5 and 6, T. 30 N., R. 15 W., San Juan Co., northwestern NM, and can be traced approx. 2.5 mi along outcrop.

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