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  • Usage in publication:
    • Blossburg
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sandstone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Chadwick, G.H., 1933, Great Catskill delta, and revision of late Devonic succession: Pan-American Geologist, v. 60, nos. 2-5., (No. 2, p. 91-107, Sept. 1933; No. 3, areal refinements, p. 189-204, Oct. 1933; No. 4, revised correlations, p. 275-286, Nov. 1933; and No. 5, p. 348-360, Dec. 1933)


Summary:

(No. 2, p. 91-107, Sept. 1933; No. 4, revised correlations, p. 275-286, Nov. 1933; and No. 5, p. 348-360, Dec. 1933.) Pg. 99, 279, 282, 357. Back in 1842 T.A. Conrad (Phila. Acad. Nat. Sci. Jour., v. 8, p. 234) applied name Blossburg to these red-beds ("Cattaraugus" of the folio) [USGS Elkland-Tioga, no. 93], now found to be of pre-Cattaraugus age, and his name has precedence over drillers' use of "Blossburg fm" for an oil-producing zone down in the Chemung. I have therefore revived it (GSA Bull, v. 43, p. 273, 1932) to cover these supposed Girard-Chadakoin beds, which overlie Wellsburg sandstone. [On p. 357:] "The Blossburg now appears to be older than the Girard-Chadakoin." [In book cited Conrad used red sandstone of Blossburg. The reference to GSA Bull., v. 43, p. 273, is an error, as Blossburg is not mentioned in the abstract on that page. The listing of Blossburg sandstone in USGS Bulletin 191 is also an error, as Conrad, although describing the sandstone, did not name it Blossburg sandstone.]

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 896, p. 215).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Blossburg
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Wilmarth, M.G., 1936, [Selected Geologic Names Committee remarks (ca. 1931-1938) on Paleozoic rocks of the Appalachians], IN Wilmarth, M.G., 1938, Lexicon of geologic names of the United States (including Alaska): U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 896, pts. 1-2, 2396 p.


Summary:

Blossburg. Age is Late Devonian. Recognized in Tioga County, central northern Pennsylvania.

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 896, p. 215).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Blossburg red beds
  • Modifications:
    • Areal extent
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Cooper, G.A. (chairman), 1942, Correlation of the Devonian sedimentary formations of North America; [Chart No. 4]: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 53, no. 12, pt. 1, p. 1729-1793.


Summary:

Chart 4. Correlation chart shows Blossburg red beds in New York. Above "Mansfield beds." Age is Late Devonian.

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 389).


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