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  • Usage in publication:
    • Brady soil
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Chadron arch
Publication:

Schultz, C.B., and Stout, T.M., 1945, Pleistocene loess deposits of Nebraska: American Journal of Science, v. 243, no. 5, p. 231-244.


Summary:

Pg. 568 (fig. 2), 570. Brady soil. Proposed for the 1.5-foot buried soil at top of Peorian loess and below Bignell loess.
Type locality: same as for Bignell loess. Bignell Hill section, southeast of North Platte, 1.7 mi due south of Bignell, southeast of North Platte, in E/2 E/2 sec. 3, T. 12 N., R. 29 W., Lincoln Co., NE.

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