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Geologic Unit: Brayton Corners
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Brayton Corners division
  • Modifications:
    • First used
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Limestone
    • Shale
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Baird, G.C., Brett, C.E., and Lehmann, David, 1992, The Trenton-Utica problem revisited; new observations and ideas regarding Middle-Late Ordovician stratigraphy and depositional environments in central New York, IN April, R.H., ed., Field trip guidebook: New York State Geological Association Guidebook, 64th annual meeting, Hamilton, NY, September 18-20, 1992, no. 64, p. 1-40.


Summary:

Russia Member of Denley Limestone is divided into three informal units referred to as divisions. Interval of well sorted calcisiltites to calcarenites and interbedded shales disconformably overlying the Wolf Hollow division is here referred to as Brayton Corners division of Russia Member of Denley Limestone. Underlies the High Falls division or tongue.

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


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