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  • Usage in publication:
    • Bridwell formation
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sand
    • Clay
    • Gravel
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Permian basin
Publication:

Evans, G.L., 1949, Upper Cenozoic of the High Plains [Texas], IN Evans, G.L., and others, leaders, Cenozoic geology of the Llano Estacado and Rio Grande Valley [Texas]: West Texas Geological Society Field Trip Guidebook, November 6-9, 1949, no. 2, p. 1-22.


Summary:

Pg. 4 (table 1), 6-7. Bridwell formation. Bedded, unconsolidated sand and clay with thick channel gravel occurring both at base and at higher levels; characteristically reddish brown; locally a few gray highly calcareous members, including caliche cap rock. Thickness at type locality 155 feet; locally pinches out against higher relief features on bed rock surface which extends well above upper level of Couch formation (new). Underlies Blanco formation. [Age is middle Pliocene.]
Typically exposed on Fowler Ranch, 10 mi north of Crosbyton, Crosby Co., western TX. Named from Bridwell Ranch in Blanco Canyon.

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 477).


  • Usage in publication:
    • Bridwell formation
  • Modifications:
    • Areal extent
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Permian basin
Publication:

Van Siclen, D.C., 1957, Cenozoic strata on the southwestern Osage Plains of Texas: Journal of Geology, v. 65, no. 1, p. 47-60.


Summary:

Pg. 49 (fig. 2), 51, 52. Bridwell formation. Quartzitic sand and fine gravel. Thickness 75 feet. Lies above Couch formation. Stratigraphic section (fig. 2) lists formation under heading Pliocene (and Miocene?). Recognized only on Llano Estacado.

Source: Publication; US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 477).


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