First used as Buck Bald Formation of Great Smoky Group in TN. Overlies Boyd Gap Formation (new). Facing criteria indicate Boyd Gap is older than Buck Bald.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
In Cherokee Co., NC, Boyd Gap Formation includes upper part of Buck Bald Formation.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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