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Geologic Unit: Carlton
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Carlton limestone
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Sedgwick basin
Publication:

Moore, R.C., 1936, Pennsylvanian and lower "Permian" rocks of the Kansas-Missouri region: Kansas Geological Society Guidebook for the Annual Field Conference, no. 10, p. 7-73., See also USGS unpub. corr. charts of Pennsylvanian and Permian rocks of KS and NE, compiled by M.G. Wilmarth, Secretary of Committee on Geologic Names, Oct. 1936


Summary:

Pg. 12. Wellington shale (restricted) divided into (descending): (1) Carlton limestone (thin-bedded limestone, massive limestone, thin shale, and at base, conglomerate), 17+/- feet thick; (2) Buckeye shale, 45+/- feet thick.
[Origin of new names Carlton and Buckeye not stated.]
[GNC remark (ca. 1936, US geologic names lexicon, USGS Bull. 896, p. 349): Carlton limestone of Sumner group. Recognized in central southern Kansas. Age is Permian.]

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 896, p. 349); GNC KS-NE Permian Corr. Chart, Oct. 1936.


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Carlton limestone member
  • Modifications:
    • Areal extent
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Sedgwick basin
Publication:

Ver Wiebe, W.A., 1937, The Wellington formation of central Kansas: Wichita Municipal University Bulletin, v. 12, no. 5, p. 3-18.


Summary:

Pg. 6-8. Carlton limestone member of Wellington formation. Wellington formation is subdivided into 10 members. The Carlton is the fifth in the sequence (descending). Younger than Highland shale member (new); older than Chisolm Creek shale member (new). Age is Permian.

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 640).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Carlton limestone member
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Sedgwick basin
Publication:

Moore, R.C., Frye, J.C., Jewett, J.M., Lee, Wallace, and O'Connor, H.G., 1951, The Kansas rock column: Kansas Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 89, 132 p.


Summary:

Pg. 41. Carlton limestone member of Wellington formation. Occurs a short distance below Hutchinson salt member. Contains fossil insects. Age is Early Permian (Leonard).

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 640).


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