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  • Usage in publication:
    • Cherry Ridge Member*
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Arndt, H.H., Wood, G.H., Jr., and Trexler, J.P., 1962, Subdivision of the Catskill Formation in the western part of the anthracite region of Pennsylvania, IN Geological Survey Research 1962; short papers in geology, hydrology, and topography; Articles 60-119: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 450-C, p. C32-C36., See also GeoScience Abs., v. 4, no. 12, pt. 1, Dec. 1962 (summary)


Summary:

Cherry Ridge Member, Honesdale Sandstone Member and Damascus Members of Catskill Formation are designated here because authors believe they are correlative with Cherry Ridge red beds, Honesdale sandstone, and Damascus red shale subdivisions of the Catskill Formation of eastern and northeastern PA described by Willard and others (1939). Where Honesdale is absent, Cherry Ridge and Damascus cannot be differentiated. Age is Late Devonian.

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


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