- Usage in publication:
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- Clay City siltstone member
- Modifications:
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Siltstone
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Appalachian basin
Summary:
Named as a member of New Providence formation, Stanton facies (new). Named for Clay City, Powell Co., central KY. Consists of a thin persistent calcareous siltstone 1.5 to 5 ft thick above base of New Providence formation. Thickness is 6 in. to 3 ft. In some areas, overlies Henley shale member. [Age is Early Mississippian.]
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
- Usage in publication:
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- Clay City Bed*
- Modifications:
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- Revised
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Cincinnati arch
Summary:
Clay City Siltstone Member of New Providence Formation of Stockdale (1939) revised as Clay City Bed and assigned to the Farmers Member of the Borden Formation. Age is Early Mississippian.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.
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