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  • Usage in publication:
    • Dement member
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Limestone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Wisconsin arch
Publication:

Templeton, J.S., and Willman, H.B., 1952, Guidebook for the 16th annual field conference, central northern Illinois: Tri-State Annual Field Conference Guidebook, October 11-12, 1952, no. 16, 47 p., Also issued as Illinois State Geol. Survey Gdbk., 2nd ser., 1952. http://archive.org/details/guidebookforsixt02tris


Summary:

Figs. 3, 10, 16. Dement member of Grand Detour formation. Limestone, dolomitic, medium-bedded, and nonshaly. Thickness about 7 feet. Shown on columnar section as underlying Walgreen member (new) of Grand Detour formation and overlying Briton member (new) of Mifflin formation. Age is Middle Ordovician.
[Notable exposures in Dixon-Oregon area, northern IL.]

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