- Usage in publication:
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- Dodson member
- Modifications:
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- Original reference
- Dominant lithology:
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- Sand
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Arkla basin
Summary:
Pg. 87-91, 92. pl. 3. Dodson member of Cook Mountain formation. Term proposed for the basal fossiliferous glauconitic, clayey sands which underlie the Milams member and overlie the Sparta sands. As defined, the Dodson includes the lower 17 feet of the Milams member as defined by Ellisor (1929). Thickness 4 to 25 feet. Age is Eocene (Claiborne).
Named from town of Dodson in sec. 27, T. 13 N., R. 3 W., north-central Winn Parish, central LA. This is nearest geographical name to any of the typical localities described.
Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 1129).
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