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  • Usage in publication:
    • Elk Hills Shale Member*
  • Modifications:
    • First used
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • San Joaquin basin
Publication:

Maher, J.C., Carter, R.D., and Lantz, R.J., 1972, Late Tertiary structural development at Elk Hills oil field, Kern County, California, IN Geological Survey Research 1972: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 800-C, p. C71-C78.


Summary:

First use of the Elk Hills Shale Member [Elk Hills Member in Fig. 5] of the Monterey Shale. Age is Miocene.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Elk Hills Shale Member*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Shale
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • San Joaquin basin
Publication:

Adkison, W.L., 1973, Lithologic characteristics of upper Oligocene and Miocene rocks drilled at Elk Hills, Kern County, California: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1375, 113 p.


Summary:

Unit is named the Elk Hills Shale Member of the Monterey Shale. Consists of gray siliceous shale, diatomaceous(?) siltstone, and petroliferous sandstone. Thickness ranges from 915 to 945 m. Overlies the McDonald Shale Member of local usage of the Monterey Shale; underlies the Reef Ridge Shale. Age is Miocene. (B1520)

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


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