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  • Usage in publication:
    • Front Range granite group†
  • Modifications:
    • Abandoned
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Southern Rocky Mountain region
Publication:

Tweto, Ogden, 1977, Nomenclature of Precambrian rocks in Colorado, IN Contributions to stratigraphy: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1422-D, p. D1-D22.


Summary:

Abandoned herein; not used since introduction; included all named Precambrian granites in state in 1935. Listed with granitic rock units of more than one age group.

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


For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.

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