- Usage in publication:
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- Gold Basin formation*
- Modifications:
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Till
- Gravel
- Sand
- Silt
Summary:
Named for Gold Basin, T27S, R24E, San Juan Co, UT in Paradox basin. Exposures in this area designated the type area. Divided into a lower member and upper member that are separated by the Spanish Valley soil. Comprises 10 facies: till; rock glaciers; alluvial gravel; alluvial sand and silt; alluvial-fan gravel; slope-wash mantle; talus; solifluction mantle; frost rubble; and eolian sand and silt. All facies interfinger and intergrade. Overlies Beaver Basin formation. Overlaps Placer Creek and Harpole Mesa formations. No thickness ranges given. Considered to be of Recent age.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Denver GNULEX).
For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.
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