- Usage in publication:
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- Holland limestone
- Modifications:
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- Not used
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Illinois basin
Summary:
Pg. 30, 87. Holland limestone in Staunton group. In Ditney folio [84] area, Holland coal below Rock Creek coal is described as having Holland limestone as its roof. Recent field studies showed three locally mined coals cropping out near Holland, each with a limestone roof. It is not known to which of these coals name Holland was originally applied.
Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 1782).
- Usage in publication:
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- Holland limestone
- Modifications:
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- Areal extent
- Dominant lithology:
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- Limestone
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Illinois basin
Summary:
Pg. 89, 91. Holland limestone of Staunton group. Name Holland applied to uppermost of the three limestones as it is most distinctive. Light-gray dense limestone with brown mottling on weathered surface. Thickness 2 feet. Occurs 7 feet above base of group in exposure near Holland. Age is Pennsylvanian.
Exposed in SE/4 NE/4 NE/4 sec. 26, T. 3 S., R. 6 W., near Holland, Dubois Co., southern IN.
Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 1782).
For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.
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