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  • Usage in publication:
    • Lawrence clay
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Clay
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Stout, Wilber, Stull, R.T., McCaughey, W.J., and Demorest, D.J., 1923, Coal-formation clays of Ohio: Ohio Division of Geological Survey Bulletin, 4th series, no. 26, 588 p.


Summary:

Lawrence described as a bed of clay, 0 to 8 ft thick, in Allegheny formation. Underlies Lawrence coal in southeastern OH. Lies 0 to 3 ft below Lower Kittanning clay.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Lawrence underclay member
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Sturgeon, M.T., Smith, G.E., and Flint, A.E., 1958, The geology and mineral resources of Athens County, Ohio: Ohio Division of Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 57, 600 p., (incl. geologic map, scale 1:62,500, compiled by G.E. Smith and others)


Summary:

Lawrence underclay assigned as member of Lawrence-Lower Kittanning cyclothem in Athens Co. At most places, combined with Lower Kittanning underclay. In Allegheny series.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Lawrence clay
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Rice, C.L., Hiett, J.K., and Koozmin, E.D., 1994, Glossary of Pennsylvanian stratigraphic names, central Appalachian basin, IN Rice, C.L., ed., Elements of Pennsylvanian stratigraphy, central Appalachian basin: Geological Society of America Special Paper, 294, p. 115-155.


Summary:

Lawrence is refractory clay in lower part of Allegheny Formation. Lies between No. 5 coal and Obryan Member.

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


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