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Geologic Unit: Lone Oak
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Lone Oak limestone lentil
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Limestone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • East Texas basin
Publication:

Plummer, F.B., 1933, The Cenozoic systems in Texas, Part 3, IN Sellards, E.H., Adkins, W.S., and Plummer, F.B, The geology of Texas; Volume 1, Stratigraphy: University of Texas Bulletin, no. 3232, p. 519-818., Published July, 1933


Summary:

Pg. 536, 539, 553. Lone Oak limestone lentil of Pisgah member of Kincaid formation of Midway group. Impure oolitic limestone containing a few fossils. Typically exposed at Lone Oak quarry west of Lone Oak, Hunt County, northeastern Texas. Occurs near base of Pisgah member (upper member of Kincaid formation), and can be traced some distance northeast and southwest of Lone Oak. Age is Eocene.

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