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Geologic Unit: Lucky Bill
Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Lucky Bill formation
  • Modifications:
    • First used
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Gravel
    • Sand
    • Tuff
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Basin-and-Range province
Publication:

Hernon, R.M., Jones, W.R., and Moore, S.L., 1953, Some geological features of the Santa Rita quadrangle, IN Kottlowski, F.E., ed., Guidebook of southwestern New Mexico: New Mexico Geological Society Field Conference Guidebook, no. 4, p. 117-129.


Summary:

First use of name; shown on chart only. Origin of name not stated. Intent to name not stated and no type locality designated. Area of report is the Santa Rita quadrangle, Grant Co, NM in Basin-and-Range province. Underlies Miocene? rhyolite tuffs unconformably; overlies Miocene? Rubio Peak formation (first used). Consists of gravel, sand, and pumiceous tuffs; well sorted and stratified in places. Is 0-600 ft thick. Is of Miocene? age.

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


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