- Usage in publication:
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- Macedonia Bed*
- Modifications:
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Limestone
- Shale
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Cincinnati arch
Summary:
Named Macedonia Bed of Grier Limestone Member of Lexington Limestone and adopted by the USGS. Named for Macedonia Church in northwestern Woodford County, Ky. Composed of interbedded tabular argillaceous micrograined limestone and shale as much as 15 ft thick and 60 to 65 ft above the base of the Grier limestone Member.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
- Usage in publication:
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- Macedonia Bed*
- Modifications:
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- Overview
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Cincinnati arch
Summary:
Macedonia Bed of Grier Limestone Member of Lexington Limestone. Comprehensive description of the Lexington Limestone including that of the Macedonia Bed. Includes cross sections showing stratigraphic position of Macedonia Bed.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.
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