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  • Usage in publication:
    • Manhattan ridge
    • Manhattan moraine
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Wisconsin arch
Publication:

Fisher, D.J., 1925, Geology and mineral resources of the Joliet quadrangle [Illinois]: Illinois Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 51, 160 p.


Summary:

Pg. 89, footnote; and M.M. Leighton, 1932, 16th Intl. Geol. Cong. Gdbk., no. 26, p. 16, 51, pl. 2. Manhattan ridge (also Manhattan moraine). Present in Joliet quadrangle, northeastern Illinois. Age is Pleistocene (late Wisconsin).

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 896, p. 1280).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Manhattan drift
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Wisconsin arch
Publication:

Templeton, J.S., and Willman, H.B., 1952, Guidebook for the 16th annual field conference, central northern Illinois: Tri-State Annual Field Conference Guidebook, October 11-12, 1952, no. 16, 47 p., Also issued as Illinois State Geol. Survey Gdbk., 2nd ser., 1952. http://archive.org/details/guidebookforsixt02tris


Summary:

Pg. 12 (fig. 4). Manhattan drift. Shown on columnar section of Pleistocene deposits as Manhattan-Rockdale drift. Occurs below Valparaiso drift and above Minooka drift. Age is Pleistocene (Wisconsin).
Tills present in Joliet area, northern Illinois.

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 2349).


For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.

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