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Geologic Unit: Massie
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Massie clay
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Clay
    • Shale
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Cincinnati arch
Publication:

Foerste, A.F., 1929, The influence of the Canadian and Baltic shields of pre-Cambrian rocks on the distribution of the Ordovician and Silurian faunas of northern America and Europe [abs.]: Ohio Journal of Science, v. 29, no. 4, p. 168.


Summary:

Name Massie clay applied to beds underlying Euphemia dolomite and overlying Laurel limestone in Springfield area. Derivation of name not stated.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Massie clay shale
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Cincinnati arch
Publication:

Foerste, A.F., 1935, Correlation of Silurian formations in southwestern Ohio, southeastern Indiana, Kentucky, and western Tennessee: Denison University, Bulletin of the Scientific Laboratories, v. 35, no. 14, p. 119-205., Also issued in Sci. Lab Jour., v. 30, art. 3, 1935


Summary:

Massie clay well exposed on north side of Massie Creek, a short distance west of Cedarville, OH. Contains a typical Waldron fauna. Thickness 5.5 ft south of Yellow Springs, OH. A clay underlying Euphemia dolomite at Bryan Farm State Park, 5 mi northwest of Cedarville and closely resembling typical Waldron is identified as Massie or Waldron clay shale, although no diagnostic fossils were found there. Age is Silurian (Niagaran).

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Massie member
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Cincinnati arch
Publication:

Stout, Wilber, 1941, Dolomites and limestones of western Ohio: Ohio Division of Geological Survey Bulletin, 4th series, no. 42, 468 p.


Summary:

Unit shown on generalized section of western OH as uppermost member of Alger formation. Thickness 5 to 6 ft. Overlies Laurel member of Alger; underlies Euphemia formation.

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


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