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  • Usage in publication:
    • McClure sandstone member*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sandstone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Eby, J.B., 1923, The geology and mineral resources of Wise County and the coal-bearing portion of Scott County, Virginia: Virginia Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 24, 617 p.


Summary:

Named as a member of Norton formation. Named for McClure River, Dickinson Co., southwestern VA. Consists of coarse sandstone; sparingly conglomeratic on Pine Mountain. Thickness is 50 to 200 ft. Found in middle of Norton formation, just below Kennedy coal. Age is Pennsylvanian.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • McClure Sandstone Member*
  • Modifications:
    • Areal extent
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Rice, C.L., Hiett, J.K., and Koozmin, E.D., 1994, Glossary of Pennsylvanian stratigraphic names, central Appalachian basin, IN Rice, C.L., ed., Elements of Pennsylvanian stratigraphy, central Appalachian basin: Geological Society of America Special Paper, 294, p. 115-155.


Summary:

McClure Sandstone Member is in lower part of Norton Formation in VA and is top member of New River Formation in WV and, in places, VA.

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


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

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