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- Usage in publication:
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- Millersview limestone member
- Modifications:
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- Original reference
- Dominant lithology:
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- Limestone
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Permian basin
Summary:
Pg. 1579, 1581. Millersview limestone member of Grape Creek formation. Is 2-foot gray bed lying 780 feet above Coleman Junction limestone. Crops out in W/2 T.F. Benge survey No. 100, 4.5 mi south-southwest of Millerview on road having that bearing from the village, Concho County, central Texas. Has been traced across southeastern part of Runnels County to point 4.5 miles north of southeast corner of that county. As it is persistent ledge maker it is considered top member of Grape Creek formation. [Age is Permian.]
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