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  • Usage in publication:
    • New Holland Till Member
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Till
    • Mudstone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Cincinnati arch
Publication:

Wayne, W.J., 1963, Pleistocene formations in Indiana: Indiana Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 25, 85 p.


Summary:

New Holland Till Member of Lagro Formation named in northeastern IN. Easternmost of three intertonguing parts of formation. Other members unnamed. Consists dominantly of clay-rich mudstone that is only slightly pebbly. Normally calcareous below depth of about 75 cm and commonly exhibits blocky structure. Generally less than 20 m.

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


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