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  • Usage in publication:
    • Northbridge Granite Gneiss†
  • Modifications:
    • Abandoned
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • New England province
Publication:

Goldsmith, Richard, Wones, D.R., and Shride, A.F., 1982, Stratigraphic names in eastern Massachusetts and adjacent states, IN Stratigraphic notes, 1980-1982: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1529-H, p. H57-H72.


Summary:

Rocks formerly mapped as Northbridge Granite Gneiss are now thought to be part of either Scituate Granite Gneiss or Ponaganset Gneiss (H.R. Dixon, 1978, unpub. data). Northbridge is abandoned.

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


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

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