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Geologic Unit: Nuttall
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Nuttall sandstone lentil*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sandstone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Campbell, M.R., 1902, Raleigh folio, West Virginia: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Atlas of the United States Folio, GF-77, 8 p., scale 1:125,000


Summary:

Named as a lentil of Sewell formation. Named for Nuttallburg, Fayette Co., southern WV. Forms cliffs from Gauley Bridge to Nuttallburg. Consists of massive conglomerate, 150 to 200 ft thick, forming top bed of Sewell formation along New River, from Caperton to Deepwater.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Nuttall 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:

Nuttall Sandstone Member, uppermost member of New River Formation, is present only in WV.

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


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