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Geologic Unit: Olean
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Olean conglomerate
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Conglomerate
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Ashburner, C.A., 1880, Renovo coal basin [Clinton County, Pennsylvania], IN Lesley, J.P., The geology of Clinton County: Pennsylvania Geological Survey Report of Progress, 2nd series, v. G4, p. 73-78.


Summary:

Named as basal part of Pottsville conglomerate. Probably named for Olean, Cattaraugus Co., western NY. Thickness is 50 ft or more.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Olean Conglomerate*
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • 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:

Revised as Olean Conglomerate in NY and Olean Conglomerate of Pottsville Group in PA. Equivalent to Sharon Conglomerate Member of Pottsville Formation.

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


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