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Geologic Unit: Rambler
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Rambler granite
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Granite
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Northern Rocky Mountain region
Publication:

Houston, R.S., 1968, A regional study of rocks of Precambrian age in that part of Medicine Bow Mountains lying in southeastern Wyoming, with a chapter on the relationship between Precambrian and Laramide structure: Geological Survey of Wyoming Memoir, no. 1, 167 p.


Summary:

Named as a descriptive term for a granite in secs 33 and 34, T15N, R79W, along Elk Creek, Albany Co, WY in the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Intent to name, designation of a type, and source of geographic name not stated. Occurs in a mushroom-shaped body with two major appendages on either side. Covers about 1.5 sq mi. Has a large gneissic zone in central part. Is in sharp cross-cutting contact with gabbroic intrusions. Has gradational and conformable contact with quartzofeldspathic gneiss on east side. Table of mineralogy. Geologic map. Is one of several small to medium-size granite bodies in area of Mullen Creek mafic complex (first used). Precambrian age.

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


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