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  • Usage in publication:
    • Reubens Hill Formation*
  • Modifications:
    • Age modified
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • New England province
Publication:

Goldsmith, Richard, Grew, E.S., Hepburn, J.C., and Robinson, G.R., 1982, Formation names in the Worcester area, Massachusetts, IN Stratigraphic notes, 1980-1982: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1529-H, p. H43-H56.


Summary:

Type area of Reubens Hill Formation designated as at Reubens Hill east of Wachusett Reservoir, Clinton quad, Worcester Co., east-central MA. Because of its uncertain stratigraphic position, assigned an Ordovician or Silurian age.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Reubens Hill Formation*
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • New England province
Publication:

Zen, E-an (editor), Goldsmith, Richard (compiler), Ratcliffe, N.M. (compiler), Robinson, Peter (compiler), Stanley, R.S. (compiler), Hatch, N.L., Jr., Shride, A.F., Weed, E.G.A., and Wones, D.R., 1983, Bedrock geologic map of Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey [State Geologic Map], 3 sheets, scale 1:250,000


Summary:

Used as Reubens Hill Formation of Ordovician or Silurian age.

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


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