Occurs on map showing quartzites that may be related to the McCaslin quartzite (first used) in WI. Mapped areal extent in central Wood Co, WI (Lake Superior region). Other quartzites shown on the map include: Baraboo, Barron, Flambeau, McCaslin, Palms, Rib Mountain, and Sturgeon quartzites. Age is not stated.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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