- Usage in publication:
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- Saligvik Gravel*
- Modifications:
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Gravel
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Alaska Northern region
Summary:
Named for Saligvik Ridge, southwest side of Lisburne Peninsula, AK. Type locality designated as cutbank exposures at head of Kiligvak Creek along flank of Saligvik Ridge. Is relatively continuous deposit of unconsolidated gravel that occurs at altitude of as much as 350 ft. Trends north-northeast. Southern half forms wedge-shaped apron along flank of Saligvik Ridge and includes type locality. Northern half forms long, low ridge bounded on east by center of Saligvik Valley and west by Saligvik Creek. Extends both north and south of low divide that separates Ogotoruk and Saligvik Valleys. Is more than 35 ft thick locally. Shown on geologic map of area in vicinity of Chariot site, Lisburne Peninsula. Is younger than Ilyirak Gravel (new). Assigned Tertiary or Quaternary age.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Menlo GNULEX).
For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.
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