U.S. Geological Survey Home AASG Logo USGS HOME CONTACT USGS SEARCH USGS
National Geologic Map Database
Geologic Unit: Sebree
Search archives
Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Sebree scarp-making sandstone
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sandstone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Illinois basin
Publication:

Glenn, L.C., 1912, The geology of Webster County, IN Report of progress of the Survey, 1910-1911: Kentucky Geological Survey Report of Progress, 3rd series, p. 25-35.


Summary:

Name introduced for coarse massive sandstone, 10 to 50 ft thick forming basal member of DeKoven formation in Webster Co., western KY. Rests unconformably on Tradewater formation. Age is Pennsylvanian.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Sebree sandstone
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Illinois basin
Publication:

Glenn, L.L., 1922, The geology and coals of Webster County; an economic consideration of the coals, the structure and stratigraphy of this region, to which is added a detailed geological map of Webster County: Kentucky Geological Survey Geologic Report, 6th series, v. 5, 249 p.


Summary:

Sebree sandstone revised as basal member of Carbondale formation. Caps Sebree Hills. Forms ridge that extends from Sebree east to Green River. Named for prominent development between Sebree and Steamport Ferry, where it caps the hills and in places forms prominent cliffs. Age is Pennsylvanian.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Sebree sandstone member
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Illinois basin
Publication:

Wanless, H.R., 1939, Pennsylvanian correlations in the Eastern Interior and Appalachian coal fields: Geological Society of America Special Paper, 17, 130 p.


Summary:

Sebree sandstone member at base of Carbondale formation is cliff-forming sandstone. Lies between No. 8a above and Dekoven coals. Age is Pennsylvanian.

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


Search archives

For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.

Asterisk (*) indicates published by U.S. Geological Survey authors.

"No current usage" (†) implies that a name has been abandoned or has fallen into disuse. Former usage and, if known, replacement name given in parentheses ( ).

Slash (/) indicates name conflicts with nomenclatural guidelines (CSN, 1933; ACSN, 1961, 1970; NACSN, 1983, 2005, 2021). May be explained within brackets ([ ]).

Accessibility FOIA Privacy Policies and Notices

USA Gov U.S. Department of the Interior | U.S. Geological Survey
Supported by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Page Contact Information: Personnel
Page Last Modified: Thu 04 Apr 2024 03:31:58 PM MDT