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Geologic Unit: St. Wendells
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  • Usage in publication:
    • St. Wendells limestone
  • Modifications:
    • Original reference
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Limestone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Illinois basin
Publication:

Culbertson, J.A., 1932, The paleontology and stratigraphy of the Pennsylvanian strata between Caseyville, Kentucky, and Vincennes, Indiana: University of Illinois, Ph.D. dissertation, 292 p.


Summary:

Pg. 8, 7. St. Wendells limestone in McLeansboro formation. Fossiliferous limestone; maximum thickness 4 feet. Separated from underlying Inglefield sandstone by Parker coal and black shale; underlies Claypole Hills sandstone (new).

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 3402).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • St. Wendells limestone
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Illinois basin
Publication:

Keroher, G.C., 1960, [Selected U.S. Geologic Names Committee remarks, ca. 1960], IN Keroher, G.C., 1966, Lexicon of geologic names of the United States for 1936-1960: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1200, pts. 1-3, 4341 p.


Summary:

This does not appear to be same as St. Wendell sandstone of Fidlar (1933). It was apparently included in Fidlar's Parker formation; Fidlar's St. Wendell sandstone may be same as Culberteon's Claypole Hills sandstone.

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 3402).


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

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