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Geologic Unit: Tamarack
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Tamarack leuco adamellite
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Quartz monzonite
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Sierra Nevada province
Publication:

Parker, R.B., 1961, Petrology and structural geometry of pre-granitic rocks in the Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 72, no. 12, p. 1789-1806.


Summary:

Shown in geologic sketch map of western half of Markleeville 15-min quadrangle, Alpine Co., CA, in area next to Tamarack Lake. [Age not stated.]

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Tamarack Leuco-adamellite
  • Modifications:
    • Age modified
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Sierra Nevada province
Publication:

Koenig, J.B., 1963, Geologic map of California; Walker Lake sheet: California Division of Mines and Geology, scale 1:250,000


Summary:

Mapped with other similar granitic rocks in Walker Lake sheet as Jurassic and Cretaceous age.

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


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