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  • Usage in publication:
    • Tick Canyon formation
  • Modifications:
    • First used
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Los Angeles basin
Publication:

Jahns, R.H., 1939, Miocene stratigraphy of the easternmost Ventura basin, California; a preliminary statement: American Journal of Science, v. 237, no. 11, p. 818-825.


Summary:

First use of the Tick Canyon formation of the Mint Canyon series. Age is Miocene.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Tick Canyon formation
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Los Angeles basin
Publication:

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