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  • Usage in publication:
    • Wadleigh Limestone*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
    • Biostratigraphic dating
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Limestone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Alaska Southeastern region
Publication:

Eberlein, G.D., and Churkin, Michael, Jr., 1970, Paleozoic stratigraphy in the northwest coastal area of Prince of Wales Island, southeastern Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1284, 67 p., (incl. geologic map, scale 1:125,000)


Summary:

Unit is named the Wadleigh Limestone. Consists of a medium- to dark-gray thick- to medium-bedded, massive, commonly fetid fragmented-fossil limestone, with argillaceous interbeds. Thickness is estimated at 1000 ft but could be as much as 2000 ft. Upper and lower contacts are nearly everywhere covered. Conformably overlies the Karheen Formation or Coronados Volcanics. Conformably underlies or is intercalated with the Port Refugio Formation or underlies the Peratrovich Formation. Age is Middle and Late Devonian age based on fossils [corals].

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Wadleigh Limestone*
  • Modifications:
    • Age modified
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Alaska Southeastern region
Publication:

Brew, D.A., 1996, Geologic map of the Craig, Dixon Entrance, and parts of the Ketchikan and Prince Rupert quadrangles, southeastern Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map, MF-2319, 1 sheet, 53 p., scale 1:250,000


Summary:

Age of the Wadleigh Limestone is revised from Middle and Late Devonian to: Early to Late Devonian (everywhere).

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


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