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  • Usage in publication:
    • Wood Siding formation*
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Nemaha anticline
Publication:

Moore, R.C., and Mudge, M.R., 1956, Reclassification of some Lower Permian and Upper Pennsylvanian strata in northern Midcontinent, IN Geological notes: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, v. 40, no. 9, p. 2271-2278. [Available online, with subscription, from AAPG archives: http://www.aapg.org/datasystems or http://search.datapages.com]


Summary:

Pg. 2273-2275. Wood Siding formation of Wabaunsee group. As originally defined, formation included approximately 20 feet of beds between former Nebraska City limestone and base of former Brownville limestone. As herein redefined, includes (ascending) Nebraska City limestone, Plumb shale (new), Grayhorse limestone, Pony Creek shale, and Brownville limestone members. Thickness 12 to 50 feet. Underlies Permian Onaga shale (new); overlies Root shale (new). Age is Late Pennsylvanian (Virgilian).

Source: US geologic names lexicon (USGS Bull. 1200, p. 4298-4299).


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

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