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  • Usage in publication:
    • Worthington sandstone
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sandstone
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Lesley, J.P., 1880, Letter of transmission, IN Platt, W.G., Report of progress in Armstrong County: Pennsylvania Geological Survey Report of Progress, 2nd series, v. H5, p. v-xxii.


Summary:

Proposed two names, Pine Creek sandstone and Worthington sandstone for a sandstone lying in interval below Middle Kittanning coal and above Lower Kittanning coal, but sometimes occupying interval between Upper and Lower Kittanning coals.

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


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Worthington Sandstone Member*
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Rice, C.L., Hiett, J.K., and Koozmin, E.D., 1994, Glossary of Pennsylvanian stratigraphic names, central Appalachian basin, IN Rice, C.L., ed., Elements of Pennsylvanian stratigraphy, central Appalachian basin: Geological Society of America Special Paper, 294, p. 115-155.


Summary:

Worthington Sandstone Member is part of Allegheny Formation in PA and MD. Found between Lower and Upper Kittanning coals; commonly subdivided into lower and upper coals by Middle Kittanning coals.

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


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