Usage:
Pequop Formation (NV,UT)
Subunits:
(alphabetical): Moorman Ranch Member (NV,UT), Summit Springs Evaporite Member (NV).
Geologic age:
early Permian (Leonardian)
Type section, locality, area and/or origin of name:
Type section: in sec. 3, T. 33 N., R. 65 E., Elko Co., NV. Section measured 1.5 mi north of Jasper railroad tunnel in central part of Pequop Mountains (Steele, 1960).
AAPG geologic province:
Great Basin province
For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.
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