Usage:
Raben Branch Member of Patoka Formation of Mcleansboro Group (IN)
Geologic age:
Pennsylvanian, Late
Type section, locality, area and/or origin of name:
Named from exposure on Rabens Branch, a small stream crossing the north-south road about 0.25 mi south of center of sec. 11, T. 5 S., R. 12 W., 1.5 mi southwest of St. Wendells, Posey Co., IL (Malott, 1947).
AAPG geologic province:
Illinois basin
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