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Geologic Unit: Winkler Ford

Usage:

Winkler Ford Limestone Member of Grape Creek Formation (TX-notably in Concho and Runnels Cos.)


Geologic age:

early Permian (Leonardian)


Type section, locality, area and/or origin of name:

Notable exposures 0.1 mi south of northwest corner Elizabeth Aurand survey No. 1861, on road 1.2 mi southeast of that crossing on Concho River, Concho Co., central TX (Kramer, 1934).


AAPG geologic province:

Permian basin


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