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Sec. 12, T. 11 S., R. 2 E
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W center NW 1/4 of section
Measured By M.K. Elias, 1932
Remarks: V-12
Unit No. Description Thickness
  Odell Shale Member  
10 Shale, red 1.5 ft.
9 Shale, green 1.5 ft.
8 Mudstone, white, splittery, with zone of quartz geodes below the middle and with Orbiculoidea in one half 3 ft.
7 Limestone, flaggy at the top; zone of flint nodules near the base; with Pleurophorus and Murchisonia 2 ft.
  Cresswell Limestone Member  
6 Mudstone, splittery 2 ft.
5 Mudstone 1 ft.
4 Mudstone, splittery, few echinoid remains in one part 6.5 ft.
3 Limestone, massive, geodes near the top; few echinoid remains 2 ft.
2 Mudstone, splittery 0.5 ft.
1 Shale, calcareous, with Derbya in one part 1 ft.

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