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Sec. 29, T. 15 S., R. 4 E
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Measured By M.K. Elias, 1932
Remarks: V-4
Unit No. Description Thickness
  Herington Limestone Member  
7 Limestone 2 ft.
  Paddock Shale Member  
6 Shale 13.5 ft.
  Krider Limestone Member  
5 Limestone, splittery 0.5 ft.
4 Shale, somewhat calcareous, the following fossils in the upper 2' and in the limestone above: Derbya, Composita, crinoid joints, bryozoa 3 ft.
3 Limestone, tough, yellow-hued gray, with pelecypods and Murchisonia 1 ft.
  Odell Shale Formation  
2 Shale, green 4.5 ft.
1 Shale, red 2.5 ft.

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