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Sec. 25, T. 31 S., R. 19 E
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South edge of Parsons near bridge near city park
Measured By J.M. Jewett, 1939
Unit No. Description Thickness
3 Limestone - gray; irregular beds; reather crystalline; large fusulinids; has appearance of upper Altamont at Mound Valley  
2 Shale - gray 1.7 ft.
1 Shale - black; phosphatic nodules in debris 1 ft.
  Note: Top of this section is in larger creek. Base is in small ravine entering from North and on West side of street. Rather string dip to West, so top may be 10 feet or more above base, that is, may be greater thickness of Hardman limestone.  
  This section as well as section in WPA quarry south of Hardman quarry shows "Hardman" limestone to be upper Altamont  

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