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Sec. 25, T. 31 S., R. 20 E
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South edge of Parsons, Kansas near bridge near city park
Measured By J.M. Jewett, 1939
Unit No. Description Thickness
3 Limestone, gray, irregular bed, rather crystalline, large Fusulinids, has appearance of upper Altamont at Md. Valley  
2 Shale - gray 1.7 ft.
1 Shale - black. Phosphatic nodules in debr 1 ft.
  Note: Top of this section is in larger creek. Base in small ravine entering from North and West side of sheet. Rather stray dip to West so isp may be 10 feet or more above base. That is - may be greater checkner of Hardman limestone  
  Note: This section as well as sec. in WPA quarry South of Hardman quarry shows Hardman limestone to be upper Altamont  

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