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Sec. 17, T. 32 S., R. 19 E
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Wilsonton, Kansas
Measured By J.M. Jewett, 1935
Unit No. Description Thickness
4 Hertha limestone with Wilson monument  
3 Shale upper half is definitely black shale with huge concretions; lower part is gray 32.5 ft.
2 Limestone; not believed to be sandy limestone, hard and earthy ? ft.
1 Shale, upper part covered, lower +/- 10 feet below viaduct is gray 15 - 20 ft.

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