W.P.A. Quarry Northeast of Altamont
Measured By J.M. Jewett, 1939
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Thickness |
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2
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Limestone great massive, chaeletes reef Irregular beds 1.5 feet thick, few Dictyoclostus Black carbonaceous zones at bedding Vugs of crystalline calcite all is dove gray to white Lower Altamont(Hoag) Hummocky top
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7.5 ft.
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1
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Shale, dark gray clay - Few inches seen
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Note: this and sec. West 6-33-19 are best as type exposure of Altamont formation
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Note: in 32-32-19 North and West of Altamont Lenopah caps small hill nodular in lower part of upper as elsewhere
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