Geology of the Elkton Area, Virginia / by Philip B. King.

Author/creator King, Philip B.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1950.
Description82 pages illustrations, 3 plates, maps (3 color), tables 29 cm
Subjects

SeriesGeological Survey (U.S.). Professional paper, 230
Geological Survey professional paper 230. ^A16492
Contents Abstract -- Introduction -- Previous work -- Present work -- Acknowledgments -- Geography -- Stratigraphy -- Pre-Cambrian rocks -- Injection complex -- Swift Run formation -- Catoctin greenstone -- Cambrian system -- Chilhowee group -- Tomstown dolomite -- Waynesboro formation -- Elbrook dolomite -- Conococheague limestone -- Ordovician system -- Silurian system -- Triassic system -- Tectonics -- Structural features of pre-Cambrian age -- Structural features of late Paleozoic (Appalachian) age -- Cenozoic deposits and land forms -- Upland areas -- Valley floor -- Talus -- Alluvium -- Iron and manganese -- Ocher -- Limestone and dolomite -- Building stone -- Copper and magnetite -- References cited -- Index.
Abstract A detailed report on an area containing interesting problems of stratigraphy, structure, geomorphology, and economic geology.
Local noteJoyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9.
General notePlates and col. maps folded in pocket.
General note"A detailed report on an area containing interesting problems of stratigraphy, structure, geomorphology, and economic geology."
Bibliography note"References cited": pages 78-80
Issued in other formOnline version: King, Philip B., 1903-1987. Geology of the Elkton Area, Virginia
LCCNgs 54000210
GPO item number0624
Govt. docs number I 19.16:230