Geology of the Elkton Area, Virginia / by Philip B. King.
| Author/creator | King, Philip B. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1950. |
| Description | 82 pages illustrations, 3 plates, maps (3 color), tables 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | Geological 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 note | Joyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9. |
| General note | Plates 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 form | Online version: King, Philip B., 1903-1987. Geology of the Elkton Area, Virginia |
| LCCN | gs 54000210 |
| GPO item number | 0624 |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16:230 |