Unconformity between diatomaceous Maricopa shale and clay shale of Etchegoin formation in San Emigdio region; looking west across Muddy creek, the bedding of the diatomaceous shale is indicated by the hard calcareous layers, The bedding of the clay shale is practically parallel with the contact, which is shown by the sharp change in color. Kern County, California. 1912.
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1912
Summary
Unconformity between diatomaceous Maricopa shale and clay shale of Etchegoin formation in San Emigdio region; looking west across Muddy creek, the bedding of the diatomaceous shale is indicated by the hard calcareous layers, The bedding of the clay shale is practically parallel with the contact, which is shown by the sharp change in color. Kern County, California. November 3, 1912. Plate 10-B in U.S. Geological Survey. Professional paper 116. 1920.
Summary
Unconformity between diatomaceous Maricopa shale and clay shale of Etchegoin formation in San Emigdio region; looking west across Muddy creek, the bedding of the diatomaceous shale is indicated by the hard calcareous layers, The bedding of the clay shale is practically parallel with the contact, which is shown by the sharp change in color. Kern County, California. November 3, 1912. Plate 10-B in U.S. Geological Survey. Professional paper 116. 1920.
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