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Map showing structure contours on the top of the upper Jurassic Morrison Formation, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana

Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 2140-C
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This map is one in a series of U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies (MF) maps showing computer-generated structure contours, isopachs, and cross sections of selected formations in the Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana. The map and cross sections were constructed from information stored in a U.S. Geological Survey Evolution of Sedimentary Basins data base. This data base contains picks of geologic formation and (or) unit tops and bases determined from electric resistivity and gamma-ray logs of 8,592 wells penetrating Tertiary and older rocks in the Powder River basin. Well completion cards (scout tickets) were reviewed and compared with copies of all logs, and formation or unit contacts determined by N. M. Denson, D.L. Macke, R. R. Schumann and others. This isopach map is based on information from 2,429 of these wells that penetrate the Minnelusa Formation and equivalents.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Map showing structure contours on the top of the upper Jurassic Morrison Formation, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana
Series title Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Series number 2140
Chapter C
DOI 10.3133/mf2140C
Edition -
Year Published 1991
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Denver, CO
Description Map: 41.33 x 35.66 inches
Country United States
State Montana;Wyoming
Scale 500000
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