KGS Cyclic Sedimentation Original published in D.F. Merriam, ed., 1964, Symposium on cyclic sedimentation: Kansas Geological Survey, Bulletin 169, pp. 205-217
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Figure 6--Upper Carlile and Niobrara strata. A, Sandy strata in upper part of Blue Hill Member, phase 6 (below top of rod), overlain by Codell Member, phase 7, sec. 3, T. 11 S., R. 17 W., Ellis Co.; B, Contact (top of rod) between Codell Member of Carlile Shale (phase 7) and Niobrara Chalk (phase 4 of second cyclothem), sec. 3, T. 11 S., R. 17 W., Ellis Co.; C, Contact between Fort Hays and Smoky Hill Members of Niobrara Chalk (both phase 4 of second cyclothem), sec. 25, T. 14 S., R. 25 W., Trego Co.

Three black and white photos. Top shows boundary between phases 6 and 7 on hillside; middle shows boundary between phases 7 and 4; bottom shows boundary between two members of phase 4

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