Insoluble Residue Study of Pennsylvanian Strata Exposed in San Juan Canyon, San Juan County, Utah

Author

James A. Smith

Publication Date

5-21-1957

Abstract

The purpose o! this investigation is to correlate strata in the Pennsylvanian rocks exposed in the canyon of the San Juan River from Raplee anticline to Slickhorn Gulch through a binocular study cf rock samples and their insoluble residues. Three days were spent in field reconnaissance. Laboratory study included preparation of a photo­ geological map and a detailed jnsoluble residue cross section of the area investigated.

Degree Name

Earth and Planetary Sciences

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Sherman Alexander Wengerd

Second Committee Member

J. Paul Fitzsimmons

Third Committee Member

Vincent Cooper Kelley

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Smith, James A.. "Insoluble Residue Study of Pennsylvanian Strata Exposed in San Juan Canyon, San Juan County, Utah." (1957). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/eps_etds/214