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Sample:
Sample No. 55AGz317a -- USGS No. Mesozoic loc. 25977
Locality:
Field No. 55AGz317a
Description:
Not given in Imlay E&R of 11/28/55, however, transmittal sheet of Grantz (Oct. 28, 1955) states: "Anchorage (D-2) 61
o
51'15" N, 147
o
24'38" W. Upper shale and siltstone member, Matanuska formation." (coordinates of 11.10-12.96 penciled in)
Location:
Alaska Quadrangle:
Anchorage
D-2
Lat.: 61
o
51
'
15
"
Long.: 147
o
24
'
38
"
Reference
Title:
Report on Referred Fossils
, 1955 (11/28)
Report by:
Ralph W. Imlay
Referred by:
Arthur Grantz
Age:
Late Cretaceous
Formation:
Matanuska Formation
Comment:
The only fossils listed from the upper shale and siltstone member are of no value for an age determination.
Occurrence(s)
No.
Group
Name
Qty
Notes
1
Bivalves
Pecten?