Geologic Mapping in Central Pennsylvania
Bedrock geologic mapping is ongoing in the Ridge and Valley physiographic province of Pennsylvania.
Ongoing and recent mapping in Central Pennsylvania.
| Geologist | Organization |
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| Arnold Doden; David Gold | GMRE, Inc.; Penn State University | Burnham, Barrville, McAlevys Fort, State College, and Julian quadrangles |
| Paul Washington | Independent | Northern portion of Mill Hall quadrangle |
| Peter Sak | Dickinson College | Susquehanna River transect; Reward and Millersburg quadrangles |
| Thomas McElroy | Pa. Geological Survey | Allensville, Belleville, Lewistown, and Newton Hamilton quadrangles |
See a related article in Pennsylvania Geology magazine (v. 36, no. 2) “Geology of Oz—aka the U.S. Route 22–522 Industrial Drive Interchange.”*
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| Thomas McElroy investigates an outcrop of Bald Eagle Formation in central Pennsylvania. | |
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Don Hoskins looks over an outcrop exposing the Antes shale-Coburn Formation contact. |
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For more information, contact the Survey at 717–702–2017.
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