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INSET: USGS IMAP 695: Geologic map of the Maurolycus Quadrangle of the Moon

By Planetary Geologic Mapping 1972 (approx.)

Inset of USGS IMAP 695: Geologic map of the Maurolycus Quadrangle of the Moon

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Inset of USGS IMAP 695: Geologic map of the Maurolycus Quadrangle of the Moon

By D. H. Scott

Map and associated documents available from the USGS Publication Warehouse: https://doi.org/10.3133/i695

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January 1, 1972

Geologic map of the Maurolycus Quadrangle of the Moon Geologic map of the Maurolycus Quadrangle of the Moon

The Maurolycus quadrangle, located in the southeastern highlands, includes densely to moderately cratered terrain with many craters larger than 45 km in rim crest diameter. Several appear to be ancient and may be among the most primitive discernable features on the lunar surface. Major stratigraphic units consist of the Janssen Formation, hummocky terra and pitted plains materials, and...

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