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Geology and water-yielding characteristics of rocks of the northern Powder River basin, southeastern Montana Geology and water-yielding characteristics of rocks of the northern Powder River basin, southeastern Montana
Numerous and widespread subbituminous and lignite coal deposits occur in the Powder River Basin in southeastern Montana, principally within the Fort Union Formation. Many of the coal beds are less than 250 feet (76.2 m) below land surface and are, therefore, mineable by surface methods. Individual cola beds are commonly 20-30 feet (6.1-9.1 m) thick, but may be as much as 80 feet (24 m)...