Preliminary report on near-surface lignite occurrences, Cleveland County, Arkansas
January 1, 1983
Four cross sections were constructed from lithologic descriptions of 43 drill holes in Cleveland County, Ark., in order to illustrate the occurrence of lignite and to relate the lignite beds to the regional stratigraphic framework. Of 43 holes drilled, 8 contained beds of lignite, but only two had beds greater than 30 in. thick. These beds are apparently lenticular and are restricted to the upper 60 ft. of the Cockfield Formation of the Claiborne Group of Middle Eocene age. The Cockfield Formation is at or near the surface west of the Saline River.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1983 |
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Title | Preliminary report on near-surface lignite occurrences, Cleveland County, Arkansas |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr8353 |
Authors | Stephen E. Heermann |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 83-53 |
Index ID | ofr8353 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |