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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.

Publication Year 1983
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