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Dissertation
Stratigraphy of the Chinle Formation in the San Rafael Swell, Utah
1955
Overview
The unit formerly mapped as Shinarump conglomerate in the San Rafael Swell, Utah, is in reality a medial unit of the Chinle formation, and the name Mossback sandstone is applied in accordance with the present U.S. Geological Survey nomenclature. The overlying interval, formerly mapped as Chinle formation, is renamed Upper Chinle. Because of its prominence and consistency, the Mossback sandstone is raised to member status in the Chinle formation, and the name Monitor Butte is applied to the Chinle interval below the Mossback, which is also considered to be a member of the Chinle formation. The lithology of the Upper Chinle, Mossback sandstone member and the Monitor Butte member is described in detail. A correlation stereogram, showing the correlation of the various member units of the Chinle formation around the San Rafael Swell is included, and is discussed. Stokes' pediment concept of deposition for the Shinarump conglomerate is described, and applied to the Mossback sandstone. Generalizations concerning the climate and environment of deposition are presented.
