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Geologic units in Nicholas county, Kentucky

Garrard Siltstone and Kope and Clays Ferry Formations, undivided (Ordovician) at surface, covers 66 % of this area
Garrard Siltstone and Kope and Clays Ferry Formations, undivided
Lithology: shale; limestone; siltstone
Lexington Limestone (Ordovician) at surface, covers 24 % of this area
Lexington Limestone
Lithology: limestone; shale
Ashlock Formation, Grant Lake and Calloway Creek Limestones, and Fairview Formation, undivided (Ordovician) at surface, covers 10 % of this area
Ashlock Formation, Grant Lake and Calloway Creek Limestones, and Fairview Formation, undivided
Lithology: limestone; shale; siltstone

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