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Terrace Deposits

Terrace Deposits - Poorly sorted clay, sand, and rounded pebbles and cobbles, deeply weathered
StateVirginia
NameTerrace Deposits
Geologic ageTertiary
Original map labeltd
CommentsCoastal Plain
Primary rock typeterrace
Secondary rock typeclay or mud
Other rock typessand; gravel
Lithologic constituents
Major
Unconsolidated > Coarse-detrital > Sand (Terrace)
Unconsolidated > Coarse-detrital > Gravel (Terrace)
Unconsolidated > Fine-detrital > Clay (Terrace)
Map references
Digital Representation of the 1993 Geologic Map of Virginia", 2003, CD ROM (ISO-9660) contains image file, expanded explanation in pdf, and ESRI shapefiles, viewing software not included. This is a digital version of "Geologic Map of Virginia" published in 1993. Available from: https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/commerce/
Unit references
Virginia Division of Mineral Resources, 1993, Geologic Map of Virginia: Virginia Division of Mineral Resources, scale 1:500,000
Digital Representation of the 1993 Geologic Map of Virginia", 2003, CD ROM (ISO-9660) contains image file, expanded explanation in pdf, and ESRI shapefiles, viewing software not included. This is a digital version of "Geologic Map of Virginia" published in 1993. Available from: https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/commerce/
Geographic coverageChesterfield - Goochland - Hanover - Henrico - Richmond

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