| State | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Name | Antietam Formation |
| Geologic age | Cambrian |
| Lithologic constituents |
Major
Metamorphic > Metasedimentary > Metaclastic > Quartzitegray to white quartzite; thick-bedded, and resistant; contains Scolithus
Minor
Sedimentary > Clastic > Sandstone
Incidental
Metamorphic > Schistquartz-schist
|
| Comments | Thickness: Northeastern 550 ft, Southeastern - Chilhowee Group 1200 ft (estimate only). |
| References | Cardwell, D.H., Erwin, R.B., and Woodward, H.P., 1968 (slightly revised 1986), Geologic Map of West Virginia: West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey, Map 1, East Sheet, scale 1:250,000. |
| NGMDB product | |
| Counties | Jefferson |