| State | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Name | Mauch Chunk Group |
| Geologic age | Mississippian |
| Lithologic constituents |
Major
Sedimentary > Clastic > Sandstone
Sedimentary > Clastic > Mudstone > Shale
Minor
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Limestone
|
| Comments | Includes Formations: Bluestone and Princeton, Hinton, and Bluefield. Thickness: Northeastern 970 ft, Southeastern 2050-4150 ft |
| 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 | Barbour - Grant - Mineral - Monongalia - Pendleton - Pocahontas - Preston - Randolph - Tucker |