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""Index to the Stratigraphy of Oklahoma"" is a foundational scientific reference that serves as a comprehensive catalog of the geological formations within the state. Authored by Charles N. Gould, a pioneering figure often recognized as the father of Oklahoma geology, this work provides a systematic overview of the stratigraphic units that define the region's complex subsurface and surface features. Written during a period of significant growth in the American petroleum and mining industries, the text offers detailed descriptions and classifications of rock strata, ensuring a clear understanding of the geological history of the Mid-Continent United States. The volume meticulously organizes geological nomenclature, detailing the names, locations, and characteristics of various formations from the Precambrian to the Quaternary periods. It is an essential resource for geologists, researchers, and historians of science interested in the development of stratigraphic methods and the economic geology of the Southern Plains. By synthesizing vast amounts of field data into an accessible index, Gould created a lasting tool for identifying mineral-bearing layers and understanding the structural evolution of the Earth. ""Index to the Stratigraphy of Oklahoma"" remains a significant historical document and a testament to the rigorous scientific exploration of the early 20th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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