Hamp Fault

Part of the Fluorspar Area Fault Complex

Location

Mainly in T11S, R8E, Hardin County (pl. 2)

References

J. Weller et al. 1952, Brown et al. 1954, Baxter and Desborough 1965, Baxter et al. 1967

Description

The Hamp Fault is one of the arcuate faults concentric to Hicks Dome. It lies about 3 miles (5 km) north of the apex of the dome and has a length of about 4 miles (6.4 km). Its north side is downthrown through most of its length, but the direction of throw is reversed near the western end.

Figure(s)

Plate 2   Fluorspar Area Fault Complex and Shawneetown Fault Zone