North Fork Fault

From ILSTRUC

Part of the Wabash Valley Fault System

Location

Sections 10 and 15, T8S, R9E, Gallatin County (J-7)

References

Bristol 1975, Bristol and Treworgy 1979

Description

The North Fork is a small fault that is nearly in line with the southern end of the Herald-Phillipstown Fault Zone. It is recognized only in Pennsylvanian rocks. The fault is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and has a maximum throw of about 25 feet (8 m) down to the east.