Pottsville Syncline

Location

Western Union County (J, K-5)

References

J. Weller 1940, J. Weller and Ekblaw 1940

Description

The Pottsville Syncline was defined on the basis of surface mapping. It trends north to south and lies 2 to 3 miles (3-5 km) west of and parallel with the Harrison Creek Anticline. The syncline is poorly delineated because it is partly concealed by Mississippi River alluvium and occurs in a region for which the subsurface data are sparse.