Ridge Fault

Part of the Fluorspar Area Fault Complex

Location

T10S, R8E, Gallatin County, and T11S, R8E, Hardin County (pl. 2)

References

Baxter and Desborough 1965

Description

The Ridge Fault is essentially a northeastern extension of the Hobbs Creek Fault Zone. The Ridge Fault runs northeast across the apex of Hicks Dome and merges with the Lee Fault Zone. Displacement is less than 50 feet (15 m) down to the northwest.

Figure(s)

Plate 2   Fluorspar Area Fault Complex and Shawneetown Fault Zone