Stonyford, Colusa County, California

Eastern Mojave Vegetation

Stonyford, Colusa County, California.

Gazetteer Query: G.N.I.S. See also: Elder Creek.
	A remnant of the Coast Range Ophiolite (CRO) crops out west of Stonyford. This outcrop is thought to be a seamount, in contrast to the Elder Creek area thought to be oceanic crust. Elevation: 1184ft, 361m. Literature Referring To This Location: Shervais, John W., Benita L. Murchey, David L. Kimbrough, Paul R. Renne, and Barry Hanan. 2005. Radioisotopic and biostratigraphic age relations in the Coast Range Ophiolite, northern California: Implications for the tectonic evolution of the Western Cordillera. GSA Bulletin. 117(5/6):633-653.
If you have a question or a comment you may write to me at: tas4@schweich.com I sometimes post interesting questions in my FAQ, but I never disclose your full name or address.	A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z [Home Page] Date and time this article was prepared:12:40:50 PM, 5/15/2008