U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 03-040
Figure 23
Figure 23. Schematic south-north cross section in eastern NPRA showing stratigraphic
positions of major source rocks, generalized geometry of Brookian and Beaufortian
strata, and inferred scenarios for migration of hydrocarbons from source rocks
to stratigraphic traps in the Beaufortian Lower Jurassic Topset Play. Colors of Beaufortian strata are same as sequence
sets defined in Fig. 3 (blue, K1; yellow, K2; green, K3; tan; K4).
Strata involved in the Beaufortian Lower Jurassic Topset Play are outlined
by black dotted line. “Regional” migration is inferred to have occurred
along regionally extensive migration pathways, such as the Lower Cretaceous
Unconformity (LCU) and the Sag River Sandstone. “Local” migration is inferred to have occurred
along sub-regional or local migration pathways, such as clinoforms within Beaufortian
strata and fractures.