Stratigraphy and structure of the Aupuk anticline

Geological Investigations, Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4, Alaska 38
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Abstract

In addition to conducting an examination of the surface geology in the Southern Foothills province between the Killik River and east fork of the Etivluk River, Navy Oil Unit Party No. 5 was requested to map the Aupuk anticline during the 1950 field season, for the purpose of evaluating the petroleum possibilities thereof from the standpoints of favorable statigraphy and possible structural closure. Field mapping of the Aupuk anticline began on August 1, and about 1 month was devoted to the study. Party personnel consisted of G. Donald Eberlein and Charles D. Reynolds, geologists, W. L. D'Olier and W. D. Carter, field assistants, Richard Olson, camp cook, and Max H. Davis, weasel mechanic. Robort M. Chapman, geologist, visited the party for 1 week early in August to help start the work and shared, with Eberlein, the responsibilities associated with the final compilation of this report.

Three weasels were used for daily transportation to the field and for moving camp. A 10-foot Link boat equipped with 5 hp. outboard motor was used to cross the Colville River. As field work progressed from west to east it became apparent that the camp equipment and weasels would have to be gotten across the Colville River if field work was to be completed by early September. This crossing was effected without incident at a point approximately 10 miles below the confluence of the Kurupa and Colville Rivers on August 26. The party reached Umiat on September 5.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Unnumbered Series
Title Stratigraphy and structure of the Aupuk anticline
Series title Geological Investigations, Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4, Alaska
Series number 38
DOI 10.3133/70210447
Year Published 1950
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description Report: 13 p.; 3 Plates: 52.43 x 21.77 inches or smaller
Country United States
State Alaska
Other Geospatial Aupuk anticline
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