New Mexico Geological Society
Fall Field Conference Guidebook - 36
Santa Rosa-Tucumcari Region
Spencer G. Lucas and Jiri Zidek, eds, 1985, 344 pages.
On 22 September 1853, Jules Marcou spent four hours studying the stratigraphy and paleontology of an isolated butte he called Pyramid Mountain, an outlier of the Llano Estacado about 13 miles southwest of the present site of Tucumcari. Marcou's subsequent publication of his studies, particularly his assertion that the strata under most of the western plains of North America are of Jurassic age, initiated a scientific debate that lasted almost 40 years. It also put the geology of east-central New Mexico on the scientific map. 132 years later, east -central New Mexico is still on that map as one of the classic Mesozoic terranes of western North America. This guidebook, and the field conference it elucidates, explore this terrane and the challenging problems it poses for the stratigrapher, paleontologist and sedimentologist.
The first-day road log is from Santa Rosa to Bull Canyon, Ragland, Tucumcari, Ute Dam, Mosquero and Trementina. This tour of the plateaus and canyons east and northeast of Santa Rosa emphasizes (1) Triassic and Jurassic stratigraphy; (2) the Ogallala Formation on the Llano Estacado; (3) the history of geological study of east-central New Mexico, especially the works of Jules Marcou; (4) the stratigraphic relationships of the Triassic of east-central New Mexico and the Dockum Group of western Texas and (5) the history of the Canadian River.
The second-day road log is from Santa Rosa to Newkirk, Variadero, Trujillo, Las Vegas, Tecolotito, Anton Chico, Dilia and back to Santa Rosa.This tour visits the canyons and plateaus north of Santa Rosa with a focus on (1) the Chinle Formation, especially the Cuervo Membe; (2) Jurassic and Cretaceous stratigraphy along the Las Vegas Plateau and southeastern flank of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and (3) Permo-Triassic stratigraphy.
The third-day road log is from Santa Rosa to Sumner Lake, Fort Sumner, Vaughn, Pastura and Vegas Junction. This trip visits the plains and valleys south of Santa Rosa and focuses on (1) the Santa Rosa Formation; (2) Quaternary stratigraphy and sedimentation in the Upper Pecos Valley and adjecent areas; (3) karst and solution subsidence; and (4) Permian stratigraphy.
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Front Matter: (includes Dedication, President's Message, & Conference Organizer's Message)
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Roadlogs: (each includes listed mini-papers)
First-day road log, from Santa Rosa to Bull Canyon, Ragland, Tucumcari, Ute Dam, Mosquero and Trementina
— Spencer G. Lucas, Barry S. Kues, Weadock, Gary, Kietzke, Kenneth, K., John W. Hawley, Adrian P. Hunt, and J. Niall, pp. 1-31. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.1
— Spencer G. Lucas, Barry S. Kues, Weadock, Gary, Kietzke, Kenneth, K., John W. Hawley, Adrian P. Hunt, and J. Niall, pp. 1-31. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.1
Mini-papers:
Heavy-oil deposits of the Santa Rosa Formation
— Antonius J. Budding, pp. 2-3.
— Antonius J. Budding, pp. 2-3.
Calcretes of the Santa Rosa area
— Daniel A. McGrath and John W. Hawley, pp. 4-6.
— Daniel A. McGrath and John W. Hawley, pp. 4-6.
Neocalamites forest in the Upper Triassic of Bull Canyon, New Mexico
— Spencer G. Lucas, Adrian P. Hunt, and Kenneth K. Kietzke, pp. 8-9.
— Spencer G. Lucas, Adrian P. Hunt, and Kenneth K. Kietzke, pp. 8-9.
The Tucumcari mammoths excavated by the Denver Museum of Natural History in 1930
— David D. Gillette, J. Lynett Gillette, and Jack Murphy, pp. 14-17.
— David D. Gillette, J. Lynett Gillette, and Jack Murphy, pp. 14-17.
Second-day road log from Santa Rosa to Newkirk, Variadero, Trujillo, Las Vegas, Tecolotito, Anton Chico, Dilia, and back to Santa Rosa
— Spencer G. Lucas, Barry S. Kues, Gary Weadock, Kietzke, Kenneth, K., John W. Hawley, Adrian P. Hunt, and J. Niall, pp. 33-61. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.33
— Spencer G. Lucas, Barry S. Kues, Gary Weadock, Kietzke, Kenneth, K., John W. Hawley, Adrian P. Hunt, and J. Niall, pp. 33-61. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.33
Mini-papers:
History of the Newkirk oil field
— McKallip, Curtis, Jr., pp. 36-37.
— McKallip, Curtis, Jr., pp. 36-37.
Sedimentology of the Mesa Rica Sandstone--A preliminary report
— Michael J. Kisucky and Robyn Wright, pp. 38-40.
— Michael J. Kisucky and Robyn Wright, pp. 38-40.
Preliminary report on the occurrence of Mammuthus sp. in Mora County, New Mexico
— David D. Gillette, C. Vance Haynes, Jeffrey J. Saunders, and Dennis Stanford, pp. 48-50.
— David D. Gillette, C. Vance Haynes, Jeffrey J. Saunders, and Dennis Stanford, pp. 48-50.
Middle Triassic amphibian from basal Santa Rosa Formation, east-central New Mexico
— Spencer G. Lucas and Michael Morales, pp. 56-57.
— Spencer G. Lucas and Michael Morales, pp. 56-57.
Third-day road log, from Santa Rosa to Sumner Lake, Fort Sumner, Vaughn, Pastura, and Vegas Junction
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, Gary Weadock, John W. Hawley, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Adrian P. Hunt, pp. 63-76. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.63
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, Gary Weadock, John W. Hawley, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Adrian P. Hunt, pp. 63-76. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.63
Supplemental road log 1, from Luciano Mesa to Montoya
— Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, Gary Weadock, and Niall J. Mateer, pp. 77-78. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.77
— Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, Gary Weadock, and Niall J. Mateer, pp. 77-78. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.77
Supplemental road log 2, from NM-18 to north end of Mesa Redonda
— Spencer G. Lucas, Weadock, Gary, Hunt, Adrian P., and L. Cliff Payne, pp. 78-79. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.78
— Spencer G. Lucas, Weadock, Gary, Hunt, Adrian P., and L. Cliff Payne, pp. 78-79. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.78
Supplemental road log 3, Mesa Quemado and Pyramid Mountain
— Barry S. Kues and Kenneth K. Kietzke, pp. 80-85. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.80
— Barry S. Kues and Kenneth K. Kietzke, pp. 80-85. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.80
Supplemental road log 4, from Tucumcari to junction of NM-104 and 129
— Niall J. Mateer, pp. 86-88. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.86
— Niall J. Mateer, pp. 86-88. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.86
Supplemental road log 5, from Tucumcari to Texas border
— Niall J. Mateer, pp. 88-89. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.88
— Niall J. Mateer, pp. 88-89. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.88
Supplemental road log 6, from Santa Rosa to Santa Rosa Lake State Park
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 89-91. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.89
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 89-91. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.89
Supplemental road log 7, from Santa Rosa to Puerto de Luna
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Gary Weadock, pp. 91-93. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.91
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Gary Weadock, pp. 91-93. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.91
Supplemental road log 8, from I-40 to Colonias
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 94-95. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.94
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 94-95. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.94
Supplemental road log 9, from Pastura to Santa Rosa
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 95-96. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.95
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 95-96. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.95
Supplemental road log 10, from Vegas Junction to Clines Corners
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, and John W. Hawley, pp. 96-98. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.96
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, and John W. Hawley, pp. 96-98. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.96
Supplemental road log 11, from Clines Corners to Pedernal Highlands
— Michael L. Williams, Paul W. Bauer, and F. E. Kottlowski, pp. 99-100. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.99
— Michael L. Williams, Paul W. Bauer, and F. E. Kottlowski, pp. 99-100. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.99
Papers:
Early geological explorations in northeastern and east-central New Mexico (1.71 MB PDF)
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 103-118. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.103 [ABSTRACT]
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 103-118. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.103 [ABSTRACT]
Stratigraphy of the Tucumcari area--A historical account (2.18 MB PDF)
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 119-140. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.119 [ABSTRACT]
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 119-140. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.119 [ABSTRACT]
Structural relationships and mylonites in Proterozoic rocks of the northern Pedernal Hills, central New Mexico (857 KB PDF)
— Paul W. Bauer and Michael L. Williams, pp. 141-145. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.141 [ABSTRACT]
— Paul W. Bauer and Michael L. Williams, pp. 141-145. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.141 [ABSTRACT]
Geochronology of basement and recent intrusive rocks from the Cuervo area, east-central New Mexico (585 KB PDF)
— Jeremy R. D. Setter and John A. S. Adams, pp. 147-149. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.147 [ABSTRACT]
— Jeremy R. D. Setter and John A. S. Adams, pp. 147-149. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.147 [ABSTRACT]
Precambrian geology and mineralizatin of the upper Rociada area, San Miguel County, New Mexico (302 KB PDF)
— Michael S. Fulp, pp. 151-152. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.151 [ABSTRACT]
— Michael S. Fulp, pp. 151-152. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.151 [ABSTRACT]
A geophysical study of basement structure in northeastern New Mexico (1.11 MB PDF)
— A. S. Suleiman and G. R. Keller, pp. 153-159. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.153 [ABSTRACT]
— A. S. Suleiman and G. R. Keller, pp. 153-159. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.153 [ABSTRACT]
Preliminary report on the stratigraphy and structure of Pennsylvanian and Lower Permian strata, Tucumcari Basin (708 KB PDF)
— Ronald F. Broadhead and William E. King, pp. 161-165. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.161 [ABSTRACT]
— Ronald F. Broadhead and William E. King, pp. 161-165. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.161 [ABSTRACT]
Shoreline facies of the Yeso Formation in the northern Pedernal Hills, New Mexico (562 KB PDF)
— Frank E. Kottlowski, pp. 167-169. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.167 [ABSTRACT]
— Frank E. Kottlowski, pp. 167-169. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.167 [ABSTRACT]
Stratigraphic nomenclature and correlation of Triassic rocks of east-central New Mexico--A preliminary report (1.31 MB PDF)
— Spencer G. Lucas, Adrian P. Hunt, and Michael Morales, pp. 171-184. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.171 [ABSTRACT]
— Spencer G. Lucas, Adrian P. Hunt, and Michael Morales, pp. 171-184. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.171 [ABSTRACT]
Nonmarine molluscs from the Chinle Formation, Dockum Group (Upper Triassic), of Bull Canyon, Guadalupe County, New Mexico (1.27 MB PDF)
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 185-196. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.185 [ABSTRACT]
— Barry S. Kues, pp. 185-196. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.185 [ABSTRACT]
Late Triassic vertebrates from Revuelto Creek, Quay County, New Mexico (311 KB PDF)
— Kenneth Carpenter and Michael Parrish, pp. 197-198. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.197 [ABSTRACT]
— Kenneth Carpenter and Michael Parrish, pp. 197-198. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.197 [ABSTRACT]
Triassic vertebrates from east-central New Mexico in the Yale Peabody Museum (662 KB PDF)
— Spencer G. Lucas, Adrian P. Hunt, and Christopher Bennett, pp. 199-203. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.199 [ABSTRACT]
— Spencer G. Lucas, Adrian P. Hunt, and Christopher Bennett, pp. 199-203. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.199 [ABSTRACT]
Triassic microvertebrate locality, Chinle Formation, east-central New Mexico (880 KB PDF)
— Spencer G. Lucas, Wayne Oakes, and Jeffery W. Froehlich, pp. 205-212. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.205 [ABSTRACT]
— Spencer G. Lucas, Wayne Oakes, and Jeffery W. Froehlich, pp. 205-212. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.205 [ABSTRACT]
The Jurassic system in east-central New Mexico (3.13 MB PDF)
— Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Adrian P. Hunt, pp. 213-242. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.213 [ABSTRACT]
— Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Adrian P. Hunt, pp. 213-242. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.213 [ABSTRACT]
Pre-Graneros Cretaceous stratigraphy of northeastern New Mexico (526 KB PDF)
— Niall J. Mateer, pp. 243-246. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.243 [ABSTRACT]
— Niall J. Mateer, pp. 243-246. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.243 [ABSTRACT]
Microfauna of the Tucumcari Shale, Lower Cretaceous of east-central New Mexico (1.37 MB PDF)
— Kenneth K. Kietzke, pp. 247-260. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.247 [ABSTRACT]
— Kenneth K. Kietzke, pp. 247-260. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.247 [ABSTRACT]
Synopsis of Tucumcari Shale, Mesa Rica Sandstone, and Pajarito Shale paleontology, Cretaceous of east-central New Mexico (2.25 MB PDF)
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Niall J. Mateer, pp. 261-281. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.261 [ABSTRACT]
— Barry S. Kues, Spencer G. Lucas, Kenneth K. Kietzke, and Niall J. Mateer, pp. 261-281. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.261 [ABSTRACT]
Dinosaur tracks in the Dakota Formation (Aptian-Albian) at Clayton Lake State Park, Union County, New Mexico (832 KB PDF)
— David D. Gillette and D. A. Thomas, pp. 283-288. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.283 [ABSTRACT]
— David D. Gillette and D. A. Thomas, pp. 283-288. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.283 [ABSTRACT]
Copper and uranium mineralization in east-central New Mexico (1.30 MB PDF)
— Virginia T. McLemore and Robert M. North, pp. 289-299. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.289 [ABSTRACT]
— Virginia T. McLemore and Robert M. North, pp. 289-299. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.289 [ABSTRACT]
Geology and mineralization of the El Cuervo Butte barite-fluorite-galena deposit in southern Santa Fe County, New Mexico (748 KB PDF)
— Robert M. North and Virginia T. McLemore, pp. 301-305. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.301 [ABSTRACT]
— Robert M. North and Virginia T. McLemore, pp. 301-305. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.301 [ABSTRACT]
Stratigraphy and petroleum geology of Dockum Group (Triassic), northeastern New Mexico (820 KB PDF)
— Ronald F. Broadhead, pp. 307-314. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.307 [ABSTRACT]
— Ronald F. Broadhead, pp. 307-314. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.307 [ABSTRACT]
The Plio-Pleistocene Canadian breaks of New Mexico--A profile (500 KB PDF)
— Paul N. Dolliver, pp. 315-318. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.315 [ABSTRACT]
— Paul N. Dolliver, pp. 315-318. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.315 [ABSTRACT]
Geomorphic history of part of the Tucumcari Lake drainage basin, New Mexico (701 KB PDF)
— David W. Love, pp. 319-324. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.319 [ABSTRACT]
— David W. Love, pp. 319-324. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.319 [ABSTRACT]
Fracture-controlled ground-water distribution adjacent to Los Esteros Reservoir, Guadalupe County, New Meixco (771 KB PDF)
— Jay Lazarus, pp. 325-329. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.325 [ABSTRACT]
— Jay Lazarus, pp. 325-329. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.325 [ABSTRACT]
Ground-water recharge on the southern High Plains, east-central New Mexico (736 KB PDF)
— William J. Stone and Brian E. McGurk, pp. 331-335. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.331 [ABSTRACT]
— William J. Stone and Brian E. McGurk, pp. 331-335. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.331 [ABSTRACT]
Engineering geology at two Canadian River dam sites (503 KB PDF)
— R. L. Graham, pp. 337-339. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.337 [ABSTRACT]
— R. L. Graham, pp. 337-339. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.337 [ABSTRACT]
Stratigraphic nomenclatue and correlation chart for east-central New Mexico (492 KB PDF)
— Spencer G. Lucas and Barry S. Kues, pp. 341-344. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.341 [ABSTRACT]
— Spencer G. Lucas and Barry S. Kues, pp. 341-344. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36.341 [ABSTRACT]
Recommended Guidebook Citation:
- Lucas, S. G.; Zidek, J.; [eds.], 1985, Santa Rosa, Tucumcari Region, New Mexico Geological Society, Guidebook, 36th Annual Field Conference, 344 pp. https://doi.org/10.56577/FFC-36