Title

Bedrock Freeport Photo 5

Creator

David P. West Jr.

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Contributing Institution

Maine Geological Survey

Document Type

Image

Identifier

9710

Description

Photo 5: Light gray feldspar-rich gneisses of the Cushing Formation (Oc). These rocks are interpreted to represent metamorphosed silica-rich volcanic rocks (rhyolite or dacite) erupted during the Ordovician Period. The contact shown in Photo 7 can be seen on the far shoreline. Shoreline exposure approximately 1000 feet south of Whites Point in Harpswell, looking toward the north.
Project Name: Bedrock Geology 24k Freeport

Exact Creation Date

8-22-2017

Location

Harpswell

Supplemental Rights

Credit must be given to the photographer and the Maine Geological Survey when this photo is displayed, reproduced, distributed and/or used in derivative works.