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Stratigraphy Of Kootenai In Montana, B. B. Jarrett
Stratigraphy Of Kootenai In Montana, B. B. Jarrett
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The Kootenai of Montana is a variable formation as far as composition is concerned. The formation consisting largely of a series of sandstones, shales, and shaly sandstones. The presence of the limestone and carbonaceous members being irregular indicating variable climatic conditions throughout the deposition of the sediments. The fresh water environment being confined to the western slope, while the central and the eastern portions had more swampy conditions with local fresh water depositions.
Oil Shales In Montana, Richard N. Miller
Oil Shales In Montana, Richard N. Miller
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Montana has long been known to have very large resources of coal and oil, and undetermined amounts of oil shale. The reserves of coal and oil have been proven, in part, and have been produced commercially, but not much is known about the extent and apparent value of the oil shales. Under present .conditions, and according to standards set by the United States Bureau of Mines, the shales are not of commercial value. They are, however, a potentially valuable mineral resource, and portions of them will possibly be utilized, although not in the near future.