by A.W. Giles, 216 pages, 26 plates, 11 figures, 1925. This report describes the stratigraphy, structure, coal resources, and mining history of the coal-bearing portion of Lee County (Southwest Virginia Coalfield). Carboniferous-age sedimentary formations and coal beds are described in depth and delineated on accompanying geologic map. The analytical results of coal samples are included. Coal mines, prospects, and drill holes are plotted on the geologic map. Several stratigraphic sections, historical photographs of coal mining, and a separate report on the forests of Lee County by Harry Lee Baker are included.
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