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Surface to Subsurface Reservoir/ Aquifer Characterization and Facies Analysis of the Jurassic Navajo Sandstone, Central Utah SURFACE TO SUBSURFACE RESERVOIR/ AQUIFER CHARACTERIZATION AND FACIES ANALYSIS OF THE JURASSIC NAVAJO SANDSTONE, CENTRAL UTAH Thomas C. Chidsey, Jr., Thomas H. Morris, Stephanie M. Carney, Ashley D. Hansen, John H. McBride, and Craig D. Morgan SPECIAL STUDY 167 UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UTAH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2020 Blank pages are intentional for printing purposes. SURFACE TO SUBSURFACE RESERVOIR/ AQUIFER CHARACTERIZATION AND FACIES ANALYSIS OF THE JURASSIC NAVAJO SANDSTONE, CENTRAL UTAH by Thomas C. Chidsey, Jr.1, Thomas H. Morris2, Stephanie M. Carney1, Ashley D. Hansen3, John H. McBride2, and Craig D. Morgan (retired)1 1Utah Geological Survey, Salt Lake City, Utah 2Brigham Young University Department of Geological Sciences, Provo, Utah 3Petroleum Systems International, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah Cover photo: Classic rounded cliffs, domes, and knobs of the eolian Lower Jurassic Navajo Sandstone, Glen Canyon Group; view into Eagle Canyon on the western flank of the San Rafael Swell north of Interstate 70. Photograph by Michael B. Chidsey, Sqwak Productions Inc. Suggested citation: Chidsey, T.C., Jr., Morris, T.H., Carney, S.M, Hansen, A.D., McBride, J.H., and Morgan, C.D., 2020, Surface to subsurface reservoir/aquifer characterization and facies analysis of the Jurassic Navajo Sandstone, central Utah: Utah Geological Survey Special Study 167, 102 p., 3 appendices, 1 plate, https://doi.org/10.34191/ss-167. SPECIAL STUDY 167 UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UTAH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2020 STATE OF UTAH Gary R. Herbert, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Brian C. Steed, Executive Director UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY R. William Keach II, Director PUBLICATIONS contact Natural Resources Map & Bookstore 1594 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84116 telephone: 801-537-3320 toll-free: 1-888-UTAH MAP website: utahmapstore.com email: [email protected] UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY contact 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 3110 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 telephone: 801-537-3300 website: geology.utah.gov Although this product represents the work of professional scientists, the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Utah Geological Survey, makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its suitability for a particular use. The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Utah Geological Survey, shall not be liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to claims by users of this product. The Utah Geological Survey does not endorse any products or manufacturers. 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CONTENTS ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................................................................................ix CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 1 PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 REGIONAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 San Rafael Swell .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Central Utah Thrust Belt – Hingeline .................................................................................................................................... 8 The Jurassic Navajo Sandstone ........................................................................................................................................... 12 General Description ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 The Navajo-Nugget Sandstone as a Subsurface Reservoir or Aquifer ........................................................................... 15 Jurassic-Triassic Nugget Sandstone reservoir, Utah-Wyoming salient of the thrust belt ....................................... 15 Navajo-Nugget aquifer characteristics for produced-water disposal, eastern and east-central Utah ...................... 15 STUDY SITES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20 OUTCROP METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Measured Sections – Facies Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 20 Gamma-Ray Scintillometer ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Sampling – Porosity, Permeability, and Petrology .............................................................................................................. 21 Seismic Survey .................................................................................................................................................................... 21 CHAPTER 2: GEOLOGY OF THE DEVILS CANYON/JUSTENSEN FLATS AREA ................................................... 23 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 FACIES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Interdune Facies ................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Wavy Algal Mat (WAM) ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Outcrop characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Petrology ................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Porosity/permeability ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Interpretation ............................................................................................................................................................ 29 Sandy Algal Mat (SAM) ................................................................................................................................................ 29 Outcrop characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 29 Petrology ................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Porosity/permeability ............................................................................................................................................... 33 Interpretation ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 Poorly Developed Interdune (PDI)................................................................................................................................. 33 Outcrop characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Petrology ................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Porosity/permeability ............................................................................................................................................... 33 Interpretation ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 Evolving Interdune (EID) ............................................................................................................................................... 33 Outcrop characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Petrology ................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Porosity/permeability ............................................................................................................................................... 35 Interpretation ...........................................................................................................................................................
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