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Pershing knob

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Date: 2012-09-10 07:00:08
Blog: Oakland Geology
URL: http://oaklandgeology.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/pershing-knob/

Summary:

Pershing Drive sits at the top of the south end of the Piedmont block at nearly its highest point, just under 800 feet. At one end of the road is a long exposure of rugged Franciscan chert that is exquisitely integrated into the landscaping, which includes native oaks as well as the usual plantings. It [...]

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Franciscan chert, highest point, knob pershing drive, long exposure, native oaks, oakland rocks, Piedmont block, south end, usual plantings

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