Geology of the Betoota 4-Mile Sheet Area, Western Queensland

Geological data covers nearly 7,000 square miles of western Queensland. Surface and subsurface information reveals 6,000 feet of Mesozoic sediments and 30 feet of Tertiary rocks, including details from a deep bore drilled in 1960. The dataset is provided by Geoscience Australia Data.

Use Cases

• Map regional geological formations based on described Cretaceous and Tertiary rock exposures.
• Analyze subsurface stratigraphy based on the reported 6,000 feet of Mesozoic sediments.
• Study structural features like the Betoota Dome and minor western trends mentioned in the description.
• Assess hydrocarbon exploration history based on the 1960 deep bore that failed to find economic oil or gas.
• Investigate groundwater potential based on the reported unsuccessful attempts to find sub-artesian water.

Strengths

• Covers a defined area of nearly 7,000 square miles.
• Includes specific subsurface measurements, such as 6,000 feet of Mesozoic sediments.
• References a specific deep borehole drilled to 9,824 feet in 1960.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data freshness should be verified as the last update is listed as 2026-05-14.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Likely compiled from field surveys, borehole data, and geological mapping.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 04:03:18.065131; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Betoota 4-mile sheet area, western Queensland, Australia.