Gallatin Formation
The Gallatin Formation is a geologic formation in Wyoming and Montana. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.
| Gallatin Formation Stratigraphic range: Cambrian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Bighorn Dolomite |
| Overlies | Gros Ventre Formation |
| Thickness | 180-300 feet |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Wyoming, Montana |
| Country | United States |
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- Cambrian Stratigraphy of Northwestern Wyoming, B. Maxwell Miller, 1936
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