Linton Formation
The Linton Formation is a geologic formation in Indiana. It is the lower formation in the Carbondale Group, and includes six named members.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
| Linton Formation Stratigraphic range: Pennsylvanian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Carbondale Group |
| Underlies | Petersburg Formation |
| Overlies | Staunton Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Indiana |
| Country | United States |
The Linton Formation was first named on a United States Geological Survey coal investigations map in 1950.[2] The type locality is along the tributaries of Lattas Creek, approximately 4 miles north of Linton, Greene County, Indiana.
References
- "Linton Formation". Indiana Geologic Names Information System. Indiana Geological and Water Survey. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- Wier, C. E. "Geology and coal deposits of the Jasonville quadrangle, Clay, Greene, and Sullivan Counties, Indiana". U.S. Geological Survey Coal Investigations Map. C1.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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