Shakopee Dolomite
The Shakopee Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period. It is named after the town of Shakopee, Minnesota, where the formation can be seen in bluffs along the Minnesota River
| Shakopee Formation Stratigraphic range: Ordovician | |
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 Shakopee Formation exposed near Cannon Falls, SE Minnesota. | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Prairie du Chien Group |
| Underlies | Everton Dolomite and St. Peter Sandstone |
| Overlies | Oneota Dolomite |
| Location | |
| Region |  Minnesota Illinois Indiana Wisconsin |
| Country |  United States |
See also
References
- 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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