Whitewater Formation
The Whitewater Formation is a geologic formation in Ohio and Indiana. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
Fossiliferous slab of the Whitewater Formation (Upper Ordovician) exposed near Richmond, Indiana.
| Whitewater Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Ordovician | |
|---|---|
 Whitewater Formation exposed near Richmond, Indiana | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Maquoketa Group |
| Underlies | Brassfield Limestone, Cataract Formation, Drakes Formation, and Sexton Creek Limestone |
| Overlies | Dillsboro Formation, Liberty Formation, and Saluda Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Ohio, Indiana |
| Country | United States |
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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