Fort Atkinson Limestone
The Fort Atkinson Limestone is a geologic formation in Illinois. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
| Fort Atkinson Limestone Stratigraphic range: Ordovician | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Maquoketa Group |
| Underlies | Brainard Shale and Whitewater Formation |
| Overlies | Scales Shale |
| Location | |
| Region | Illinois, Indiana |
| 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 22 June 2014.
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