Mayville Formation
The Mayville Formation is a geologic formation in Wisconsin. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. It is the principle cliff-forming unit in the Niagara Escarpment.[1]
| Mayville Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Silurian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Wisconsin |
| Country | United States |
References
- "Geology of the Niagara Escarpment in Wisconsin (Geoscience Wisconsin vol. 22, part 1)" (PDF). wgnhs.wisc.edu. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
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