Wreford Limestone
Geologic formation in Kansas, United States
Wreford Limestone | |
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Stratigraphic range: Permian | |
The flinty Threemile Limestone Member of the Wreford Limestone Formation in Manhattan, Kansas. | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Chase Group |
Sub-units | Schroyer Limestone Havensville Shale Threemile Limestone |
Underlies | Matfield Shale |
Overlies | Speiser Shale |
Lithology | |
Primary | Flinty limestone and shale |
Location | |
Location | Flint Hills, Kansas |
Region | Kansas |
Country | United States |
Type section | |
Named for | Wreford, Kansas |
The Wreford Limestone is a geologic formation in Kansas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.[1]
The Schroyer Limestone and Threemile Limestone members of the Wreford Limestone formation are the lowest of the flint-bearing rock layers of the Flint Hills.[2]
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Kansas
- Paleontology in Kansas
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