Put-in-Bay Dolomite

The Put-in-Bay Dolomite is a geologic formation in Michigan and Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. The type locality is South Bass Island in western Lake Erie.

Put-in-Bay Dolomite
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
TypeFormation
Unit ofBass Islands Group
UnderliesRaisin River Dolomite
OverliesSt. Ignace Dolomite
Location
Region Michigan
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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