Warsaw Formation

The Warsaw Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. It preserves fossils dating back to the Mississippian subperiod.

Warsaw Formation
Stratigraphic range: Mississippian
TypeFormation
UnderliesSalem Formation
OverliesKeokuk Limestone[1]
Location
RegionIllinois, Iowa, Missouri
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forWarsaw, Hancock County, Illinois[1]

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 22 June 2014.


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