Rose Hill Formation
| Rose Hill Formation Stratigraphic range: Silurian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Keefer Formation |
| Overlies | Tuscarora Formation |
| Location | |
| Region |
 West Virginia  Virginia  Maryland[1] |
| Country | United States |
The Rose Hill Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period, and is a source of Iron ore for nearby Iron Foundries.[2]
History
The region has historically had numerous names by different geological agencies. West Virginia adopted the name Rose Hill Formation, and the name appears on the Geologic Map of West Virginia.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Miller, Ralph L. "SILURIAN NOMENCLATURE AND CORRELATIONS IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND NORTHEAST TENNESSEE" (PDF). United States Geological Survey Publications Warehouse. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ↑ "Rose Hill Information". Mcmullans. Mcmullans. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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