Denay Limestone
The Denay Limestone is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.[2] It is located in the Denay Valley, which lies between the Simpson Park Mountains and the Roberts Mountains.[3]
| Denay Limestone | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Overlies | Coils Creek Limestone[1] |
| Location | |
| Region | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
References
- "Geolex — Significant Publications; Geologic Unit: Coils Creek". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- "Geolex — Significant Publications; Geologic Unit: Denay". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey. March 31, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
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