Minnekahta Formation

The Minnekahta Formation is a geologic formation in Wyoming, United States. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Minnekahta Formation
Stratigraphic range: Permian
TypeFormation
UnderliesSpearfish Formation
OverliesOpeche Shale
Lithology
Primarylimestone
Location
RegionWyoming, South Dakota
CountryUnited States
Minnekahta Formation (here:Pm) on Wind Cave National Park map, South Dakota
Minnekahta Formation within Williston Basin stratigraphic column

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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