Shakopee Dolomite

The Shakopee Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period. It is named after the town of Shakopee, Minnesota, where the formation can be seen in bluffs along the Minnesota River

Shakopee Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ordovician
Shakopee Formation exposed near Cannon Falls, SE Minnesota.
TypeFormation
Unit ofPrairie du Chien Group
UnderliesEverton Dolomite and St. Peter Sandstone
OverliesOneota Dolomite
Location
Region Minnesota
 Illinois
 Indiana
 Wisconsin
Country United States

See also

References

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


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