Goodwin Limestone
| Goodwin Limestone Stratigraphic range: Ordovician | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Unit of | Pogonip Group |
| Underlies | Ninemile Shale |
| Overlies | Windfall Formation |
| Thickness | 1,800 feet (550 m) |
| Location | |
| Region | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Goodwin Limestone is a geologic formation of the Pogonip Group in Nevada.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in California
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Nevada
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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