Fort Atkinson Limestone

The Fort Atkinson Limestone is a geologic formation in Illinois. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.

Fort Atkinson Limestone
Stratigraphic range: Ordovician
TypeFormation
Unit ofMaquoketa Group
UnderliesBrainard Shale and Whitewater Formation
OverliesScales Shale
Location
RegionIllinois, Indiana
CountryUnited States

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References

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.