Big Hill Formation

The Big Hill Formation is a geologic formation in Michigan. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.

Big Hill Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Ordovician
Jointed limestone from the Big Hill Formation (Upper Peninsula of Michigan)
TypeFormation
Unit ofRichmond Group (geology)
UnderliesManitoulin Dolomite
OverliesStonington Formation
Lithology
Primarylimestone
Location
Region Michigan
Country United States

See also

  •  Earth sciences portal
  •  Michigan portal
  •  Paleontology portal
  •  Paleozoic portal

References

    • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.


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