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Rose Hill Formation

Summary

The Rose Hill Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia, United States. This formation dates back to the Silurian period, and is a source of iron ore for nearby foundries.[3]

Rose Hill Formation
Stratigraphic range: Telychian[1]
TypeFormation
UnderliesKeefer Formation
OverliesTuscarora Formation
Location
RegionAppalachia and Southeastern United States
CountryUnited States
ExtentMaryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, United States[2]

History edit

The region has historically had numerous names by different geological agencies. West Virginia adopted the name Rose Hill Formation, and the name appears on the Geologic Map of West Virginia.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Paleozoic Sedimentary Successions of the Virginia Valley & Ridge and Plateau
  2. ^ a b Miller, Ralph L. "SILURIAN NOMENCLATURE AND CORRELATIONS IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND NORTHEAST TENNESSEE" (PDF). United States Geological Survey Publications Warehouse. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Rose Hill Information". Mcmullans. Mcmullans. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.