Gower Formation

Gower Formation
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
Type	Formation
Underlies	Unconformity Devonian
Overlies	Scotch Grove Formation
Lithology
Primary	dolomite
Location
Region	Illinois and Iowa
Country	United States

The Gower Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois and Iowa.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Illinois
• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Iowa

References

1. Anderson, Wayne I.; Iowa'S Geological Past: Three Billion Years Of Change, University Of Iowa Press, 1998, p. 121-126 ISBN 978-0877456407

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