Earth:Magothy Formation

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Magothy Formation
Stratigraphic range: Turonian
TypeFormation
UnderliesCheesequake Formation
OverliesRaritan Formation
Location
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States

The Magothy Formation is an Upper Cretaceous geologic formation in northeastern Maryland.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Turonian stage of the Cretaceous period.

See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Maryland
  • Paleontology in Maryland

References

  1. Darton, Nelson Horatio (1893). "The Magothy Formation of Northeastern Maryland". American Journal of Science. 3rd series 45 (269): 407–419. https://ajsonline.org/article/63212.pdf.