Snowshoe Formation facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Snowshoe Formation Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Bathonian ~180–164Ma PreЄ Є O S D C P T J K Pg N
Type	Formation
Sub-units	South Fork, Warm Springs, Basey, Schoolhouse, Silvies & Weberg members
Lithology
Primary	Mudstone, limestone
Other	Sandstone
Location
Coordinates	44°00′N 119°24′W / 44.0°N 119.4°W / 44.0; -119.4
Approximate paleocoordinates	33°48′N 58°30′W / 33.8°N 58.5°W / 33.8; -58.5
Region	Oregon
Country	United States
Extent	Snake River Basin

The Snowshoe Formation is a geologic formation in Oregon. It preserves fossils dating back to the Toarcian to Bathonian stages of the Early to Middle Jurassic period.

Fossil content

Among others, the following fossils have been reported from the formation:

Loricata
- Zoneait nargorum

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