Snowshoe Formation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Snowshoe FormationStratigraphic range: Toarcian-Bathonian ~180–164Ma |
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| 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 |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 33°48′N 58°30′W / 33.8°N 58.5°W |
| 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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