Goughs Canyon Formation

The Goughs Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in southeastern Humboldt County, Nevada.

Goughs Canyon Formation
Stratigraphic range: Mississippian stage,
Carboniferous period
TypeGeologic formation
Unit ofAntler orogeny
Lithology
Primaryvolcanic breccia, limestone
Location
RegionHumboldt County,
Nevada
CountryUnited States

It preserves fossils dating back to the Mississippian stage of the Carboniferous period.

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.


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