Goughs Canyon Formation
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| Goughs Canyon Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Mississippian stage, Carboniferous period | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Unit of | Antler orogeny |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | volcanic breccia, limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Humboldt County, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Goughs Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in southeastern Humboldt County, Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Mississippian stage of the Carboniferous period.
