Wreford Limestone
Geologic formation in Kansas, United States
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The Wreford Limestone is a geologic formation in Kansas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.[1]
TypeFormation
Unit ofChase Group
Sub-unitsSchroyer Limestone
Havensville Shale
Threemile Limestone
Havensville Shale
Threemile Limestone
UnderliesMatfield Shale
| Wreford Limestone | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Permian | |
The flinty Threemile Limestone Member of the Wreford Limestone Formation in Manhattan, Kansas. | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Chase Group |
| Sub-units | Schroyer Limestone Havensville Shale Threemile Limestone |
| Underlies | Matfield Shale |
| Overlies | Speiser Shale |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Flinty limestone and shale |
| Location | |
| Location | Flint Hills, Kansas |
| Region | Kansas |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Wreford, Kansas |
The Schroyer Limestone and Threemile Limestone members of the Wreford Limestone formation are the lowest of the flint-bearing rock layers of the Flint Hills.[2]
