| Central Valley Sandstone Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region |  New York |
| Country |  United States |
The Central Valley Sandstone is a geologic formation in New York. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.
| Central Valley Sandstone Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | New York |
| Country | United States |
The Central Valley Sandstone is a geologic formation in New York. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.
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