| Cordell Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Silurian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Manistique Group [1] |
| Underlies | Rockview Formation |
| Overlies | Schoolcraft Formation |
| Location | |
| Region |  Michigan |
| Country |  United States |
The Cordell Formation is a geologic formation in Michigan. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. [2]
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