Rose Hill Formation

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Rose Hill Formation
Stratigraphic range: Telychian [1]
Type Formation
Underlies Keefer Formation
Overlies Tuscarora Formation
Location
Region Appalachia and Southeastern United States
Country United States
Extent Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, United States [2]

The Rose Hill Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia, United States. This formation dates back to the Silurian period, and is a source of iron ore for nearby foundries. [3]

History

The region has historically had numerous names by different geological agencies. West Virginia adopted the name Rose Hill Formation, and the name appears on the Geologic Map of West Virginia. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Paleozoic Sedimentary Successions of the Virginia Valley & Ridge and Plateau
  2. 1 2 Miller, Ralph L. "SILURIAN NOMENCLATURE AND CORRELATIONS IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND NORTHEAST TENNESSEE" (PDF). United States Geological Survey Publications Warehouse. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rose Hill Information". Mcmullans. Mcmullans. Retrieved 31 January 2016.


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