Geologic units in DeKalb county, Missouri

Lansing Group (Late Pennsylvanian-Upper Series-Missourian Stage) at surface, covers 43 % of this area

Cyclic deposits of limestone and shale.

Kansas City Group (Late Pennsylvanian-Upper Series-Missourian Stage) at surface, covers 36 % of this area

Cyclic deposits, limestone and shale with minor sandstone and coal.

Douglas Group (Late Pennsylvanian-Upper Series-Virgilian Stage) at surface, covers 18 % of this area

Cyclic deposits, dominantly shale with sandstone, and limestone.

Shawnee Group (Late Pennsylvanian-Upper Series-Virgilian Stage) at surface, covers 3 % of this area

Cyclic deposits, limestone and shale with sandstone and siltstone.