Frankfort Formation

Shale, siltstone.
State New York
Name Frankfort Formation
Geologic age Upper Ordovician
Lithologic constituents
Major
Sedimentary > Clastic > Mudstone > Shale
Sedimentary > Clastic > Siltstone
Comments part of Lorraine, Trenton, and Black River Groups up to 4500 ft. (1400 m).
References

Fisher, D.W., Isachsen, Y.W., and Rickard, L.V., 1970, Geologic Map of New York State, consisting of 5 sheets: Niagara, Finger Lakes, Hudson-Mohawk, Adirondack, and Lower Hudson, New York State Museum and Science Service, Map and Chart Series No. 15, scale 1:250,000.

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Counties Herkimer - Montgomery - Oneida - Otsego - Schoharie