Syracuse Formation

Dolostone, shale, gypsum, salt.
State New York
Name Syracuse Formation
Geologic age Upper Silurian
Lithologic constituents
Major
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Dolostone
Sedimentary > Clastic > Mudstone > Shale
Minor
Sedimentary > Chemical > Evaporite > Salt
Sedimentary > Chemical > Evaporite > Gypsum
Comments part of Akron Dolostone, Cobleskill Limestone, and Salina group 700-1000 ft. (210-300 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.

NGMDB product
Counties Madison - Oneida - Onondaga