The Swope Formation is a geologic formation in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
The Swope Formation is a member of the Kansas City Group and comprises the majority of one complete cyclothem.
See also
How Bethany Falls Limestone Helped Build Kansas City at FlatlandKC.org Kansas City Group Cyclothems List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Missouri Paleontology in Missouri
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