West Falls Group

West Falls Formation
Stratigraphic range: Frasnian
Fractured concretions in Rhinestreet Shale Member of West Falls Formation
TypeGeologic Group
Sub-units
  • Angola Shale (NY)
  • Nunda Sandstone (NY,PA)
  • West Hill Formation (NY)
  • Gardeau Formation (NY,PA)
  • Grimes Siltstone (NY)
  • Rhinestreet Formation (NY,PA)
  • Walton Formation (NY)
  • Moreland Shale (NY)
  • Millport Shale (NY)
  • Beers Hill Formation (NY)
  • Slide Mountain Formation (NY)
  • Honesdale Formation (NY)
UnderliesJava Formation
OverliesSonyea Group
Lithology
PrimaryShale
OtherBlack shale
Location
RegionAppalachian Basin
CountryUnited States
Extent
Type section
Named forWest Falls, New York

The West Falls Group is a geologic group in the Appalachian Basin. It dates back to the Devonian period. Also stratigraphically equivalent to the Portage Group.