had on notes that this was recorded, but I can't find it (so maybe redundant). at least three gastropods - two high spired and one halloween. relative weathering - upper Elsey? lowest Keokuk? (assuming Burlington proper is absent from this vicinity). pinned location is close

This rock came from about 1280' elevation (the point of leveling out, though the ridge does eventually reach 1340 in this area it is a very gradual incline from 1280 to there). This type of rock is common around this elevation and appears to be replacing the classic Reeds Spring/Elsey dark, mottled, brecciated chert. In addition to its common occurrence at this elevation, the relative weathering of this type compared to the rocks of lower and upper elevations lead me to believe it is truly representative of the general elevation. I believe the Pierson/Reeds Spring transition is exposed along road here at 1130', putting this about 150' above that. In Jane (the closest measured column) the distance from the Pierson/Reeds Spring to the Elsey/Burlington is roughly 200'. About the fossil, it is hard to say for sure, but I think it is the typical type pelecypod around here - though this would be an early occurrence (as far as I can tell). On a side note, the distance from the Norhview to Burlington in Mt. Vernon is only 65' and in House Springs 47'.

lower Keokuk is best guess, looking for outcroppings at one of the highest locations I have access to. these sharp, angular red chert rocks were abundant. Could be wrong about this, but maybe basal Keokuk as opposed to the whiter more weathered chert so common on the ridge. intent is to return/uncollected. From draw just above these observations - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146610639