Cowan Lake State Park

Illustration of the Late Ordovician fauna of the Liberty and Whitewater Formations exposed along the spillway at Cowan Lake State Park in Clinton County, Ohio. This artwork is displayed at the Naturalist Cabin near the campground and was created under the supervision of Ohio Geological Survey paleontologist Mark Peter.

Artwork featuring an Ordovician seascape and common fossils found at the park.
Artwork in situ as a part of the geology exhibit in the Naturalist’s Cabin near the campground. Note how the underground portion of the illustration matches the bottom trim.