Road Canyon Formation

Road Canyon Formation
Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian ~283–268.8 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Fossils from the Road Canyon Formation
Type	Formation
Underlies	Word Formation
Lithology
Primary	Limestone
Other	Shale, siltstone
Location
Coordinates	30°24′N 103°18′W / 30.4°N 103.3°W / 30.4; -103.3
Approximate paleocoordinates	1°24′N 33°12′W / 1.4°N 33.2°W / 1.4; -33.2
Region	Texas
Country	United States
Extent	Glass Mountains
Type section
Named for	Road Canyon
Named by	R.L. King
Year defined	1931
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The Road Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Texas.^[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Definition

The formation is the defining unit for the Roadian stage of the Permian period.

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Texas
• Paleontology in Texas

References

1. Road Canyon Formation at Fossilworks.org