| 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. 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
References
- Road Canyon Formation at Fossilworks.org