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	Road Canyon Formation (the United States) Show map of the United States Road Canyon Formation (Texas) Show map of Texas

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