The Road Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Texas.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Road Canyon Formation
Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian
~283–268.8 Ma
Fossils from the Road Canyon Formation
TypeFormation
UnderliesWord Formation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherShale, siltstone
Location
Coordinates30°24′N 103°18′W / 30.4°N 103.3°W / 30.4; -103.3
Approximate paleocoordinates1°24′N 33°12′W / 1.4°N 33.2°W / 1.4; -33.2
RegionTexas
Country United States
ExtentGlass Mountains
Type section
Named forRoad Canyon
Named byR.L. King
Year defined1931
Road Canyon Formation is located in the United States
Road Canyon Formation
Road Canyon Formation (the United States)
Road Canyon Formation is located in Texas
Road Canyon Formation
Road Canyon Formation (Texas)

Definition

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

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