Maroon Formation
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Geologic formation in Colorado
| Maroon Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Permian | |
 Along Frying Pan Road in Eagle County, Colorado | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Colorado |
| Country | United States |
The Maroon Formation is a geologic formation in Colorado. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. It is the primary formation of sandstone that lends the vivid red color to the hills around Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- Colorado Geological Survey. "Guide to the Geology of the Glenwood Springs Area, Garfield County, Colorado". Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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