Quartermaster Formation

Quartermaster Formation
Stratigraphic range: Changhsingian ~254–252.3  Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
Type	Formation
Sub-units	Doxey Member
Lithology
Primary	Dolomite
Location
Coordinates	34°36′N101°12′W / 34.6°N 101.2°W / 34.6; -101.2
Approximate paleocoordinates	2°42′N30°42′W / 2.7°N 30.7°W / 2.7; -30.7
Region	Texas
Country	United States
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The Quartermaster Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. ^[1]

See also

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

References

1. Quartermaster Formation at Fossilworks.org

Further reading

• R. Roth, N.D. Newell, and B.H. Burma. 1941. Permian pelecypods in the lower Quartermaster Formation, Texas. Journal of Paleontology 15(3):312-317