Cimarron Ridge Formation

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Cimarron Ridge Formation

Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian
TypeGeological formation

The Cimarron Ridge Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation in the United States. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1]

Name[edit]

The formation takes its name from Cimarron Ridge in southwestern Colorado.[2]

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Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
  2. ^ "Geologic Unit: Cimarron Ridge, Geolex — Unit Summary". National Geologic Map Database. U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. 2020-01-14. Retrieved 2020-04-27.

References[edit]

  • Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.