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USGS Mesozoic D2042, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA
| Lat/Long (Decimal) | 33.885,-106.745 |
|---|---|
| Co-ordinates Derivation | based on nearby landmark |
| Given Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Mindat.org Region (for given coordinates) | Socorro County, New Mexico, USA |
Collections
| Collection | Reference | Stratigraphic Name | Comments | Lithology | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USGS Loc. D10241, [Carthage Mbr, Tres Hermanos Fm] | Hook S. C., Molenaar C. M., et al (1983) | Tres Hermanos - Carthage | STRATIGRAPHIC RELATIONS: From the Carthage Mbr of the Tres Hermanos Fm, which overlies the Atarque Sandstone Mbr, and is overlain by the Fite Ranch Sandstone Mbr. AGE: Middle Turonian, on the basis of ammonoid biostratigraphy; Collignoniceras woollgari. STRATIGRAPHIC POSITION: From units 1, at base of section. | sandstone | 93.5 - 89.3 Ma Late/Upper Cretaceous |
| USGS Mesozoic D10354, Carthage | Hook S. C., Molenaar C. M., et al (1983) | Tres Hermanos - Fite Ranch Sandstone | STRATIGRAPHIC RELATIONS: From the Fite Ranch Sandstone Mbr of the Tres Hermanos Fm, which overlies the Rio Salado Tongue of the Mancos Shale, and is overlain by the Presado Tongue of the Mancos Shale. AGE: Middle Turonian, on the basis of ammonite biostratigraphy; Prionocyclus macombi zone. STRATIGRAPHIC POSITION: From units 18-20, at top of section. | sandstone | 93.5 - 89.3 Ma Late/Upper Cretaceous |
| USGS Mesozoic D2042, Carthage | Cobban W. A., Hook S. C. (1980) | Mancos Shale - Tres Hermanos | AGE: Reassigned from Turonian to Middle Turonian by A. Hendy (5/2009); Middle Turonian on the basis of ammonoid biostratigraphy; Prionocyclus macombi zone. About 15 m below the top of the Tres Hermanos Sandstone member. | sandstone | 93.5 - 89.3 Ma Late/Upper Cretaceous |
Recorded Fossils
References
Data courtesy of: PBDB: The Paleobiology Database, Creative Commons CC-BY licenced. , GBIF: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, various licences, iDigBio, various licences, and EOL: The Encyclopedia of Life (Open Data Public Domain). Because fossils are made of minerals too!
