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Bluewater Creek Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carnian–Norian
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TypeFormation
Unit ofChinle Group
UnderliesPetrified Forest Formation
OverliesShinarump Conglomerate
Thickness100 meters (330 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, mudstone
OtherSiltstone
Location
Coordinates35°18′59″N 108°03′33″W / 35.316381°N 108.059074°W / 35.316381; -108.059074
RegionNew Mexico
CountryBluewater Creek Formation United States
Type section
Named forBluewater Creek
Named byLucas and Hayden
Year defined1989
Bluewater Creek Formation is located in the United States
Bluewater Creek Formation
Bluewater Creek Formation (the United States)
Bluewater Creek Formation is located in New Mexico
Bluewater Creek Formation
Bluewater Creek Formation (New Mexico)

The Bluewater Creek Formation is a geologic formation in west-central New Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the late Triassic period.[1]

  1. ^ Lucas, S.G.; Hayden, S.N. (1989). "Triassic stratigraphy of west-central New Mexico" (PDF). New Mexico Geological Society Field Conference Guidebook. 40: 191–211. Retrieved 3 August 2020.

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