Watson Ranch Quartzite
| Watson Ranch Quartzite | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Ordovician | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Utah |
| Country | United States |
The Watson Ranch Quartzite is a geologic formation in Utah. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
Background
The namesake of the quartzite is the homestead of Jack Watson, owner of the Watson Ranch. The ranch was in the Fossil Mountain and Ibex area.[1]
Further reading
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
See also
References
- ^ Swanson, Terry W, ed. (2003). Western Cordillera and Adjacent Areas. Geological Society of America. ISBN 9780813700045.
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