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The Frontier Formation and mid- Cretaceous orogeny in the foreland of southwestern Wyoming

January 1, 1983

Tectonism in SW Wyoming and adjoining areas, and fluctuations of sea level in the central USA during the mid-Cretaceous are represented by the regional stratigraphy of the Frontier Formation. The Frontier consists mainly of clastic rocks that were deposited in marine and nonmarine environments during latest Albian, Cenomanian, Turonian, and Coniacian time. -from Author

Citation Information

Publication Year 1983
Title The Frontier Formation and mid- Cretaceous orogeny in the foreland of southwestern Wyoming
Authors E. Allen Merewether
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Mountain Geologist
Index ID 70012070
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Central Energy Resources Science Center