NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
Deposited: Early Cretaceous (64 to 144 million years ago)
Depositional Environment: Rivers
Appearance: Brown, ledge-forming sandstones.
Example: Visible in some areas of Arches National Park, in canyons along Highway 491 east of Monticello, and around Hovenweep National Monument.
Last updated: December 14, 2015
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