Bursum Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: early | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Madera Group |
Underlies | Abo Formation |
Overlies | Atrasado Formation |
Thickness | 35 m (115 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Mudstone, limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 33°48′46″N 106°28′42″W / 33.812698°N 106.478451°W |
Region | New Mexico |
Country | United States |
Type section | |
Named for | Bursum triangulation point |
Named by | Wilpolt, R.H., MacAlpin, A.J., Bates, R.L., and Vorbe, George |
The Bursum Formation is a geologic formation in New Mexico.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Permian period.[2]