Atrasado Formation

Atrasado Formation
Stratigraphic range: Kasimovian
Atrasado Formation north of Jemez Springs, New Mexico
TypeFormation
Unit ofMadera Group
Sub-unitsSee text
UnderliesBursum Formation
OverliesGray Mesa Formation
Thickness272 m (892 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherSandstone, shale
Location
Coordinates34°41′56″N 107°07′12″W / 34.699°N 107.120°W / 34.699; -107.120
RegionNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forAtrasado Arroyo
Named byKelley and Wood
Year defined1946
Atrasado Formation is located in the United States
Atrasado Formation
Atrasado Formation (the United States)
Atrasado Formation is located in New Mexico
Atrasado Formation
Atrasado Formation (New Mexico)

The Atrasado Formation is a geologic formation in New Mexico. Its fossil assemblage dates the formation to the Kasimovian age of the Pennsylvanian. It was formerly known locally as the Wild Cow Formation or the Guadelupe Box Formation.