New Egypt Formation

New Egypt Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian
~70–66 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofMonmouth Group
OverliesNavesink Formation
Lithology
PrimaryMarl
OtherSandstone, claystone
Location
Coordinates40°18′N 74°06′W / 40.3°N 74.1°W / 40.3; -74.1
Approximate paleocoordinates37°54′N 41°30′W / 37.9°N 41.5°W / 37.9; -41.5
RegionNew Jersey
Country USA
New Egypt Formation is located in the United States
New Egypt Formation
New Egypt Formation (the United States)
New Egypt Formation is located in New Jersey
New Egypt Formation
New Egypt Formation (New Jersey)

The New Egypt Formation is a Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) geologic formation of the Monmouth Group in New Jersey, United States.[1]