The Creede Formation is a geologic formation in Colorado, United States. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period, particularly many well-preserved fossil plants from Oligocene strata.[1]

Creede Formation
Stratigraphic range: Oligocene (Chattian)
27.2 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLacustrine
Location
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States

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References

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  • "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.