Denver Formation
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Fossiliferous stratigraphic units of North AmericaGeologic formations of ColoradoGeology of the Rocky MountainsMaastrichtian Stage of North AmericaPaleogene stratigraphic units of North AmericaPaleontology in ColoradoPaludal depositsSandstone formations of the United StatesShale formations of the United StatesSiltstone formationsTuff formations
The Denver Formation is a geological formation that is present within the central part of the Denver Basin that underlies the Denver, Colorado, area. It ranges in age from latest Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) to early Paleocene, and includes sediments that were deposited before, during and after the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary event.The formation is known for its paleontological resources, including dinosaur remains that are found in the Late Cretaceous part of the formation, and it includes aquifers that are important sources of water for the area.
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