Prince Creek Formation

The Prince Creek Formation is a geological formation in Alaska with strata dating to the Early Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

Prince Creek Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Maastrichtian
General location of the Prince Creek Formation, in red
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofColville Group
Sub-unitsKikak-Tegoseak Quarry, Kogosukruk Tongue, Ocean Point, Coleville River Bluff
UnderliesSagavanirktok Formation
OverliesSchrader Bluff Formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, mudstone
Othersiltstone, carbonaceous shale, ash-fall
Location
Coordinates70.0°N 151.5°W / 70.0; -151.5
Approximate paleocoordinates83.2°N 115.9°W / 83.2; -115.9
Region Alaska
Country USA
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