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Canyonlands National Park Seedling in Biological Soil Crust
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Canyonlands National Park
Carmel Formation
 

Deposited
Mid- to late-Jurassic (144 to 208 million years ago)

Depositional Environment
Shallow marine and mud-flats

Appearance
Mix of siltstone, shale and sandstone forms slopes.

Example
Some occurrence around the rim of Horseshoe Canyon makes this the youngest layer in Canyonlands. More prevalent along the Green River.

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Last Updated: July 01, 2011 at 09:02 MST