Aztec Sandstone, Sandstone formation in Great Basin Province, Nevada
The Aztec Sandstone consists of alternating white quartz arenites and red-brown silty sands, stretching across the Mojave Desert regions of Nevada.
Named in 1931 by geologist D.F. Hewett, this Early Jurassic formation contains trackways from dinosaur genera including Anchisauripus and Grallator species.
The formation serves as a research site for geologists and paleontologists studying the geological records of the Mesozoic era in North America.
Located at coordinates 35°24′N and 115°30′W, the formation reaches depths of 2,500 feet in the Muddy Mountain area of Nevada.
Natural depressions within the sandstone create tanks, such as the Aztec Tank, which collects water in this desert environment.
Location: Nevada
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 35.92861,-115.47000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:17
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