Mesozoic Formations in Southern Arizona

(Simplified)

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Formation Name

Map Symbol

Age

Fort Crittenden

Kfc

Late Cretaceous

Amole Arkose
(Bisbee Equivalent)

Ka

Early Cretaceous

Apache Canyon (Lower Bisbee equivalent rocks)

Ka

Early Cretaceous

Cintrua Formation
(Upper Member of the Bisbee Formation)

Kc

Early Cretaceous

Mural Limestone
(Middle Member of the Bisbee Formation)

Kmu

Early Cretaceous

Sources:


Stratigraphic Section Near Bisbee Arizona
The Southern Arizona Guidebook III available from the Arizona Geological Survey
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