Campbellton Formation

The Campbellton Formation is a geologic formation in New Brunswick. It preserves fossils dating back to the latest Pragian and Emsian of the Devonian period.

Description

The Campbellton Formation is the southernmost representative of the Gaspe [Bay Sandstone Group|Gaspé Sandstones group] and can be divided into 6 facies associations, and is nearly a kilometer thick. Lacustrine facies are prevalent in the lower parts of the eastern belt while upper parts of the formation are dominated by alluvial facies.

Fossil content

Vertebrates

Invertebrates

Plants