Wichita Group

Wichita Group
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGroup
Sub-unitsNocona Formation, Petrolia Formation, Waggoner Ranch Formation, Belle Plains Formation
UnderliesPease River Group
OverliesBowie Group
Location
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States

The Wichita Group is a geologic group in the Permian Red Beds. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Formations of this Group include Nocona Formation, Petrolia Formation, Waggoner Ranch Formation and The Belle Plains Formation, witch includes Valera Shale.

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