New Egypt Formation

New Egypt Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Maastrichtian
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TypeGeological formation
Unit ofMonmouth Group
UnderliesHornerstown Formation
OverliesNavesink Formation
Lithology
PrimaryMarl
OtherSandstone, claystone
Location
Coordinates40°18′N 74°06′W / 40.3°N 74.1°W / 40.3; -74.1
Approximate paleocoordinates37°54′N 41°30′W / 37.9°N 41.5°W / 37.9; -41.5
RegionNew Jersey
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forNew Egypt, New Jersey
New Egypt Formation (the United States)
New Egypt Formation (New Jersey)

The New Egypt Formation is a Late Cretaceous (late Maastrichtian-aged) geologic formation of the Monmouth Group in New Jersey, United States.