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6 - Hermit, Coconino, Toroweap, and Kaibab

• 6d - Kaibab Limestone
• 6c - Toroweap Formation
• 6b - Coconino Sandstone
• 6a - Hermit Shale

5 - Supai Group

• 5d - Esplanade Formation
• 5c - Wescogame Formation
• 5b - Manakacha Formation
• 5a - Watahomigi Formation

4 - Temple Butte, Redwall, and Surprise Canyon

• 4c - Surprise Canyon Formation
• 4b - Redwall Limestone
• 4a - Temple Butte Limestone

3 - Tonto Group

• 3c - Muav Limestone
• 3b - Bright Angel Shale
• 3a - Tapeats Sandstone

2 - Grand Canyon Supergroup

1 - Vishnu Group

• 1b - Zoroaster Granite
• 1a - Vishnu Schist

Photo of a display in the Grand Canyon visitor's center. Taken and modified by Daniel Mayer.

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