| Oak Springs Summit Trilobite Area Caliente, NV US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:08:45 AM Viewed 8295 times |
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| "Six different species of triobites are found in a gravel quarry" according to the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Nevada Page. Here is what it says: "General description: Six different species of triobites are found in a gravel quarry. The fossils are 530 million year old deposit of Cambrain age marine life The trilobites are located in a trench on the south side of the pit.. Handy to bring along: 1. Buckets 2. Hand tools Helpful notes to newcomers: There is a BLM sign in roster at the parking lot and pamphlets explaining the history and the tribites." | Directions are also at the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Nevada Page. It says: "Located 12 miles west of Caliente on US highway 93 on the south side of Oak Springs Summit, a dirt road to the north will take you to a gravel pit. The fossils are located at the west end of the pit on the east slope of a knob.". I guessed on the GPS, but it should be close to the correct turnoff from highway 93. |