US And Canadian Fossil Sites -- Data for CALIFORNIA

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LocationCountyState/ProvinceDirections,NotesAgeFormationFossilsCommentsReferenceLat-Long
-[?]CAMammal Reference LocationMioceneRicardo?CA0581|,
Fruto--Lodoga quadrangles[?]CAN to Rumsey HillsCretaceousammonites.CA0579|,
Lobetus[?][?]CAPliocenePurisimaDiverse invertebrate fossilsCA0580Can't identify a Lobetus,CA -- Lobetus might be a family of wasps|,
extreme Northern[?]CATriassicHosselkusEchinoid spinesCA0582|,
near Sutter Buttes[?]CACretaceousammonites.CA0583|,
FremontAlamedaCAalong creek bed in Bell QuarryPleistocene?Santa Clara (California)plants,fresh water invertebrates,vertebratesCA058437.4489,-122.1853,,MCU|,
IrvingtonAlamedaCAin gravel beds?PleistoceneMammal Fossils-Antelope,MammothsCA058537.5228,-121.9656,,MCU|,
LivermoreAlamedaCA13 km SE on Arroyo del Valle SE1/4t4sr2e. (No section in plss location 37.5788 121.7347 is center of township. 8km S of Livermore give or take a lot)CretaceousHorsetownLytocerasCA000337.5788,-121.7347, SE1/4t4sr2e|,
LivermoreAlamedaCAIn creek cut in SE1/4S25T3sr3e near junction of Livermore Rd and Western Pacific RR. (PLSS loc 37.6398 121.6002 near historic site of Tesla in canyon of Corral Hollow Creek)Eocene UpperTejonPanopeaCA000437.6398,-121.6002,SE1/4S25T3sr3e|,
LivermoreAlamedaCAnear Altamont PassMioceneSan Pablofossil plantsCA000537.6614,-121.8739,,MCU|,
PleasantonAlamedaCAIn RR cut on Pleasanton-Sunol RoadMioceneBrionesBroad Marine fauna.CA000637.6736,-121.8289,,MCU|,
Sunol ParkAlamedaCAOff I680 SE of Fremont,CA,In sandstone boulders along visitor trail.Cretaceous?Franciscanabundant fossils.CA0007|,
Bear ValleyAlpineCAMount Reba Fauna 38-31N 120-01WPliocene Lower6+ species of plantsCA000838.5167,-120.0167|,
KirkwoodAlpineCACarson Pass Fauna 38-41n 120.34WMiocene Middleplant fossilsCA000938.6833,-120.3400,,|,
MarkleevilleAlpineCAEbetts Pass Fauna 38-32N,-199.48WMiocene Middleplant fossilsCA001038.5333,-119.4800,,|,
MarkleevilleAlpineCANiagara Fauna 38-40N,-199.48WMiocene Middleplant fossilsCA001138.6667,-119.4800,,|,
Chico CreekButteCACretaceousammonitesCA001239.7078,-121.9342,,MCU|,
Feather RiverButteCA1 km S of old Banner Mine on River bank in se1/4s32t20nr4e in (39.5438 121.5450 On N side of Feather River SE of South Table Mountain)JurassicAbundant fossil plantsCA0013Original says Oroville formation, But that probably is meant to indicate similarity to the Monte de Oro formation at Oroville39.5438,-121.5450,se1/4s32t20nr4e|,
Feather RiverButteCA1.5 km S of old Banner Mine in ravine.fossil plantsCA001440.0142,-121.2244,,MCU|,
Feather RiverButteCAon dumps of old Banner Mine.fossil plantsCA001540.0142,-121.2244,,MCU|,
OrovilleButteCA4 km N n1/2s31t20nr4e (39.5470 121.5705 South Table Mountain)EoceneTejonAcmea(Limpet),Cerithiopsis,DrilliaCA001739.5470,-121.5705, n1/2s31t20nr4e|,
OrovilleButteCANE In an area of a few square km 4.8kmJurassicMonte de Oro52 plant speciesCA0594http://books.google.com/books?id=d6fLUrXRmu4C&pg=PA96&lpg=PA96&dq=oroville+formation+jurassic&source=web&ots=gGF4EYASZH&sig=tLx6imgdETgCGuKnS7kTVST4Hgg39.2056,-121.8194,,MCU|,
OrovilleButteCANearby to the East sub-carboniferous fossilsfossilsCA0617An American Geological Railway Guide P32639.2056,-121.8194,,MCU|,
OrovilleButteCACretaceousChico (CA)fish teeth-EnchodusCA001639.2056,-121.8194,,MCU|,
OrovilleButteCATertiaryleaf fossilsCA0616An American Geological Railway Guide P32639.2056,-121.8194,,MCU|,
Reynolds FerryButteCAAt Botwick's bar in the Stanislaus River inJurassicMariposaOecotraustes,PerisphinctesCA001837.9806,-120.5339,,SCU|,
South Table MountainButteCAat Butte County Hospital 2 km N N1/2s36t20nr3e (39.5472 121.5786 1km W of South Table Mountain near Lower Miocene Canal?)EoceneTejonNyctilochusCA001939.5472,-121.5786, N1/2s36t20nr3e|,
MokelumneCalaverasCAValley Spring Fauna 38-19N 120-46WMiocene Middle17 Plant SpeciesCA002038.3167,-120.7667|,
VallecitoCalaverasCA4 km below at Parrot's Ferry road nw1/4s32t3nr14e in gold bearing tertiary gravelsStylemysCA0410'Stylemys' is a Oligocene tortoise38.072014,-120.460367,nw1/4s32t3nr14e|,
Wilbur SpringsColusaCAIn white Cretaceous Limestone on Sulphur CreekCretaceousTurboCA002139.0394,-122.4186,,MCU|,
WilliamsColusaCAS of road between Williams and the springs in first range of foothills.CretaceousChico (CA)Atresius[?],Ringinella,Liocium,Cordiera,Palaetractus[?]CA0022No citations for 'Atresius (lirata)'/'Palaetractus (crassus)' or anything similar 05052237.9531,-122.5722,,MCU|,
WilliamsColusaCAW on US20 at Hot Sulphur Springs in NW1/4t1nr4w. PLSS loc has no section. This is possibly Wilbur Hot Springs at junction of Sulphur Creek and Bear Creek on Bear Valley Road. Lat Long is Wilbur SpringsCretaceousKnoxvilleModiolaCA002339.04032,-122.408166, NW1/4t1nr4w?|,
BerkeleyContra CostaCAAt mouth of Strawberry Canyon inJurassicKnoxvillePectenCA002437.8717,-122.2717,,MCU|,
BerkeleyContra CostaCAS of I8(?) and E of I5 In hills E of city. In ash beds above pebbly conglomeratePliocenemammal bones and teethCA002537.8717,-122.2717,,MCU|,
ClaytonContra CostaCA5 km NEEoceneTejonFlabellum,Trochocyathus.CA002637.9411,-121.9347,,MCU|,
ClaytonContra CostaCA7 meters E abundant fossilsCuspidariaCA002737.9411,-121.9347,,MCU|,
ClaytonContra CostaCAN of Mt DiabloMioceneSan Pablofossil plantsCA002837.9411,-121.9347,,MCU|,
CornwallContra CostaCA4,8km S at Kirkers PassGood fossilsCA0605An American Geological Railway Guide P32038.020477,-121.878847,,CU|,
HerculesContra CostaCAat Pecten Pt in San Pablo Baylarge number of Pecten at tidal level.CA002938.0172,-122.2875,,MCU|,
Kirker PassContra CostaCAMioceneSan PabloLittorina,CerithiopsisCA003037.9611,-121.9211,,SCU|,
Las Trampas RidgeContra CostaCACerithiopsisCA003137.8122,-122.0236,,SCU|,
MartinezContra CostaCA2 km W in massive LimestoneTrochosmiliaCA003238.0386,-122.1203,,MCU|,
MartinezContra CostaCAAt bulls head Point in n1/2s82nr2w in gray-green Limestone. The PLSS location seems reasonable if taken as n1/2s8t2r2w but Earthpoint will not resolve S8. Lat Long is Bulls Head Point in median of I-680EoceneMartinez (California)Aporrhais,Solen,Cinula,Morio,NeptuneaCA0033 38.035248,-122.117672,n1/2s8t2nr2w|,
MartinezContra CostaCAIn area cutbacks and ravines in gray-green LimestoneEoceneMartinez (California)Aporrhais,Solen,Cinula,Morio,NeptuneaCA003438.0386,-122.1203,,MCU|,
MartinezContra CostaCAIn sw1/4s23t2nr3w (38.9991 122.1655 W of Martinez in Franklin Canyon about 1km from mouth)CretaceousChico (CA)Inoceramus,CucullaeaCA003538.9991,-122.1655, sw1/4s23t2nr3w|,
MartinezContra CostaCANE,in ne1/4s8t2nr2w (38.0370 122.0960 Concord Naval Weapons Station SW of mouth Pacheco Creek?)CretaceousShastaOlivella,DentaliumCA003638.0370,-122.0960, ne1/4s8t2nr2w|,
Mount DiabloContra CostaCAIn Bagley Creek 2 km from summit inJurassicKnoxvilleAucellaCA003738.0283,-122.0378,,MCU|,
Mount DiabloContra CostaCAIn southernmost foothills it Black Hawk QuarryPliocenewide variety of Pliocene mammals - Mastodon,beaver,dog,Aelurodon,Bassariscus,Pseudaelurus,Merycodus,rabbit,ground squirrel,fox,weasel,raccoon,Smilodon,horse,peccary,camel,OreodontsCA003838.0283,-122.0378,,MCU|,
Mount DiabloContra CostaCAon S side in se1/4sw1/4s9t1sr1e (37.8558 121.8704 400m NE of Windy Point on Se side of Mount Diablo)CretaceousChico (CA)TrochocyathusCA003937.8558,-121.8704, se1/4sw1/4s9t1sr1e|,
Muir StationContra CostaCA4 km due SEoceneMartinez (California)Hercoglossa. Nerita. Nautilus,Anchura,Surcula,FissurellaCA004037.9931,-122.1183,,SCU|,
PachecoContra CostaCA2 km N in ne1/4 s27t2nr2w (38.0000 122.0610 500m NE of Pacheco. Probably NE of junction of I680 and Arnold Industrial Highway)TellinaCA004138.0000,-122.0610, ne1/4 s27t2nr2w|,
PachecoContra CostaCANW in sw1/4s21t2nr1w (38.0006 121.9844 SW edge of hills NW of Concord)Eocene UpperTejonSpatangus(an urchin)CA004238.0006,-121.9844, sw1/4s21t2nr1w|,
PittsburgContra CostaCA5 km S 2 km W of Kirker CreekOligoceneSan LorenzoActaeon,Clavella,ModiolusCA004338.1822,-121.8906,,MCU|,
RodeoContra CostaCA400 meters EMiocene UpperSan PabloCerithiumCA004436.6942,-121.6475,,MCU|,
San Pablo BayContra CostaCAs1/2s11t2nr4w (38.0010 122.2859 500m S of Hercules Wharf. 500m NE of Pinole))Miocene UpperSan PabloMacomaCA004538.0010,-122.2859, s1/2s11t2nr4w|,
Sobrante RidgeContra CostaCAN in valley on W fork of Bear Creek.OligoceneTurris,FusinusCA004637.9583,-122.2547,,MCU|,
StewartsvilleContra CostaCA2 km S in nw1/4s15t1nr1e (37.9338 121.8514 in Oil Canyon about 1.5km S of the historic site of Stewartsville)EoceneMartinez (California)Turritella,AmauropsisCA004737.9338,-121.8514, nw1/4s15t1nr1e|,
TormayContra CostaCAFossilsCA0604An American Geological Railway Guide P320|,
Walnut CreekContra CostaCA1 km S of town center in road cuts in FormationOligoceneSan LorenzoCancellaria,Turris,Dentalium,Serpula,Pandora,Antigonia[?]CA004837.9742,-121.9289,,MCU|,
AuburnEl DoradoCA10 km E at Hawver Cave in w1/2s7t12nr9e in cave deposits (38.9070 121.0207 1km S of New York Bar on Middle Fork of American River)PleistoceneNototherium,Felis(Cougar)CA0049'Nototherium' is a giant marsupial form from the Pliocene of Australia.38.9070,-121.0207, w1/2s7t12nr9e|,
CoalingaFresnoCA23.5 km NEoceneTejonSpiroglyphusCA005036.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCA25.6 km W on branch of Salt Creek s15t18sr13e (36.3624N,-120.5500W Arroyo Leone 1km W of head of Salt Creek)Turbinolia,Trochocyathus,FlabellumCA005136.3624,-120.5500, s15t18sr13e|,
CoalingaFresnoCA7 km WTellina,TritonideaCA005236.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCAIn Kettleman Hills 12.8 km SE of NW end of hillsPlioceneEtchegoinSismondiaCA005336.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCAIn small canyons South of TownFossilsCA005436.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCAJoaquin RidgeCretaceousammonites.CA005536.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCALos Gatos CreekCretaceousammonites.CA005636.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCARagged ValleyCretaceousammonites.CA005736.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCAWarthan CreekCretaceousammonites.CA0058Original says 'Walthan' Creek. There is no such place?36.1397,-120.3592,,MCU|,
CoalingaFresnoCAat Coalinga Oil Field NW corner s22t19sr15e on hillside (36.2607N,-120.3338W On E side of Anticline Ridge NE of Coalinga Oil Field)MioceneSanta MargaritaLyropecten,Ostrea,BarnaclesCA005936.2607,-120.3338,s22t19sr15e|,
CoalingaFresnoCAon Anticline Ridge,in NE corner S3T20Sr15e (36.2172N,-120.3338W on W side of Anticline Ridge 800m N of Palmer Ave)PlioceneEtchegoinpelecypods,gastropodsCA006036.2172,-120.3338,S3T20Sr15e|,
FresnoFresnoCAFresno Hadrosaur presumably from Coast ranges W of Fresno.CA006136.7506,-119.7828,,MCU|,
Jacalitos CreekFresnoCAin S26t21sr15eMiocene UpperEtchegoinbarnacle reefCA0062There is a Jacalitos Creek in Fresno County near Coalinga (36.0721N,-120.3194W 2km S of Zoburi Ranch)36.0721,-120.3194,S26t21sr15e|,
Kettleman HillsFresnoCAIn Central part of hillsLittorinaCA006336.0039,-120.0561,,MCU|,
New IdriaFresnoCA19 km N on San Carlos Creek in nw1/4s29t15sr13e (36.6004 120.5835. This is probably a bad location. It is smack on I5 400m SE of Manning Road off ramp several miles from the hills. New Idria is SW of this location)CretaceousChico (CA)BaculitesCA006436.6004,-120.5835, nw1/4s29t15sr13e|,
Panoche HillsFresnoCACretaceous UpperMorenoOphiuroids (brittlestars)CA006636.6447,-120.7308,,SCU|,
Panoche HillsFresnoCACretaceousammonites.CA006536.6447,-120.7308,,SCU|,
Parson's PeakFresnoCAnw1/4s24t18sr14e (36.3521 120.4061 W side of Big Blue Ridge 1.8km SE of Mare Spring)EoceneTejonGlycymeris,Phacoides,TurrisCA0067 36.3521,-120.4061, nw1/4s24t18sr14e|,
Salt CreekFresnoCAnw1/4s15t18sr15e (36.3668 120.3320 possibly where CA33 crosses I5. Nearest landmark is Martinez Creek. No Salt Creek in this section)EoceneTejonCrassatellites,MetulaCA006836.3668,-120.3320, nw1/4s15t18sr15e |,
WillowsGlennCA3 km N of Stonyford in large road cutJurassicKnoxvilleBuchia,ammonitesCA007035.3558,-120.8239,,MCU|,
Anza-BorregoImperialCAArea exposuresPlioceneLatraniaInvertebrates-Shark teeth-Carcharodon,Odontapsis,Isurus,Myliobatis;fish teethCA0071Collecting is not allowed in the State Park33.2289,-116.2603,,MCU|,
Anza-Borrego DesertImperialCAIn Sandstone Canyon and adjacent badlands in Anza Borrego State ParkPliocene LowerHypolagus,Pewelagus,horses,camel tracks.CA007233.2289,-116.2603,,MCU|,
Coyote MountainsImperialCAon SE side in nw1/4s26t15sr10e (32.8378 115.9126 about 400m SE of sW corner of West Mesa Parachute Test Recovery Area)PlioceneCarrizo (California)Clypeaster,HipponoeCA007332.8378,-115.9126, nw1/4s26t15sr10e|,
Coyote WellsImperialCAN inCretaceousclams,OystersCA007432.7386,-115.9667,,SCU|,
IndioImperialCAS on E side of coast rangesMiocenefossilsCA0608An American Geological Railway Guide P32233.720577,-116.215562,,CU|,
IndioImperialCAToward Flowing Wells along course of Pliocene Lakegood fresh water fossilsCA0607An American Geological Railway Guide P32233.720577,-116.215562,,CU|,
Plaster CityImperialCA2 km S of Dunaway Rd offramp from I8 in steep bank of washPleistoceneWell preserved fresh water mollusks - Physa,Helisoma,Hydrobia,Amnicola,AnodontaCA007532.7925,-115.8578,,SCU|,
Salton SeaImperialCAin sand and mud around the shores of the Salton Sea up to Sea Level about 70 meters above current water levels.Recentmollusk shellsCA007633.3333,-115.8333,,MCU|,
-InyoCAAnother good exposure is found on the Ridge South of the Saline Valley-Death Valley Road as it drops down toward the Eureka Valley 24-32 km East of Big Pine. Those roads are paved and maintained. Many other localities are accessible via dirt roads.CambrianCampito?CA0116|,
Andrews MountainInyoCAPrecambrianReed DolomiteAlgal structures near Middle of Formation{2}CA007737.0772,-118.0822,,SCU|,
Badger FlatInyoCAIn limestones overlying graptolitic shales South of Badger FlatOrdovicianBadger Flat LimestoneBrachiopods,Receptaculites,pelmatazoa,trilobites,gastropods.CA007837.2683,-119.1153,,MCU|,
Big PineInyoCARoughly 35 km SE E of summit on Saline Valley road on E slope in se1/4s35t10sr38e Mickwitzia,Holmia (Could be Harkless Formation) (37.0317 117.7939 in Saline Range)CambrianPoleta?CA007937.0317,-117.7939, se1/4s35t10sr38e|,
Coso MountainsInyoCAPliocene LowerCosoHorse teethCA0080|,
Cowhorn RidgeInyoCAE of the crest on both sides of the Death Valley road about 35 km East of Big Pine,CACambrianCampito?CA0081|,
DarwinInyoCAPermianLone Pine (CA)abundant Brachiopods,Fusulinids,CoralsCA008236.2681,-117.5908,,MCU|,
Darwin CanyonInyoCAPermian LowerOwens ValleyFusulinidsCA008337.1878,-118.6989,,MCU|,
Daylight PassInyoCA(Cornwall,Kleinhampl-1964Cambrian,LowerWood CanyonIchnofossils-SkolithosCA0601http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi?toledo111601481636.7892,-116.9314,,SCU|,
Daylight PassInyoCABetween Grapevine and Funeral MountainsCambrian LowerWood CanyonNevadia,Nevadella{2}CA008436.7892,-116.9314,,SCU|,
Funeral MountainsInyoCACambrian LowerCarraratrilobites-Olenellus fremontiCA008536.3917,-116.6111,,MCU|,
Funeral RangeInyoCASouthern part of rangeDevoniancorals-BreviphrentisCA0626http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3790/is_200307/ai_n9279017/pg_4?tag=artBody;col1|,
Grapevine SpringsInyoCAIn s21t10sr42e(37.0759N,-117.4101W This is in the North End of the Grapevine Mountains just within Death Valley National Monument and about 10? km N of Grapevine Springs)OrdovicianPogonipOrthoceras,ClionychiaCA008637.0759,-117.4101, s21t10sr42e|,
HarklessInyoCAon divide between flats and Squaw in nw1/4s14t10sr35e (37.0837 118.1219 on peak 2km SE of Harkless Flat E of major drainage and 3km W of Andrews Mountain)CambrianCornfield Springsbrachiopods - Ehmania,Obolus,Pteropoda,Sponges?,Trilobites?CA008737.0837,-118.1219, nw1/4s14t10sr35e|,
Hastings SpringsInyoCAE in sw1/4s36t21nr8e in (35.8769 116.0745 on crest of Nopah range about 1.6km WSW of Emigrant Pass. Google pro)Cambrian LowerSilver Peak GroupBillingsellaCA008835.8769,-116.0745, sw1/4s36t21nr8e|,
IndependenceInyoCAAt elbow of Mazourka Canyon in Inyo Mountains in SE1/4s31t11sr36e type locality of (37.0044 118.0059 about 500m from head of N branch of Waucoba Wash)Ordovician MiddleMazourkaOrthis,Encrinus,Cybeloides,Ceraurus,PliomeropsCA008937.0044,-118.0059, SE1/4s31t11sr36e|,
IndependenceInyoCAAt head of Mazourka Canyon in Inyo Mountains in s34t11sr36e (PLSS is Mt Diablo Baseline? Latitude/Longitude 36.9464N,-118.0299W On E side of crest 1.8km SE of the head of Lead Creek -- a couple of km E of head of Mazourka Canyon)CambrianSilver Peak GroupTrematobolusCA009036.9464,-118.0299,s34t11sr36e?,|,
Inyo MountainsInyoCAIn area exposures of Deep Springs Limestone in the Wyattia zone in recrystallized limestoneEdiacaranDeep Springstubular fossils-Nevadatubulus,Coleoloides,Sinotubulites;hyolithid-SalanythecaCA058636.1667,-118.0000,,MCU|,
Inyo MountainsInyoCAOn Andrews Mountain above Harkless Flats about 20 km East of Big Pine,CACambrianCampito?CA009136.1667,-118.0000,,MCU|,
Last Chance RangeInyoCANear Cucomungo Springs in the Last Chance Range in CACambrianCampito?CA009236.9089,-117.5969,,SCU|,
Lost Burro GapInyoCAAt NW end of gap in quartzite and LimestoneDevonian-MississippianLost Burro|Tin Mountainbrachiopods,coralsCA009336.7447,-117.5139,,SCU|,
Nopah RangeInyoCA(Sundburg-1983Cambrian,LowerCarraraIchnofossils-SkolithosCA0597http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi?toledo111601481636.0061,-116.0794,,MCU|,
Nopah RangeInyoCAAt Emigrant Pass on Old Spanish TrailCambrian LowerCarraraOlenellus,Bristolia,PeachellaCA009436.0061,-116.0794,,MCU|,
Nopah RangeInyoCAAt the base of the Cambrian Nopah FormationCambrianNopahtrilobites and brachiopodsCA009536.0061,-116.0794,,MCU|,
Owens ValleyInyoCAIn Union Wash 4 km NE of ruins of Owenyo Station IN,Inyo Mountains N of road to Cerro Gordo. Much of the exposure is within a wilderness area and is closed to collectingTriassicUnion WashDiverse ammonite fauna - Owenites,Xenodiscus,Anasibirites,Sturia,Lanceolites,Clypeoceras,Lecanites,many others.CA009637.3736,-118.3764,,MCU|,
Owenyo StationInyoCAIn area of Union Wash-Reward Mine in se1/4s10t14sr36e in (36.7281 118.0379 Assume that site is 'Fossil Hill' Actual PLSS loc is a few hundred meters to East)PermianOwenyo LimestoneEuphemusCA009736.7281,-118.0379, se1/4s10t14sr36e|,
Panamint RangeInyoCANorthern part of rangeDevoniancorals-BreviphrentisCA0625http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3790/is_200307/ai_n9279017/pg_4?tag=artBody;col1|,
Resting SpringsInyoCA11.5 km Eon E side of Pass inCambrian MiddleCornfield SpringsObolusCA009835.8778,-116.1572,,SCU|,
Resting SpringsInyoCAOn Armagosa River in sw1/4s10t21nr8e (PLSS coordinates are just W of Nopah Range foothills N of Emigrant Pass). Lat Long used is Armagosa River just S of Resting Spring in Last Chance Range as that seems only place on Armagosa River in area likely to expose bedrockCambrianSilver Peak SandstonesOlenellusCA009935.872707,-116.156216|,
Saline ValleyInyoCASE of Waucoba Springs in the Saline ValleyCambrianCampito?CA010036.7031,-117.8150,,SCU|,
ShoshoneInyoCAE on road to Pahrump,NV,(Old Spanish Trail) 500 meters W of summit in road cuts on S side of road in green and maroon Pyramid shales (N side of road is a wilderness areaCambrianCarraraOlenellus cephalons,rarely complete specimens.CA010137.3622,-118.4150,,MCU|,
ShoshoneInyoCAIn broad valley to the South of the Valley that the paved road follows over Emigrant PassCambrianCarraratrilobite cephalonsCA010237.3622,-118.4150,,MCU|,
Slate RangeInyoCA400 meters N or Limestone quarry at N end of rangeMississippianPerdido|Tin Mountainabundant crinoid stemsCA010335.6089,-117.2103,,MCU|,
Slate RangeInyoCAin 2 to 8 meter thick lacustrian limestonesMiocene-Pliocenetwigs,mollusks-Corteus[?]CA0104No citations for 'Corteus' a mollusk 05052235.6089,-117.2103,,MCU|,
Southern White MountainsInyoCAPrecambrianDeep SpringsWyattia -- a small conical fossil -- near bottom of Formation{2}CA0105|,
Southern White MountainsInyoCAPrecambrianReed DolomiteWyattia near top of Formation{2}CA0106|,
Tecopa LakeInyoCAFrom lacustrian deposits at ancient terminus of the Armagosa RiverPlioceneCamels,other vertebratesCA0107CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission|,
Union Springs-Inyo MountainsInyoCA2 km E on S side of McAboy[?] trail over Union Wash in se1/4s23t14sr36e in Triassic rocks (36.6952 118.0299 On S side of Union Wash)TriassicUnion WashXenodiscus,Hungarites,Tirolites,PopanocerasCA0108Couldn't identify a Union Spring or McAboy Trail in the Union Wash area. Only 'trail' in the area is a footpath(?) a few km South crossing Inyo range via Forgotten Pass.36.6952,-118.0299, se1/4s23t14sr36e|,
Union Springs-Inyo MountainsInyoCA3 km E in sw1/4s24t14sr36e (36.6952 118.0299 On S side of Union Wash)TriassicUnion WashProphingites,Danubites,Aspenites,Meekoceras,Lecanites,Inyoites,XenaspisCA010936.6952,-118.0299, sw1/4s24t14sr36e|,
Union WashInyoCA250 meters N from town Lone Pine on CA14, Rt on Lone Pine-Narrow Gauge Rd. Rt 5 km E to Lone Pine-Owenyo Rd. Left. N 8.3 km to jeep trail. Rt,2.7 km. Park. Hike down into Union Wash. Parapopanoceras beds are 1 meter black Limestone high on very steep sTriassicUnion Wash?CA011036.7044,-118.0347,,SCU|,
Union WashInyoCAIn Inyo MountainsTriassicUnion WashMany Triassic Cephalopods -- Inyoites,Lanceolites,Pseudosageceras,Nannites,XenaspisCA011136.7044,-118.0347,,SCU|,
Waucoba SpringsInyoCA1.6km E of Saline Valley Rd 4km ENE of Waucoba Springs, in indurated shalesCambrian LowerBrachiopod fragments-MickwitziaCA0593Walcott-Cambrian Geology and Paleontology P54|,
White MountainsInyoCAGood exposures of the rocks can be found along the Westgard Pass Road and Bristlecone pine forest access road as they climb 2000m from the desert at the Owens Valley floor to the treeline high up in the White Mountains.CambrianCampito?CA011337.5833,-118.2667,,SCU|,
White MountainsInyoCAPrecambrianDeep SpringsPteridinium in Middle member{2}CA011237.5833,-118.2667,,SCU|,
White-Inyo MountainsInyoCA(Alpert 1975)Cambrian,LowerCampitoIchnofossils-SkolithosCA0598http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi?toledo1116014816|,
White-Inyo MountainsInyoCAMiddle and Lower Harkless Formation (Alpert 1975)Cambrian,LowerHarklessIchnofossils-SkolithosCA0599http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi?toledo1116014816|,
White-Inyo MountainsInyoCAUpper Poleta Fm (Alpert 1975)Cambrian,LowerPoletaIchnofossils-SkolithosCA0600http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi?toledo1116014816|,
White-Inyo MountainsInyoCACambrian LowerHarkless|Campito|PoletaTrilobites - Fallotaspis,Traces fossils - Scolicia ) Harkless fm),Rusophycus (Campito Fm),Skolithos (Poleta fm),Planolites (Harkless Fm),Arthrophycus (Campito Fm).CA0114|,
White-Inyo MountainsInyoCACambrian LowerPoletaHelicoplacus (an Echinoderm){2}CA0115|,
-KernCAEoceneRicardovertebrates-Paracosoryx,ProtolabisCA0140CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission|,
BakersfieldKernCAIn road cuts in unconsolidated sand on Granite Station Road several km N of China Grade Loop JunctionMiocene LowerPyramid Hill SandMarine Vertebrate Teeth -Myliobatis,Isurus,sawfishCA011735.3733,-119.0178,,MCU|,
BakersfieldKernCAN and somewhat E on Road to Granite Station in pockets in Road CutsMioceneTemblormarine vertebrate teeth,Myliobatis,Isurus,etc.CA011835.3733,-119.0178,,MCU|,
BakersfieldKernCAN of Poso Creek in road cut in chalky bed of poorly preserved mollusksMioceneTemblorsmall marine vertebrate teeth and a few bonesCA011935.3733,-119.0178,,MCU|,
BakersfieldKernCANE,on China Grade Loop as it climbs out of Kern River Canyon. On First small hill on left of road and East along Ridge to Right of road. Vertebrate teeth weathering out of shale. (Note: Well preserved mollusks are exposed 20 meters lower in sandstone bedMioceneTemblorVertebrate teeth,mollusks.CA012035.3733,-119.0178,,MCU|,
Barker's RanchKernCAs1/2s33t28sr19e (35.4461 118.8610)MioceneMonterey?marine vertebrates - Paleorhinus,Heptranchias,Agasoma,RhinopteraCA0121'Paleorhinus' is a Mesozoic phytosaur. 'Agasoma' is a gastropod.35.4461,-118.8610, s1/2s33t28sr19e|,
El Paso MountainsKernCAthick sequencePaleozoicSchwagerinaCA012235.5053,-117.8611,,SCU|,
Fort TejonKernCAalong Alizos Creek in ne1/4s16t9nr19w in (34.8674 118.8863)Cretaceous UpperChico (CA)Septifer,Conus,Meretrix,ArchitectonicaCA0124Can't find an Alizos Creek or anything similar near Fort Tejon,but many of the drainages seem to be unnamed on USGS maps34.8674,-118.8863, ne1/4s16t9nr19w|,
Fort TejonKernCAalong Alizos CreekCretaceousTritonium,Olivella,FasciolariaCA0123Can't find an Alizos Creek or anything similar near Fort Tejon,but many of the drainages seem to be unnamed on USGS maps34.8728,-118.8861,,MCU|,
Kern RiverKernCAlow in cliffs on S side of River opposite Hart Memorial Park E of BakersfieldMioceneTemblorAbundant vertebrate teeth in bone bed.CA012535.2678,-119.3061,,MCU|,
Kettleman HillsKernCAIn Pliocene San Joaquin FormationPlioceneSan JoaquinEchinodermsCA012836.0039,-120.0561,,MCU|,
Kettleman HillsKernCAIn Pliocene San Joaquin Formation.PlioceneSan JoaquinMollusks - TurritellaCA012936.0039,-120.0561,,MCU|,
Kettleman HillsKernCAPlioceneSan JoaquinEchinodermsCA012636.0039,-120.0561,,MCU|,
Kettleman HillsKernCAPlioceneSan JoaquinMollusks - TurritellaCA012736.0039,-120.0561,,MCU|,
McKittrickKernCAtar pit deposits similar to Rancho La BreaPleistocenemammals,insects,plantsCA013035.3056,-119.6217,,MCU|,
Oil CityKernCAn1/2s10t29sr28e in shale -118.9603, 35.4264, ( 450 ft ) at a distance of 884 mMioceneMontereyMyliobatis,SquatinaCA013135.4264,-118.9603,n1/2s10t29sr28e|,
Paso CreekKernCAMioceneRound Mountainshark-CetorhinusCA013236.4811,-121.9369,,MCU|,
Phillips RanchKernCAMiocene (Hemingford)Kinnickvertebrates-Merychippus,MoropusCA0133CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission35.8881,-119.3814,,MCU|,
RicardoKernCAMioceneDove SpringMammal FossilsCA013435.3739,-117.9883,,SCU|,
San Emigdio CanyonKernCAon E side in lower bluffs in nw1/4s16t10nr21E (This PLSS location seems to be wrong. The township is wrong and probably should be S. Range should be further West). Lat Long used is location near mouth of San Emigdio Canyon about 13km SSW of LakeviewOligoceneSan EmigdioSiphonaliaCA013534.9852777778,-119.184722222,,|,
Sharktooth HillKernCAIn S25t28sr28e in beds (35.4629 118.9134)MioceneTemblorbirds-Puffinis,Moris(Gannet),Presbychen;AllodesmusCA013635.4629,-118.9134, S25t28sr28e|,
TehachapiKernCATehachapi Fauna 35-14N 118-14WMiocene Middle70 Species of PlantsCA013735.2333,-118.2333|,
Tejon HillsKernCAat S end of San Joaquin ValleyProtohippusCA013835.0919,-118.7861,,MCU|,
Tejon HillsKernCAon W side of Comanche Creek in nw1/4s13t32sr29w (Range is E not W. 35.1476 118.8185. Appears to be on NW side of Tejon Hills on the playa.)Miocene UpperSanta MargaritaPectenCA013935.1476,-118.8185, nw1/4s13t32sr29w|,
Wagonwheel MountainKernCAS36T25SR18E on west slope of mountain (Wagon Wheel Mountain; California: Kern Co. -119.9865, 35.7106, ( 675 ft ) at a distance of 257 m -- This is in Kern County, not Fresno County)MioceneTemblorfossils in several beds -- mollusks,vertebrate bonesCA006935.7106,-119.9865,S36T25SR18E|,
AvenalKingsCA8 km E and 2 km S in Arroyo Bifido area SE of s35t21sr17e (36.0577N,-120.1043W Kettleman Hills Arroyo Bifida 1.5km SW of I5PlioceneSan Joaquinmollusks,bryozoaCA014136.0577,-120.1043|,
AvenalKingsCA8 km E and 2 km S in La Ceja area SW of s35t21sr17e (35.9374 120.1480 E side of Reef Ridge 1km W of Tar Creek)PlioceneSan Joaquinmollusks,microfossilsCA014235.9374,-120.1480, s35t21sr17e|,
AvenalKingsCAIn Big Tar Canyon in S7T23SR17E (35.9423N,-120.1581W E side of Reef Ridge just S of Tar Creek)PlioceneEtchegoinabundant sand dollars,bryozoa,Balanus (barnacle)CA014335.9423,-120.1581,S7T23SR17E|,
AvenalKingsCAOn first high hill in Big Tar Canyon in S8T23SR17EPlioceneEtchegoinmollusksCA014435.9423,-120.1581,S8T23SR17E|,
AvenalKingsCAOn first high hill on left in Big Tar Canyon in S8T23SR17E (35.9423N,-120.1581W E side of Reef Ridge just S of Tar Creek)PlioceneEtchegoinmollusksCA014535.9423,-120.1581,S8T23SR17E|,
AvenalKingsCAat Double Hill in NE1/4s2t22sr17E in hill top exposure (36.0467 120.0969 In Kettleman Hills near Double Hill)PlioceneEtchegoinmollusks,echinodermsCA014636.0467,-120.0969, NE1/4s2t22sr17|,
Kettleman HillsKingsCA'Navy Pipeline Locality'. In extensive exposures of 3-6m thick fossil bed Permission required from Chevron Oil Company in BakersfieldPlioceneTulare|San Joaquin|Etchegoinabundant,well preserved mollusks,sand dollars-Dendraster;fish tumors;mammals-beaverCA0148http://members.aol.com/Waucoba5/kh/kettlefieldtrip.html36.0039,-120.0561,,MCU|,
Kettleman HillsKingsCAPliocene MiddleSan JoaquinPelecypods,echinoidsCA014736.0039,-120.0561,,MCU|,
-Kings,KernCAEchinoderm,DendrasterCA0149|,
Grizzly Canyon RdLakeCANear divide between Burns Valley and Cache Creek N forkPlioceneAnodonta,ValvataCA0150|,
Herndon CreekLakeCATurritellaCA015138.9233,-122.5914,,SCU|,
Lower LakeLakeCA400 meters Ene1/4s11t12Nr7w (38.9067 122.6008 about 800m SE of town of Lower Lake)EoceneMartinez (California)Macrocallista,Tellina,Fusus,Meretrix,Yoldia,Phacoides,Ostrea,Macrocallista,PaphiaCA0153 38.9067,-122.6008, Ene1/4s11t12Nr7w|,
Lower LakeLakeCAEoceneMartinez (California)ModiolusCA015236.7675,-118.3611,,MCU|,
Puta CreekLakeCAtype localityJurassicKnoxvilleAucella,ArcaCA0154|,
SusanvilleLassenCA12 km SW on slope above Gold Creek in Eocene gold bearing gravelsEocenefossil plants Oreodaphne(Sassafras)CA015540.4175,-120.6542,,MCU|,
SusanvilleLassenCA40-30n 120-40WEocene Middle22 species of plantsCA015640.4175,-120.6542,,MCU|,
Benedict CanyonLos AngelesCAS27,S34T1NR10W (PLSS location seems to have incorrect Range R15W would be more likely Lat-long taken as 34.1294 118.4405 on sec34-27 T1NR15W)MioceneModeloForams,fish scalesCA015734.1294,-118.4405,S27,S34T1NR10W|,
CalabasasLos AngelesCA5 km S along Topanga-Dry Canyon RdMioceneVaqueros?CA015834.1578,-118.6375,,MCU|,
CalabasasLos AngelesCAOld Topanga Canyon Rd. From Summit down hill in many exposures [This exposure is almost certainly Topanga Formation,not Vaqueros]MioceneVaqueros??CA015934.1578,-118.6375,,MCU|,
El SerenoLos AngelesCAarea exposuresMiocenePuenteplants -- Willow,Oak,Magnolia. Fish Scales,Invertebrates in diatomite and mudstone.CA016034.0794,-118.1781,,MCU|,
Elsmere CanyonLos AngelesCAPlioceneTurris,Astrodapsis,Cancellaria,ChioneCA016134.3642,-118.5050,,SCU|,
Exposition ParkLos AngelesCALA County Museum,Good displays of Rancho La Brea fossilsPleistocene?CA016234.0150,-118.2856,,MCU|,
GlendoraLos AngelesCAMioceneTopangastomatopod crustaceaCA058734.1361,-117.8644,,MCU|,
Hancock ParkLos AngelesCAat corner of La Brea Blvd and Wilshire Blvd - La Brea Tar Pits. Pleistocene mammals. Displayed in Museum. No collectingPleistoceneTeratornis,Breameryx,Megalonyx,Nothrotherium,Tremarctotherium,Mammuthus,Mammut,Camelops,Equus,Smilodon,Canis,Felis,Many modern forms.CA016434.0642,-118.3561,,MCU|,
La Brea Tar PitsLos AngelesCATar bedsPleistoceneInsects - ColeopteraCA0165|,
LomitaLos AngelesCALomita quarry near intersection of Hawthorne Blvd and Wilmington Blvd.PleistoceneCassidulinaCA016633.8031,-118.3183,,MCU|,
Long BeachLos AngelesCAat Signal HillPleistocenemollusksCA016733.7686,-118.1672,,MCU|,
Los AngelesLos AngelesCA3rd Street TunnelPlioceneMancallaCA016833.9158,-118.2294,,MCU|,
Los AngelesLos AngelesCACorner of 4th and BroadwayAstrangia(a coral),Borsonia,Pecten,Siphonalia(a whelk),Turris,CancellariaCA016933.9158,-118.2294,,MCU|,
Los AngelesLos AngelesCAIn excavation for underground parking garage under at LA County Museum of Art -- very large variety of fossils in 16 separate depositsPleistoceneMammals,birds,arthropods,bivalves,leavesCA0627http://www.hindu.com/seta/2009/01/08/stories/2009010850101400.htm33.9158,-118.2294,,MCU|,
MalibuLos AngelesCAExposures along hiking trails at Charmlee Park near Pt DumeMioceneTopanga|VaquerosmollusksCA0602http://www.csulb.edu/depts/geography/gdep/posters03/charmleegeology/|,
Malibu CanyonLos AngelesCAnw1/4 s19tt1sr17W (34.0717 118.7060 in canyon of Malibu Creek 1.5km SW of Monte Nido FIre Station)MioceneVaquerosPurpura|TegulaCA017034.0717,-118.7060, nw1/4 s19tt1sr17W|,
Mint CanyonLos AngelesCAse1/4s30t5nr14w (34.4861 118.3840 at S end of ridge between Mint Canyon and canyon to East.)TertiaryMint CanyonMiolabis(A camel)CA017134.4861,-118.3840, se1/4s30t5nr14w|,
NewhallLos AngelesCAElsmere Canyon (34.4861 118.3840 at S end of ridge between Mint Canyon and canyon to East.)Pliocene?CA017234.4861,-118.3840, se1/4s30t5nr14w|,
Newhall RanchLos AngelesCAarea exposuresMioceneModelofish,birds,mollusks,plantsCA017334.4383,-118.6047,,SCU|,
Newhall RanchLos AngelesCAarea exposuresMiocene-PlioceneTowsleyvertebrates,invertebratesCA017434.4383,-118.6047,,SCU|,
Pacific PalisadesLos AngelesCAIn Temescal (Long Wharf)Canyon.PleistoceneIschnochiton,LeptochitonCA017534.0481,-118.5256,,MCU|,
Pacific PalisadesLos AngelesCAin Temescal CanyonPliocene?CA017634.0481,-118.5256,,MCU|,
Palos VerdesLos AngelesCAIn George F Canyon in Sandstone lensMioceneMonterey55 species of mollusksCA017833.3867,-118.4000,,MCU|,
Palos VerdesLos AngelesCAarea exposuresmarine VertebratesCA017733.3867,-118.4000,,MCU|,
PasadenaLos AngelesCAIn South PasadenaMioceneTopangastomatopod crustaceaCA058834.1261,-118.1444,,MCU|,
Pierce CollegeLos AngelesCAShark teeth,marine vertebratesCA018034.1853,-118.5739,,SCU|,
Playa del ReyLos AngelesCANo modern references to this site. Presumably lost to development in the 1960s or soPleistoceneShark TeethCA018233.9831,-118.4092,,MCU|,
Playa del ReyLos AngelesCAVertebrate FossilsCA018133.9831,-118.4092,,MCU|,
Point FerminLos AngelesCAIn shale exposures above beachwhale bones,petrified woodCA018433.7050,-118.2931,,MCU|,
Point FerminLos AngelesCACallistochitonCA018333.7050,-118.2931,,MCU|,
Rancho La BreaLos AngelesCAWilshire Blvd,In Pleistocene tar pitsPleistocenemany genera of mammals and birds. Smilodon,Canis,TeratornisCA0185|,
San Fernando TunnelLos AngelesCAW sidemarine fossilsCA0606An American Geological Railway Guide P321|,
San PedroLos AngelesCACrayfish Georges's in road cut at intersection of 22nd St and Marina DrivePleistoceneSan Pedrovery diverse mollusks in 30cm bed.CA018733.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAIn bank below Harbor freeway near Gibson BlvdPleistoceneSan Pedro sand |Palos Verdes sandabundant mollusks.CA018833.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAIn lower part of city in Pleistocene exposures in road cutsPleistoceneoysters,clams,scallops,mussels,sand dollarsCA018933.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAat Berth 73 near the intersection of 22nd St and Signal St in San Pedro (Timms Point Silt Member)PleistoceneSan Pedrofossils?CA019033.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAdowntown on 2nd StreetPleistoceneTimms Pointmollusks,68 species of fishCA019133.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAin E San Pedro at Timms PointPleistoceneTimms PointmollusksCA019233.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAin area marine outcropsPleistocene?CA019333.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAnear Bay endCerithiopsisCA019433.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
San PedroLos AngelesCAvertebrate fossilsCA018633.7328,-118.2933,,MCU|,
Santa MonicaLos AngelesCAVertebrate fossilsCA019534.0522,-118.5489,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCAAlong Dixie Canyon Avenue S34T1NR15W??,CA in very extensive exposures (34.1278N,-118.4386W On crest of mountains about 1km E of Stone Canyon Reservoir)MioceneModelodiatomsCA019734.1278,-118.4386,S34T1NR15W??,CA|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCAAlong Mullholland Drive near Las Virgines Drive in shales and sandstonesMioceneTopangafossilsCA019834.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCAAlong trail W of Tapia ParkMioceneTopangaMollusk molds and fossilsCA058934.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCAIn roadcut on Mulholland Drive just E of I405MioceneMontereyFish fossilsCA059034.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCAIn roadcuts on Mulholland Drive E of I405MioceneTopangaMollusks,marine vertebrate bonesCA059134.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCAOn Mullholland Drive E of San Diego Freeway near Fire StationMiocenefossil fishCA020234.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCAOn North slopes in shalesMioceneModelooccasional well preserved small fishCA020334.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCASepulveda Canyon N of Mullholland DriveMioceneModelofish-LampanyctusCA020434.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Santa Monica MountainsLos AngelesCACretaceousammonites.CA019634.1203,-118.9308,,MCU|,
Soledad PassLos AngelesCAne1/4s31t5nr12w (34.4768 118.1712 N side of Soledad Canyon Road about 2km E of Acton)Vertebrates,Etringus,Rogenio[?]CA0205No citations for 'Rogenio (bowersi)' 05052234.4768,-118.1712, ne1/4s31t5nr12w |,
Spanish Bight San PedroLos AngelesCA14.4 km NE of intersection of Gaffey and Channel.Pleistocene UpperPalos Verdes Sand150 taxa of marine invertebrates.CA0206Surely Spanish Bight was in San Diego Bay and was filled in 1941|,
Timms Point - LA harborLos AngelesCACassidulinaCA0207|,
Topanga CanyonLos AngelesCAin roadcuts on Old Topanga Canyon road E of Mulholland driveMioceneTopangagastropods and pelecypodsCA020834.0903,-118.6042,,MCU|,
Topanga Canyon VillageLos AngelesCAW on Saddle Peak many fossiliferous exposuresMioceneTopanga?CA0209|,
West CovinaLos AngelesCASan Jose HillsMioceneModelofish-Bathylagus,Ganolytes?,Lampanyctus?,Plectrites?CA021034.0714,-117.9442,,MCU|,
White's PointLos AngelesCAPleistoceneCerithiopsisCA0211|,
Woodland HillsLos AngelesCAarea road cutsCretaceous?CA021234.1728,-118.5881,,MCU|,
BolinasMarinCAIn Sea Cliff on beachPlioceneNassaCA021337.9094,-122.6853,,MCU|,
Bolinas BayMarinCAse1/4s24t1nr8w (37.9109 122.6844 somewhere near the entrance to Bolinas Lagoon)MioceneMonterey ShaleCarcharodonCA021437.9109,-122.6844,se1/4s24t1nr8w|,
Marin HighlandsMarinCANear Golden Gate Bridge termination -- generally unfossiliferous - but ammonites in at least two localitiesMesozoicFranciscanAmmonitesCA021538.0989,-122.6097,,SCU|,
Millerton PtMarinCAAlong NE shore of Tomales Bay between Millerton Pt and Tom's Pt in sea cliffsPleistoceneMillertonMollusks-47 speciesCA0216|,
-Marin,SonomaCAbetween Santa Rosa Valley and Pacific CoastPliocene UpperMercedmollusksCA0217|,
Merced RiverMariposaCALeft Bank 400 meters below Old Benton Mill Site sw1/2s6t4sr17e - Gold Bearing Jurassic slates (37.6125 120.1454 Near River about 2km NE of Williams Peak.)JurassicAucella,Pholadomya,Belemnites,AmusiumCA021837.6125,-120.1454, sw1/2s6t4sr17e|,
-MendocinoCACretaceousammonites.CA0221|,
Gualala[?]MendocinoCAsw1/4s27t11nr15w (38.7709 123.5280 a few hundred meters N and E of Gualala)CretaceousGualala[?]Solarium,CoralliochamaCA0220Original says Wallala|Guala assumed to be 'Valhalla/Gualala' a stream in that area38.7709,-123.5280, sw1/4s27t11nr15w|,
Round ValleyMendocinoCAs6t21nr12w (39.7064 123.2414 N of Middle Fork of Eel River several km S of Round Valley)EoceneCapayTurritellaCA021939.7064,-123.2414,s6t21nr12w|,
GustineMercedCAalong hills on W side of San Joaquin Valley in gulliesCretaceousMorenopelecypods,gastropods,Plotosaurus (a mosasaur),Elasmosaurus (plesiosaurs),Pternadon,ProsaurolophusCA022236.3461,-120.7553,,MCU|,
Pacheco PassMercedCAAt E end in se1/4s21t10sr7e (37.0420 121.1994 2.5km ESE of Pacheco Pass near Mammoth Lake)CretaceousChico (CA)LunatiaCA022337.0420,-121.1994, se1/4s21t10sr7e|,
Pacheco Pass AreaMercedCACretaceousammonites.CA0224|,
AlturasModocCAAlturas Fauna 41-30n 120-35WMiocene Upper7 species of plantsCA022541.4872,-120.5414,,MCU|,
CanbyModocCAUpper Cedarville-Pit River Fauna 41-22n 121-4WMiocene Upper21 species of plantsCA022641.4439,-120.8692,,MCU|,
BridgeportMonoCAAt RR TunnelCretaceousfossilsCA0612An American Geological Railway Guide P32537.433273,-120.004340,,CU|,
-MontereyCACretaceousammonites.CA0233|,
MontereyMontereyCA300 meters from trail at Jack's PeakLeaves and shellsCA022736.8889,-121.6422,,MCU|,
MontereyMontereyCAE,At Jacks Peak in Jacks Peak Park on Jacks Peak Rd off CA68. Take Skyline Trail 500m to Coffeyberry Trail. Best exposures on Coffeyberry Trail. No CollectingMioceneAguajitoFossil leaves,fish(rare),Decapods-PinnixaCA0228http://www.gtlsys.com/Leaves/Leaves.html36.8889,-121.6422,,MCU|,
MontereyMontereyCAIn shales down trail from West parking lot at Jack's PeakShells and leavesCA022936.8889,-121.6422,,MCU|,
Montrey BranchMonterey?CAIn tertiary beds over graniteTertiaryshellsCA0619An American Geological Railway Guide P327|,
Stone Canyon Coal MineMontereyCA8 km NW in nw1/4s6t22sr13e (36.0476 120,6184 in Slack Canyon 1.6km SW of Squaw Peak)MioceneVaquerosScutella?CA023036.0476,-120.6184, nw1/4s6t22sr13e|,
Vaqueros CanyonMontereyCAAlong Ridge between Vaqueros and Reliz Canyons in nw1/4s26t20sr6e (36.1659 121.2922 on E side of Canyon of Renz Creek Vaqueros Creek is parallel to Renz Creek about 2 km to the West)Miocene LowerVaquerosSolenosteira,MytilusCA023136.1659,-121.2922, nw1/4s26t20sr6e|,
Vaqueros CanyonMontereyCAN end of road along W side of divideAntigoniaCA0232Antigonia is Antigona in the original|,
KnoxvilleNapaCAOn road from Reed to Royal Quicksilver mine in n1/2s34t11nr5w (38.7633 122.3992 1.5km N of Devils Head Peak and 1.5km NE of Big Basin)CretaceousKnoxvilleAptychusCA023438.7633,-122.3992, n1/2s34t11nr5w|,
Rag CanyonNapaCACretaceous UpperChico (CA)ArcaCA0235|,
Buckeye Flat DiggingsNevadaCAAuriferous gravelsEocene MiddlePetrified WoodCA0236|,
Nevada CityNevadaCARemington Hill Fauna 39-17n 120-45WMiocene Upper32 species of plantsCA023739.2464,-120.9633,,MCU|,
Scotts Bluff ReservoirNevadaCAIn a layer of chocolate clay shales at the top of the mother load beds of auriferous gravels at Sailor Flat. The fossils are of real scientific interest and should not be casually collected. Several sites on private land and in Tahoe Natl ForestEoceneChalk Bluff (California)Chalk Bluff flora. unmineralized leaves - Many Species -- Cinnamon,Laurel,Sycamore,petrified wood.CA0238|,
-OrangeCANumerous (at least 19) localitiesMioceneCapistranoAbundant shark teethCA0260|,
-OrangeCAexposed discontinuously along coast from Newport to San Clemente as far inland as El ToroPlioceneCapistranoforams,ostracods,brachiopods,echinoids,mollusksCA0261|,
-OrangeCAin road cuts along the Eastern toll RoadCretaceousfossils from various formationsCA0262|,
-OrangeCAin road cuts along the Eastern toll RoadTertiaryfossils from various formationsCA0263|,
Abalone PointOrangeCA4 km N 21deg E in n1/2s14t7sr9w (PLSS Location is about 2km NE of Abalone Point in Emerald Canyon 33.5690 117.7880)MioceneVaquerosModiolusCA023933.5690,-117.7880, n1/2s14t7sr9w|,
CarbondaleOrangeCAAt the now defunct town of Carbondale at the Mouth of Silverado Canyon in coal bedsPaleoceneSilverado (California)plant fossils (9)CA0240|,
El ToroOrangeCAIn Miocene marine vertebrates at Leisure World development. Now built overmarine vertebrates.CA024236.5900,-121.7142,,MCU|,
El ToroOrangeCAMiocene-PlioceneCapistranoforams,ostracods,echinoderms,mollusksCA024136.5900,-121.7142,,MCU|,
Ladd CanyonOrangeCAin Limestone on East ForkJurassicBedford Canyona few ammonitesCA024333.7650,-117.6053,,MCU|,
Ladd CanyonOrangeCAin gray LimestoneCarboniferous?pelecypods,corals,gastropodsCA024433.7650,-117.6053,,MCU|,
Lake ForestOrangeCAIn dry washMioceneTopangaPecten reefCA0245|,
McBride CanyonOrangeCAin Limestone near head of canyonJurassicBedford Canyona few ammonitesCA0246|,
Mission ViejoOrangeCAPlioceneNiguelabundant sea shellsCA024733.5028,-117.6017,,MCU|,
NewportOrangeCAshell beds in ravinesPleistocene?CA024933.6042,-117.9053,,MCU|,
NewportOrangeCAMiocene-PlioceneCapistranoforams,ostracods,echinoderms,mollusksCA024833.6042,-117.9053,,MCU|,
Newport BayOrangeCAProbable Newport FormationPlioceneNewport (California)?Vertebrate fossilsCA025033.6131,-117.9053,,MCU|,
Newport BeachOrangeCAIn cliffs along CA1PleistocenePalos Verdes Sandfossils?CA025133.6042,-117.9053,,MCU|,
Newport BeachOrangeCAon private land not currently accessiblePlioceneNewport (California)seashells,vertebrate and sea bird fossils.CA025233.6042,-117.9053,,MCU|,
Plano TrabucoOrangeCAW end e1/2s28t6sr7w (33.6217 117.6107 in Plano Trabuco Canyon 3km NE of Mission Viejo)Miocene LowerVaquerosTurritellaCA025333.6217,-117.6107, W1/2w1/2e1/2s28t6sr7w|,
San ClementeOrangeCAN along coastMiocene-PlioceneCapistranoforams,ostracods,echinoderms,mollusksCA025433.4311,-117.5964,,MCU|,
San Joaquin HillsOrangeCAIn exposures on West side of hillsMioceneTopangaWhale bones,shark teeth,partial shark skeletons,etcCA059233.6117,-117.8358,,MCU|,
Santa Ana MountainsOrangeCA8km N of Fall Brook RR StationCretaceous-CA0623An American Geological Railway Guide P32733.7500,-117.5417,,SCU|,
Santa Ana MountainsOrangeCACretaceousammonites.CA025633.7500,-117.5417,,SCU|,
Santiago CanyonOrangeCAsw1/4s8t5sr7w (PLSS loc is in Silverado Canyon just outside the community of Silverado. Santiago Canyon is several kilometers to the South)(33.7499 117.6375 a few hundred meters NW of Silverado)Pectunculus,PholadomyaCA025733.7499,-117.6375, sw1/4s8t5sr7w|,
Silverado CanyonOrangeCAleft side in basal conglomerate 300m above Sea Level sw1/4s8t5sr7w (33.7499 117.6375 a few hundred meters NW of Silverado)TrigonarcaCA025833.7499,-117.6375, sw1/4s8t5sr7w|,
Silverado CanyonOrangeCAns1/4s17t5sr7w (ns1/4 is hopeless. Used N1/2 coordinates 33.7410 117.6338 about 1km S of Silverado)SchloenbachiaCA025933.7410,-117.6338, ns1/4s17t5sr7w|,
ColfaxPlacerCAAt Chalk Bluffs 39-15n 120-52WEocene Lower71 species of plantsCA026439.1008,-120.9522,,MCU|,
-PlumasCAMohawk Fauna 39-46n 120-38WMiocene Middle13 species of plantsCA0276|,
LaPortePlumasCA39-42n 120WOligocene Lower41 species of plantsCA0265|,
Mount JuraPlumasCAIn Hinchman Ravine N toward Mt JuraTrigoniaCA0266'Papilliceras'='Sonninia'|,
Mount JuraPlumasCAN SlopeLimaCA0267|,
Mount JuraPlumasCANW of Mount Jura near Deadfall LaneGervilliaCA0268|,
Mount JuraPlumasCASW SlopeGlyphaeaCA0269'Glyphaea' is a rare Jurassic Shrimp. The name is suspiciously close to a common fossil mollusk 'Gryphaea'|,
Mount JuraPlumasCASW of Mt Jura on slopes of Indian CreekPinnaCA0270|,
Mount JuraPlumasCASW slope in ravine in SW1/4s36t26nr10e (40.0668 120.8159 about 1km SW of peak of Mount Jura)JurassicMormonPapilliceras,OrnithellaCA027140.0668,-120.8159, SW1/4s36t26nr10e|,
Mount JuraPlumasCAmany area exposures?CA0272|,
TaylorsvillePlumasCA4 km SSE along banks of Montgomery Creek Sw1/4s11t26nr10e (40.1241 120.8302 on Keddie Ridge about 5km N of Taylorsville)SilurianMontgomery (California) LimestoneStromatopora,Zaphrentis,Heliotis,Syringopora,Halysites,Orthis,OrmocerasCA027340.1241,-120.8302, Sw1/4s11t26nr10e|,
TaylorsvillePlumasCA5 km NE in S fork of Foreman's Ravine ne1/4s30t26nr11e (40.0870 120.7850 On South Fork of Forman Ravine roughly 5km NE of Taylorsville)JurassicForemanTrigoniaCA027440.0870,-120.7850, ne1/4s30t26nr11e|,
TaylorsvillePlumasCAon Mt Jura above County ParkJurassicHardgrave[?] SandstoneMollusks and leavesCA0275There is a county park on the lower slope of Mt Jura about 500m East of Taylorsville. Haven't found a description of the rock sequence there40.0756,-120.8386,,MCU|,
ElsinoreRiversideCAat NW end of San Jacinto MountainsPlioceneMount EdenFossil PlantsCA027733.6667,-117.3281,,MCU|,
Elsinore QuadrangleRiversideCAsw1/4s24t3sr2w (33.8926 117.0440 At Mt Eden about 1km SE of Eden Hot Springs)Pliocene LowerMount EdenPliohippus,Procamelus,Pliauchenia,Prosthennops,Hypolagus,Hyaenarctos,Trilophodon(a mastodon)CA027833.8926,-117.0440, sw1/4s24t3sr2w|,
RiversideRiversideCAMount Edenvertebrates-TexocerosCA0279Formation is said to be well exposed S of Beaumont at West end of San Gorgonio Pass. CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission33.9194,-117.4467,,MCU|,
San Gorgonio PassRiversideCA2 km W of Thousand Palms CanyonPlioceneImperialfossilsCA028033.9167,-116.7500,,MCU|,
San JacintoRiversideCABautista Creek areavertebrates,TapirusCA0281CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission33.8453,-117.4153,,MCU|,
San JacintoRiversideCAsw1/4sw1/4s25t5sr1e (33.7030 116.8381 on Ridge on N side of Bautista Creek about 1km N of the mouth of Blackburn Canyon)PleistoceneBautistaEquusCA028233.7030,-116.8381, sw1/4sw1/4s25t5sr1e|,
Whitewater CanyonRiversideCAIn E wall of Canyon near mouthPlioceneImperialfossils?CA028334.3558,-118.3528,,SCU|,
Willis PalmsRiversideCA2 km W of Thousand Palms CanyonPlioceneImperialfossilsCA028433.8272,-116.3286,,MCU|,
WinchesterRiversideCASE in magnesite quarry in marbleCarboniferousa single fossilCA028534.4111,-119.6975,,MCU|,
Alexander HillsSan BernardinoCANannofossils in 12.Ma-1.4Ma stromatolites and algal mats in partially silicified dolomitesPrecambrianBeck Springs DolomiteAlgae-numerous taxaCA0595http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0022-3360%28197807%2952%3A4%3C767%3ABOTLPB%3E2.0.CO%3B2-W&size=SMALL&origin=JSTOR-reducePage35.7661,-116.1136,,SCU|,
AvawatzSan BernardinoCACIT Quarry CIT 267; SBCM 1.70.1 35.416111 -116.24360MioceneAvawatz-CA0624miomap.berkeley.edu/Locality.xls35.416111, -116.24360|,
BakerSan BernardinoCASmall hills next to the I15 access roadPermianBird SpringBrachiopodsCA028735.0422,-117.6667,,MCU|,
BakerSan BernardinoCAPetrified Palm Wood somewhere in region.CA028635.0422,-117.6667,,MCU|,
Baldwin LakeSan BernardinoCANE in LimestoneMississippianFurnaceDictyoclostus,Spirifer,CaniniaCA028834.1417,-118.0528,,MCU|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCA15 km NW in e1/2s32t11nr2w (35.0017 117.1040 3km S of Fossil Bed Road about 6km W of N end of Waterman Hills)MioceneBarstowMerychippusCA029235.0017,-117.1040, e1/2s32t11nr2w|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCA18 km N of Black MountainCretaceoustypical fossilsCA0293Unlikely that this is Cretaceous. If marine,is probably Paleozoic or Triassic. If terrestrial,probably Miocene or quaternary.36.8153,-119.9689,,MCU|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCASW1/4s31t11nr1e (34.9984 116.9206 S of Irwin Road about 8km E of Calico Mountians National Recreation Lands)MioceneMojaveParahippus and other vertebrates.CA0294CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission34.9984,-116.9206, SW1/4s31t11nr1e|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCAn1/2s33t11nr2w (35.0057 117.0903 3km W of N end of Waterman Hills)MioceneBarstowMerychippusCA0295CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission35.0057,-117.0903, n1/2s33t11nr2w|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCAnw1/4s6t11nr1e (35.0794 116.9205 in Calico Mountains about 10km SW of Paradise Range)MioceneMojaveMerycodusCA0296CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission35.0794,-116.9205, nw1/4s6t11nr1e|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCAsw1/4s31t11nr1w (34.9971 117.0250 On S side of Fossil Bed Road about 2km NW of Irwin Road.MioceneMojaveAlticamelusCA0297CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission34.9971,-117.0250, sw1/4s31t11nr1w|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCAMiocene UpperBarstowMammal FossilsCA029036.8153,-119.9689,,MCU|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCAMioceneBarstowMammal Reference LocationCA028936.8153,-119.9689,,MCU|,
BarstowSan BernardinoCAMiocene?Barstowmammal FossilsCA029136.8153,-119.9689,,MCU|,
Bassett PointSan BernardinoCAIn extensive badlands exposed below point. I15 to Harvard off Ramp,East 5.3 km,Right across tracks,Straight 500 meters,Left 3.2 km,Left 650 meters to Parking area. Collecting is by BLM permit only.Pleistocene UpperManixFossils include 21 species of mammals including camels,horses,sloths,several carnivores and mammoth. There are 5 species of ostracods,11 mollusks,2 fish,a turtle,and 25 species of birds.CA0298Collecting is by BLM permit only.|,
CadizSan BernardinoCA2 km N 28 degrees E on N side of Canyon in green-gray shaleCambrianLathamPaedeumiasCA029934.5200,-115.5119,,MCU|,
CadizSan BernardinoCA3 km ENE in SE extremity of Marble MountainsCambrianCadiz ShaleCorynexochus,Bathyuriscus,Anomocarella,AcrocephalitesCA030034.5200,-115.5119,,MCU|,
CadizSan BernardinoCAA small hill North of the Ship Mountains SE of Cadiz CAPermianBird SpringBrachiopodsCA030134.5200,-115.5119,,MCU|,
Cady MountainsSan BernardinoCASW side of range 24 km E of NewberryMioceneOreodonts,Camels,Mustelids,CarnivoresCA030234.9228,-116.4156,,SCU|,
Cajon PassSan BernardinoCAin marine bedsCretaceous UpperPlesiosaur bonesCA030334.3258,-117.4275,,SCU|,
ChamblessSan BernardinoCA5 km NE S Slope in buff LimestoneCambrianDolichometopusCA030434.5614,-115.5439,,SCU|,
ChamblessSan BernardinoCA5 km NE in Limestone Ridge W side ne1/4s20t6nr14e (34.5941 115.5292 8km N of Chambless Store which is at junction of National Trails Hwy and Cadiz Road)CambrianLathamMesonacisCA0305'Mesonacis' is apparently a synonym for 'Olenellus'34.5941,-115.5292, ne1/4s20t6nr14e|,
HectorSan BernardinoCA6.5 km N on SW side of Cady Mountainsvertebrates - camels,carnivores,OreodontsCA0306CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission34.8039,-116.4517,,MCU|,
HinkleySan BernardinoCA18 km NE in nw1/4s4t10nr1w (34.9903 116.9717 Adjacent to Irwin Road about 1.5km NW of East border of Calico Mountains Nat Recreation lands)Miocene UpperBarstowEutamias(chipmunk),Peromyscus(deer mouse)CA030734.9903,-116.9717, nw1/4s4t10nr1w|,
KelsoSan BernardinoCA6 km E on trail from Tough Nut Mine to mine WorkingsCambrian LowerMesonacisCA030835.0125,-115.6528,,MCU|,
KelsoSan BernardinoCANorthwestCambrianLatham?CA030935.0125,-115.6528,,MCU|,
Kingston RangeSan BernardinoCANannofossils in 12.Ma-1.4Ma stromatolites and algal mats in partially silicified dolomitesPrecambrianBeck Springs DolomiteAlgae-numerous taxaCA0596http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0022-3360%28197807%2952%3A4%3C767%3ABOTLPB%3E2.0.CO%3B2-W&size=SMALL&origin=JSTOR-reducePage35.7842,-115.9011,,MCU|,
Kingston Range?San BernardinoCAIn a chert layerProterozoicBeck Springs DolomiteBacteriaCA031035.7842,-115.9011,,MCU|,
Marble MountainsSan BernardinoCA16 km East of Amboy. East side of Range at the Southern tipCambrian LowerChamblesstrilobites,other fossilsCA031134.6158,-115.5617,,MCU|,
Marble MountainsSan BernardinoCA16 km East of Amboy. East side of Range at the Southern tipCambrian LowerLathamtrilobites,other fossilsCA031234.6158,-115.5617,,MCU|,
Marble MountainsSan BernardinoCA16 km East of Amboy. East side of Range at the Southern tipCambrian MiddleCadiz Shaletrilobites,other fossilsCA031334.6158,-115.5617,,MCU|,
Marble MountainsSan BernardinoCAEast of Amboy,North of old US 66 below highest peak in rangeCambrian?CA031434.6158,-115.5617,,MCU|,
Marble MountainsSan BernardinoCAEast of Amboy,West side of Range about 1 km N of South end of rangeCambrianLatham?CA031534.6158,-115.5617,,MCU|,
Mescal RangeSan BernardinoCAJurassicAztecreptile tracks-Navajopus,Brasilichnium,Octopodichnus,PteraichnusCA0628http://keckgeology.org/files/pdf/symvol/11th/Utah/charette.pdf|,
Mojave DesertSan BernardinoCAA various locations-Barstow-North End,Black Hill,Camp Quarry,Chert Ridge,Deep Quarry,Hidden Hollow,Leader Quarry,May Day Quarry,Ness Quarry,New Hope Quarry,New Years Quarry,Old Mill Quarry ...Miocene (Barstow)Barstowvertebrates--bird bones,many mammal taxaCA0316CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permissionSee Barstow sites at http://paleo.amnh.org/fossil/rock.html for more details.35.4167,-115.5833,,SCU|,
Mojave DesertSan BernardinoCAin nodules deposited in 125 sites along 480 km of ancient lakes.MioceneBriones|Cierboplants and silicified insectsCA031735.4167,-115.5833,,SCU|,
Mountain PassSan BernardinoCAJurassicAztecDinosaur tracksCA0318|,
NewberrySan BernardinoCA22.4 km E in Hector Fm on SW side of Cady Mountains,6.4 km N of Hector siding on AT+SF RROreodonts,Camelids,Mustelids,carnivores.CA031934.8072,-116.6833,,MCU|,
Providence MountainsSan BernardinoCAAt Providence Mine in se1/2s17t11nr14w (35.0341 115.5084 Should be R14E -- Appears to be in Summit Wash about 1500m W of Summit Spring)Cambrian LowerPaedeumiasCA032035.0341,-115.5084, se1/2s17t11nr14w|,
Providence MountainsSan BernardinoCAEast of Kelso,In strip along W side of rangeCambrian?CA032135.0303,-115.5272,,MCU|,
Rainbow BasinSan BernardinoCAMioceneBarstowHorse bones,camel tracksCA032235.0294,-117.0358,,SCU|,
Salt Spring HillsSan BernardinoCANorth of Baker,CACambrianLatham?CA032435.6439,-116.2708,,SCU|,
Salt Spring HillsSan BernardinoCACambrian LowerWood CanyonVolborthellaCA032335.6439,-116.2708,,SCU|,
San Gorgonio PassSan BernardinoCAto EastPleistoceneMammuthus bones and teethCA032533.9167,-116.7500,,MCU|,
VictorvilleSan BernardinoCAE in Limestone ConglomeratePennsylvanian-Permianbrachiopod-Meekela;mollusk-Heritschia;gastropod-Omphalotrochus?CA032634.5869,-117.3644,,MCU|,
YermoSan BernardinoCA8 km N in SE part of Calico Mountains 500 meters E of Mule Canyon Road. Disk shaped concretions (button beds) in petroliferous LimestoneMiocenesmall silicified insects,spiders,fairy shrimp,etc.CA032734.9953,-116.8375,,MCU|,
YermoSan BernardinoCA8km EMiocene (Barstow)Barstowbird bones,Aepycamelinae,Merriamoceros,Merychenia,Merychippus,Pliolabis,Pseudaelurus,RakomeryxCA0328See Barstow sites at http://paleo.amnh.org/fossil/rock.html for more details.34.9953,-116.8375,,MCU|,
-San DiegoCACretaceous Uppermollusks,brachiopods,forams. ammonites: W and S ends of Pt LomaCA0414|,
Chula VistaSan DiegoCA5 km E in fossil canyonPlioceneSan Diego?CA032932.5981,-117.0642,,MCU|,
Cockatoo GroveSan DiegoCAjust WPlioceneSan DiegoPecten,DendrasterCA033032.6431,-116.9831,,SCU|,
CoronadoSan DiegoCAat Spanish BightPleistocenePecten,Arca,shark teethCA033132.6858,-117.1822,,MCU|,
Coyote MountainSan DiegoCAnear Dos Cabezos SpringsPlioceneCarrizo (California)Coral-Madrepora[?]CA0332'Madrippora' in the original33.3433,-116.3272,,MCU|,
Del MarSan DiegoCAin isolated outcrops NE and SE of townJurassicBedford CanyonBuchia piochiiCA033333.2247,-117.3986,,MCU|,
False PtSan DiegoCAat S end of La Jolla business districtCretaceous?CA0334|,
GrantvilleSan DiegoCAnearby in bank of San Diego RiverEoceneexcellent vertebrate fossilsCA033532.7875,-117.0964,,MCU|,
La JollaSan DiegoCA1 km N of Scripps Institute near top of Sea CliffEoceneArdath|ScrippsFossilsCA033733.8575,-117.8756,,MCU|,
La JollaSan DiegoCADuring excavation of the Bayview Reservoir on Mt Soledad, LatLon is top of Mt SoledadPlioceneSan DiegoWhale bones; shark teeth-Carcharodon,CacharhinusCA0630http://www.sandiego.gov/water/press/010727.shtml32.8399,-117.2574,,GA2|,
La JollaSan DiegoCAN side of Mt SoledadCretaceous?CA033833.8575,-117.8756,,MCU|,
La JollaSan DiegoCAat beachPleistocenePecten,Arca,shark teethCA033933.8575,-117.8756,,MCU|,
La JollaSan DiegoCApelecypod PitarCA033633.8575,-117.8756,,MCU|,
La MesaSan DiegoCAto North in area excavationsEocenePoway Conglomeratevertebrate fossilsCA034032.7678,-117.0336,,MCU|,
Mount SoledadSan DiegoCANorth sideCretaceousmollusks,brachiopods,forams,ammonitesCA0341|,
Murray CanyonSan DiegoCAOld Fenton Materials Company QuarryEoceneexcellent foraminifersCA0342|,
OceansideSan DiegoCAAt Ocean Ranch industrial park in marine and non-marine bedsEoceneSantiagoCrustacea-shrimp,crabs;sand dollars,mollusks,fossil fish,shark and ray teeth,gastropods,mammal bones-MetarhinusCA0343Material is probably inaccessible,but future development may expose similar beds in area33.2006,-117.3597,,MCU|,
OceansideSan DiegoCAIn Road Cuts on S side of San Luis Rey River just E of I5 at Hill Street Off Ramp. One shark tooth Isurus found in float. Possibly eroded from overlying San Mateo Creek Formation when area was actively quarried.MioceneSan Onofre Brecciashark toothCA0344The Hill Street ramp was removed in the 1980s. CA78 was subsequently run through this general area33.2006,-117.3597,,MCU|,
OcotilloSan Diego?CAExit off I8. up Painted Gorge RoadPlioceneImperialabundant fossils in biohermsCA0415'Ocatillo' is a fairly common alternative spelling32.7386,-115.9933,,MCU|,
PT LomaSan DiegoCAat a locality on S end of point other than the southern tipCretaceouscephalopodsCA0345|,
Pacific BeachSan DiegoCAin Canyon 500 meters W of mouth of Rose CanyonPlioceneSan DiegoPectenCA034632.7978,-117.2394,,MCU|,
Pacific BeachSan DiegoCAin concretions in exposures N of Tourmaline St Surfing ParkEocenefossilsCA034732.7978,-117.2394,,MCU|,
Poway Pipeline TwoSan DiegoCAEoceneFriarsMammal FossilsCA0348|,
Pt LomaSan DiegoCAFossil beds along coastCretaceousshellsCA0622An American Geological Railway Guide P327|,
Pt LomaSan DiegoCAIn crevices and holes along the West side of the Pt Loma Peninsula in San DiegoRecentmany genera of mollusksCA0349|,
Pt LomaSan DiegoCASouthern and Western shoreCretaceousmollusks,brachiopods,forams,ammonitesCA0350|,
Pt LomaSan DiegoCAat NE end of peninsulaEoceneRose Canyona few fossilsCA0351|,
Pt LomaSan DiegoCAin gray shale at base of cliffs at extreme South end of the pointCretaceousBaculites,plants,forams,pelecypods,gastropods,cephalopods,brachiopodsCA0352|,
Rose CanyonSan DiegoCASE of Mt Soledad and N of Ladrillo RR Station nw1/4s30t15sr3w (Rough Guess is 32.8319 117.2221 NW of I5 Ardath Rd Junction)EoceneRose Canyon ShaleLucina,MitraCA0354Ladrillo RR Station no longer exists32.8319,-117.2221, nw1/4s30t15sr3w|,
Rose CanyonSan DiegoCASE of Mt Soledad and N of Ladrillo RR Station sw1/2s30t15sr3w (Rough Guess is 32.8376 117.2349 SW of I5 Ardath Rd Junction)EoceneRose Canyon ShalePecten,Fusinus,Natica,CorbulaCA0355Ladrillo RR Station no longer exists32.8376,-117.2349, sw1/2s30t15sr3w|,
Rose CanyonSan DiegoCAEocenemollusksCA035336.9183,-118.0831,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCA1 km E of I5 in S wall of Tecalote Creek NW of University of San DiegofossilsCA035732.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCA100 meters N of Friars Road in lower part of cliffs about 1 km E of San Diego Union High SchoolEoceneFriarsfossilsCA035832.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAAt Curtis St and also at Dumas StreetPleistoceneOstrea bedCA035932.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAAt Sunset Cliffs park along top of sea cliffPleistoceneBay Pointtide pool mollusksCA036032.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAAt base of bluff at foot of 26th St (reportedly now buried by dredging operationsPleistocenemollusksCA036132.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAAt intersection of 34th St and Tompkins StPlioceneSan DiegoOstreaCA036232.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAAt low elevations around Mission Bay and in the low lying area between Old Town and the Pt Loma Peninsula at San DiegoRecentmollusk shellsCA036332.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAIn S wall of Los Penasquitos Canyon just E of I5 near base and also near topEoceneArdathfossilsCA036432.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAIn W wall of Soledad Canyon 1 km S of Los Penasquitos Canyon just W of I5 near topEoceneArdath|ScrippsfossilsCA036532.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAIn banks of San Diego River near Friars Road and Ulric StreetEoceneExcellent vertebrate fossilsCA036632.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAIn cliffs on Reagents-Claremont Mesa RoadEoceneScrippsfossilsCA036732.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAIn lower part of cliffs about 300 meters S of San Diego Union High SchoolEoceneScrippsfossilsCA036832.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAIn silt at bottom of ravine in Kate Sessions Botanical Park (in Balboa Park?)Pliocene?San Diego?PectenCA036932.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAOn Market Street 200 meters E of Euclid AvenuePlioceneSan DiegoPectenCA037032.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAS of West end of Cabrillo Bridge in Balboa ParkPlioceneSan DiegoDosiniaCA037132.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAUpper Section of Sea Cliffs from Imperial Beach to Pacific BeachPleistoceneLivermore?MollusksCA037232.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAat top of mesa at N end of Mt Carol StEoceneFriarsfossilsCA037332.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAat Balboa ParkPleistocenePecten,Arca,shark teethCA037432.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAat Pt Loma on terrace about 13 meters above modern sea level in two bedsPleistocene Upperabalone,other mollusksCA037632.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAat Pt LomaCretaceousprimitive abaloneCA037532.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAat government jetty PleistocenePleistoceneCerithiopsisCA037732.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAat top of mesa at N end of Mt Carol StEoceneFriarsFossilsCA037832.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin Cabrillo Canyon in Balboa ParkPlioceneSan DiegoMerrimasterCA037932.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin Cabrillo Heights Park near N end of Murray Canyon about 700 meters S of I15 - Aero Drive junctionEoceneMission ValleyfossilsCA038032.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin Ocean bluff partially buriedPleistocenediverse mollusks,crustaceaCA038132.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin Pliocene San Diego FmPlioceneSan DiegoMollusksCA038232.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin cliff in S wall of wash 1 km NW of Linda Vista SchoolEoceneScrippsFossilsCA038332.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin excavations at corner of India and Upas StreetsPlioceneSan DiegoPectenCA038432.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin low RR cut E of Mission Bay between Moreno Blvd and I5PleistoceneBay Point?CA038532.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin low RR cuts adjacent to I5 in Pacific Beach area.Pleistocene UpperBay PointLarge and abundant invertebratesCA038632.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin road cut below Mercy HospitalPlioceneSan DiegofossilsCA038732.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin roadcut 300 meters SW of junction of Alamo Dr and Center StPlioceneSan DiegoEchinoids-Dendraster;Gastropods-AcanthinaCA038832.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin terrace deposits at S ends of grounds of Pt Loma CollegePleistocene50 or so species of mollusks,ChitonCA038932.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin upper part of cliffs along Pacific and Imperial BeachesPleistocenemollusksCA039032.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAin walls of Rose Canyon S of Ardath Road overpass over I5EoceneArdathfossilsCA039132.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAnear top of mesa 400 meters S of end of Murray Ridge RoadEoceneMission ValleyFossilsCA039232.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San DiegoSan DiegoCAPlioceneSan DiegoMollusksCA035632.8356,-116.7675,,MCU|,
San MarcosSan DiegoCAroadcut on CA78 5.5 km NW of San MarcosEocenemollusks,ostracodsCA039333.1528,-117.1378,,MCU|,
San YsidroSan DiegoCAW of exposure of conglomerate in wall of tributary to Tia Juana River Canyon just N of Mexican borderPlioceneSan DiegofossilsCA039432.5519,-117.0422,,MCU|,
San YsidroSan DiegoCAin various localities close to the Mexican border starting at the beach and running EastPlioceneSan DiegofossilsCA039532.5519,-117.0422,,MCU|,
San Ysidro?San DiegoCAIn ravine just North of Mexican Border near border monument 258 and in other exposures on same terrace W of Tijuana River in hash of shell fragmentsPleistocenesmall Mollusks-90 taxaCA0629http://www.archive.org/stream/transactionsofsa1119461953sand/transactionsofsa1119461953sand_djvu.txt32.5436,-117.1208,,GA2|,
SelwynSan DiegoCAFossil beds along coastEocene?shellsCA0621An American Geological Railway Guide P327|,
Solana BeachSan DiegoCAin debris S of parking area on Southbound I5.EoceneTorrey (California) SandstoneOystersCA039632.9928,-117.2711,,MCU|,
South Las Choyas ValleySan DiegoCAPlioceneSan DiegofossilsCA0397|,
Tecolote CreekSan DiegoCAEocenefossilsCA039832.7706,-117.2064,,SCU|,
Tecolote CreekSan DiegoCAPlioceneShark Teeth;mammal bones;GlottidiaCA039932.7706,-117.2064,,SCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCA2 km S of Carmel Valley about 50 meters above baseEoceneArdathfossilsCA040132.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCA3.5 km S of Carmel Valley near top of sea cliffEoceneArdathfossilsCA040232.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCA4.5 km S of Carmel Valley about 70 meters above baseEoceneScrippsfossilsCA040332.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCAAlong base of sea cliffs for about 2 km starting just S of Carmel ValleyEoceneDel MarfossilsCA040432.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCAOyster beds in sandstones in canyons to EastEoceneTorrey (California) SandstoneOystersCA040532.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCAat base of beach bluffEoceneRose Canyonlignitic coalCA040632.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCAin shaley bed along base of cliffsEoceneTorrey (California) Sandstonepoorly preserved mollusksCA040732.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey PinesSan DiegoCAPleistocenePecten,Arca,shark teethCA040032.8772,-117.2503,,MCU|,
Torrey Pines State ParkSan DiegoCANo collectingEoceneabundant mollusksCA0409|,
Torrey Pines State ParkSan DiegoCAEocenemollusksCA0408|,
Vallecito WashSan DiegoCAPleistocenePalm SpringsTurtles-GeocheloneCA041132.8733,-116.1428,,SCU|,
VistaSan DiegoCA5.2 km SE in roadcut on S side CA78Eoceneabundant invertebratesCA041237.7661,-122.3847,,MCU|,
VistaSan DiegoCA5.2 km SE of Vista, 4.8 km NE of San Marcos on SW side of CA78Eocenecorals,bryozoa,mollusks,ostracodsCA041337.7661,-122.3847,,MCU|,
Alcatraz IslandSan FranciscoCACretaceousFranciscanclamsCA041637.8267,-122.4222,,MCU|,
Alcatraz IslandSan FranciscoCAMesozoicFranciscanbivalve mollusksCA041737.8267,-122.4222,,MCU|,
San FranciscoSan FranciscoCAAt Baker BeachMesozoicFranciscana few fossilsCA041937.7786,-122.4964,,MCU|,
San FranciscoSan FranciscoCACretaceousammonites.CA041837.7786,-122.4964,,MCU|,
Alamos CreekSan Luis ObispoCAHeadwaters of Creek (a tributary of Cuyama River, w1/2s16t31sr17e (35.2293 120.1666 On divide between N fork of Alamo Creek and Sheep Creek?)Jurassic UpperFranciscanCephalopod-ProtothurmanniaCA042035.2293,-120.1666, w1/2s16t31sr17e|,
Anderson CreekSan Luis ObispoCALa Panza Mountains,at transition to Temblor FormationOligocene-MioceneVaquerosCardiumCA0421|,
Caliente MountainsSan Luis ObispoCAMioceneCalienteVertebrate teethCA0422|,
Carrizo CreekSan Luis ObispoCAat E end E-W Ridge S of road near bend in Creekcoral - OculinaCA0423|,
La Panza MountainsSan Luis ObispoCAIn E part of County in s1/2s4t31sr18e (35.2534 120.0498 1km NNW of Carrizo Ranch)Miocene LowerVaquerosThaisCA042435.2534,-120.0498, s1/2s4t31sr18e|,
Oceanic MineSan Luis ObispoCAs15t27nr9e-s21t27nr9e -121.0004, 35.5856 at a distance of 1348 m (Assumed T27s)Fossils replaced with cinnabarCA042535.5856,-121.0004,s15t27nr9e-s21t27nr9e|,
Port HarfordSan Luis ObispoCANear 15km branch RR NE San Luis ObispoTertiaryshells-oysters,othersCA0620An American Geological Railway Guide P327|,
San Luis ObispoSan Luis ObispoCA8 km E in Canyon de PiedraDosiniaCA042635.4822,-120.6653,,MCU|,
Santa MargaritaSan Luis ObispoCAN in s1/2s17t29sr13e (35.3982 120.5022 about 500m N of Santa Margarita)Miocene UpperTurritellaCA042735.3982,-120.5022, s1/2s17t29sr13e|,
-San MateoCA1.6 km above junction of Mindego Creek and Alpine Creek in ne1/4s24t7sr42 (assume R4W. 37.3126 122.2467 Mindego Creek roughly 1.6km W of Mindego Lake)Oligocene-MioceneVaquerosCardiumCA043637.3126,-122.2467, ne1/4s24t7sr42|,
BadenSan MateoCAWest of RR in 8km long ridgePlioceneshellsCA0618An American Geological Railway Guide P32737.649656,-122.434139,,CU|,
Balsa PtSan MateoCA4 km NTurritellaCA0428|,
Daly CitySan MateoCAAt Mussel Rock in cliffs in interbeds in mudstone and siltstone. CA1 to Skyline Blvd to Westmoor to Skyline Drive to unnamed road along seacliff to parking area. Collecting area near parking, 2nd 800m NPliocene UpperMerced LowerEchinoderms-Scutellaster,Gastropods-Neptunea,Bivalves,petrified wood,pine conesCA0429http://groups.msn.com/FossilsintheSanFranciscoBayArea/musselrocktour.msnw37.7058,-122.4131,,MCU|,
Moss BeachSan MateoCAIn brown-orange shale in sea cliffs at N end of exposure. In Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Collecting prohibitedPliocene UpperPurisimabivalves-Pecten;gastropodsCA043036.6100,-121.9472,,MCU|,
Pigeon PtSan MateoCA2 km N NE1/4s33t8sr5w in Blue-Gray Sandstone (PLSS Location seems to be in Pacific Ocean several miles nw of Pigeon Point 37.1951N,-122.4185W)ArchaeopusCA043137.1951,-122.4185,,|,
Pillar PointSan MateoCAPliocenePurisimaDiverse invertebrate fossilsCA043237.4989,-122.4969,,MCU|,
San Gregorio CreekSan MateoCAPliocenePurisimaDiverse invertebrate fossilsCA043337.3261,-122.3850,,SCU|,
San Lorenzo RiverSan MateoCAse1/4s14t8sr3w Location actually seems to be near the head of Pescadero Creek about 800m W of Castle Rock State Park) 37.2384N,-122.1622WEocene LowerMartinez (California)Fissurella,Patella,Hipponyx,Tritonium,Semele,CidarisCA043437.2384,-122.1622,se1/4s14t8sr3w?,|,
Tunitas CreekSan MateoCAPliocenePurisimaDiverse invertebrate fossilsCA043537.3775,-122.3736,,MCU|,
-San Mateo,Santa ClaraCAPliocenePurisimaDiverse invertebrate fossilsCA0437The original source does not indicate a County. 'Purisima Creek' is listed in both San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties|,
BuelltonSanta BarbaraCA5 km SW along West Nojoqui CreekMioceneVaquerosTurritella,Tritonia,Olivella,XenophoraCA043834.6136,-120.1917,,MCU|,
CarpinteriaSanta BarbaraCAIn road cuts between US101 and CA150PleistoceneGastropodsCA044034.3989,-119.5175,,MCU|,
CarpinteriaSanta BarbaraCAFossilsCA043934.3989,-119.5175,,MCU|,
Cuyama ValleySanta BarbaraCAIn extensive badlandsMioceneCalienteVertebrate teethCA044235.1097,-120.0822,,MCU|,
Cuyama ValleySanta BarbaraCAMioceneNerolyEchinodermsCA044135.1097,-120.0822,,MCU|,
Gaviota Beach State ParkSanta BarbaraCAIn steeply tilted tar soaked shales S of Fishing pierwhales,fishCA0443|,
GaviotitoSanta BarbaraCAat Santa Anita DivideEocene-OligoceneMatilija Sandstonepelecypods,Macrocallista,Gari,Nemocardium,Pitar,Schedocardia; Gastropods,Turritella,Ficopsis,Ficus,Galeodea,Olequahia,Seraphs,Ectinochilus,AmaurellinaCA0444There doesn't seem to be a place called Gaviotito,but there is a Gaviotito Creek in Santa Barbara County34.5161,-120.3147,,SCU|,
GaviotitoSanta BarbaraCAat Santa Rosa HillsEocene-OligoceneMatilija Sandstonepelecypods,Macrocallista,Gari,Nemocardium,Pitar,Schedocardia; Gastropods,Turritella,Ficopsis,Ficus,Galeodea,Olequahia,Seraphs,Ectinochilus,AmaurellinaCA044534.5161,-120.3147,,SCU|,
GoletaSanta BarbaraCA4 km SW at Coal Oil Pt (W of Camino Majorca Rd)Pleistocene Upper116 species of invertebratesCA044634.4358,-119.8267,,MCU|,
GoletaSanta BarbaraCA5.5 km SW in sea cliffs100 speciesCA044734.4358,-119.8267,,MCU|,
GoletaSanta BarbaraCAAlong sea cliffs between Goleta pt and Coal Oil Pt in 70 cm thick bedPleistocenewell over 100 species of invertebratesCA044834.4358,-119.8267,,MCU|,
GoletaSanta BarbaraCAIn Sea Cliffs East of Coal Oil Point to (and past) Camino Majorca RoadPleistocene Upper116 species of marine invertebrates.CA044934.4358,-119.8267,,MCU|,
Isla VistaSanta BarbaraCAIn ocean bluffsPleistocenemollusksCA045034.4133,-119.8600,,MCU|,
Isla VistaSanta BarbaraCAat Coal PointPleistocenemollusks in sea cliffCA045134.4133,-119.8600,,MCU|,
Isla VistaSanta BarbaraCAwave terrace to westPleistocene UppermollusksCA045234.4133,-119.8600,,MCU|,
Jalama CanyonSanta BarbaraCACretaceous Upperabundant fossils -- abundant fossils; Calva,Glycymeris,Inoceramus,Trigonia,Volutoderma,BaculitesCA0453|,
Las CrucesSanta BarbaraCAWestEocene-OligoceneGaviotaPelecypods; Crassatella,Ostrea,Pecten. Tivela,Venericardia,Cardium; Gastropods Turritella,FicusCA045434.5286,-120.2347,,MCU|,
Las CrucesSanta BarbaraCAnear San Julian Ranch houseEocene-OligoceneGaviotaPelecypods; Crassatella,Ostrea,Pecten. Tivela,Venericardia,Cardium; Gastropods Turritella,FicusCA045534.5286,-120.2347,,MCU|,
LompocSanta BarbaraCAsw1/4s31t7nr34w (34.6836 120.4139 estimated in NW corner of La Purisima Mission State Historical Monument)MioceneEvesthes(a flounder)CA045634.6836,-120.4139, sw1/4s31t7nr34w|,
Los OlivosSanta BarbaraCAarea exposuresfossils and minerals - jade and silica mineralsCA045734.6678,-120.1139,,MCU|,
New CuyamaSanta BarbaraCAin Branch CanyonMioceneBranch Canyonpelecypods,gastropods,echinoderms,vertebrate teethCA045834.9469,-119.6844,,MCU|,
Rincon PointSanta BarbaraCAat CA150 off ramp from CA101Pliocene-PleistoceneSanta BarbaraMarine fossils.CA045937.7889,-122.3867,,MCU|,
Rincon PtSanta BarbaraCAPleistocene LowerSanta BarbaraBryozoa,Gastropods,PectenCA0460|,
San Miguel IslandSanta BarbaraCASouth partMiocene LowerVaquerosPecten OstreaCA046134.0397,-120.3744,,SCU|,
Santa Anita CanyonSanta BarbaraCACretaceous Upperabundant fossils; Calva,Glycymeris,Inoceramus,Trigonia,Volutoderma,BaculitesCA046234.2078,-118.0167,,MCU|,
Santa BarbaraSanta BarbaraCASW of top of Packard HillPleistocenePectenCA046334.3975,-119.5164,,MCU|,
Santa BarbaraSanta BarbaraCAmarine fossils in mud flat sediments elevated 3 to 10 meters above modern beach levels. Widely exposed in region.PleistoceneTresus,Macoma,Penitella,Clinocardium,Platyodon,Saxidomus,Polynices,Prothaca,Chione,Ostrea,Acmaea,Calyptraea and many other mollusks.CA0464'Polynices' is likely a misspelling of Polinices,the modern 'moon snail'34.3975,-119.5164,,MCU|,
Santa Rosa IslandSanta BarbaraCAFossils along coastCA046533.9500,-120.1000,,SCU|,
Santa Rosa IslandSanta BarbaraCAPectenCA046633.9500,-120.1000,,SCU|,
Santa YnezSanta BarbaraCA2 km N in RR cutPlioceneFernandoBittiumCA046734.3883,-120.1008,,MCU|,
Santa YnezSanta BarbaraCAIn small canyon below mission in Sandstone near shale boundaryMioceneOstrea,PectenCA046834.3883,-120.1008,,MCU|,
Santa Ynez MountainsSanta BarbaraCAEocene UpperColdwater (California) Sandstone[?]OystersCA0469USGS knows nothing of an Eocene Coldwater Sandstone.34.4944,-119.7117,,SCU|,
VentucopaSanta BarbaraCAIn Quatal QuarryMioceneCalienteVertebrate teethCA047034.8314,-119.4689,,MCU|,
VenturaSanta BarbaraCAat Rincon Point in road cut at CA150 northbound offramp from US101Pliocene-Pleistocenemarine fossilsCA047134.0214,-118.1814,,MCU|,
Del Puerte CanyonSanta ClaraCACretaceousMorenowood fragments,plantsCA0472|,
Diablo HillsSanta ClaraCAS of San FranciscoDinosaurs - as many as 5 specimens.CA047337.9142,-122.0458,,SCU|,
MilpitasSanta ClaraCA4 km NE at base of foothillsPectenCA047436.0714,-121.3028,,MCU|,
Palo AltoSanta ClaraCAin excavations for Stanford Linear AcceleratorMiocene Middlemammals - Paleoparadoxia,shark teethCA047537.4689,-122.1400,,MCU|,
San JoseSanta ClaraCA12.6km E at Rock CanyonMiocenefossilsCA0615An American Geological Railway Guide P32637.2214,-121.8675,,MCU|,
San JoseSanta ClaraCAto E in Alum Rock Canyon 500 meters up canyon above fallsMioceneMontereyChioneCA047637.2214,-121.8675,,MCU|,
CapitolaSanta CruzCA9 km S of US1 CA17 junction in sea cliff S of New Brighton State BeachPliocenePurisima55 species of mollusksCA0477http://www.gtlsys.com/Shells/ShellText.html36.9753,-121.9522,,MCU|,
CapitolaSanta CruzCAIn ocean bluffsPliocenemollusks,sand dollarsCA047836.9753,-121.9522,,MCU|,
CapitolaSanta CruzCAon beachPlioceneclams,snails,sand dollarsCA047936.9753,-121.9522,,MCU|,
OlympiaSanta CruzCAMioceneSanta MargaritaMarine mammal-ImagotariaCA048037.0697,-122.0575,,MCU|,
Scotts ValleySanta CruzCACA 17 to Mt Hermon Rd. W 1/6km to Scotts Valley Dr. 1st left onto Bean Creek Rd. 3.6km to exposureMioceneSanta Margaritaabundant echinoderms-Astrodapsis;gastropods-Thais; occasional shark teethCA048137.0753,-121.9928,,MCU|,
Scotts ValleySanta CruzCAMount Harmon exit from CA17 proceed NW 2.1km. Rt at Lockhart Gulch. 300m and park. Fossil bed is a bit over 20m above road level. Site reported closedMioceneSanta MargaritaShark Teeth-Isurus,Carcharodon; Mammal bonesCA0482Reported as developed and closed to collecting. But also reported as possibly open with permission and that adjacent,unposted,exposures are accessiblehttp://www.gtlsys.com/Sharks/Sharks.html37.0753,-121.9928,,MCU|,
-ShastaCAIn regional cavesPleistoceneTremarctotherium,Euceratherium,OreamnosCA0508|,
-ShastaCAregional Lower Triassic limestonesTriassicIcthyosaurus,Thalattosaurus,ammonites,gastropods,pelecypods.CA0509|,
Brock MountainShastaCAN end between Squad Creek and Pit River se1/4s32t35nr2w (PLSS loc is 40.8484 122.1134 On divide between Madison Canyon and Dinner Gulch N of head of Madison Canyon)Triassic UpperHosselkusSpiriferina,Poisidonia,Nautiloids - CosmonautilusCA048340.8484,-122.1134, se1/4s32t35nr2w|,
Brock MountainShastaCAarea exposuresTriassic UpperHosselkusAmmonites Trachyceras,Nautiloids-CosmonautilusCA048440.8050,-122.1306,,SCU|,
Cottonwood CreekShastaCAalong the creekCretaceousHorsetownmany invertebratesCA048537.6994,-121.8306,,MCU|,
Cow CreekShastaCAnws3t31nr2w (40.5752 122.0827 assume nw1/4 of sec 3)Cretaceous UpperChico (CA)Neptunea,Ringicula{4}CA048640.5752,-122.0827,nws3t31nr2w|,
Devil RockShastaCATriassic Uppercoral - Isatrea{4}CA0487|,
Devil RockShastaCATriassic Uppercoral - Isatrea{4}CA0488|,
HorsetownShastaCACottonwood Creek, se1/4s36t31nr5w (40.4917 122.3857 about 1km SW of Redding Skyranch Airport. [Fairly wild guess on the details. Survey appears to be more than usually fouled up in this area)CretaceousChico (CA)AmmonitesCA049040.4917,-122.3857, se1/4s36t31nr5w|,
HorsetownShastaCACottonwood Creek,at sw1/4se1/4s2t30nr7w (40.4766 122.6214 200m NW of Ono)CretaceousHorsetownLunatia(moon snail),Ammonites,Helicaulax,Arca,Meretrix,PectenCA048940.4766,-122.6214,sw1/4se1/4s2t30nr7w|,
HorsetownShastaCAon Cottonwood Creek SE of old Horsetown along N fork of the creekCretaceousBelemnitesCA049140.5039,-122.4761,,SCU|,
HorsetownShastaCAon Cottonwood Creek at old Horsetown along N fork of the creekCretaceousabundant cephalopodsCA049240.5039,-122.4761,,SCU|,
Huling CreekShastaCAPecten{4}CA049340.4547,-122.5589,,SCU|,
KennettShastaCA10 km NW on road to Mammoth Mine s18t34nr5w (40.7176 122.4715 N of head of Cottonwood Creek about 4.8km W of Shasta Dam)DevonianKennettAulopora,Alveolites{4}CA049440.7176,-122.4715, s18t34nr5w|,
KennettShastaCA6.4 km W between Squaw and Backbone Creeks s6t33nr5w (40.7466 1224742 -- About 6.8 km WNW of Shasta Dam.)DevonianKennettvertebrates -Cyathophyllum{4}CA049540.7466,-122.7950, s6t33nr5w|,
Little Cow CreekShastaCA1 km E of Cedar Creek junction ne1/4s8t34nr2w (PLSS loc is at 40.8191 122.1140 This is in the distant upper reaches of Susanville Canyon. The Cow Creek Watershed including Little Cow Creek appears to be South of here near Bella Vista [40.63 122.21].)Triassic UpperHosselkusSpongiomorpha{4}CA049640.63,-122.21,,|,
Madison's RanchShastaCA5 km E,2 km N of road to Brock Ranch sw1/4s9t34nr2w (40.8110 112.1013 500m SW of mouth of Brock Creek)TriassicHosselkusOrthoceras,Cosmonautilus,Mojsvaroceras,Polycyclus,Sandlingites,SirenitesCA049740.8110,-112.1013, sw1/4s9t34nr2w|,
McCloud RiverShastaCAAt Bear Cave, s1/2s8t34nr5w (40.8116 112.4419 1km SW of mouth of Fall Creek)Pleistocenevertebrates - Procyon{4}CA0498CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission40.8116,-112.4419, s1/2s8t34nr5w|,
Mill CreekShastaCAFrom Red Bluff on CA36,40km to Paynes Creek. Rt on Plum Creek Rd 11.2km. Rt on Ponderosa Way,30.4km to Black Rock Campground. Follow trail 1600m downstream to beach on creek with large purple rock. Fossils in gray-green material eroded from cliff upCretaceousAmmonites,Mollusks,large clams in concretionsCA0499http://www.gtlsys.com/Ammonites/Ammonites.html37.1144,-119.4681,,MCU|,
OnoShastaCA40 km NW of Redding in creeks and roadcuts in Budden Canyon (aka Ono) Formation. 2000 to 7000 meters of Cretaceous sediments in Klamath Mountain foothills. 61 genera of ammonites in sediments and concretionsCretaceousOnoammonites -Aspinoceras,Cheloniceras,Puzosia,Brewericeras,Douvilleiceras,Desmoceras,Pseudohelicoceras,Cymatoceras; gastropods,belemnites,brachiopods-- See Fossils Quarterly SpSum 1983CA050039.7181,-116.6753,,MCU|,
OnoShastaCAat Byron Gulch sw1/4s2t30nr7w (40.4681 122.6099 800m NW of Ono)Acaciaephyllum,other plantsCA050140.4681,-122.6099, sw1/4s2t30nr7w|,
Ono areaShastaCACretaceousammonites.CA0502|,
Potter Creek CaveShastaCAse1/4s23t34nr4w in Limestone (40.7798 122.2714 N side of Potter Creek?)PleistoceneCatharistaCA0503'Catharista' is a vulture. Presumably,the fossils are found in the cave floor debris.40.7798,-122.2714, se1/4s23t34nr4w|,
ReddingShastaCA3 km E of Shasta Lake City in gullies near abandoned road bridgeCretaceousMarine mollusks.CA050440.6203,-122.3322,,MCU|,
ReddingShastaCAarea exposuresCretaceousammonitesCA050540.6203,-122.3322,,MCU|,
ReddingShastaCAnearbyCretaceousgood fossilsCA0613An American Geological Railway Guide P32640.6203,-122.3322,,MCU|,
ReddingShastaCAnearbypetrified woodCA0614An American Geological Railway Guide P32640.6203,-122.3322,,MCU|,
Samwell CaveShastaCAse1/4s29t36nr3w (40.9494 122.2300 1.6km ENE of McCloud Bridge Campground) (Actual location appears likely to be several miles to South Latitude: 40.92028 : Longitude: ,-122.23778 : Elevation: 1280 ft reached by a km long trail down toward the McCloud River)PleistoceneVertebrates - Scirus,Preptoceras,GymnogypsCA0506CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission40.92028,-122.23778, se1/4s29t36nr3w|,
Squaw CreekShastaCASe1/4s31t36nr2w (40.9339 122.1306 On Ridge W of North Fork of Squaw Creek about 2km -- air distance -- W of Madrone Guard Station)TriassicHosselkusVertebrate - ThalattosaurusCA050740.9339,-122.1306, Se1/4s31t36nr2w|,
-SierraCAForest Fauna 39-30n 125-52WMiocene Upper9 species of plantsCA0510|,
GazelleSiskiyouCA4.8km W in limestoneCarboniferousFossilsCA0603An American Geological Railway Guide P31641.5208,-122.5192,,MCU|,
GazelleSiskiyouCADuzel RockSilurianGazelleConchidium,Heliolites,Encrinurus,Illaenid trilobites,crinoid stems,favositid corals,stromatoporoids,Orthoceroids,brachiopods -Leptaena,Atrypa,Chonetes{4}CA051141.5208,-122.5192,,MCU|,
GazelleSiskiyouCALovers Leap SW of Gazelle Mt peakSilurianGazelleConchidium,Heliolites,Encrinurus,Illaenid trilobites,crinoid stems,favositid corals,stromatoporoids,Orthoceroids,brachiopods - Leptaena,Atrypa,Chonetes{4}CA051241.5208,-122.5192,,MCU|,
GazelleSiskiyouCAW from 3 to 11 km W on Callahan RdSilurianGazelleConchidium,Heliolites,Encrinurus,Illaenid trilobites,crinoid stems,favositid corals,stromatoporoids,Orthoceroids,brachiopods - Leptaena,Atrypa,Chonetes{4}CA051341.5208,-122.5192,,MCU|,
HenleySiskiyouCAsw1/4s20t47nr6w (41.8998 122.5517 W of I5 about 400m N of offramp for Henley and Hornbrook)CretaceousChico (CA) MiddleFagesia,Mortoniceras,Hamites[?],MactraCA0514Hamites was 'Hemites' in the original41.8998,-122.5517, sw1/4s20t47nr6w|,
HornbrookSiskiyouCACretaceousammonites{4}CA051541.9064,-122.5631,,MCU|,
Hornbrook-YrekaSiskiyouCAarea exposuresCretaceousammonitesCA0516|,
MontagueSiskiyouCAon N side of Black Butte in draws and gulliesMiocenecephalopods{4}CA051741.7283,-122.5267,,MCU|,
MontagueSiskiyouCAon Richardson Ranch nw1/4s22t45nr6w (41.7381 122.5276 about 1km N of Montague).CretaceousChico (CA)Desmoceras,Pachydesmoceras,Puzosia{4}CA0518Pachydesmoceras is 'Pachysiskiyouensis' in the original 'Pachydesmoceras' is a guess41.7381,-122.5276, nw1/4s22t45nr6w|,
Scott ValleySiskiyouCAEtna-Fort Jones near summit on Yreka road in SandstoneTurritella{4}CA051941.6008,-122.8553,,MCU|,
Scott ValleySiskiyouCALimestone gulches (especially McConaughy Gulch) in Mountains on E side of ValleySilurianstarfish,brachiopods{4}CA0520spelled 'McConnehue' in original notes41.6008,-122.8553,,MCU|,
Shasta ValleySiskiyouCAN partScaphites {4}CA052141.8153,-122.4344,,SCU|,
Shasta ValleySiskiyouCAscattered outcropsCretaceousChico (CA)Scaphites {4}CA052241.8153,-122.4344,,SCU|,
Willow CreekSiskiyouCAIn w1/2s31t47nr5w (41.8813 122.4734 In E wall of valley of Willow Creek about 2km S of Klamath River)CretaceousChico (CA)Inoceramus{4}CA052341.8813,-122.4734, w1/2s31t47nr5w|,
YrekaSiskiyouCAto N in Shasta Canyon 6.5 km N of Highway Bridge in se1/4s18t46nr6w (41.8328 122.5797 Near I5 between Klamath River and Maple Spring about 600m S of mouth of Jail Gulch)PrinotropisCA052441.8328,-122.5797, se1/4s18t46nr6w|,
YrekaSiskiyouCAto N on Cottonwood Creek in ne1/4s22t45nr7w (41.7389 122.6375 Northeast park of Yreka about 500m NNE of Sikiyou County Courthouse)CretaceousChico (CA)Ostrea{4}CA052641.7389,-122.6375, ne1/4s22t45nr7w|,
YrekaSiskiyouCAto N on Cottonwood CreekCretaceousFusus{4}CA052541.7244,-122.6500,,MCU|,
BeniciaSolanoCA3 km N in ne1/4s25t3nr3w (38.0811 122.1407 1.6km SE of Lake Herman probably in RR cut)CretaceousShastaActeonina{4}CA052738.0811,-122.1407, ne1/4s25t3nr3w|,
BeniciaSolanoCA3 km W in ne1/4s1t2nr2w (38.0473 122.0176 PLSS Loc appears to be in Contra Costa County near Belloma Slough within the Concord Naval Weapons Station -- probably incorrect)CretaceousChico (CA)Venus,Cardium,MargaritellaCA052838.0473,-122.0176, ne1/4s1t2nr2w?|,
VallejoSolanoCAon RR into Vallejo Fossil forestMiocene-Pliocenepetrified woodCA0611An American Geological Railway Guide P32538.104086,-122.256637,,CU|,
-SonomaCACretaceousammonites.CA0531|,
EldridgeSonomaCAPetrified Palm Wood at Keekay No 1 Mine?CA052938.3489,-122.5097,,MCU|,
Santa RosaSonomaCAE from US101 on Mark West Springs Rd for 12.8km. Left on Petrified Forest Rd several km to Petrified Forest. No collecting. Tours availablePleistocene?Petrified tree trunks to 30m in lengthCA0530http://www.gtlsys.com/Trees/Trees.html38.4483,-122.7022,,MCU|,
Santa RosaSonomaCAIn hills to NorthMiocene-Plioceneabundant fossilsCA0610An American Geological Railway Guide P32438.4483,-122.7022,,MCU|,
Santa RosaSonomaCAN and NE or Mark West Creek along branch of the Russian RiverPliocene-PleistoceneshellsCA0609An American Geological Railway Guide P32438.4483,-122.7022,,MCU|,
OakdaleStanislausCAOakdale Fauna 27-47N 120-42WPliocene Lower16 species of plantsCA053237.7833,-120.7000|,
Marysville ButtesSutter?CAPaleocene-EoceneLlajasechinodermsCA0535'Marysville Buttes' = 'Sutter Buttes'|,
South ButteSutterCA4 km W ne1/4s28t16nr1e (39.2110 121.8614 1km SW of West Butte Dubious PLSS loc as is considerably closer to West Butte than South Butte)EoceneTejonDrillia,Galeoda,Fusina[?],Monodonta,Architectonia,Cordiera,Surcula.CA0533No citations for 'Fusina (merriami)' 050522. HA thinks Fusina is probably a valid gastropod genus. That's good enough for me-DJK39.2110,-121.8614, ne1/4s28t16nr1e|,
West ButteSutterCANE,in SE1/4s28t16nr1e (-121.8472, 39.2177, ( 1685 ft ) at a distance of 1526 m (39.2045 121.8601 2km SW of West Butte)EoceneTrochosmilia,CarditaCA053439.2045,-121.8601, SE1/4s28t16nr1e|,
Cottonwood CreekTehamaCA1 km up small ravine in e1/2s25t7nr8w (PLSS location is in Sonoma County nowhere near Cottonwood Creek). Lat Long is at junction of North and Middle Forks of Cottonwood Creek about 2.5km S of Gas PointCretaceousKnoxvilleCorbula,Dentalium,Helcion,Fissurella,Opis,Astarte,Pectundulus,Myoconcha,Lima,Spondylus{4}CA0536 40.394607,-122.525368,e1/2s25t7nr8w?,GA|,
PaskentaTehamaCA3 km W on Paskenta-Lowrey road at McCarthy Creek sw1/4s19t24nr6w (39.9088 122.4714 4.8km W of Flourney)Aucella{4}CA053739.9088,-122.4714, sw1/4s19t24nr6w|,
PaskentaTehamaCA5 km NW is s20t24nr6w (,-122.5411, 39.9357 at a distance of 1744 m (39.9206 122.5595 About 2km ENE of Whiterock Butte.)CretaceousKnoxvilleLucina,Turbo,Corbula,Nucula,Astarte{4}CA053839.9206,-122.5595, s20t24nr6w|,
PaskentaTehamaCA8 km N on small hillOlcostephanus,Arca{4}CA053939.8847,-122.5447,,MCU|,
PaskentaTehamaCAOn bald hills between Paskenta and Lowrey's ne1/4s8t24nr6w (39.9362 122.5404 400 m S of Mill Creek about 2km W of Lowrey Road)CretaceousKnoxvilleCrioceras{4}CA054039.9362,-122.5404, ne1/4s8t24nr6w|,
S Fork Elder CreekTehamaCA2 km NW of Cooper's S36t25nr7w (39.9807N,-122.5902W PLSS location is in Blue Canyon between South and Middle Forks of Elder Creek)CretaceousKnoxvilleHoplites{4}CA054139.9807,-122.5902,S36t25nr7w|,
S Fork Elder CreekTehamaCAne1/4s6t29nr6w (this PLSS location is probably wrong. Elder Creek is further South -- West of Gerber, Tehama County). PLSS Loc is on ridge between Squaw Creek and Roaring River about 6.4km WSW of Gas Point. Lat Long is for the PLSS Loc as there is already a S Fork Elder Creek loc CA0541 CretaceousKnoxvilleBelemnites{4}CA054240.398268,-122.583733,ne1/4s6t29nr6w?,G|,
Tuscan SpringsTehamaCA16 km NE of Red Bluff on Little Salt Creek, nw1/4s32t28nr2w (40.2257 122.1150 in valley of Little Salt Creek W of Tuscan Springs)Fusus,Ficus,Turritella{4}CA054340.2257,-122.1150, nw1/4s32t28nr2w|,
Tuscan SpringsTehamaCANw1/4s32t28nr2w (40.2257 122.1150 in valley of Little Salt Creek W of Tuscan Springs)Cretaceous UpperChico (CA)Turritella{4}CA054440.2257,-122.1150, Nw1/4s32t28nr2w|,
Tuscan SpringsTehamaCAarea exposuresCretaceousmany fossil species{4}CA054540.2408,-122.1106,,SCU|,
Watson CreekTehamaCACretaceousKnoxvilleBelemnitesCA054639.6797,-122.5283,,MCU|,
Big Bar-Trinity RiverTrinityCAat Pattison and Wilshire Mines in ne1/4s5t33nr12w (-123.2558, 40.7410, ( 1320 ft ) at a distance of 653 m (3km NE of Big Bar in canyon of Manzinita Creek)Pecten,Mytilus,Aucella,Cyprina,plants.{4}CA054740.7410,-123.2558,ne1/4s5t33nr12w|,
Rattlesnake CreekTrinityCA12 km SW of Peanut in sw1/4s20t1sr8e in Sandstone-shale conglomerate (-123.3086, 40.3646 at a distance of 1074 m (E side of Scott Flatt 3km SE of Forest Glen)Jurassicshells,plants -- Unio,Cyclopitys,Taeniopteris{4}CA054840.3646,-123.3086,sw1/4s20t1sr8e|,
WeavervilleTrinityCAalong Trinity RiverOligoceneWeavervillefossil plantsCA054940.7311,-122.9408,,MCU|,
WeavervilleTrinityCAalong Trinity River,CACretaceous UpperHorsetownCrioceras{4}CA055040.7311,-122.9408,,MCU|,
Owen's LakeTulareCA21 km N on E side of valleyTriassicammonitesCA0551|,
ColumbiaTuolumneCATable Mountain Fauna 39-02n 120-23WMiocene Upper28 species of plantsCA055239.0333,-120.3833|,
Stanislaus RiverTuolumneCAnear canyon opposite mouth of Bear Creek ne1/4 s11t1nr13e (37.9572 120.5119 (site appears to be in the middle of Melones Lake)JurassicForemanabundant fossil plants.{4}CA055337.9572,-120.5119, ne1/4 s11t1nr13e|,
Apache CanyonVenturaCAIn nearby ravine in S2+11t8nr23w 34.8040 119.2867vertebrates - Hypolagus,Perognathus{4}CA0554CAUTION:Collecting vertebrate material in the US requires landowner or government permission34.8040,-119.2867,S2t8nr23w|,
Gas Plant CanyonVenturaCAne1/4s18t3nr20w -119.0037, 34.3417 at a distance of 1104 m 34.3458 119.0126 (About 1km W of head of Loftus Canyon.)Eocene-MioceneSespePromerychoerusCA055534.3458,-119.0126, ne1/4s18t3nr20w|,
Grimes canyonVenturaCA2 km E on long spur NW of Oak RidgeMioceneAnomia{4}CA055636.2058,-121.7378,,MCU|,
Little Sespe CreekVenturaCA2 km above Sespe CreekMiocenePotamides(4)CA055734.4517,-118.9242,,SCU|,
Los Posas HillsVenturaCAKew QuarryEocene-MioceneSespeNimravus,Mesocyon,Hoplophoneus(a sabertooth cat),Subhyracodon{4}CA0558|,
McCray Wells[?]VenturaCAN side of Simi Valley,sw1/4 s33t3nr17wEoceneLlajasIsocardia,Cucullaea PinnaCA0559No citation for McCray Wells on Google or USGS 050522. The PLSS location appears to be a steep hillside just North of White Oaks Park at roughly 34.2963N 118.6615W. USGS shows no wells or springs in the area34.2963,-118.6615|,
Pearson Ranch QuarryVenturaCAEocene (Duchesnean)SespeMammals-Chumashius,Griphomys,Hyaenodon,Pareumys,SespedectesCA0560|,
Quatal CanyonVenturaCAIn s1/2s27t9nr23w County Industrial Road Camp; California: Ventura Co. -119.3312, 34.8617 at a distance of 2729 m 34.8326 119.3218MioceneMontereyVertebrate - Citellus{4}CA0561There does not seem to be a Quatel Canyon in California--perhaps Quatal34.8326,-119.3218, s1/2s27t9nr23w|,
Rincon HillVenturaCAin road cuts at the interchange of US101 and CA150 in 17 distinct bedsPleistocenePico|Santa Barbara|San Pedrodiverse fossils,mostly mollusksCA0562|,
Santa Clara RiverVenturaCAIn se1/4s13t3nr21w (-119.0220, 34.3533 at a distance of 1339 m 34.3348 119.0174 (On ridge between Richardson Canyonand Morgan Canyon about 2km ESE of Santa Clara River.)Eocene-MioceneSespeLeptauchenia? (an oreodont){4}CA057634.3348,-119.0174, se1/4s13t3nr21w|,
Santa PaulaVenturaCAdue S along base of cliffsMiocene LowerSolenosteira,Solen,Scutaster(4)CA056334.4489,-119.0556,,MCU|,
Santa SusanaVenturaCA1 km E on RR in Se1/4s7t2nr17w (PLSS 34.2686 118.6959 1.5km from Simi Valley High School)Leda.(4)CA056434.2686,-118.6959, Se1/4s7t2nr17w|,
Santa SusanaVenturaCAIn Arroyo Simi on S side of town inEoceneLlajasmollusksCA056534.2378,-118.6961,,MCU|,
Sespe CreekVenturaCAN side on N-S RidgeMioceneTurritella(4)CA056634.4517,-118.9242,,MCU|,
Simi HillsVenturaCACretaceousammonites.CA056734.2244,-118.7158,,MCU|,
Simi ValleyVenturaCAat the Simi Valley LandfillEocene-MioceneSespe?CA056834.2628,-118.7467,,MCU|,
Simi ValleyVenturaCAin W bank of Simi ArroyoPaleocene-EoceneLlajasmollusks,echinodermsCA056934.2628,-118.7467,,MCU|,
Simi Valley NorthVenturaCAEocene (Duchesnean)SespeMammals-TapochoerusCA0570|,
Tapo RanchVenturaCAEocene (Uintan)SespeMammals-Dyseolemur,Miacis,Procynodictis,Tapochoerus,TapocyonCA057134.3197,-118.7169,,SCU|,
Topatopa BluffVenturaCAIn Mt Pinos quad se1/4s18t5nr22w in black shales (PLSS 34.5112 119.2174)CretaceousChico (CA)Cyclammina{4}CA057234.5112,-119.2174,se1/4s18t5nr22w|,
Ventura RiverVenturaCAW along S side of Ridge N of Coyote CreekMiocene LowerVaquerosOstrea {4}CA057334.2756,-119.3069,,SCU|,
Wheeler SpringsVenturaCAEoceneCozydellStarfish-AsteropectenCA057434.5081,-119.2906,,SCU|,
Wiley CanyonVenturaCAalong NE-SW Ridge W of mouthMiocene LowerVaquerosArca,Pinna {4}CA057534.3575,-118.5567,,MCU|,
-Ventura,Santa BarbaraCACretaceousammonites.CA0577|,
Capay ValleyYoloCAs1/2s28t11nr3w (38.7687 122.1987 In Smith Canyon)EoceneCapayGemmula,Lacinia,Turritella,Trochocyathus,Fusinus,Spiroglyphus{4}CA057838.7687,-122.1987, s1/2s28t11nr3w|,
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