USNM 2839. Small knob near center of sec. 23 T. 21 N., R. 29 W.
Benton County, Arkansas36.45000, −94.03333
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Minerals on record here
1 mineralRecorded here: fossil.
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About USNM 2839. Small knob near center of sec. 23 T. 21 N., R. 29 W.
USNM 2839. Small knob near center of sec. 23 T. 21 N., R. 29 W. is a fossil collection site in Benton, Arkansas, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Batesville Sandstone, dated to the Meramecian (342.9–335.4 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as carbonate indet. Documented finds include Palaeacis carinata.
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Batesville Sandstone
- Geologic interval
- Meramecian
- Age
- 342.9–335.4 Ma
- Depositional environment
- carbonate indet.
- Recorded occurrences
- 1
Locality notes
sec. 23 T. 21 N., R. 29 W. Pea Ridge Quad
Fossils found here
Palaeacis carinata
Anthozoa · Palaeacidae
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 76650 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
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Questions about USNM 2839. Small knob near center of sec. 23 T. 21 N., R. 29 W.
Can you collect at USNM 2839. Small knob near center of sec. 23 T. 21 N., R. 29 W.?
It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.
What minerals are found at USNM 2839. Small knob near center of sec. 23 T. 21 N., R. 29 W.?
Fossil.
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Source: Paleobiology Database.