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Gulf Coast Tertiary II

Georgia
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Based on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 15, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.

Minerals on record here

1 mineral

Recorded here: fossil.

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About Gulf Coast Tertiary II

Gulf Coast Tertiary II is a fossil collection site in Georgia, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. The depositional environment is recorded as offshore. Documented finds include Lophelia tubaeformis.

Geologic setting

Geologic interval
Lutetian to Bartonian
Age
48.07–37.71 Ma
Depositional environment
offshore
Recorded occurrences
1
Geology notes

deep water coral

Locality notes

Chalcedonized boulder from west bank of the Flint River at Russell or Blue Springs approximately four miles southwest of Bainbridge, Georgia.

Fossils found here

Lophelia tubaeformis
Anthozoa · Caryophylliidae

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 78685 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record

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Questions about Gulf Coast Tertiary II

Can you collect at Gulf Coast Tertiary II?

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 Gulf Coast Tertiary II?

Fossil.

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Source: Paleobiology Database.