Emerald Creek Site #1 (P-37) is a fossil collection site in Idaho, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Clarkia Formation, dated to the Early Miocene (23.04–15.98 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as lacustrine - large and the tectonic setting is volcanic basin. Documented finds include Phryganeidae, Limnephilidae.

Geologic setting

Formation: Clarkia
Geologic interval: Early Miocene
Age: 23.04–15.98 Ma
Depositional environment: lacustrine - large
Tectonic setting: volcanic basin
Recorded occurrences: 2

Geology notes

Nearshore lake sediments. The lake was formed approximately 15 million years ago by the volcanic damming of a drainage basin

Locality notes

Th clay deposits of the Emerald Creek Site #1 are located in a roadcut near the Sunshine Mine garnet tailings, about 3 miles South of Idaho Highway No 43 (NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 33 T. 43 N, R 1E, Benewah County)

Fossils found here

Phryganeidae

Insecta · Phryganeidae

Limnephilidae

Insecta · Limnephilidae

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 144527 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record

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Questions about Emerald Creek Site #1 (P-37)

Can you collect at Emerald Creek Site #1 (P-37)?

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 Emerald Creek Site #1 (P-37)?

Fossil.

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Source: Paleobiology Database.