Wood Canyon, Aspen Range is a fossil collection site in Caribou, Idaho, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Thaynes Formation, dated to the Smithian (249.9–248.1 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as carbonate indet. Documented finds include Wyomingites arnoldi, Dieneroceras dieneri, Xenoceltites cordilleranus, Xenodiscus gilberti, Xenodiscus tarpeyi, Preflorianites toulai.

Geologic setting

Formation: Thaynes
Geologic interval: Smithian
Age: 249.9–248.1 Ma
Depositional environment: carbonate indet.
Recorded occurrences: 40

Locality notes

Sec 32, T. 8 S., R. 43 E, at the head of Wood Canyon, Aspen Range, about 9 miles northeast of Soda Springs

Fossils found here

Wyomingites arnoldi

Cephalopoda · Dieneroceratidae

Dieneroceras dieneri

Cephalopoda · Dieneroceratidae

Xenoceltites cordilleranus

Cephalopoda · Xenoceltitidae

Xenodiscus gilberti

Cephalopoda · Xenodiscidae

Xenodiscus tarpeyi

Cephalopoda · Xenodiscidae

Preflorianites toulai

Cephalopoda · Kashmiritidae

Dieneroceras waageni

Cephalopoda · Dieneroceratidae

Abrekites arthaberi

Cephalopoda · Gyronitidae

Meekoceras cristatum

Cephalopoda · Prionitidae

Inyoites oweni

Cephalopoda · Inyoitidae

Meekoceras gracilitatis

Cephalopoda · Prionitidae

Submeekoceras mushbachanum

Cephalopoda · Arctoceratidae

Submeekoceras patelliforme

Cephalopoda · Arctoceratidae

Pseudaspidites wheeleri

Cephalopoda · Proptychitidae

Meekoceras bonnevillense

Cephalopoda · Prionitidae

Wyomingites aplanatus

Cephalopoda · Dieneroceratidae

Flemingites aspenensis

Cephalopoda · Flemingitidae

Flemingites bannockensis

Cephalopoda · Flemingitidae

Euflemingites cirratus

Cephalopoda · Flemingitidae

Anaflemingites russelli

Cephalopoda · Flemingitidae

Hedenstroemia kossmati

Cephalopoda · Hedenstroemiidae

Metussuria occidentalis

Cephalopoda · Ussuritidae

Metussuria waageni

Cephalopoda · Ussuritidae

Cordillerites angulatus

Cephalopoda · Hedenstroemiidae

Lanceolites compactus

Cephalopoda · Lanceolitidae

Aspenites acutus

Cephalopoda · Aspenitidae

Pseudosageceras multilobatum

Cephalopoda · Hedenstroemiidae

Juvenites dieneri

Cephalopoda · Meekoceratidae

Juvenites septentrionalis

Cephalopoda · Meekoceratidae

Paranannites aspenensis

Cephalopoda · Paranannitidae

Juvenites thermarum

Cephalopoda · Meekoceratidae

Clypites tenuis

Cephalopoda · Hedenstroemiidae

Jeanbesseiceras jacksoni

Cephalopoda · NO_FAMILY_SPECIFIED

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 33288 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record

Getting there

No directions yet.

How hard is it?

Getting there: – / 5
Finding anything: – / 5
Votes: 0

Trip reports

No trip reports yet.

Questions about Wood Canyon, Aspen Range

Can you collect at Wood Canyon, Aspen Range?

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 Wood Canyon, Aspen Range?

Fossil.

Comments

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

No comments yet.

What to bring

The whole kit

Estwing E3-22P Rock PickThe industry-standard 22oz geological hammer. One-piece forged steel with shock-reduction grip.See it on Amazon Compare picks
Clear Anti-Fog Safety Glasses (4 Pack)Adjustable, anti-fog lenses for clear vision in any conditions.See it on Amazon Compare picks
Watertight Medical KitCompact, waterproof first aid kit with bandages, moleskin, and field essentials.See it on Amazon Compare picks
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide to 99 of the State's Best Rockhounding SitesA complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state's gems & minerals. Rockhounding Idaho is a must-have bo...See it on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Source: Paleobiology Database.