USNM 23785 is a fossil collection site in New Jersey, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. The depositional environment is recorded as terrestrial indet. Documented finds include Mammuthus.

Geologic setting

Geologic interval: Late Pleistocene
Age: 0.129–0.0117 Ma
Depositional environment: terrestrial indet.
Recorded occurrences: 1

Fossils found here

Mammuthus

Mammalia · Elephantidae

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 108267 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record

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Can you collect at USNM 23785?

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 23785?

Fossil.

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Meteorite nearbyA 28 g stony meteorite fell at Deal in 1829, 27 miles from here.

Source: Paleobiology Database.