Rockhounding.org

Southern Pequop Mountains SPM-41

Elko County, Nevada
Directions
Next site in NevadaAMNH Locality B72219, Thaynes Fm, Nevada · 1 mi

Can I collect here?

Pro
See who owns this land and whether it is claimedPro shows the owner, the claim on this spot and every claim within a mile.
Read the collecting rules by land type

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.

1 miAMNH Locality B72219, Thaynes Fm, NevadaFossil6 miSJS-638, Southern Pequop MountainsFossil9 miAtlanticWolframite

More fossil sites in Nevada

See them all

More sites in Nevada

View all Nevada sites
The Market

New on the Market

Native American arrowheadNative American arrowhead$20cubedmoons3Browse the Market

Found something here? List it for sale

About Southern Pequop Mountains SPM-41

Southern Pequop Mountains SPM-41 is a fossil collection site in Elko, Nevada, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Gerster Formation, dated to the Wuchiapingian (259.51–254.14 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as marine indet. Documented finds include Dyoros, Echinauris subhorrida, Grandaurispina, Cleiothyridina, Xestotrema pulchrum, Dielasma phosphoriensis.

Geologic setting

Formation
Gerster
Geologic interval
Wuchiapingian
Age
259.51–254.14 Ma
Depositional environment
marine indet.
Recorded occurrences
10
Locality notes

No locality info given; coordinates approximately based on Permian outcrop in Southern Pequop Mountains

Fossils found here

Dyoros
Strophomenata · Rugosochonetidae
Echinauris subhorrida
Strophomenata · Productellidae
Grandaurispina
Strophomenata · Linoproductidae
Cleiothyridina
Rhynchonellata · Athyrididae
Xestotrema pulchrum
Rhynchonellata · Pennospiriferinidae
Dielasma phosphoriensis
Rhynchonellata · Dielasmatidae
Crinoidea
Crinoidea
Bryozoa
Bryozoa
Cyrtorostra
Bivalvia · Deltopectinidae

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 39514 (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 Southern Pequop Mountains SPM-41

Can you collect at Southern Pequop Mountains SPM-41?

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 Southern Pequop Mountains SPM-41?

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 AmazonCompare picks
  • Clear Anti-Fog Safety Glasses (4 Pack)Adjustable, anti-fog lenses for clear vision in any conditions.See it on AmazonCompare picks
  • Watertight Medical KitCompact, waterproof first aid kit with bandages, moleskin, and field essentials.See it on AmazonCompare picks
  • Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral GuideWhether you're digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or "prospector," with a simple rock hammer and...See it on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Meteorite nearbyA 983 g stony meteorite was found at Spruce 001 in 2011, 21 miles from here.

Source: Paleobiology Database.