Philo II site
Can I collect here?
ProBased on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 3, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.
Minerals on record here
1 mineralRecorded here: fossil.
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About Philo II site
Geologic setting
- Geologic interval
- Holocene
- Depositional environment
- terrestrial indet.
- Recorded occurrences
- 1
West bank of Muskingum river near Philo
Fossils found here
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 195064 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
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Questions about Philo II site
Can you collect at Philo II site?
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 Philo II site?
Fossil.
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Source: Paleobiology Database.