Martin Marietta Berkeley Quarry, Cross Member
Berkeley County, South Carolina33.32861, −79.67055
Can I collect here?
ProSee who owns this land and whether it is claimedPro shows the owner, the claim on this spot and every claim within a mile.
Based on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 9, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.
Minerals on record here
1 mineralRecorded here: fossil.
More fossil sites in South Carolina
See them all- Kingstree, Black River (Cretaceous/reworked)25 mi · Fossil
- Santee canal (Santee Limestone, S. Carolina)26 mi · Fossil
- BE-0 (Lower Santee Limestone, South Carolina)28 mi · Fossil
- Mark Clark Expressway at Attaway Street36 mi · Fossil
- Berkeley County, Chandler Bridge Formation Bed 334 mi · Fossil
- South of Ladson (Procolpochelys locality)36 mi · Fossil
More sites in South Carolina
View all South Carolina sites- Bowens River and tributaries167 mi · Corundum, garnet, sapphire
- Clearwater & Herse Valley125 mi · Amethyst, chalcedony, ilmenite
- Anderson185 mi · Aquamarine, beryl, almandine garnet
- Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda River126 mi · Amphibolite, chalcopyrite, chlorite
- Iva185 mi · Corundum, garnet, quartz
- King's Creek158 mi · Barite, chalcopyrite, galena
The Market
Native American arrowhead$20cubedmoons3Browse the Market
New on the Market
Native American arrowhead$20cubedmoons3Browse the MarketFound something here? List it for sale
About Martin Marietta Berkeley Quarry, Cross Member
Martin Marietta Berkeley Quarry, Cross Member is a fossil collection site in Berkeley, South Carolina, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Tupelo Bay Formation, dated to the Bartonian (41.03–37.71 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as shallow subtidal indet and the tectonic setting is passive margin. Documented finds include Carolinacetus gingerichi, Protosirenidae, Terebratulina wilsoni, Protocetidae, Tupelocetus palmeri, Dermochelyidae.
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Tupelo Bay
- Geologic interval
- Bartonian
- Age
- 41.03–37.71 Ma
- Depositional environment
- shallow subtidal indet.
- Tectonic setting
- passive margin
- Recorded occurrences
- 9
Locality notes
coordinates from ref 26609; Martin Marietta Aggregates Quarry near Jamestown
Fossils found here
Carolinacetus gingerichi
Mammalia · Protocetidae
Protosirenidae
Mammalia · Protosirenidae
Terebratulina wilsoni
Rhynchonellata · Cancellothyrididae
Protocetidae
Mammalia · Protocetidae
Tupelocetus palmeri
Mammalia · Protocetidae
Dermochelyidae
Reptilia · Dermochelyidae
Pterosphenus schucherti
Reptilia · Palaeophiidae
Quinquerugatus holthuisi
Malacostraca · Dromiidae
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 134300 (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 Martin Marietta Berkeley Quarry, Cross Member
Can you collect at Martin Marietta Berkeley Quarry, Cross Member?
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 Martin Marietta Berkeley Quarry, Cross Member?
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
- Southeast Treasure Hunter's Gem & 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.
Source: Paleobiology Database.