Motorola plant, west of intersection of N. Beach and Fossil Creek Blvd
Can I collect here?
ProBased 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.
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About Motorola plant, west of intersection of N. Beach and Fossil Creek Blvd
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Pawpaw
- Geologic interval
- Late Albian
- Age
- 106.3–100.5 Ma
- Depositional environment
- offshore
- Recorded occurrences
- 4
Neritic environment
Site is now under "Motorola" plant, but located 200 yards west of intersection of N. Beach and Fossil Creek Blvd. approximate coordinates 32° 50' 59.67" N and 97° 17' 32.36" W.
Fossils found here
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 127164 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
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Questions about Motorola plant, west of intersection of N. Beach and Fossil Creek Blvd
Can you collect at Motorola plant, west of intersection of N. Beach and Fossil Creek Blvd?
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 Motorola plant, west of intersection of N. Beach and Fossil Creek Blvd?
Fossil.
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