It provides comparable information and directions in gem trail books on nevada, arizona, utah, new mexico and texas. Insider info with some dig sites not found in other guide books. Arizona geological survey digital geologic map dgm53, version 2. Gem trails of california, gem trails of nevada, rockhounding. It was deposited in coastalplain to shallowmarine settings during time of variable and changing sea level. I am at work now and the itinerary and maps are home. Stealing specimens from any national park is illegal. Whether searching for unknown sources or going to a paytodig operation, you can have great fun digging for opals, turquoise, or any number of minerals that are found while rockhounding nevada. As illustrated in the maps on this website, the state of arizona is one of the worlds most scenically and geologically diverse regions. Many native american indian tribes are found in the state of arizona. Being a rockhound means always researching the next great spot to go mineral hunting. Rockhounds and rocks collectible rocks and minerals. Each year there are numerous requests for information on visiting arizona s mines and mineral collecting sites.
The vast desert of southern california offers some topnotch rock collecting opportunities. We periodically arrange for group hounding, with members who know the sweet spots to search. Arizona, the grand canyon state, is obviously no stranger to rocks and gemstones. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. This town was a mining town in the late 1800s and is now maintained by the california state parks systems. Invertebrate fossils are the remains of animals that didnt have bones such as shellfish, corals, trilobites and crinoids. Any source of material is most likely to be found adjacent to past or existing claims. Rockhounding arizona covers popular and commercial sites as well as littleknown areas. Plot and record information about locations, import and export placemarks, measure distance and area, and even plot photos. Avenza maps is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on your ios and android smartphone or tablet. Rockhounding maps show where and how to get to good locations for collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils. The following brief compilation lists sites for mine tours, mine overviews, gold panning areas, mineral museums, and a list of publications on mineral collecting. A 6 x 9 paperback with 219 pages, descriptions, maps and photos. Americas best rockhounding website gator girl rocks.
This clickable map has information about gems, minerals, and fossils in the united states. Email me or contact me if you want some help with the use of this app. Rockhounding arizona includes more than seventy of arizonas best rockhounding sites and their emblematic activities, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near bagdad to searching for gold in the superstition mountains and digging for turquoise at the foot of the hieroglyphic range. Mitchell detailed maps and descriptive text lead the rockhound to over 82 of the best collecting locales for gems, minerals, and fossils. One of the best states for rockhounding arizona, the grand canyon state, is obviously no stranger to rocks and gemstones. Rock hounding in arizona bureau of land management. The blm has developed georeferenced maps compatible with any georeferenced map. Jan 09, 20 i personally love the delorme series, nice large print maps that have helped guide me to countless locations. Topo maps can be bought and downloaded to your smartphone and used in the wilds without any cell signal. Rockhounding arizona includes more than seventy of arizona s best rockhounding sites and their emblematic activities, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near bagdad to searching for gold in the superstition mountains and digging for turquoise at the foot of the hieroglyphic range.
Rocks of this map unit in southern arizona may be in part equivalent to permian rocks of map unit p in central and northern arizona. Arizona maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. A guide to 75 of the states best rockhounding sites by gerry blair. Roll over the map set you wish to view, and click view app to open the map portal. Side 2 includes individual maps of phoenix, pima, prescott and verde valley areas, flagstaff, yuma, and sierra vista. Maps at the arizona state archives arizona state library. A field guide to some of the states best rockhounding sites. Links to nearby area attractions or points of interest.
Access to my personal rockhounding map will provide you with exact location information and directions. Avenza maps is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on your ios, android, and windows smartphone or tablet. A mobile and webfriendly pdf version of the campus map, with all locations displayed for ease of reference can be viewed on this page. Arizona ajo ajo area rough stones 1 collector specimens from same city, 1 collector specimens from nearby locations alpine escudilla mts.
Founded in 1915 as the cartographic group, the first division of national geographic, national geographic maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. Arizona geological survey, digital geologic map dmg 52, one color map, known errorsqualifications. These regions receive less than 40 inches of rain a year, still very hot in summer and mild in winter. Today, national geographic maps continues this mission by creating the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their. Off the beaten path destinations with some sites not found in other guide books. There are many locations throughout the country that have very valuable sources of minerals such as opals, turquoise, jade, tourmaline, amethyst, and beryl. Overview of rotary park including walking trails, sand beaches, parking, tinnell memorial sports park, ball. A location guide for rock hounds in the united states v preface each year i vacation in the field, collecting gem and mineral samples somewhere in the united states or canada, and each year i spend hours looking through reference materials to plot out my trip to include locations which interest me.
It includes commercial and government maps of the territory and state, county and city maps dating from the 1890s, historic topographic maps and. Millions of years of geothermal and geological activity makes nevada a rockhounders paradise. Most of these locations are primarily sourced from a few key books. Arizona unit hunting map with all the game management unit numbers. It includes information such as collecting locations that ive visited or that ive researched, and also information from other rockhounds. The arizona state archives contains about 32,000 arizona maps, dating from the 1860s to the present. Printable overview topographic map of the offroad portion of the trip. Avenza maps pro industries for military users for nonprofits manage subscriptions subscription tiers faq help. This page allows for the entry of rock collecting locations that have been found by users on the internet or by reference sources. This unit includes supai group and hermit shale in northern arizona and naco group in southern arizona. Interactive map of arizona, with links to detailed pages about national parks. Oregon rockhounding map has a variety pictures that united to locate out the most recent pictures of oregon rockhounding map here, and plus you can acquire the pictures through our best oregon rockhounding map collection. Nov 12, 2017 i rarely get time here to update, but rockhounding is alive and well in arizona and elsewhere. Palacio rock art 2973 w avenida destino tucson, az art.
Rockhounding 101 the basics of field collecting research. Rockhounding welcome to yuma, arizona on the rivers edge. I rarely get time here to update, but rockhounding is alive and well in arizona and elsewhere. A summary of the website features detailed trip site information.
This website is dedicated to the amateur rockhound who is interested in finding rock specimens for their collection. The maps, reports, and other information and content on this website are provided as a public service for informational purposes only. The biggest little nevada rockhounding map reno road trippers. To protect stream and streamside habitats, the washington state department of fish and wildlife dfw administers the hydraulics code rcw 75. Arizona is one of the 50 states that make up the united states of america, located in the southwest. Instant pdf file download to use both on and offline. The arizona land subsidence group report azgs cr07c was released in december 2007. I took the time to go through the book two years ago and enter. Every year when the tucson gem and mineral shows start and last for over 3 weeks in tucson, people make their way to the laundromat, or friends house, at least pecos valley diamonds, also called pecos diamonds, have been collected by new mexico rockhounds and mineral collectors for. The land of the waveswashed coastline, high deserts, river valleys, towering volcanoes and mountain ranges are rich in mineral deposits. Boating on tempe town lake, nightlife on mill avenue and performances at the frank lloyd wrightdesigned gammage auditorium are just a few of our favorite tempe temptations.
A guide to 99 of the states best rock hounding sites rock hounding series by garret romaine. Sample page from the rockhound barstow field guide lead mountain, just a couple miles from highway 15, a great place to visit and collect colorful crystals. Arizona geologic maps and rockhounding mapsgeologic maps that show you the rock types in arizona and rockhounding maps that help you locate good spots to look for rocks and minerals in arizona. Make sure you have a good map before you venture out. You could build up an entire library out of the numerous books and magazines about rockhounding in utah and rockhounding in general. I am no longer going to reply here to questions asked. Arizona has 21 national park sites spread throughout the state.
Arizona new mexico nevada southern california northern california colorado just some of colorado utah just some of utah the. Plot and record information about locations, import and export placemarks, measure distance and. Road biking route, topock gorge location, lake havasu city, multiuse trail. Arizona s grand canyon reveals the history of geologic time. Justin wrote the text and brandy designed the maps, as you can see in the sample below. A location guide for rock hounds in the united states. Here are forests of petrified wood, veins of brilliant turquoise, and. By clicking on each state, you will find detailed information. A map of arizona counties with county seats and a satellite image of arizona with county outlines. Even precious gems like diamonds, emeralds, and aquamarine can be found in the u. In northeastern arizona, however, petrified wood like the specimens that are protected in petrified forest national park also is available outside of the park boundaries. Arizona is one of the highest caliber rockhounding states and receives visitors from all corners of the world in search of arizona rocks, gemstones, minerals and fossils which find themselves scattered across this geologic treasure trove. Gem bone this is polished on front only there is also a large crack that appears to run almost all the way through the bone but it still held together fairly solid, but i can put some clear epoxy on if you would like before shipping it.
Jan 07, 2017 being a rockhound means always researching the next great spot to go mineral hunting. Arizona department of mines and mineral resources 1502 west washington, phoenix, az 85007 phone 602 7711600 18004464259 in arizona fax 602 7711616. Pdf maps of arizona national parks and monuments, from the nps. Hills ohv trails map georeferenced to work with your phone via avenza maps app. Check out our area maps below, with handy pdf versions you can print and take on the go as you explore the grand canyon state. Use your devices builtin gps to track your location on any map. Phoenix area central arizona arizona state university may be tempes claim to fame, but theres plenty going on in this friendly city just south of phoenix. Always make sure you are in an area that you can legally collect. Interactive map highlights fissures, floods, fires, earthquakes, and fault lines in arizona. The blm has a program you can use, the lr2000, but my personal favorite database is the mrds, mineral resource data system, detailing the principal and secondary ore and location of all working, placed and closed mines and mineral. News rocks minerals gemstones volcanoes more topics us maps world maps geology store homepage. Dec 11, 2019 welcome to the arizona back country and rockhounding website.
Home arizona page 2 showing 24 of 29 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by newness sort by price. Our intent was to continue rock hounding atnear socorro, magdalena, san antonio. The material collected must not be sold or bartered. Read on for ways to get some natural garnets, turquoise, and black fire opal and to visit some fantastic nevada rockhounding sites. Multiuse trail, hospital, public restrooms, island trail, walking trail. Becky, dh led a 2 week trip last summer to that area, mostly southern utah. This site currently contains 46 of the premier rock hunting sites in the state of arizona. Printable detail topographic maps with popup trip photos taken at the shown location. Here you can view a list of important links, maps, and publications. I also have a wildlife section that includes pictures of some of the wildlife ive come across while rockhounding and, of course, there is the chief adventurologists blog. It is well known for its landscape desert, its cacti and the cosmopolitan city of phoenix.
Admmr arizona department of mines and mineral resources. Even though it was a little dry reading, as a reference book when we were trying to find new places to explore, it was great. Since i was taking the time to enter locations into my gps i thought itd be nice to share this resource and save you the work. Rockhounding nevada is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. The map collection focuses primarily on arizona from the territorial period 1864 to the present. Priestly o n behalf of the red rock ranger district of the coconino national forest, i welcome you to this 160,000acre red rock country. The biggest little nevada rockhounding map reno road. You can acquire his books through desertusas trading post.
Azgs and usgs partnership to produce digital geologic map products. After you create your account, youll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new postsday with fewer ads. The state of arizona is one of the best locations in the world to obtain high quality gems and minerals. Welcome to the arizona back country and rockhounding website.
Rockhounding books utah department of natural resources map. One of my friends is taking a trip to the flagstaff, az area and was wondering if there are any good free rock or fossil collecting sites. This requires that any person or government agency desiring to use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any. The states streams that contain placer gold are also important for the plant and animal communities they support.
Includes 2 to 6 photos on each map, depending on the length and type of trip. Stepbystep directions to help you take the right route. If you go to arizona you are sure to see many beautiful sights, and perhaps finds some beautiful rocks to take home. Arizona rockhound information azgs document repository. Harris, 2007, estimated depth to bedrock in arizona, v. Questions about the minerals, rocks, landscape features, or natural hazards of arizona. Information, maps, permits, and guidebooks for planning adventures at western parks, forests, refuges and wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, lakes and reservoirs, wild rivers, and blm lands. These maps will give you significant detail about each part of the state. Novice rockhounding smithsonite, the nitt for nice pyrite. Your local arizona forest service office may have this map available.
Arizona rockhound amateur rockhounding in the copper state. Locality listhide this locality has map coordinates listed. Avenza maps discover hiking, recreation, topographic. May 29, 2008 please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. Arizona by national geographic maps, other format barnes. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Palacio rock art 2973 w avenida destino tucson az 85746. We didnt collect any of the copper materials but did do fossils, obsidian, agate, topaz, septarian nodules, petrified wood, sunstones. A few years back we purchased a book rock hounding idaho.
Instead, please consider joining our southwest rockhounds group on facebook. They tell of the earths violent and fiery origin some 4. Rockhounding nevada tips tricks and places to visit. Petrified forest national park has a north entrance off interstate 40 and a south entrance off highway 180. Visitors may enter at one end of the park and exit at the other. Map downloads lake havasu city arizonas playground. Search images maps play youtube news gmail drive more. Accuracy is not guaranteed, and the information contained or linked on this website should not be relied on except as general information. An outstanding sourcebook for experts and novices alike, rockhounding arizona points the way to seventyfive of the best rockhounding sites in arizona, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesserknown sites on public land. Arizona reference map pdf format 285k shaded relief map with state. Gps waypoints for the offroad portion of the trip provided in gpx format file.
The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map. Rockhounding is the collection of reasonable amounts of mineral specimens, rocks, semiprecious gems, petrified wood and invertebrate fossils. Rocks contain clues to the geologic history of the earth and even the solar system. Detailed directions for the highway portion of the trip. Dec 30, 20 piece of dinosaur bone that shows the cell structure.
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