Fossil hunting sites in Midland TX?

[JamieLynn]

Heading to Midland TX for Christmas break....any suggestions on road cuts or creeks or any fossil sites nearby? Thanks for any suggestions! 

[grandpa]

"On the road again!"

Hi JamieLynn,

I have never hunted the Midland area, but I found these sites that may help introduce you to the area.  Hopefully others familiar with the area may respond to more specific sites.

 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-texas-was-bottom-sea-180953653/

 

http://www.midlandgemandmineral.org/

 

https://www.mrt.com/news/article/TALKIN-TEXAS-Thousands-of-fossils-found-on-7481527.php

 

I also know that there was a major meteorite impact in the Midland-Odessa area.  Do an internet search for that if interested in meteorites.

 

Further, I know that the Monahans Sand Dunes State Park in the general area, and that is known for Indian artifacts. You may want to also google that.

 

Beyond that, you might also want to google Odessa and Snyder Tx fossils.  They seem close enough for a short trip.

 

Have a good time, and if you find some good sites, show us pictures of the results.

 

Tom

[JamieLynn]

Thanks  Tom! I have been out to the meteorite impact  crater.....it is a sight to behold. Not QUITE as dramatic as the one in Arizona, but a great stop nonetheless. You can see where the rock had been deformed by the impact. And a nice little visitors center. I will take a look at those links.  I figure if I have to go to Midland, hopefully I can go find a few fossils!