Bev Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hi Guys and Gals! Today--Nov. 18, 2012--I went to explore a hidden quarry I was curious about to see if I might be interested in prospecting it, and if so, to then ask permission. What a surprise! It is mid-November and still in the 50s in Minnesota, which is unusual. The day was clear and crisp, a beautiful autumn day. I could see just a bit of buff quarry peaking from around the corner of a grassy road. When I rounded the corner this is what I saw, and the picture does NOT do it justice! It was like a scene from a calendar of northern Minnesota! The water is blue/green, clear and deep! It appears to be mostly the Prosser member of the Galena Formation, Ordovician. I just stood in awe! Bald eagles were circling in the wind above the lake and I saw two whitetail deer bound across edge of the quarry. I saw a shoreline across the lake. I decided to walk around to see it. I found evidence of the Stewartville member of the Galena Formation as I walked around. A creek also runs along the property all Stewartville member. I believe I will track down the owners and at least ask. Bev PS There are not supposed to be any lakes in Fillmore County! The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Nice place. At least you didn't get chased off before you could snap the photos. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dead things Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I don't know if I should take a fishing pole or a rock hammer..................great looking place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sward Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Stunning! Thanks for showing us your adventure. It looks like a beautiful place to hunt. Another quarry all to yourself. Living the dream! SWardSoutheast Missouri (formerly Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX) USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 It was so much fun! Bev The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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