Mounds Reef Pelecypods and Cephalapods
Wellington, UT US
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From Utah's Geology Website, location #17, it says: "Sandstone concretions within one of the horizons forming the caprock of the Mounds Reef contain abundant remains of pelcypods and cephalopods. Some coiled Specimens up to 6 inches have been found in this area."
From Utah's Geology Website, location #17, it says: "This site is located along the Emery-Carbon County line. From Wellington, proceed east on U.S. 6 and turn south on a good gravel road just past milepost 253. This road crosses to the Reef and travels along its crest before descending through the Reef to the railroad.  As a starting point, search along the middle bench area where the road descends through the Reef.  By taking a left after descending from the Reef, the road can be followed back to U.S. 6 at milepost 259. (if coming from that direction, take a right after leaving the highway.)"
GPS Coordinates (lat,long): (39.4642, -110.5896)
or (39.464200, -110.589600)
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Reference Info: https://geology.utah.gov/apps/rock_collecting/index.html
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