Lewis River graphic Rhyolite
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From http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/More+Sites+in+Washington, "Lewis River graphic Rhyolite. This is hard stuff
and takes a great polish. This was listed in Jackson's little book many
years back. I stopped by in early May of this year and yarded out
another 20 lbs. The colors range from cream-white to pink, red, purple,
green. Many pieces will display pictures when cut.
Handy to bring along:
1.Hammer
2.Chisels/prybars
3.Small shovel/trowel
1.Hammer
2.Chisels/prybars
3.Small shovel/trowel
The last stop for supplies is a small place; Northwoods at the east end of Swift Reservoir"
Directions: From the wiki page, " Exit I-5 at Woodland and take the Lewis River Road; SR-503; continue past Cougar following the main FS road. When you reach the middle Falls, there is a FS roadoff to the left. The material is in the roadcut a few 100 yards up.
There is a nice, primitive campsite a few miles up the main road; after crossing Quartz Creek. Firerings; you bring the rest
Main road is paved except for one small patch near the collecting site. Any vehicle can make the trip.
GPS coordinates: -121.86783, 46.17039"
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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): (46.170390, -121.86783)
or (46.170390, -121.867830)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is intended to be approximate or best guess.)
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