Anything about Anza Borrego that does not fit into one of the other forums.
Mammoth footprints
Florian Posts: 129
10/4/2015
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I have heard there are exposed mammoth (mastodon?) footprints in the Font's Wash area. I've poked around a few times but haven't found them. Anyone familiar with this?
Thanks.
-Florian
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rockhopper Posts: 668
10/4/2015
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Florian, I have and old map of ABDSP and shows " Dinosaur tracks" near the area you are describing. I went looking and never found anything. I sure others will chime in. I do have a relative who lives in Borrego Springs full time who is a member of the paleo / fossil hunting group. He said any significant finds are buried and hidden. Only to be un-earthed for the scientific community to view and study. Bummer, as I would just take only photos anyway.
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2624
10/5/2015
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Unfortunately due to the sensitivity of them and the carelessness of of some folks you probably (hopefully) won't find anyone posting directions publicly to them....
-- http://www.sefcik.com http://www.darensefcik.com http://www.carrizogorge.com
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tommy750 Posts: 1049
10/5/2015
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Paul Remeika through the Anza Borrego Foundation does geology tours every so often that will show you a number of fossil prints and sites in ABDSP including possibly the site you're looking for. I don't see he's got an upcoming trip listed on their website but ABF could probably tell you when the next one would be.
I believe my post may equal or surpass Daren's in terms of being completely unhelpful. 😕
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2624
10/5/2015
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tommy750 wrote:
I believe my post may equal or surpass Daren's in terms of being completely unhelpful. 😕 Waaay more helpful then mine...thanks Tom..! --
-- http://www.sefcik.com http://www.darensefcik.com http://www.carrizogorge.com
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