Discover the rich history of Indiana fossils, from marine creatures to prehistoric plants. We'll show you how and where to find fossils here.

Indiana,Salem Limestone. The tan Salem Limestone is exposed in a railroad cut about 1.6km North of Salem,Washington County. The railroad cut may be (Instructions are a little vague) …

The generalized stratigraphic column and bedrock geologic map (available below) are useful resources for locating fossils within the state. In 2022, the state legislature designated the …

Rockhounding in Indiana is a great way to discover the state’s diverse geology and fossilized wildlife. The number of potential collecting sites here makes it an excellent location for those …

Aug 12, 2020 · First, pick up a free passport and map at the Old National Road Visitors Center or the Joseph Moore Museum at Earlham College, then set out to collect five fossil specimens …

The most common and obvious fossils are the preserved skeletal remains of animals. Other fossils, which are also evidence of past organisms, include leaf impressions, tracks and trails, …

Aug 6, 2021 · Indiana is an excellent state for rockhounding. In this guide you'll learn where to find geodes in Indiana along with many other precious rocks and minerals.

COMMON FOSSILS of INDIANA Fossils are the preserved remains of creatures from long ago. Most Indiana fossils are from the Paleozoic Era, 542 million to 250 million years ago. During …

Jan 2, 2025 · In Indiana, rockhounding is a terrific way to discover the state’s many geological treasures. From hunting for Indiana geodes to collecting unique fossils, the rockhounding …

IndianaMap centralizes various GIS data for the state of Indiana. Visit the App Gallery to use the IndianaMap Viewer or other custom map applications built and maintained by our data …