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Fossil collection site, Custer County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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129 fossils destinations in Montana.
Rockhounding sites in Montana — fossils: 129 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. fossils rockhounding sites and the Montana state page.
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Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
We currently document 129 fossils collecting sites in Montana. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
Fossils destinations in Montana vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
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Fossil collection site, Custer County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: "channel". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Pierre Shale, Dawson County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Chouteau County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Willow Creek, Glacier County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Blackleaf, Lima County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Blackleaf, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: fluvial-lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Glacier County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Glacier County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Blaine County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Teton County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Rosebud County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Shedhorn, Montana. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Flathead County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: crevasse splay. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Montana. Environment: lacustrine - large. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Dinwoody, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Dinwoody, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Powell County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: wet floodplain. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: wet floodplain. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle Sandstone, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: deltaic indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Gallatin County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Teton County, Montana. Environment: "floodplain". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Flathead County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Golden Valley County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Wolsey, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Garfield County County, Montana. Environment: "channel". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Aspen Shale, Beaverhead County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Madison Valley, Gallatin County County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Carter County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: channel lag. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Three Forks Shale, Gallatin County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Petroleum County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Dawson County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: crevasse splay. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: open shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Pierre Shale, Sweet Grass County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Three Forks, Broadwater County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Blaine County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Carter County, Montana. Environment: channel lag. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Two Medicine, Pondera County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw Shale, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield/McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Otter, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, montana. Environment: transition zone/lower shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Renova, Jefferson County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Melville, Sweetgrass County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Pryor Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Fossiles, Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Morrison, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Sappington, Jefferson County, Montana. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Horsethief, Teton County, Montana. Environment: mire/swamp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Deep River, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Lance, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Colorado Shale, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Telegraph Creek, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Appekunny, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, McCone County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Eagle Sandstone, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Thaynes, Montana. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Terry is a documented mineral occurrence near MT. Reported specimens include Petrified wood, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Wiota Gravels, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: coarse channel fill. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Kishenehn, Flathead County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Meagher County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Otter, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: lagoonal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Heath, Broadwater County, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Phosphoria, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Lodgepole Limestone, Jefferson County, Montana. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Lodgepole Limestone, Gallatin County, Montana. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Phosphoria, Montana. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Mowry, Petroleum County, Montana. Environment: offshore indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Custer County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Fort Union, Powder River County, Montana. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Bearpaw, Montana. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Carter County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Garfield County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Judith River, Fergus County, Montana. Environment: marginal marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: "channel". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Big Horn County, Montana. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cloverly, Carbon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hell Creek, Fallon County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Morrison, Cascade County, Montana. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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