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Trip to AZ last week

by BoomrockMarch 1, 2010 Uncategorized

We had a chance to do some rockhounding using the Gem Trails of AZ book as the primary resource the 22nd – 26th of February. This was our first trip using the GPS so the coordinates to the parking area was very useful.  Here are brief notes about a few sites:
Maricope green jaspar site 73.
2/22/10  [...]

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Mount Shasta (N CA Site 5)

by JerryMarch 7, 2009 California - Northern

Directions: We were not able to locate this site following Mitchell’s map and directions. Anyone who has located the site is asked to comment providing details on how you located it and what materials you found.
Google Map of area
Date: November 2008

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Saginaw Hill Minerals (AZ Site 89)

by JerryMarch 5, 2009 Arizona

Directions: Mitchell’s directions will get you there, but it is easier to go west from Tucson on Ajo Way, AZ 86, then turn on Sunset or Sheridan as the map in the book shows. Turn left on Irvington and right on Butts Rd which will turn to gravel and lead up toward the hill. The [...]

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