Indian Springs Trace Fossil Locality

Location: Fremont County
Size: 40 acres
Designated: 1980
Landowner: Private

The Indian Springs Trace Fossil Natural Area includes an outcrop of the Harding Formation which is unusually rich in markings or traces of animals which lived 450 million years ago.  Twenty-five types of trace fossils illustrate the behavior of creatures living in the mudflats of an ancient tidal lagoon.  Tracks and burrow patterns of pawless armor-plated fish, horseshoe crab, brachiopods and trilobites have been recorded.

Please be aware that this site contains features of state-wide significance. Collection is prohibited at all times with out proper permits.