Ichthyosaur Site -- Berlin, NV - U.S. National Natural Landmarks on Waymarking.com

Remains of Ichthyosaurs (pronounced “ick-thee-o-sores”), ancient marine reptiles that swam in a warm ocean covering central Nevada 225 million years ago, are on display at the Fossil House. In 1905, the Saurian Expedition led by John C. Merriam of the University of California and financed by Annie Alexander, found 25 specimens in central Nevada, which during the Triassic was under a shallow ocean. Several of the specimens are now in the collection of the University of California Museum of Paleontology. Other specimens are embedded in the rock and visible at Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park in Nye County. In 1977, the Triassic ichthyosaur Shonisaurus became the State Fossil of Nevada. Nevada is the only state to possess a complete skeleton, 17 m (55 ft) of this extinct marine reptile.

The fossil mound may be viewed through the windows at any time, or get the ranger guided tour inside for $2. Check with the rangers for the schedule....but they are really flexible.

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Predominate Feature: Ichthyosaur Fossils Parking/Access Location: N 38° 52.941 W 117° 36.615 Ownership: State Terrain Rating: Admission Charged: yes Landmark's Website: [Web Link]

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