Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Paleontological site at Snake River Valley, Idaho, United States.
The 4,351-acre monument contains fossil deposits from the Pliocene era, showcasing extinct species including ancient horses, camels, and saber-toothed cats.
The area received National Natural Landmark status in 1975 before its designation as a National Monument in 1988 to protect Blancan age fossil deposits.
Scientists and researchers from multiple countries conduct studies at the monument, examining fossils to understand North American animal evolution patterns.
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center, located one mile north of Hagerman on US Highway 30, offers exhibits, ranger programs, and fossil displays.
The monument holds the largest concentration of Equus simplicidens fossils, an extinct horse species that lived between three to four million years ago.
Location: Gooding County
Website: https://www.nps.gov/hafo
Operator: United States National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/hafo
GPS coordinates: 42.79373,-114.94652
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:56
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