Beech Creek Quarry

Location Name: Beech Creek Quarry
Materials: Zeolites – Analcime, Calcite, Chabazite, Lévyne, Mesolite, Phillipsite, ‘Smectite Group’ and Thomsonite. More have been reported but this is what I found.
GPS: 44.52155, -119.03562
When using GPS coordinates to navigate to locations in the backcountry sites like Google will often make mistakes. Please watch this video before venturing out. https://youtu.be/hQr1l7dnCE4
Tools: 3lb hand sledge and chisels.
Vehicle: Any
Date Visited: April 2023
Additional comments:
Any Location Updates Since Visit:

The quarry in 1970 vs 2023.
The quarry in 1970 vs 2023.

Photos of the material collection.


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