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| name = Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
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| region = [[Nye County, Nevada|Nye]]
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| location = [[Gabbs, Nevada|Gabbs]]
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'''Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[Nevada]], United States, preserving several undisturbed [[ichthyosaur]] [[fossil]]s of the species ''[[Shonisaurus popularis]]'', as well as the early-20th-century [[ghost town]] of [[Berlin Historic District (Berlin, Nevada)|Berlin]]. The {{convert|1540|acre|ha|adj=on}} park is located {{convert|23|mi|km}} east of [[Gabbs, Nevada|Gabbs]] in far northwestern [[Nye County, Nevada|Nye County]], approximately {{convert|150|mi|km}} east of [[Reno, Nevada|Reno]].<ref name="kraken">{{Citation
'''Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park''' is a public recreation area and historic preserve that protects undisturbed [[ichthyosaur]] [[fossil]]s and the [[ghost town]] of [[Berlin Historic District (Berlin, Nevada)|Berlin]] in far northwestern [[Nye County, Nevada|Nye County]], [[Nevada]].<ref name=nsp/> The [[state park]] covers more than {{convert|1100|acre}} at an elevation of {{convert|7000|ft}} on the western slope of central Nevada's [[Shoshone Mountains|Shoshone mountain range]], {{convert|23|mi|km}} east of [[Gabbs, Nevada|Gabbs]].<ref name=plan/>
| last = Bryner
| first = Jeanna
| title = Lair of Ancient 'Kraken' Sea Monster Possibly Discovered
| newspaper = news.yahoo.com
| date = Oct 10, 2011
| url =http://news.yahoo.com/lair-ancient-kraken-sea-monster-discovered-165004288.html
| accessdate = 2-11-11-09 }}</ref> The ichthyosaur fossils were designated a [[National Natural Landmark]] in 1973.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/site.cfm?Site=ICSI-NV |title= Ichthyosaur Site |publisher= [[National Park Service]] |work= nps.gov}}</ref>


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==Ghost town==
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Ichthyosaur fossils were first discovered in the area in 1928. Excavations were conducted through the 1960s, and the remains of approximately 40 ichthyosaurs were found. Until 2004, these remains included the largest ichthyosaurs ever discovered. Several specimens were left where they were found ([[in situ]]), and can be viewed by the public. These specimens are protected from the elements by a large barn. The fossils are about a 10 minute drive from Berlin Ghost Town.
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The town of [[Berlin Historic District (Berlin, Nevada)|Berlin]] sprang up in 1896, when substantial [[gold]] veins were discovered nearby. In total, the Berlin Mine produced 42,000 [[troy ounces]] (46,080 oz; 1,306.346&nbsp;kg) of gold, all removed from tunnels by [[underground mining (hard rock)|hard rock mining]] techniques. The mine became unprofitable by 1911, and the town of Berlin became uninhabited shortly thereafter.


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Today, the [[ore]] mill still stands, and the stamps and [[mercury (element)|mercury]] float tables can be viewed. Other buildings still standing include homes, blacksmith shop, stage coach shop and stable, machine shop, and assay office. Some buildings are open to enter, while others offer interior views of their contents through the windows. There are also headworks on some of the mine shafts.
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== Berlin Ghost Town ==
[[File:Berlin-Icthyosaur St. Park.jpg|left|thumb|The ghost town of Berlin]]
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The town of [[Berlin Historic District (Berlin, Nevada)|Berlin]] sprang up in 1896 when substantial [[gold]] veins were discovered nearby. In total, the Berlin Mine produced {{convert|42000|ozt|lk=on}} of gold, all removed from tunnels by [[underground mining (hard rock)|hard rock mining]] techniques. The mine became unprofitable by 1911, and the town of Berlin became uninhabited shortly thereafter.


==Fossils==
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Today, the [[ore]] mill still stands, and the stamps and [[mercury (element)|mercury]] float tables can be viewed. Several additional buildings still stand including residential homes, blacksmith shop, stage coach shop with attached stable, machine shop and assay office. Some buildings are open to enter, while others offer interior views of their contents through the windows. There are also headworks on some of the mine shafts.
[[File:2014-07-28 12 59 57 Fossil shelter in Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park, Nevada.JPG|left|thumb|Fossil barn protecting ''[[in situ]]'' displays]]
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Ichthyosaur fossils of the species ''[[Shonisaurus popularis]]'' were first discovered in the area in 1928. Excavations were conducted through the 1960s, and the remains of approximately 40 ichthyosaurs were found. Until 2004, these remains included the largest ichthyosaurs ever discovered. Several specimens were left where they were found, and can be viewed by the public. These specimens are protected from the elements by a large barn. The fossils are about a 10-minute drive from the Berlin ghost town. The ichthyosaur fossils were designated a [[National Natural Landmark]] in 1973.<ref name=nnl/>


== Activities ==
==Activities and amenities==
The park offers camping, picnicking and a nature trail. Guided tours of the fossil shelter are offered from March to November. Guided mine tours, which proceed approximately {{convert|500|ft|m}} into a tunnel that connects with the Berlin Mine, are provided by park personnel. All other access to the underground works is prohibited and considered extremely dangerous.
The park offers camping, picnicking, nature trail, and non–winter-month guided tours of the fossil shelter. Multiple trail signs relate the history of the town of Berlin and the mining camp of Union. Guided mine tours proceed approximately {{convert|500|ft|m}} into a tunnel that connects with the Berlin Mine; all other access to the underground works is prohibited as too dangerous.<ref name=nsp/>


==References==
==References==
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<ref name=nsp>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/parks/bi/ |title=Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park |work=Nevada State Parks |publisher=Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |access-date=December 13, 2016}}
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<ref name=statelands>{{cite web |url=http://lands.nv.gov/uploads/documents/PORTFOLIO_Master_List_LATEST_ONE_-_PUBLIC_POSTING_NRS_331.110A.pdf |title=Inventory of State Lands |publisher=Nevada Division of State Lands |date= April 27, 2018 |access-date=November 30, 2019}}</ref>
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==External links==
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*[http://parks.nv.gov/parks/bi/ Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park]


<ref name=plan>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Chapter-5-Inventory.pdf |title=Chapter 5: Inventory |work=Nevada 2005 State Recreational Trails Plan |publisher=Nevada Division of State Parks, Planning and Development Section |page=49 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221224222/http://parks.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Chapter-5-Inventory.pdf |archive-date=December 21, 2016 }}</ref>
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<ref name=nnl>{{cite web |url=https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nnlandmarks/site.htm?Site=ICSI-NV |title=Ichthyosaur Site |publisher=National Park Service |work=National Natural Landmarks |access-date=December 13, 2016}}</ref>

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*[http://parks.nv.gov/parks/bi/ Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park] Nevada State Parks
*[http://parks.nv.gov/forms/Berlin-Ichthyosaur_State_Park_Reduced_Pedestal_(002).pdf Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park Trail Map] Nevada State Parks


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Latest revision as of 22:23, 19 December 2024

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Weathered machinery and building
Berlin's abandoned machine shop
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is located in Nevada
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Location in Nevada
LocationNye County, Nevada, United States
Nearest townGabbs, Nevada
Coordinates38°52′29″N 117°35′23″W / 38.87472°N 117.58972°W / 38.87472; -117.58972
Area1,115.52 acres (451.43 ha)[1]
Elevation6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Established1957
Administered byNevada Division of State Parks
Visitors2,036 vehicles (in 2017)[2]
DesignationNevada state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
Designated1973

Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park is a public recreation area and historic preserve that protects undisturbed ichthyosaur fossils and the ghost town of Berlin in far northwestern Nye County, Nevada.[3] The state park covers more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) at an elevation of 7,000 feet (2,100 m) on the western slope of central Nevada's Shoshone mountain range, 23 miles (37 km) east of Gabbs.[4]

Ghost town

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The town of Berlin sprang up in 1896, when substantial gold veins were discovered nearby. In total, the Berlin Mine produced 42,000 troy ounces (46,080 oz; 1,306.346 kg) of gold, all removed from tunnels by hard rock mining techniques. The mine became unprofitable by 1911, and the town of Berlin became uninhabited shortly thereafter.

Today, the ore mill still stands, and the stamps and mercury float tables can be viewed. Other buildings still standing include homes, blacksmith shop, stage coach shop and stable, machine shop, and assay office. Some buildings are open to enter, while others offer interior views of their contents through the windows. There are also headworks on some of the mine shafts.

Fossils

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Fossil barn protecting in situ displays

Ichthyosaur fossils of the species Shonisaurus popularis were first discovered in the area in 1928. Excavations were conducted through the 1960s, and the remains of approximately 40 ichthyosaurs were found. Until 2004, these remains included the largest ichthyosaurs ever discovered. Several specimens were left where they were found, and can be viewed by the public. These specimens are protected from the elements by a large barn. The fossils are about a 10-minute drive from the Berlin ghost town. The ichthyosaur fossils were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973.[5]

Activities and amenities

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The park offers camping, picnicking, nature trail, and non–winter-month guided tours of the fossil shelter. Multiple trail signs relate the history of the town of Berlin and the mining camp of Union. Guided mine tours proceed approximately 500 feet (150 m) into a tunnel that connects with the Berlin Mine; all other access to the underground works is prohibited as too dangerous.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Inventory of State Lands" (PDF). Nevada Division of State Lands. April 27, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "Division of State Parks Performance Audit" (PDF). Nevada Legislature. 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park". Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  4. ^ "Chapter 5: Inventory" (PDF). Nevada 2005 State Recreational Trails Plan. Nevada Division of State Parks, Planning and Development Section. p. 49. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  5. ^ "Ichthyosaur Site". National Natural Landmarks. National Park Service. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
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