National Monument · Idaho, United States
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is a national monument in Idaho, United States, covering 4,351 acres (1,761 ha), established in 1988.
National Monument · Idaho, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Idaho, United States |
| Area | 4,351 acres (1,761 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 42.7903° N, 114.9450° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is a Pliocene-age site near Hagerman, Idaho. The 4,351-acre (17.61 km2) Monument is internationally significant because it protects one of the richest known fossil deposits from the Blancan North American Land Mammal Age. These fossils date from 3.07 million to at least 4 million years ago in age and represent at least 200 species. Hagerman is best known for having the largest known concentration of the fossil Hagerman horse, Equus simplicidens.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) · Boise, United States · 83.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument?
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is in Idaho, United States (42.7903° N, 114.9450° W).
When was Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument established?
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument?
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument covers 4,351 acres (1,761 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagerman_Fossil_Beds_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/hafo/ — Official park page.