Mineral Collecting Field Trip #18 -- Saturday, May 18, 2013

Newry Mines, Newry, Maine

Type of Mineral Deposit

A cluster of granite pegmatite quarries including the Dunton Quarry, Nevel Quarry, Bell Pit, Martin Quarry, Crooker Quarry, and several new workings. Besides gem tourmaline, many interesting and rare minerals have been found here, such as beryl, columbite, cassiterite, eosphorite, lepidolite, spodumene, triphylite, and many others.

Location

Newry, Oxford County, western Maine

Directions

Go on U. S. Route 2 to the small village of Hanover, Maine (between Bethel and Rumford). Just west of Gordie Howe's store in Hanover, turn north onto Howard Pond Rd. Go about 2.2 miles and turn right at sign for "Plumbago Mtn. Farm". Go up driveway to Bob Brown's residence. Park here to consolidate vehicles and get further instructions on proceeding to the mines. Mine road continues straight ahead through field just beyond house. This trip requires driving on a narrow dirt woods road for nearly 4 miles. Although the road is generally in good condition, there may be muddy spots or rough stretches with rocks in the road. Drivers must have a 4-wd truck or SUV with good ground clearance.

Field Trip Guidelines

See the Maine Geological Survey web site for important RULES AND GUIDELINES applicable to all trips, including the LOTTERY PROCEDURE for selection of participants.

Logistics

Lottery sign-up period: April 1-7, 2013
Number of people that can be accommodated on this trip: 40
Trip Start Time: 9:00 AM
Trip End Time: 4:00 PM
Required safety equipment: Eye protection (goggles or safety glasses) and sturdy footware. Long pants recommended.

Last updated on January 7, 2013