Riker Hill Fossil Site
Paleontological site in New Jersey, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Riker Hill Fossil Site (also referred to as Walter Kidde Dinosaur Park) is a 16-acre (6.5 ha) paleontological site in Roseland in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, located at the south western side of the borough at the border between Roseland and Livingston. It is one of the major sites in United States where a large number of dinosaur tracks are preserved. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in June 1971.[1]
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Riker Hill Fossil Site | |
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Walter Kidde Dinosaur Park | |
Map of New Jersey | |
Location | Essex County, New Jersey |
Nearest city | Livingston |
Coordinates | 40°48′57″N 74°19′36″W |
Area | 16 acres (6.5 ha) |
Established | 1970 |
Designated | 1971 |
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