Jacksboro Field Trip
The Dallas Paleontological Society is hosting a field trip to the Lost Creek Dam site outside of Jacksboro, TX, April 8, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. From the parking location there is about a 1/3 to 1/2 mile walk to the collecting site. You will also have to climb over a gate.
The fossils are from the Carboniferous Pennsylvanian period. They include brachiopods, bivalves, bryozoa, corals, sponges, cephalopods, gastropods, crinoids and many others. The fauna is exceptionally diverse. It is geologically part of the Graham Formation.
Bob Williams will be leading this trip. Text or voice questions 940-736-5598
No registration with Dallas Paleontological Society is required, but if you are attending and you do not have a Texas State Park pass you will need to obtain a day parking pass at this URL: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fort-richardson/fees-facilities/entrance-fees
Please email fieldtrips@dallaspaleo.org with any questions.
The address is
1180 Lost Creek Rd,
Jacksboro, TX
GPS: 33.2462N 98.11898W
Also, We ask that you print out the attached Hold Harmless agreement, sign it and give to Bob upon your arrival. Also, attached is a fossil identification sheet for the site.
Jacksboro fossil identification-1.pdf
Downloadable Hold Harmless Agreement for Lost Creek, if you prefer.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
This Agreement, dated the 8th day of April, 2023 , is between (name)_________________________, henceforth referred to as MEMBER, currently associated with the Dallas Paleontological Society and the Dallas Paleontological Society henceforth referred to as DPS.
WHEREAS, MEMBER is desirous of participating in a DPS sponsored field trip to localities around the Lost Creek Dam site near Jacksboro, Texas for the purpose of: assessing, collecting and documenting the fossil content for scientific and personal purposes; and
WHEREAS DPS and MEMBER agree that it is advisable and mutually beneficial that certain terms, conditions and provisions apply to all of MEMBER’s activities related to participating in a DPS sponsored field trip event.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, it is agreed that the following terms, provisions and conditions shall be deemed to cover all activities of MEMBER under the leadership of DPS.
1) MEMBER hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the DPS from and against all claims, actions, demands or causes of action, including attorney’s fees, based upon damage or injury to persons or property, including illnesses and injury resulting in death, where such damage or injury was caused, in whole or in part, by use by MEMBER.
2) MEMBER has reviewed the Texas Department of State Health Services Protocols form for a list of possible COVID-19 symptoms. MEMBER will not attend the field trip if MEMBER is exhibiting possible COVID-19 symptoms and will exit the field trip site promptly if MEMBER begins to feel ill or show COVID-19 symptoms. Family heads will monitor the condition of their families.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day and year first above written.
Bob Williams, Field Trip Coordinator
MEMBER DPS Representative
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Member Phone or Email
The DPS is a group of professional and amateur paleontologists that want to exchange information, interact, and continue their education in paleontology. We meet once a month on the second Wednesday evening of the month at Brookhaven College, Building H.
