Mammoth (molar)


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Fossils ➔ Mammoth (molar)

Taxonomy:
Mammuthus
Identifier:
12541
Description:

Partial molar, probably from the upper right side.

Henry Van Hees collected the tooth from the sorting belt at Ferrysburg, Michgan. Source of gravel was a pit in Ottawa County known as the “Bass River Pit” near junction of 96th St. and M45 South of Eastmanville. The Bass River Pit has since been developed into the Bass River Recreational Area. 

Date:
October 5 1962
Current Location Status:
Education Program
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Henry Van Hees
Exhibit/Program:
Harrison Park School Grand River Exhibit (2014)
The fifth Grade class at harrison park Elementary created this exhibit for there school after participating int he Immerse program at the museum.  
Related Entities:
Henry Van Hees (donor) Henry Van Hees (was collected by)