Mineral Collecting Field Trip #3 -- Saturday, September 19, 2009

Newry Mines, Newry, Maine

Type of Mineral Deposit

A cluster of granite pegmatite quarries including the Dunton Quarry, where famous gem tourmaline pockets were found in the 1970s. Other quarries on this property include the Nevel Quarry, Bell Pit, Martin Quarry, and Crooker Quarry. Besides tourmaline, many interesting and rare minerals have been found here, including beryl, columbite, cassiterite, eosphorite, lepidolite, spodumene, triphylite, and many many others. The dumps at the Bell Pit will be bulldozed especially for this trip.

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 a drive on a narrow dirt woods road for nearly 4 miles. Although the road is generally in good condition, there may be a few muddy spots or rough stretches with rocks in the road. Drivers may need a truck, SUV, or other vehicle with good ground clearance.

Field Trip Guidelines

Please read the REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES applicable to all trips.

Logistics

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).
Lodging Available in Newry Area for Field Trip Participants at Guest House Price
- Weekend and Weekly House Rentals
  Please Contact:
  FRIENDS IN MAINE VACATION AND GUEST HOUSE RENTAL
  28 Howard Pond Road
  Hanover, Maine
  (207) 838-5824
  edenshore@yahoo.com

Last updated on June 17, 2009