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S34.04.012Description
The excavation site of the Orleton Farms Mastodon (Mammut americanum) in Somerford Township, Madison County, Ohio. The mastodon was discovered in November 1949 during work to install a drain tile. The image shows the mastodon's skull lying immediately underneath the drain tile, which partialy destroyed the top of the skull. The image was taken by Richard P. Goldthwait in 1951.
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For more information, see: "The Orleton Farms Mastodon" by Edward S. Thomas (Ohio Academy of Science, Ohio Journal of Science, Vol. 52, No. 1, January 1952) pages 1-5.
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"Geological Situation of the Orleton Farms Mastodon" by Richard P. Goldthwait (Ohio Academy of Science, Ohio Journal of Science, Vol. 52, No. 1, January 1952) pages 5-9.
This slide image included in the USGS National Digital Catalog for NGGDPP Grant G15AP00115 in FY2015.Context
Closeup of mastodon remains at Orleton Farms. Mastodon remains underneath drain tile with pool of water surrounding remain. Taken in Madison County, Ohio.