Obsidian Locations

[airborne1092]

Listing of obsidian occurrences in Washington State, arranged North to South. I've added the Lat/Long to get you in the general vicinity and perhaps a 10 minute head start.

As always, respect private property, be safe and have fun!

Whatcom Co.
Copper Ridge: IVO 48.9343, -121.4491


Snohomish Co.
Agnes Creek: IVO 48.3698, -120.8582


Chelan Co.
Chelan Butte: IVO 47.8088, -120.0321


Kittitas Co.
Stray Gultch: IVO 47.1831, -120.0786

Parke Creek: IVO 47.0481, -120.2838


Yakima Co.
Clement Mountain: IVO 46.8236, -120.8445

Nasty Creek: IVO 46.5666, -120.9884


Lewis Co.
Elk Pass: IVO 46.5414, -120.4555


Klickitat Co.
Anything marked with an asterisk (*) is on Reservation land. Please obtain permission before accessing those sites.

*Yakima Satus Creek: IVO 46.1507, -120.5075

*Indian Rock Hosko A: IVO 45.9908, -120.8208

Indian Rock Hosko B: IVO 45.9689, -120.8377

*Bickleton Ridge: IVO 45.9919, -120.4867

Be mindful when hunting the Hosko sites. The top of the cliff at site A is on Reservation land and I would recommend getting permission if you were to plan on wandering there. If not, you can make your way north from the hamlet of Firwood via Goldendale and negotiate the labyrinth of dirt roads to gain access.


Source:
http://www.obsidianlab.com/image_maps/map_obsidian_washington.pdf

 

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[Billy B Sings]

Hey, Mr. Airborne, I just found about a 35 pound chunk of obsidian in my front yard in the Port Townsend, Jefferson County area. How rare is this find ? Do you think some human left it here ? Or could it be naturally found here ?