The Unfound

Today I finally made it out again to search for some mysterious Topaz. I have used many different books and websites and today I followed some directions that sent me out to the town of Lund, Utah an old train town. The directions said the site was at SE section 12. I found a section map online for the area and proceeded to find the spot. My Fiancee and I followed the railroad tracks out a few miles and stopped when I could see some hills in the distance. Then we hiked out a few miles to where I thought the site was and we found some small sand dunes but no Topaz. After a short time we gave up searching and headed back toward the car pretty disappointed. On the way back we came across a horny toad which we held and then let go. I guess that's one of the fun aspects of rock hounding, its always better finding the rocks and minerals but if it was easier to do it wouldn't be as fun searching. Although we didn't find anything this time, Lund is a really great place to explore. It is surrounded by mineral filled mountains, in the center of Modena, Minersville and Millfard. I'm sure if you look around the local hills enough you are bound to find something worth collecting. To get to this site, you need to take Highway 56 out to Lund Highway and follow it out about 30 miles until you see the railroad tracks when you get there you will know. Look around the local hills and see what you can find. Just a note, you will want to bring water and snacks because it is very hot in the summer and there are no nearby services.