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Re: Meteorite Location Details

Dear Craig,
	RE the location of the McKinney (L4) fall: 
	In my limited experience, if you were to start looking (using a
meteorite cane) in the area about 2/3rds of the way from McKinney toward
Frisco you should do fine, as strewn fields, while varied in size, do
seem to GENERALLY encompass a rather large area. I would also suggest
you work out a "grid", at least mentally, so you can systematically
search the area. Since you live there, you should have PLENTY of time!
You may also want to keep a log of the actual time spent & the SPECIFIC
area covered.
	It is very unfortunate there don't seem to be any specimens available
found in recent times, which you could look at & SEE EXACTLY what to
look for, as all falls seem to "weather" differently, based on iron
content, time of exposure & the local weather conditions. After you find
the first one, it will brobably be easier to find more, as you will know
exactly what to look for.
	Best of luck! - And keep us informed!
CMcdon0923@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Can anyone suggest a source for DETAILED information regarding the location
> of the recovery of the McKinney (Collin County, TX) L4 meteorite?  According
> to the Catalog of Meteorites and Space Rocks CD, two stones were found in
> 1870, "...8 miles west of McKinney...".  I just moved to a town located about
> 12 miles to the west of McKinney. This town (Frisco) wasn't founded until
> 1901, so this would explain why no reference to Frisco is found in the
> literature. Sounds like this meteorite may actually have fallen closer to
> Frisco than McKinney!  I would love to narrow down the area of the find, and
> perhaps do some additional exploring of the possible strewn field.  Any
> suggestions would be most appreciated.  Please respond to me directly, or
> post it here for all to read.  Thanks!
> 
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