Carlsbad, Oceanside known for fossils

San Diego Natural History Museum fossil preparer Maggie Carrino of Oceanside carefully removes sediments from around the teeth and jaw bones of of a prehistoric mastodon recently found at a construction site in Carlsbad. The fossil is estimated to be some 120,000 to 220,000 years old. <br><small><B>BILL WECHTER </B>Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= bill wechter/ San Diego Natural History Museum fossil preparer Maggie Carrino of Oceanside carefully removes sediments from around the teeth and jaw bones of of a prehistoric mastodon recently found at a construction site in Carlsbad. The fossil is estimated to be some 120,000 to 220,000 years old." target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">