Near Pond Mine — Rockhounding in Coosa County, Alabama

Near Pond Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coosa County, Alabama. Reported finds include feldspar, garnet, moonstone, quartz, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Coosa County
State: Alabama
Postcode: 35136
Coordinates: 32.88911, -86.23783

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Near Pond Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Near Pond Mine

Near Pond Mine is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Near Pond Mine FAQ

Where is Near Pond Mine?+

Near Pond Mine is in Coosa County, Alabama, at 32.88911, -86.23783.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Near Pond Mine?+

Near Pond Mine is reported to produce Feldspar, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Near Pond Mine?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Near Pond Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.88911, -86.23783 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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