Brookwood Strip Mines — Rockhounding in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Brookwood Strip Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Reported finds include hematite, quartz, siderite, agate, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Tuscaloosa County
State: Alabama
Nearest road: Rocky Branch Road
Postcode: 35444
Coordinates: 33.26145, -87.38753

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 Brookwood Strip Mines

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Brookwood Strip Mines FAQ

Where is Brookwood Strip Mines?+

Brookwood Strip Mines is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at 33.26145, -87.38753. Nearest road: Rocky Branch Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brookwood Strip Mines?+

Brookwood Strip Mines is reported to produce Hematite, Quartz, Siderite, Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Brookwood Strip Mines?+

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 Brookwood Strip Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.26145, -87.38753 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rocky Branch Road.

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