Hogg Mine — Rockhounding in Troup County, Georgia

Hogg Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Troup County, Georgia. Reported finds include amethyst, aquamarine, beryl, garnet, mica, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Troup County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Whitesville Street
Postcode: 30240
Coordinates: 32.99105, -85.02975

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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 Hogg Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Hogg Mine

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

Hogg Mine FAQ

Where is Hogg Mine?+

Hogg Mine is in Troup County, Georgia, at 32.99105, -85.02975. Nearest road: Whitesville Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hogg Mine?+

Hogg Mine is reported to produce Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Garnet, Mica, Quartz, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Hogg Mine?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Hogg Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.99105, -85.02975 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Whitesville Street.

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