Rapatee Strip Mine — Rockhounding in Fulton County, Illinois

Rapatee Strip Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fulton County, Illinois. Reported finds include pyritized gastropods. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fulton County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: IL 116
Postcode: 61544
Coordinates: 40.70866, -90.15237

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 Rapatee Strip Mine

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Pyritized GastropodsEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rapatee Strip Mine.

Across the state line from Rapatee Strip Mine

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

Rapatee Strip Mine FAQ

Where is Rapatee Strip Mine?+

Rapatee Strip Mine is in Fulton County, Illinois, at 40.70866, -90.15237. Nearest road: IL 116.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rapatee Strip Mine?+

Rapatee Strip Mine is reported to produce Pyritized Gastropods.

Is collecting allowed at Rapatee Strip 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 Rapatee Strip Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.70866, -90.15237 in Google Maps. The nearest road is IL 116.

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