Tyson Creek — Rockhounding in Hancock County, Illinois

Tyson Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hancock County, Illinois. Reported finds include geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hancock County
State: Illinois
Coordinates: 40.58801, -91.28801

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 Tyson Creek

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

Geode Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tyson Creek.

Across the state line from Tyson Creek

Tyson Creek 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.

Tyson Creek FAQ

Where is Tyson Creek?+

Tyson Creek is in Hancock County, Illinois, at 40.58801, -91.28801.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tyson Creek?+

Tyson Creek is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Tyson Creek?+

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 Tyson Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.58801, -91.28801 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

More rockhounding in Illinois

See all 29 Illinois spots →

Open Tyson Creek on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.