Cordova — Rockhounding in Rock Island County, Illinois

Cordova is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rock Island County, Illinois. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rock Island County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: River Road North
Postcode: 61242
Coordinates: 41.71600, -90.31123

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 Cordova

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Cordova.

Across the state line from Cordova

Cordova 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.

Cordova FAQ

Where is Cordova?+

Cordova is in Rock Island County, Illinois, at 41.71600, -90.31123. Nearest road: River Road North.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cordova?+

Cordova is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Cordova?+

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 Cordova?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.71600, -90.31123 in Google Maps. The nearest road is River Road North.

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