New London — Rockhounding in Henry County, Iowa

New London is a mapped rockhounding spot in Henry County, Iowa. Reported finds include agate, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Henry County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: Joyce & Ted's Place
Postcode: 52645
Coordinates: 40.87988, -91.39064

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 New London

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of New London.

Across the state line from New London

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

New London FAQ

Where is New London?+

New London is in Henry County, Iowa, at 40.87988, -91.39064. Nearest road: Joyce & Ted's Place.

What rocks and minerals can you find at New London?+

New London is reported to produce Agate, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at New London?+

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 New London?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.87988, -91.39064 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Joyce & Ted's Place.

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