Muscatine (agate) — Rockhounding in Louisa County, Iowa

Muscatine (agate) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Louisa County, Iowa. Reported finds include lake superior agate, moss agate, chalcedony, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Louisa County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: County Road G44X
Postcode: 52653
Coordinates: 41.31852, -91.15610

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 Muscatine (agate)

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Across the state line from Muscatine (agate)

Muscatine (agate) 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.

Muscatine (agate) FAQ

Where is Muscatine (agate)?+

Muscatine (agate) is in Louisa County, Iowa, at 41.31852, -91.15610. Nearest road: County Road G44X.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Muscatine (agate)?+

Muscatine (agate) is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Muscatine (agate)?+

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 Muscatine (agate)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.31852, -91.15610 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road G44X.

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