Strong City — Rockhounding in Chase County, Kansas

Strong City is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chase County, Kansas. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chase County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: Bottomland Nature Trail
Postcode: 66869
Coordinates: 38.40455, -96.55052

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 Strong City

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Strong City FAQ

Where is Strong City?+

Strong City is in Chase County, Kansas, at 38.40455, -96.55052. Nearest road: Bottomland Nature Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Strong City?+

Strong City is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Strong City?+

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 Strong City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.40455, -96.55052 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bottomland Nature Trail.

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