Catherine Mountain — Rockhounding in Hancock County, Maine

Catherine Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hancock County, Maine. Reported finds include molybdenite, granite, quartz, biotite, fluorapatite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hancock County
State: Maine
Nearest road: Blackswoods Road
Coordinates: 44.61718, -68.08412

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Maine Geological Survey
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
Acadia National Park rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Catherine Mountain

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Catherine Mountain FAQ

Where is Catherine Mountain?+

Catherine Mountain is in Hancock County, Maine, at 44.61718, -68.08412. Nearest road: Blackswoods Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Catherine Mountain?+

Catherine Mountain is reported to produce Molybdenite, Granite, Quartz, Biotite, Fluorapatite, Hornblende, Magnetite, Microcline, Pyrite, Scheelite, Stilbite.

Is collecting allowed at Catherine Mountain?+

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 Catherine Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.61718, -68.08412 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Blackswoods Road.

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