Middlesburge — Rockhounding in Carroll County, Maryland

Middlesburge is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carroll County, Maryland. Reported finds include chrysocolla. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carroll County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Sharrett Road
Postcode: 21757
Coordinates: 39.60752, -77.22180

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 Middlesburge

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

Chrysocolla Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Middlesburge.

Across the state line from Middlesburge

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

Middlesburge FAQ

Where is Middlesburge?+

Middlesburge is in Carroll County, Maryland, at 39.60752, -77.22180. Nearest road: Sharrett Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Middlesburge?+

Middlesburge is reported to produce Chrysocolla.

Is collecting allowed at Middlesburge?+

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 Middlesburge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.60752, -77.22180 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sharrett Road.

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