Hinch Copper Mine — Rockhounding in Crawford County, Missouri

Hinch Copper Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Missouri. Reported finds include copper, cuprite, limonite, hematite, malachite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crawford County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Christy Mine Road
Postcode: 65441
Coordinates: 38.03513, -91.14478

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 Hinch Copper Mine

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Across the state line from Hinch Copper Mine

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

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Hinch Copper Mine FAQ

Where is Hinch Copper Mine?+

Hinch Copper Mine is in Crawford County, Missouri, at 38.03513, -91.14478. Nearest road: Christy Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hinch Copper Mine?+

Hinch Copper Mine is reported to produce Copper, Cuprite, Limonite, Hematite, Malachite, Marcasite.

Is collecting allowed at Hinch Copper Mine?+

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 Hinch Copper Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.03513, -91.14478 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Christy Mine Road.

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