Peterson Mine — Rockhounding in Hickory County, Missouri

Peterson Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hickory County, Missouri. Reported finds include sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hickory County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: County Road 182
Postcode: 65668
Coordinates: 37.92597, -93.26860

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 Peterson Mine

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Peterson Mine FAQ

Where is Peterson Mine?+

Peterson Mine is in Hickory County, Missouri, at 37.92597, -93.26860. Nearest road: County Road 182.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Peterson Mine?+

Peterson Mine is reported to produce Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Peterson 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 Peterson Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.92597, -93.26860 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 182.

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