Eminence — Rockhounding in Shannon County, Missouri

Eminence is a mapped rockhounding spot in Shannon County, Missouri. Reported finds include calcite, chalcopyrite, cuprite, dolomite, malachite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Shannon County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Old Highway 19
Coordinates: 37.09837, -91.31607

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 Eminence

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Eminence FAQ

Where is Eminence?+

Eminence is in Shannon County, Missouri, at 37.09837, -91.31607. Nearest road: Old Highway 19.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Eminence?+

Eminence is reported to produce Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Dolomite, Malachite, Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Eminence?+

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 Eminence?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.09837, -91.31607 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Highway 19.

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