Rockhounding in Silver Bow County, Montana

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Silver Bow County. Most commonly produces bornite, pisanite, rhodochrosite, rhodonite.

Silver Bow County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Minerals reported in Silver Bow County

Standout in Silver Bow County

Hand-picked spot in Silver Bow County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Butte
Public
Silver Bow County
Butte is Montana's heavyweight ore-mineral locality, with MBMG and USGS work documenting complex copper, silver, manganese, and related vein mineralogy in the district. For collectors, the draw is not ordinary float but classic species tied to the Butte lodes, including bornite and rhodochrosite in a district with national-scale mining history.
Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite

Spots in Silver Bow County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Brown’s Gulch	Sapphire	46.0144, -112.6848	Public
ButteClark Street	Bornite Pisanite Rhodochrosite Rhodonite	46.0206, -112.5463	Public

Neighboring counties in Montana

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Silver Bow County. A natural extension if Silver Bow County is already on your trip plan.

Silver Bow County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Silver Bow County, Montana?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Silver Bow County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Silver Bow County?+

Spots in Silver Bow County most often produce Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Sapphire. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Silver Bow County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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