Ancram area lead mines — Rockhounding in Columbia County, New York
Ancram area lead mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Columbia County, New York. Reported finds include barite, galena, sphalerite, pyrite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Ancram area lead mines in Columbia County, New York
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Columbia County
- State
- New York
- Nearest road
- East Ancram Road
- Postcode
- 12503
- Coordinates
- 42.01667, -73.56667
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 Ancram area lead mines
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ancram area lead mines.
- NE Dutchess CountyDutchess County, New York · 3 mi awayGalena, Goethite, Limonite
- Ulster CountyUlster County, New York · 34 mi awaySphalerite, Siderite
- Pine PondPutnam County, New York · 39 mi awayArsenopyrite, Asbestos, Leucopyrite
- Tilly Foster Iron MinePutnam County, New York · 42 mi awayMagnetite, Brucite, Chondrodite
- Cornwall (Wallkill River)Orange County, New York · 46 mi awayBloodstone, Jasper
- Area Near West PointOrange County, New York · 51 mi awayChrysotile Asbestos
- PeeksillWestchester County, New York · 52 mi awaySunstone
- SummitvilleSullivan County, New York · 53 mi awaySphalerite
Across the state line from Ancram area lead mines
Ancram area lead mines is close enough to the New York border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.
- CornwallNorthwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut · 16 mi awayGraphite
- Monument MountainBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 20 mi awaySmoky Quartz
- Roebling MineWestern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut · 26 mi awayAquamarine, Beryl, Biotite
- TorringtonNorthwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut · 26 mi awayAgate, Prehnite
- LitchfieldNorthwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut · 27 mi awayCorundum, Pyrite, Staurolite
- Bantam LakeNorthwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut · 29 mi awayRose Quartz
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