Quarry (Talc) — Rockhounding in Lewis County, New York

Quarry (Talc) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lewis County, New York. Reported finds include serpentine, talc. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lewis County
State: New York
Nearest road: State Route 3
Postcode: 13648
Coordinates: 44.12167, -75.38171

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 Quarry (Talc)

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Quarry (Talc) FAQ

Where is Quarry (Talc)?+

Quarry (Talc) is in Lewis County, New York, at 44.12167, -75.38171. Nearest road: State Route 3.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Quarry (Talc)?+

Quarry (Talc) is reported to produce Serpentine, Talc.

Is collecting allowed at Quarry (Talc)?+

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 Quarry (Talc)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.12167, -75.38171 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Route 3.

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