Elizabeth Mine — Rockhounding in Orange County, Vermont

Elizabeth Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orange County, Vermont. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orange County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Crosstown Trail
Postcode: 05070
Coordinates: 43.82121, -72.33744

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 Elizabeth Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Elizabeth Mine.

Across the state line from Elizabeth Mine

Elizabeth Mine is close enough to the Vermont border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Elizabeth Mine FAQ

Where is Elizabeth Mine?+

Elizabeth Mine is in Orange County, Vermont, at 43.82121, -72.33744. Nearest road: Crosstown Trail.

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

Elizabeth Mine is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite.

Is collecting allowed at Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.82121, -72.33744 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crosstown Trail.

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