Monroe — Rockhounding in Green County, Wisconsin

Monroe is a mapped rockhounding spot in Green County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Green County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: 11th Street
Postcode: 53566
Coordinates: 42.60007, -89.65171

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 Monroe

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Monroe.

Across the state line from Monroe

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

Monroe FAQ

Where is Monroe?+

Monroe is in Green County, Wisconsin, at 42.60007, -89.65171. Nearest road: 11th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monroe?+

Monroe is reported to produce Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Monroe?+

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 Monroe?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.60007, -89.65171 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 11th Street.

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