Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite): Wavellite & Variscite Rockhounding in Garland County, Arkansas

Updated June 2026

Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Garland County, Arkansas. Reported finds include wavellite, variscite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Garland County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: Buckville Road
Coordinates: 34.66591, -93.33271

Geology at Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)

This spot sits on Pole Creek Shale (Upper Ordovician) and Bigfork Chert (Upper and Middle Ordovician), mapped as chert and shale that formed roughly 470 to 445 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Pole Creek Shale (Upper Ordovician) and Bigfork Chert (Upper and Middle Ordovician)
Age: 470–445 Ma (Middle Ordovician to Late Ordovician)
Rock types: chert and shale
Elevation: 780 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BLAKELY MTN DAM station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

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Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)

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Across the state line from Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)

Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite) is close enough to the Arkansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)?+

Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite) is in Garland County, Arkansas, at 34.66591, -93.33271. Nearest road: Buckville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)?+

Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite) is reported to produce Wavellite, Variscite.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)?+

Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite) is workable year-round.

How do I get to Unnamed Location (Wavellite/Variscite)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.66591, -93.33271 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Buckville Road.

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