Morrow: Diamond Rockhounding in Clayton County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Morrow is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clayton County, Georgia. Reported finds include diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clayton County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Oakridge Drive
Postcode: 30260
Coordinates: 33.58701, -84.34612

Geology at Morrow

This spot sits on Granite Gneiss/ Amphibolite, mapped as gneiss and amphibolite that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Granite Gneiss/ Amphibolite
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: gneiss and amphibolite
Elevation: 890 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 Morrow

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 53°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, JONESBORO station (4 mi away).

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 Morrow

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

Diamond Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Morrow.

Across the state line from Morrow

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

Morrow FAQ

Where is Morrow?+

Morrow is in Clayton County, Georgia, at 33.58701, -84.34612. Nearest road: Oakridge Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Morrow?+

Morrow is reported to produce Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at Morrow?+

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 Morrow?+

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 Morrow?+

Morrow is workable year-round.

How do I get to Morrow?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.58701, -84.34612 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Oakridge Drive.

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