Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Maine

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County. Most commonly produces almandine garnet, aquamarine, beryl, feldspar.

Lincoln County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

An aquamarine beryl crystal on matrix, like the beryl from the Edgecomb pegmatite — Edgecomb Quarry (Schmid Preserve)Lincoln County, Maine

Minerals reported in Lincoln County

Standout in Lincoln County

Hand-picked spot in Lincoln County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Edgecomb Quarry (Schmid Preserve)
Public
Lincoln County
The Edgecomb pegmatite pits sit inside the 766-acre Schmid Preserve, town land laced with more than seven miles of public trails, where 1880s feldspar and mica workings exposed almandine garnet, beryl, and aquamarine. The preserve is free and open to the public. Smoky quartz and muscovite occur in the same pegmatite.
Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Aquamarine, Smoky Quartz

Spots in Lincoln County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Edgecomb Quarry (Schmid Preserve)River Link	Almandine Garnet Beryl Aquamarine Smoky Quartz Feldspar Muscovite	43.9632, -69.6178	Public

Neighboring counties in Maine

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lincoln County. A natural extension if Lincoln County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lincoln County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Maine.

Carroll County~73 miNew Hampshire · 4 spotsTop: Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, Feldspar

Lincoln County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lincoln County, Maine?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Lincoln County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lincoln County?+

Spots in Lincoln County most often produce Almandine Garnet, Aquamarine, Beryl, Feldspar, Muscovite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lincoln County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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