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Glenwood & Pleasanton: Fluorite & Topaz Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico

Updated June 2026

Glenwood & Pleasanton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catron County, New Mexico. Reported finds include fluorite, topaz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Glenwood & Pleasanton in Catron County, New Mexico

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Shelton Canyon Road
Postcode
88039

Geology at Glenwood & Pleasanton

This spot sits on Gila Group, Formation, or Conglomerate, mapped as conglomerate sandstone and volcanic that formed roughly 28 to 0 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit
Gila Group, Formation, or Conglomerate
Age
28–0 Ma (Late Oligocene to Middle Pleistocene)
Rock types
conglomerate sandstone and volcanic
Elevation
4,980 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 Glenwood & Pleasanton

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 56°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GLENWOOD station (2 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:

Found at Glenwood & Pleasanton

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Glenwood & Pleasanton.

Across the state line from Glenwood & Pleasanton

Glenwood & Pleasanton is close enough to the New Mexico border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Glenwood & Pleasanton FAQ

Where is Glenwood & Pleasanton?+
Glenwood & Pleasanton is in Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.29727, -108.87017. Nearest road: Shelton Canyon Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Glenwood & Pleasanton?+
Glenwood & Pleasanton is reported to produce Fluorite, Topaz.
Is collecting allowed at Glenwood & Pleasanton?+
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 Glenwood & Pleasanton?+
A rock hammer, a pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses suit pegmatite ground. Work weathered zones and check dump piles; coarse crystals often sit in decomposed rock.
When is the best time to visit Glenwood & Pleasanton?+
Glenwood & Pleasanton is workable year-round.
How do I get to Glenwood & Pleasanton?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 33.29727, -108.87017 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Shelton Canyon Road.

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