Where to Find Alibates Flint in the United States

1 mapped alibates flint spots across 1 U.S. states. Alibates Flint is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

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Map showing where to find alibates flint across the United States, with 1 mapped spots

Top states for alibates flint

States ranked by number of alibates flint spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused alibates flint-in-state list.

Every alibates flint spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Along Plum CreekBlue West RoadMoore County
  • Alibates Flint
35.6814, -101.6502Public

Alibates Flint rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find alibates flint in the U.S.?+
Texas have the highest concentrations of alibates flint in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many alibates flint rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect alibates flint on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like alibates flint is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify alibates flint in the field?+
Field identification of alibates flint comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.

Hunt alibates flint on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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